Week 2 Power Rankings

A bit of a serious shake up this week but that is to be expected. Each NFL season is it's own and while some of us like to think we can predict everything, we just can't. I don't see another shake up like this week coming in my power rankings for the rest of the season but you never know.

1: San Francisco 49ers

The best teams beat good teams and Sunday the 49ers beat a good team. I like that they are having Kapernick pass the ball and the addition of Boldin is a lot bigger than I thought it would be. If they keep looking this good I will be surprised if they don't get another shot at the Lombardi.

2: Denver Broncos

After their game this last Thursday all I can say is I have faith in the Broncos once again. I don't know if they will look that awesome every week, but they should look pretty good regardless.

3: Seattle Seahawks

They should have done better against the Panthers so I knocked em down a couple ranks. I might have knocked them further but really they played well they just didn't seem to find the end zone.

4: Philadelphia Eagles

This team is scar fast and I think if they will keep people guessing all year. I read some of Chip Kelly's comments after the game and he said he let the foot off the gas too soon. If that's the case I hope his team can keep up with the pace all season.

5: New Orleans Saints

While I think it's to early to say the Saints D is better, it showed some promising signs against a very good Falcon's offense.

6: New England Patriots

One one hand I think they should have had an easier time beating Buffalo, but then again, how many teams can win with so much change?

7: Houston Texas

Some people might point to three quarters of not very much but I will point to the final score. The great teams never quit and always find a way to fight back.

8: Atlanta Falcons

Despite their loss I still think they are one of the best teams in the league. If they drop next weeks game may have to throw them in the middle of the road collumn.

9: Green Bay Packers

I keep talking about how the Pack's arrogance keeps them from winning and Sunday proved that assertion perfectly. This team really needs to stop thinking about how good it is and start playing with the chip on their shoulder they had during their Super Bowl season.

10: Chicago Bears

Giving the Bears a huge boost after watching an impressive performance. I tell you what, if Cutler can get that kind of protection every week this team could be really dangerous.

11: Miami Dolphins

Another big mover on the list I think the Dolphins are a bit better than I thought they were. We will see though, you can't ever tell what a team looks like just because of a single game.

12: Detroit Lions

Sunday was a great example of how good the Lions can be and probably should be. If they improve their discipline and keep from shooting themselves in the foot, this team could turn some heads.

13: Dallas Cowboys

That was a gutsy game and a gutsy victory. I don't know if the Cowboy's are any good yet, but signs are promising.

14: Indianapolis Colts

I don't know if I think Andrew Luck is as good as everyone says he is, but this team looked pretty okay.

15: New York Jets

Okay Rex, maybe I was wrong because you coached a really good game this week. I just want to see if you can keep it up.

16: Tennessee Titans

It's really hard to get a good feel for teams this early in the season but for now the Titans won so they move up in the rankings.

17: St. Louis Rams

See my entry for the Titans.

18: Baltimore Ravens

They may not deserve this big of a knock down but not only did they lose, they lost bad.

19: Cincinnati Bengals

These guys didn't look as good as I thought they would, but the main reason they lose so much ground is I had to put all the teams who won above the ones who lost to some degree.

20: Kansas City Chiefs

Am I the only one who finds Andy Reid's conservative play calling a bit disconcerting? Admitted it is still more aggressive than a lot of coaches, but this game was a bit of a yawner.

21: Minnesota Vikings

Sorry mom, I tried to hold onto the make believe idea the Vikings are a good team for you, but they aren't.

22: Arizona Cardinals

I think Carson Palmer fits in the offense very well and think that this team could turn things around quickly.

23: Buffalo Bills

I was very impressed with the rookie signal caller but want to see a few more games before I give the Bills to big a jump.

24: New York Giants

The Giants lost but they played well so I felt a bit of a bump in the rankings was fair.

25: Washington Redskins

The Redskins drop in rankings isn't so much about how good or bad they are as it is about RGIII's questionable health.

26: Cleveland Browns

Okay Brandon Wheedon, I keep trying to have faith in you but you have to meet me halfway man.

27: San Diego Chargers

New coach, new front office, same result. The Chargers had that game then like usual let it slip out of their grasp.

28: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The problem with doing power rankings is no matter how hard you try someone winds up being in a place they don't really deserve. I think this team played well and they hung in till the end, but I just didn't have room to put them anywhere else.

29: Pittsburgh Steelers

I really expect the Steelers to climb out of this hole, but they just looked tired out there.

30: Oakland Raiders

Tell you what, if their QB plays as well next week I think I will move them up even if they lose.

31: Carolina Panthers

If this team could find a weapon for Cam Newton they might be able to win a game.

32: Jacksonville Jaguars

Two points? Really?