Does Eric Decker's suspension affect anyone's power rankings?  NFL network makes me worried for them.  Especially since I have Captain 4Head as my fantasy QB...

Wait did Peyton Manning get suspended? If not I wouldnt be too worried.

 

Plus it being only 4 games for Wes is probably the best thing for him (to heal his head physically & mentally).

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Agree.  19 is considerably high for a team coming off a 4-12 season. 

I'm drunk off of the teal koolaid when I placed them there, but I'm sticking to it.  Heck week 1 is where we can all have such high hopes.  I mean when the starters were on the field the Defense looked really good, except the Reggie Bush run away.

The Offense didnt look that bad even with Chad Henne at the helm, even better if it was Bortles though.


I expect almost double the wins this year with the add peices (8-8 is a real possibility), but at 19 overall even going 6-10 /7-9 is a fair placing...

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Does Eric Decker's suspension affect anyone's power rankings?  NFL network makes me worried for them.  Especially since I have Captain 4Head as my fantasy QB...

 

Wes Welker?

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Wes Welker?

 

Shhhhh. Don't tell him and spoil all the fun.

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I'm trying to make myself more informed and less opinionated.

Stop saying whatever stupid thing you're talking about and pay attention to all the interesting things I have to say!

I read a few people's Power Rankings stating that the Cardinals are the best team nobody knows about & that's very well possible so I guess I'm one of those people that dont know.  What I do know is other than a year they had future HOF K. Warner at the helm this team is a lot like the Bengals (hyped up every year only to collapse).  That being said I do have the Bengals as doing really good this year thanks to the Defense being better (pass rush).

 

The Bears I was going to have them much higher, but I dont think the team has good depth.  Once injuries occur, I see the team in too hard of a division / schedule to bounce back.

 

 

I don't know. When looking at starting QBs in the NFL, Jay Cutler and Carson Palmer are as average as it gets.

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Power Rankings NFL Week 1


 

#1.) Denver Broncos:
Last year’s AFC Champions thanks to Peyton Manning’s career best performance is aided by a new Defense that was ranked 2^nd overall during preseason.


 

#2.) Seattle SeaHawks:
 The Superbowl champs fall down one spot due to the players lost during the offseason and the Oline question marks.  If they handle Greenbay at home they will go back up top.


 

#3.) Baltimore Ravens:
I know most will disagree for having an AFC North team at #3 but this team has good depth, #1^st overall D & 5^th overall Offense during preseason.


 

#4.)  Green Bay Packers:
  Having Julius Peppers and Clay Matthews as your OLBs is a winning combination along with the 4^th ranked overall Defense during preseason and having a healthy Aaron Rodgers doesn’t hurt.


 

#5.)  New England Patriots:
  In a weaker division than most and having Bill Belichick coaching Tom Brady never hurts when creating week 1 power rankings.  3^rd overall Offense in Preseason & got a 7^th for Mallett.


 

#6.)  NO Saints: 
 The question is Jimmy Graham a TE or a WR has been solved, and with an easy schedule and weak division they should fare well this year.


 

#7.) Detroit Lions:
  The team has a very tough division but a lot of talent my upset of the power rankings top 10 pick.


 

#8.) San Francisco 49ers
:  The team had a series of problems from injuries, holdouts, suspensions and a poor showing during preseason has this team down to 8 and might go further down.


 

#9.) NY Giants:
  I guess I have a Coughlin bias here, but I think he’s going to make a strong push to win that division this year.


 

#10.) Chiefs:
  The team took a huge turn around under Andy Reid last year and this year will continue to improve with Alex Smiths new deal.


 

#11.)  Philadelphia Eagles
:  The offense is 1^st overall in Preseason but defense finished 31^st.  Chip Kelly and Noles impressed everyone last year with an explosive offense but the D is still suspect.


 

#12.) Indianapolis Colts:
  The winner of the AFC South unless Blake Bortles starts sooner than later. 


 

#13.)  Cincinnati Bengals
:  Andy Dalton’s offense and the 2^nd ranked against the pass Defense during preseason might surprise a few this year.


 

#14.) Carolina Panthers:
  Cam Newton is a better QB than most give him credit for but this team does have serious questions.


 

#15.) NY Jets:
  I figure Michael Vick will start at some point and give the team a better chance than Geno.


 

#16.) Atlanta Falcons:
  Mike Smith will fix most of the woes on Defense but they have a tough division.


 

#17.)  SanDiego Chargers:
  the 5^th overall Defense during Preseason, improved from last year.


 

#18.) Oakland Raiders:
  The veterans will start off great under D. Carr but might fizzle towards the end of the season, stamina.


 

#19.)  Jacksonville Jaguars
:  If Blake Bortles starts sooner than later a chance of the playoffs could even be possible this season.


 

#20.) Chicago Bears
:  The toughest division in the NFC being that each team is equal in talent and could go a lot of ways.


 

#21.) Pittsburgh Steelers
:  This team wasn’t what we have remembered for the last few decades.


 

#22.)  Cleveland Browns:
  A great defense that will get overlooked due to the mess on offense.


 

#23.) Dallas Cowboys
:  Romo needs to show the world he can play in December.


 

#24.) Vikings
: If Teddy Bridgewater starts I think the team could go .500


 

#25.) TB Bucs:
  Is the team able to be productive all season long?


#26.) Rams:
Tough break losing your QB all year, but Fisher is a good HC and will pull out a few wins.


#27.) Buffalo Bills:
Will this team remain in Buffalo next year might be a bigger concern for fans than making the playoffs.


#28.) Arizona Cardinals:
I am leary of the Cardinals ever being a good team in the NFL.


#29.) Washington Redskins:
When your fans are asking for Kirk Cousins to start whom didn’t look good last year the team has problems.


#30.) Miami Dolphins:
 The drama is behind them, or is it? Either way they lack talent at key positions.


 

#31.) Titans:
The team really doesn’t have any positives other than being better than the Texans.


#32.) Houston Texans:
A couple wins possible thanks to Swat Watt and Clowney only reason to watch this team play.

 

How in the hell do you think that the Donkeys have closed a FIVE TOUCHDOWN difference on the Seahawks?  Based on a pre-season game where Seattle didn't even travel 18 players?  Try smoking the weed in Seattle, because that stuff you got from Denver is laced with fairy dust and unicorn flatulence.

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How in the hell do you think that the Donkeys have closed a FIVE TOUCHDOWN difference on the Seahawks?

 

 

You know? You don't have to be a butt about it. How about you do your own? A few of the posters took the time to type out their opinion about each team. Nobody went all nasty on the name calling either. Using the teams proper name (Broncos), would probably be less childish as well. Act your real age, not your mental age.

 

Good thread DewtheMathis, when I get the spare time I will see if I can put "my" power rankings together.

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Packers will be moving down a bit.

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I was wrong about Trent Baalke. 

My pre-week 1 Power Rankings would be:

#1. Seattle Seahawks

They earn the top spot until someone proves otherwise.

#2. Denver Broncos

Can Manning be stopped?

#3. New Orleans Saints

I expect them to be one of the teams to beat.

#4. Green Bay Packers

If Aaron Rodgers stays healthy, they will be a dangerous team.

#5.San Francisco 49ers

I expect them to fall, but they're still a tough team.

#6. Indianapolis Colts

Andrew Luck is most of this team, but he'll handle things quite well.

#7. New England Patriots

I think they're going to be on the decline, but they're still a tough team.

#8. Philadelphia Eagles

They could be very dangerous this year if their defense can get things together.

#9. Cincinnati Bengals

A dangerous defense + A.J. Green

#10. San Diego Chargers

This team is back on the rise.  Were it not for Peyton Manning, they could take their division.

#11.Kansas City Chiefs 

Their defense is top notch, and Andy Reid will have them very competitive.

#12. Detroit Lions

It feels weird having them almost in the Top 10.  But they are constantly getting better.

#13. Atlanta Falcons

I think they'll rebound quite well this year.

#14. Carolina Panthers

Good defense.  Cam Newton is pretty good.  They won't win the division though.

#15. Baltimore Ravens

Could still win the AFC North.

#16. Chicago Bears

Their offense is good.  But is their defense regressing?

#17. Dallas Cowboys

Their defense is atrocious.  Lucky for them their offense can score. 

#18. Arizona Cardinals

Another team I think is a bit overrated.  I don't see them making the playoffs this year.  Bruce Arians is a great coach though.

#19. Pittsburgh Steelers

I don't think they'll rebound like people are expecting them to.

#20. Minnesota Vikings

Like the Jaguars, they can be on the rise.  Of course they have Adrian Peterson to help them along their way.

#21. Miami Dolphins

How good can Tannehill be?  That's the question.

#22. St. Louis Rams

Is the Sam Bradford Experiment over?

#23. New York Giants

Extremely overrated.  It's going to depend a lot on Eli rebounding.

#24. Washington Redskins

RGIII has a lot to prove.

#25. New York Jets

A team that could be toward the bottom this year. Geno Smith will have to progress if they're going to turn things around.

#26. Jacksonville Jaguars

Blake Bortles could boost us.  Time will tell on our defense.

#27. Houston Texans

They could rise fast if one of their QB's named Ryan can be a game manager.  IF

#28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

I don't think Josh McCown will be what they hope he'll be.

#29. Tennessee Titans

Surprised at how well they've been rated by some.  And I don't get it.

#30. Cleveland Browns

Hoyer or Manziel?  It doesn't really matter.  This team isn't going to be very good.  Lucky for them they could have 2 picks in the Top 5 this year.

#31. Buffalo Bills

Cleveland could get a Top 5 pick out of the Bills.

#32. Oakland Raiders

Derek Carr could do some good, but the Raiders are a mess with a coach that's on a very hot seat.

 

 

 

 

I could start with your rankings, and adjust it a little to arrive at mine. I see about four teams I would move up or down more than a few spots. Just off the top, I like the Bills to be a little higher than #31, the Colts to be below the Pats, and the Cowboys to be in the twenties.

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Power Rankings NFL Week 1


 

#6.)  NO Saints: 
 The question is Jimmy Graham a TE or a WR has been solved, and with an easy schedule and weak division they should fare well this year.

 

#16.) Atlanta Falcons:
  Mike Smith will fix most of the woes on Defense but they have a tough division.

 

 

Why do you think it's a weak division for Saints and tough one for Atlanta?

 

 

 

#16. Chicago Bears

Their offense is good.  But is their defense regressing?

#18. Arizona Cardinals

Another team I think is a bit overrated.  I don't see them making the playoffs this year.  Bruce Arians is a great coach though.

 

 

 

They already regressed last season. It was expected with a coaching change from Lovie Smith to offensive minded Marc Trestman, but not that much (in one season they fell from top 3 to bottom 3 in allowed Pts/game). Their run defense was dead last (161,4 yds/game, second worst were Falcons with 135,8). I think they adressed DL needs pretty good in draft with Ugo Ferguson and Will Sutton, they also added Jarred Allen and Lamarr Houston in free agency to improve pass rush (they were tied last with your Jaguars in sacks). In secondary, Charles Tillman is returning after injury and they also drafted Kyle Fuller, so I think their defense will be a lot better this season. If Cutler stays healthy and with all offensive weapons I could see them seriously challenge Packers for NFC North title.

 

Cardinals: I respect them as division rival and the only team that beat us at home in last 2 seasons and don't think they are overrated, but I also don't see them making the playoffs this year. Their defense is for real, however they lost 3 very important players - Dansby (free agency), Dockett (torn ACL) and Daryl Washington (suspension), which will all be hard if not impossible to replace. I see them regres a bit, but they will most likely still be a top 10 defense. On the other side, they improve O-Line, so Carson Palmer should have more time to find Fitz and Floyd. I also expect Andre Ellington to have a good season.

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Why do you think it's a weak division for Saints and tough one for Atlanta?

 

 

It's a tough division for the Falcons because of the Saints. It is an easy division for the Saints because of the Falcons. Would be my guess. 

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