Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted November 30, 2003 I'll give you some numbers, make your own decision. Keep in mind if a team played another team twice I'm only counting the opponents record once. Chiefs (10-1) - Opponents combined records: 49-67 Pats (10-2) - Opponents combined records: 75-61 Titans (9-2) - Opponents combined records: 56-61 Colts (9-3) - Opponents combined records: 65-61 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted December 1, 2003 I'll break it down 1. New England 2. Indy 3. Tennessee 4. Kansas City 5. Miami 6. Cincinnati 7. Baltimore 8. Denver 9. Houston 10. Pittsburgh 11. Buffalo 12. New York 13. Oakland 14. Cleveland 15. Jacksonville 16. San Diego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cabbageboy 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 For some reason I just think NE is getting lucky. They are seriously not that great. I wish the Chiefs played TN, NE, or Indy so we could get a look at them against a good opponent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 For some reason I just think NE is getting lucky. I agree, but they did beat Tenn. and Indy. And with that team's coaching, I wouldn't bet against them shutting down KC's offense. It will all be decided in the playoffs -- Man, there will be some awesome games this postseason... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I'll break it down 1. New England 2. Indy 3. Tennessee 4. Kansas City 5. Miami 6. Cincinnati 7. Baltimore 8. Denver 9. Houston 10. Pittsburgh 11. Buffalo 12. New York 13. Oakland 14. Cleveland 15. Jacksonville 16. San Diego Jacksonville isn't anywhere near the second-worst team in the conference. My rankings: 1. New England 2. Kansas City 3. Indianapolis 4. Tennessee 5. Baltimore 6. Miami 7. (tie) Cincinnati 7. (tie) Denver 9. Houston 10. N.Y. Jets 11. Buffalo 12. Jacksonville 13. Pittsburgh 14. Oakland 15. Cleveland 16. San Diego Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 For some reason I just think NE is getting lucky. I agree, but they did beat Tenn. and Indy. And with that team's coaching, I wouldn't bet against them shutting down KC's offense. It will all be decided in the playoffs -- Man, there will be some awesome games this postseason... And they'll all be on CBS. The NFC postseason is going to SUCK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 But, hey, Owens is in a CONTRACT YEAR, so the NFC will rock in 2003. (making fun of a Fox commercial earlier this season...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBostonStrangler 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I'd go with Kansas City JUST on top over the Patriots. Kansas City has been dominant, but their division is really bad, and they haven't had a lot of real challenging teams. The Patriots probably have the most impressive resume in football, with an 8 game winning streak that includes the Dolphins in Miami, the Colts in Indy, and the Titans at New England. I think that when the Patriots are fully healthy, they're probably the best team in football. And to anyone who thinks they're getting lucky, you don't get 3 lucky wins like that over Miami, Tennessee, and Indy. They're very well coached, they don't take themselves out of games, and they win. It's like watching the 2001 season all over again. And my rankings are: 1) Kansas City 2) New England 3) Tennessee 4) Indy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I love the fact that Fox is continuing with their "all the big stories are in the NFC, and the NFC is on Fox!" advertising blitz. Ummm, bad news, Fox. Other than Parcells, and lately Keyshawn, most of the big stories have been in the AFC this year: KC and their amazing start, the Bengals and the way that Lewis has turned them around, the Patriots 8-game unbeaten streak, the battle for the division lead between the Colts and Titans. I'd put the list of top teams in the AFC as: 1. New England 2. Kansas City 3. Tennessee 4. Indianapolis 5. Denver 6. Miami 7. Cincinnati 8. Baltimore (this was supposed to be a top 10 list but I can't think of another team really worthy of a spot ... sorry, Texans fans.) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lightning Flik 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 I love the fact that Fox is continuing with their "all the big stories are in the NFC, and the NFC is on Fox!" advertising blitz. Ummm, bad news, Fox. Other than Parcells, and lately Keyshawn, most of the big stories have been in the AFC this year: KC and their amazing start, the Bengals and the way that Lewis has turned them around, the Patriots 8-game unbeaten streak, the battle for the division lead between the Colts and Titans. I'd put the list of top teams in the AFC as: 1. New England 2. Kansas City 3. Tennessee 4. Indianapolis 5. Denver 6. Miami 7. Cincinnati 8. Baltimore (this was supposed to be a top 10 list but I can't think of another team really worthy of a spot ... sorry, Texans fans.) Just add Texans as #9 and they won't be mad. They'll probably be thankful... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 How is Tennessee still ranked 3rd when they are still tied with Indy and Indy waxed the hell out of them eariler this year? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tpww7 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 and the Titans losing to the Jets last night... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 The Titans strike me as being the most reliant on a single person, which is why I put them fourth out of the Big Four. When McNair is out, or isn't really on his game, the Titans are fairly easy to beat. I don't see similar weaknesses in any of the other three teams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 The Titans strike me as being the most reliant on a single person, which is why I put them fourth out of the Big Four. When McNair is out, or isn't really on his game, the Titans are fairly easy to beat. I don't see similar weaknesses in any of the other three teams. Manning for the Colts, but he's far less likely to get hurt than McNair is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ToddRoyal Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Pats are easily the best in the AFC. They've beaten the Colts, Titans, Dolphins, Cowboys and Eagles this year, and done all of it with a rash of injuries that would have crippled many other teams (At one point their top 3 recievers were all out so they had to sign TWO free agent WR's in one week {JJ Stokes and Dedric Ward}). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 How is Tennessee still ranked 3rd when they are still tied with Indy and Indy waxed the hell out of them eariler this year? We'll find out for sure once the two teams play each other, I guess. I'm going by who I think has a better chance of representing the AFC in the Super Bowl (and thus has a better chance of winning it) and I just can't see the Colts pulling it off. The Pats offense is pretty banged up right now, and still put a ton of points on the board. And Indy's got some injuries of their own to worry about now (nothing as severe as McNair being out, though) and because of that couldn't even put in their normal goal-line offense when it was down to crunch time against New England on Sunday. If Indy beats Tennessee on Sunday, I'll gladly flip-flop the two teams and put the Colts as the #3 team in the AFC (and thus the #4 team in the league right now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Tennessee is WAY too one-dimensional for me to think that they have a shot at making it to the SB. KC can run, Indy can run, and NE can run at times, but Tennessee can't and that one glaring weakness will kill them come playoff time because if George can't produce, McNair will get blitzed almost ever down and the receivers will get double-covered(not all at the same time, obviously). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 Tenn can run better than NE. But that isn't really much of an accomplishment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted December 2, 2003 oh yeah 1)New England 2)KC 3)Tenn 4)Indy Thats all that matters.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 New England has one of the worst running back triads in the league. I'd take Eddie George over the Cloud/Faulk/Smith trio any day of the week. Luckily for the New England backs the Pats also have the worst punter in the league. We're all too busy hating him to really get our hatred up for the RBs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted December 3, 2003 New England has one of the worst running back triads in the league. Luckily for the New England backs the Pats also have the worst punter in the league. We're all too busy hating him to really get our hatred up for the RBs. Ken Walters was released today, get ready to hate the running game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadianChris 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 New England has one of the worst running back triads in the league. I'd take Eddie George over the Cloud/Faulk/Smith trio any day of the week. Maybe the Eddie George from four years ago, but today's Eddie George just plain sucks, for one reason or another. Cloud/Faulk/Smith have better combined stats (285 carries, 1016 yards, 7 TD) than does George (233 carries, 747 yards, 5 TD) this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ANKLELOCK 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 But the Titans don't just have George. They use three backs as well: George, Robert Holcombe, and Chris Brown. Titans certainly don't have a good running game but I would take it over NE's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 I would almost put Philadelphia above Tennessee at this point as well. They have been on fire recently after a bad start. In terms of NFL rankings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gert T 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 As much as I hate the NFC, that's the great part of the playoffs, you just have to play one great game against KC, Indy, NE, & Tenn and you're the champs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 As much as I hate the NFC, that's the great part of the playoffs, you just have to play one great game against KC, Indy, NE, & Tenn and you're the champs. Yes. And the AFC Champion willl be worn out playing against all of these great teams. If a team like Philly or Dallas gets through to the Super Bowl, they could easily win it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 3, 2003 New England still averages better yards per carry and per game than the Titans. Plus New England has the win over the Titans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted December 3, 2003 The AFC champions will have two weeks to rest...So That whole "worn" factor doesn't play this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 3, 2003 The NFL is doing the two-week gap between the league championships and the Super Bowl? Lame... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Choken One Report post Posted December 3, 2003 Don't Two week layoffs traditionaly have the blowouts? Last year...two weeks. The 2001 "gem"? One week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
