Cee's Power Rankings and Week 1 Review

How my rankings work:

If you lose, you drop, if you win you rise. You beat a good team you shoot up, you lose to a bad team and you drop further. You play good and lose, play bad and win, all these will be considered.

1. Dallas Cowboys (previously #5)

After the top four teams lost and after dominating my previously ranked #9 team, the Cincinnati Bengals, the Cowboys shoot up to #1.

The Cowboys have an explosive offense and ferocious defense can anyone stop them?

Leave it up to Philadelphia on Sunday, the game of the week.

2. New York Giants (#7)

The Giants absolutely dominated the Washington Redskins, and showed that they might still be the team that won it all last season.

Eli Manning made his case to be called an elite QB, Plaxico Burress looked like the best WR in the league, and the defense is still tough.

Next tough test Week 6 @ Cleveland

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (#8)

The Steelers dominated the Houston Texans in Steeler fashion. A tough defense and a strong running game.

Willie Parker is back. He rushed for 138 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Next test Week 2 @ Cleveland

4. New Orleans Saints (#10)

Beat Tampa Bay by the skin of their teeth, but their 1-0, and they beat a divisional foe.

Drew Brees threw for almost 350 yards in leading his team to the victory. 

Next test Week 3 @ Denver

5. Buffalo Bills (Not Ranked in top 10)

The Bills destroyed Seattle by stopping them from passing, running, and winning.

Trent Edwards had just over 200 yards passing and Marshawn Lynch had 76 yards rushing but both looked sharp. The Bills played outstanding special teams and outstanding defense en route to their first win.

Next test Week 2 @ Jacksonville

6. New England Patriots (#3)

The Pats lost their top leader, top performer, most valuable player and anything else you want to call Tom Brady. Now it’s up to Matt Cassel, who has never started a college football game none-the-less a NFL game.

The Patriots barely skimmed by one of the NFL’s worst, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Next test Weeks 2-17

7. Carolina Panthers (NR)

They beat my previously ranked #1 Chargers, in a game many thought they’d get blown out in.

The Panthers played great defense, holding L.T. to under 100 yards rushing.

Next test Week 2 vs Chicago

8. Green Bay (NR)

They stopped Adrian Peterson, and the previously ranked #6 Minnesota Vikings.

Aaron Rodgers looked like Brett Favre at times and now it looks as though the Packers front office knew what they were doing.

Next test Week 3 vs Dallas

9. Philadelphia Eagles (NR)

Donovan McNabb went back in time and dominated a defense, too bad it was the Rams.

However, it’s a huge step and proof that the Eagles are back and scarring defenses.

Next test Week 2 @ Dallas

10. Denver Broncos (NR)

The Broncos’ were impressive in a 41-14 thrashing of the Raiders.

Jay Cutler looked like an all-star and the Broncos could do no wrong.

Next test vs San Diego

11. Tennessee Titans

Vince Young is out for now, but not to worry Kerry Collins is at the helm and he’s been there, done that.

12. Chicago Bears

The Defense is back. How did that happen? Anyway they beat the Colts.

13. Arizona Cardinals

Nothing special, but they did figure out that they need to get the ball to Anquan Bolden. It also didn’t hurt that they received 5 turnovers.

14. New York Jets

Brett Favre was not great but good enough to barely beat one of the worst teams in the NFL.

15. Baltimore Ravens

Young quarterback with an experienced defense and team. Hey, maybe that’s a good formula!

16. Atlanta Falcons

Rookie Matt Ryan was impressive. He can make some amazing throws.

17. San Diego Chargers

Disappointing! This team did lose their first few games last year, too.  

18. Minnesota Vikings

Good defense, good running game, no pass offense.

19. Indianapolis Colts

Offense played like it was a preseason game. Payton Manning just needs to get back in the grove.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars

Tough loss. It was a tough game against a divisional foe and good team.  

21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Same thing here, but they played toe-to-toe with less firepower than their opponents had.   

22. San Francisco 49ers

Turned the ball over five times and had the ball only 7 minutes in the second half, but lost by only 10 points and had a chance late in the game.

23. Cleveland Browns

I’m sure the offense will get it together at some point but it was awful against the #1 ranked Cowboys.

24. Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs played step for step with the defending AFC Champions and lost by 7 points. Look for this team to improve weekly.

25. Miami Dolphins

They played good against divisional foe, losing by just 6 points on a last minute interception in the end-zone.  

26. Seattle Seahawks

Horrible. They got beat in every phase of the game and has lacked toughness for a long time now.

 27. Washington Redskins

Offense was in disarray and so was the rest of the team.

28. Houston Texans

They were dominated by the Steelers, period.

29. Cincinatti Bengals

Something needs to be done in Cincinatti, this team is constantly declining.

30. Oakland Raiders

I feel for Raider fans. The Raiders had all the hype, all the new acquisitions, and all the same results. This franchise needs a complete overhaul from the ball boy to the owner.

31. Detroit Lions

The Lions need the same. Just turn it in and get something new finally.

32. St.  Louis Rams

Ugly!

Week 1 Review

Most Impressive Team Performance

Buffalo Bills

The Bills defense was stout, good against the run and pass. They consistently pressured the quarterback and played great special teams. Trent Edwards looked like a seasoned pro and Lynch looked like an all-pro running back.

Most Impressive Offense

Philidelphia Eagles

Many people thought they were back but there was still a lot of doubt. Now there is no doubt this team is back to scoring a lot of points.

Most Impressive Defense

Chicago Bears

Who thought the Bears would hold the Colts to 17 points? If someone did, they lied.

Best QB

Drew Brees

The Saint threw for 343 yards, 3 touchdowns, and led his team to a victory in the closing minutes.

Best RB

Michael Turner

The Flying Falcon average 10 yards a carry and scored 2 touchdowns en route to a 220 yards rushing and a win.   

Best WR

Plaxico Burress

The Giant dominated the Redskin secondary while catching 10 passes for 133 yards.

Best Defensive Player

John Abraham

He had 3 sacks and 5 tackles and help earn his team an upset.

Rookie of the Week

Eddie Royal

The Bronco rookie wide receiver taught the veteran DeAngelo Hall a few things on his way to 140+ yards receiving and one touchdown. (Thanks Sayre!)

Tell me what you think.