Week 1 Power Rankings: NFC East Flexes Muscles, While AFC Goes Through Phases

1. Dallas Cowboys (1-0) (LW: NR) - There isn’t much to say about the Cowboys and what they did on Sunday, as they did exactly what everyone thought they would. The Browns’ pass rush was non-existent due to the amazing play along the offensive line. Tony Romo looked great, as did the running game. TO looked like TO, I could go on and on. No doubt they top my rankings this week.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (1-0) (LW: NR) - The proclaimed “sleepers” of the NFL were completely dominated in every aspect of the game by the Steelers. Willie Parker, amidst calls for Rashard Mendenhall along the goal line, punched in touchdowns from seven, thirteen, and four yards out, helping the Steelers to a 38-17 thrashing of the Houston Texans. Everything looked great on all aspects for the Steelers, an excellent sign.

3. Green Bay Packers (1-0) (LW: NR) - The fans who had proclaimed Aaron Rodgers a bust before a single start could eat a mouth full of crow today. Rodgers looked outstanding for Green Bay, throwing for 178 yards, rushing for a touchdown, and earning a 115.5 quarterback rating. Ryan Grant and the offence looks like they may need another week to get into it, but Green Bay looks like they are going to start from where they left off.

4. Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) (LW: NR) - The questions may still come firing out regarding Donovan McNabb, but if Sunday was any consolation, I think those questions can be put to rest rather easily. Passing for over 300 yards and 3 touchdowns against an underrated Rams secondary is very impressive. Westbrook had some fumbling issues, but he had a nice game, and what can I say about Desean Jackson? Kids a beast. The Eagles looked damn good.

5. New York Giants (1-0) (LW: NR) - Say what you want, but the Giants looked like they had no problems with a sputtering Washington offence. On the other hand, the Giants weren’t the squeaky clean unit they were in the playoffs, either. For all the people wondering what Eli Manning will be like this year, you got a good idea; confident, looking good, but still making a few too many mental errors, which could put the G-Men away early against some top notch defensive teams.

6. New York Jets (1-0) (LW: NR)

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