2009 NFL Week Two Power Rankings

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CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Percy Harvin #12 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates with Brett Farve #4 and Bernard Berrian #87 after scoring a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Phot

(Image: Brett Favre and Bernard Berrian tackle Percy Harvin in the end zone after his first career touchdown. The Vikings are high up on the list, but who is number one?)

So what does the 2009 season bring from Football? Well, for starters, it brings people like me back out of hiding to start writing about some football again.

It is obvious that the most exciting time of the year for any football fan is between September and February.

What happened or have we learned from Week One?

Brett Favre won his debut as a Viking, however, it wasn't because of him. We all might have to look at the man we have come to know him as, "All Day".

Either the Buffalo Bills are good, or the Patriots and Tom Brady aren't so good.

Michael Vick's suspension needs to be shorter.

Ben Roethlisberger can still play, even with all of the stupid legal accusations against him.

Green Bay's secondary is still as stingy as they were at the beginning of last season. Of course, Dom Capers and the new three-four has helped.

And probably the most important thing we may have learned is, this is looking to be a good year of football.

# 1: Pittsburgh Steelers

PITTSBURGH - SEPTEMBER 10: Defensive end Jason Jones #91 tries to stop quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first quarter of the NFL season opener against the Tennessee Titans at Heinz Field on September 10, 2009 in Pit

(Picture: Ben Roethlisberger tries to shed a tackle)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: One Win
Place in AFC North: 1st T

So does this mean that the towel has been avenged?

# 2: New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots signals that he will attempt a two-point conversion after touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Buffalo Bills in the fourth quarter at Gillette Stadium on September 14, 2009 in F

(Picture: Tom Brady celebrates one of his touchdowns in a thrilling win over the Buffalo Bills)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in AFC East: 1st T

Am I the only one who noticed Tom Brady didn't look as good as his stats showed?

# 3: Philadelphia Eagles

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs with the ball in the second half of their NFL season opener against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Charlotte, North Car

(Picture: Quarterback #5 Donovan McNabb)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC East: 1st T

Do you really need three quarterbacks who have all been considered top elite quarterbacks at one point in their careers?

# 4: New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants throws a pass against the Washington Redskins on September 13, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

(Picture: Eli Manning throws in Sunday afternoon's action against the Redskins.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC East: 1st T

Plaxico Burris who?

# 5: San Diego Chargers

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Darren Sproles #43 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates after he scored the game-winning touchdown on a 5-yard run in the fourth quarter against the Oakland Raiders on September 14, 2009 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

(Picture: Darren Sproles gave San Diego good field position almost every time he returned a kick off.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in AFC West: 1st T

Are the Raiders that good, or are you guys just that bad?

# 6: Indianapolis Colts

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Reggie Wayne #87 of the Indianapolis Colts reaches to catch a pass while defended by Derek Cox #21 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by An

(Picture: Reggie Wayne reaches for the reception and helps Peyton Manning and the Colts prevail.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in AFC South: 1st

Who said Tony Dungy retiring would make this team less than what it was?

# 7: Atlanta Falcons

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons rolls out against the Miami Dolphins at Georgia Dome on September 13, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

(Picture: Matt Ryan scrambles out of the pocket to avoid getting sacked)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC South: 1st T

Mr. Ryan, are you starting to believe the hype about yourself yet?

# 8: Minnesota Vikings

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings is hit by D'Qwell Jackson #52 of the Cleveland Brwons at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

(Picture: Adrian Peterson continues to run all over defenses, racking up 180 Yards)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC North: 1st T

How many yards do you think you will rack up this season with Brett Favre under centre All Day?

# 9: Tennessee Titans

PITTSBURGH, UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 11: Kerry Collins #5 of the Tennessee Titans passes the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Steelers defeated the Titans 13-10 in overtime. (Pho

(Picture: Kerry Collins had no chance against the Pittsburgh Defense)

Record (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC South: 2nd T

Do you see what happens when you stomp on tradition?

# 10: Baltimore Ravens

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Raves watches from the sidelines against the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 3, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

(Picture: Joe Flacco standing on the sidelines talking with a team mate.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in AFC North: 1st T

Just how good do you think these guys will be this year?

# 11: Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 13: Greg Jennings #85 of the Green Bay Packers breaks away from Al Afalava #24 of the Chicago Bears on September 13, 2009 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

(Picture: Greg Jennings proves why he is one of the big threats at receiver in this league.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC North: 1st T

So how is that three-four working out for ya? I mean, was it the three-four, or does Fake Cutler really suck that bad to throw four interceptions?

# 12: Seattle Seahawks

SEATTLE , WA - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks thrpws the ball against the St. Louis Rams at Qwest Field on September 13, 2009 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

(Picture: Quarterback #8 Matt Hasselbeck looked sharp Sunday against the Rams as the Seahawks shut them out.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC West: 1st T

You're not impressed with yourselves after shutting out St. Louis, are you?

# 13: Arizona Cardinals

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals is unable to catch a pass during the NFL game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The 4

(Picture: Wide Receiver #11 Larry Fitzgerald proves once again why he should be feared by any team as he catches this ball with one hand.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC West: 3rd T

How do you expect to make it back to the Big Dance with performances like that one?

# 14: Chicago Bears

GREEN BAY, WI - SEPTEMBER 13: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears walks off the field following a loss to the Green Bay Packers on September 13, 2009 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Bears 21-15. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/

(Picture: Jay Cutler looks on in disgust as anyone who throws four interceptions should)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC North: 3rd T

Kyle Orton is looking pretty nice right now isn't he?

# 15: Dallas Cowboys

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys passes the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

(Picture: Quarterback #9 Tony Romo shows why he doesn't need T.O.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC East: 1st T

T.R. doesn't need T.O. now does he?

# 16: Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Jake Delhomme #17 of the Carolina Panthers stands on the field in the second half of the NFL season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles at Bank of America Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Charlotte, North Caro

(Picture: Jake Delhomme walking off the field after throwing another interception.)

Record (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC South: 3rd T

How many interceptions does a quarterback have to throw in just two games to make you want to switch him? Carolina's answer? Way more than 10.

# 17: New Orleans Saints

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints throws a pass against the Detroit Lions at the Louisiana Superdome on September 13, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

(Picture: Quarterback #9 Drew Brees threw six touchdown passes against the Lions.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Winoss
Place in NFC South: 1st T

Can Brees throw six touchdowns every game? Oh wait...it was the Lions.

# 18: Miami Dolphins

ATLANTA - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Chad Pennington #10 of the Miami Dolphins walks off the field after their 19-7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on September 13, 2009 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

(Picture: Quarterback #10 Chad Pennington looking a little upset.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 L
Place in AFC East: 3rd T

The Wild Cat doesn't look so wild now does it?

# 19: San Francisco 49ers

GLENDALE, AZ - SEPTEMBER 13: Runningback Frank Gore #21 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a 3 yard touchdown reception against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFL game at the Universtity of Phoenix Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona. The

(Picture: Frank Gore celebrates one of his two touchdowns in Sunday's match against the Cardinals.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in NFC West: 1st T

Are you guys going to be good again, or is this just another teaser for your fans?

# 20: New York Jets

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets looks to hand off to a running back at Reliant Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

(Picture: Rookie Quarterback #6 Mark Sanchez looked sharp in the Jets opener against the Texans.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in AFC East: 1st T

Chad Pennington, Kellen Clemons, Brett Favre, and now Mark Sanchez. The past three couldn't do it, can you?

# 21: Houston Texans

HOUSTON - SEPTEMBER 13: Wide receiver Andre Johnson #80 of the Houston Texans makes a reception in front of cornerback Donald Strickland #27 of the new York Jets at Reliant Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Image

(Picture: Andre Johnson was not much of a factor in the Texans loss to the Jets.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC South: 2nd T

Do you think if people start saying you guys are going to finish with a 4-12 record, you will do better? Or will you prove them to have an over estimation anyway and only go 2-14?

#22: Washington Redskins

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 13: Jason Campbell #17 of the Washington Redskins looks to throw a pass against the New York Giants on September 13, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

(Picture: Jason Campbell has an average start to the season posting one touchdown pass and one interception.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC East: 4th

You realize something needs to get fixed real soon or the season is going to be a long one right?

# 23: Buffalo Bills

FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback Trent Edwards #5 of the Buffalo Bills calls a play during the third quarter against the New England Patriots on September 14, 2009 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

(Picture: Edwards thinks that they have a shot to beat the Patriots.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC East: 3rd T

Was I the only one disappointed that you guys lost?

# 24: Denver Broncos

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 of the Denver Broncos drops back to pass the football against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 12-7. (Photo b

(Picture: Kyle Orton shows that the Broncos got the better end of the deal...at least for one week)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Win
Place in AFC West: 1st T

How many more times you going to get lucky like that this season Orton? Apparently more times than the man you replaced.

# 25: Cincinnati Bengals

CINCINNATI, OH - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to pass the football against the Denver Broncos at Paul Brown Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Broncos defeated the Bengals 12-7. (Phot

(Picture: Carson Palmer, primed for a big season, threw two interceptions, the second one a desperation pass to win the game.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC North: 3rd T

Think the game was stolen from you? Don't worry, me too.

# 26: Jacksonville Jaguars

INDIANAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 13: Maurice Jones-Drew #32 of the Jacksonville Jaguars runs with the ball during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

(Picture: Maurice Jones-Drew got a last minute touchdown, but the two-point conversion failed to make it a tie ball game)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC South: 2nd T

So 2007 was the fluke, not 2008?

# 27: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Byron Leftwich #7 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers looks for a receiver against the Dallas Cowboys during the game at Raymond James Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

(Picture: In his new home in Tampa, Byron Leftwhich does what he does best.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC South: 3rd T

All I can say is, don't worry, there are still 15 more games to play.

# 28: Cleveland Browns

CLEVELAND - SEPTEMBER 13: Brett Farve #4 of the Minnesota Vikings hugs Eric Mangini head coach of the Cleveland Browns prior to their game against the Cleveland Browns at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt

(Picture: Eric Mangini meets with his old "no pun intended" star quarterback from New York.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC North: 3rd T

Can anybody really blame you for Adrian Peterson being THAT good?

# 29: Kansas City Chiefs

BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 13: Sean Ryan #89 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates his touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 13, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Chiefs 38-24. (Photo by Larry French/Getty I

(Picture: Sean Ryan celebrates a touchdown.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC West: 3rd T

If you can score 24 points on the Ravens, I'd like to see what you can do to a bad team.

# 30: Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 14: Quarterback JaMarcus Russell #2 of the Oakland Raiders throws a pass against the San Diego Chargers on September 14, 2009 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

(Picture: Russell looked good, and bad at times as he almost led them to a win...almost.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in AFC West: 3rd T

So how did you let San Diego win after putting up such a good fight? What are you doing, trying to imitate the Bills?

# 31: Detroit Lions

NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 13: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws the ball against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on September 13, 2009 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints defeated the Lions 45-27. (Photo by C

(Picture: Rookie Quarterback Matthew Stafford attempted to show why he was chosen over Daunte.)

Record: (0-1)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC North: 3rd T

I see some improvement, but ummm, can you improve enough to win at least one game this season? After all, that would be an improvement.

# 32: St. Louis Rams

SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 13: Halfback Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams rushes against the Seattle Seahawks on September 13, 2009 at Qwest Field in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks defeated the Rams 28-0. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

(Picture: Steven Jackson couldn't seem to get the job done.)

Record: (1-0)
Streak: 1 Loss
Place in NFC West: 3rd T

You know it's bad when somebody has the Lions listed above you in the Power Rankings.

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