Week 12 Power Rankings

by Tim Lynch on Nov 19, 2008 2:29 PM MST Comment 29 comments

Welcome to my second solo installment of Power Rankings. Feel free to knit pick and post your own rankings for this week!

The points system is pretty basic and based solely on my opinion. I rank each team according to how I see them in comparison to the best team in my ranking. In a way, I was trying to show how close I felt the teams were to each other.

Zappa's Week 12 Power Rankings

RANK	LOGO	TEAM	PTS	COMMENTS	TREND
1. (2)		NYG 9-1	1.000	It is time I stop looking at record and look at pure performance. The Giants are dominating playoff teams, while the Titans are eeking past non playoff teams.
2. (1)		TEN 10-0	.996	No real change in this team...it's just the Giants are getting that much better.	--
3. (4)		ARI 7-3	.956	This team is hitting its stride, but could they have hit their stride too early in the season?
4. (3)		CAR 8-2	.941	I am starting to think this team is not nearly as good as their record shows.
5. (6)		TB 7-3	.923	These guys have a talent for winning close games, except when facing the Broncos.
6. (9)		PIT 7-3	.903	This team could be dangerous if their offense ever started to click. There is no denying that the defense is playing at a championship level.
7. (10)		IND 6-4	.892	The Colts are looking real good and after ripping off three straight wins, I see no reason to continue doubting them.
8. (5)		WAS 6-4	.877	This team is too inconsistent to be considered elite and they barely have a hold on staying in the Top 10 at this point.
9. (7)		NE 6-4	.867	The loss to the Jets wasn't as bad as many might believe. All they did was split the series with a divisional rival. I think that they are still the better team and this will be proven by seasons end.
10. (14)		NYJ 7-3	.859	Favre strikes again and the Jets suddenly look like the real deal. They are not and I will be looking for them to get a wild card at best.
11. (12)		DEN 6-4	.831	Our young football team is finally starting to figure out what it takes to win football games. However, their success still relies on the arm and decision making abilities of Jay Cutler.
12. (8)		ATL 6-4	.829	Losing at home to one of the league's worst defense is inexcusable. This team has been playing beyond its ability and should fade as the season comes to an end.
13. (16)		DAL 6-4	.813	Yeah, so they won. I still think they are the most overrated team in the league. See how the media jumps back on their bandwagon right after they win a game? Uhg.
14. (13)		BAL 6-4	.790	I just don't think the Ravens are good enough to hang with all of the AFC powerhouses this year.
15. (22)		GB 5-5	.783	If their running game holds up, this team will be dangerous going into the playoffs.
16. (20)		MIA 6-4	.745	I feel like Neo on the movie The Matrix, "I am beginning to believe". They have a big test this weekend and we will all find out if they are for real or not.
17. (18)		MIN 5-5	.737	They should be dominating their division with the level of talent they have. The coach needs to go after this season.
18. (15)		CHI 5-5	.721	What a giant egg they laid this past weekend. Perhaps Orton just needs a few weeks to get back into the swing of things.
19. (19)		NO 5-5	.719	They rose slightly with their win over KC, but it was a pretty unimpressive win at that.	--
20. (11)		PHI 5-4-1	.686	A tie to the Bengals? That's just disgusting. I hope they lose again this week so I can put them even farther down on my list.
21. (17)		JAX 4-6	.683	Another talent laden team whose coach should be shown the door at the end of the year.
22. (24)		CLE 4-6	.584	Could be 6-4 right now. They should hurt a few teams playoff chances down the stretch.
23. (21)		BUF 5-5	.583	This team has screwed me over three weeks in a row. I hope they finish 5-11 for almost costing me first place in my pick'em money league. I got lucky, they won't.
24. (23)		SD 4-6	.544	These guys have truly hit rock bottom. If they lose this weekend, the AFC West will likely be coming back home to Denver in 2008.
25. (27)		SF 3-7	.493	This team has the talent to compete and it will be interesting to see how this team plays out the rest of the season under a much better coach in Mike Singletary.
26. (25)		HOU 3-7	.441	Man it would be great to get Kubiak back someday...I wonder how impatient the Texan ownership is.
27. (26)		SEA 2-8	.413	These guys suck, period. Once they admit they need to rebuild then they might become competitive again in the future.
28. (29)		KC 1-9	.401	Why this team doesn't have more wins is beyond me. They have played harder and more competitively than any of the teams ranks below them here.
29. (30)		OAK 2-8	.398	This team is in complete disarray, but they might be looking for revenge next week after being embarrassed on national television in Week 1.
30. (31)		CIN 1-8-1	.366	Why is it the two teams who have just one win seem to be play their opponents tough every week yet never win?
31. (28)		STL 2-8	.316	Well after a brief resurgence of competitive play, the Rams are back down into the bottom of the barrel.
32. (32)		DET 0-10	.187	All I gotta say to the Lions organization is "Ohhh You suckakaaa, you suckakaa !"	--

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Are the Cardinals that good?

I am not doubting you but rather asking because I haven’t seen them yet this year. Three is up there!

by Steve O' on Nov 19, 2008 4:15 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

It's taken me almost the entire season, but yes they are for real.

I have them down to beat the Giants this week. One thing though, they are very inconsistent on the road but dominating at home.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 19, 2008 4:35 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Remember that Hoosierteacher guy?

He did some of the comments for each team in the Zappa Power Rankings? Dude, you’ve got to bring him back. He’s a riot! In fact, he’s pretty darned sharp too. And witty. Funny. Intelligent. I could go on…

Yep, I like that guy. Tell him we’re all pulling for him, wherver he is.

: )

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Nov 19, 2008 4:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Yea, those were the MHR Power Rankings...I took all your rankings, but I screwed it up and had to shelve the idea until next season. :)

You are more than welcome to post your own here or in a new post. I too miss your comments…made my life a hell of a lot easier. lol

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 19, 2008 4:37 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

For the Eagles comments you should have added...

“and a QB who thought games can’t end in ties”

"It doesn't dissipate" ~ Mike Shanahan

Cutler's 4th qtr/OT game winning drives: 6

by weazel on Nov 19, 2008 6:27 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

You got THAT right.

I wonder how often an NFL QB is less familiar with the rules than much of the fan base?

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Nov 20, 2008 6:52 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Really...

…unbelievable. And reports are that most of McNabb’s teammates were just as dense.

Epimenides to Buddha: What is the best question that can be asked, and what is the best answer that can be given?
Replied Buddha: The best question that can be asked is the question you have just asked me; and the best answer that can be given is the answer I am giving you.

by bradley on Nov 20, 2008 7:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Nahhhh.

You didn’t screw anything up. Too many of us cooks messing up your soup!

But I did enjoy poking fun at the “lesser” teams. : )

"Greater is an army of sheep led by a lion, than an army of lions led by a sheep" Defoe

by Steve Nichols on Nov 19, 2008 5:07 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Zappa, You are very close to right on if not right on the button.

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 19, 2008 5:30 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Still not a rebuilding issue for the Seahawks...

They do suck though, and blow.

by RaiderPete on Nov 19, 2008 7:18 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

Hey Pete--What's your thought on this weeks game?

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 19, 2008 9:04 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Well you guys are certainly not the juggernaut I expected you to be at this point

after watching the first few weeks. The Donkey’s definitely look like one of any number of teams floating around .500, a whistle here or there and you’re as likely to be 4-6 as you are 6-4. Having said that…. The Raiders are stretching the worst case scenario I would have laid out at the beginning of the year. I think at this point I’ll be happy if we manage to lose by less than we did in week 1. Yes, that means I’ll be happy if we keep it within 27 points. Baby steps…..

The silver lining to this is that after stomping maybe the worst team in the NFL your egos will be ripe for the plucking. It wouldn’t be out of the realm of possibility that the Donkeys will drop their games against the Jets, Panthers, Bills and Chargers, putting your record right at 8-8 (which, I know, would probably still win the division). But before you go and get all in a huff remember that my team is so bad I’ve given up hoping for them to win and can only take pleasure in watching you lose.

by RaiderPete on Nov 19, 2008 10:10 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL fair enough Pete

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 20, 2008 5:43 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow...my outlook for the faders in this weekends game isn't as bleak as yours!

Broncos 28, Raiders 13

Our team is taking it one game at a time right now…. ;-)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 20, 2008 7:41 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Zappa, how many predictions are you going to make this week?

lol. 27-24, 28-27, 28-13….

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 20, 2008 2:12 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

whoa whoa whoa...when did I say 27-24? :P

Frankly, the score will be Broncos 31, Raiders 10.

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 20, 2008 2:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I did the 27-24.............just to see if I could get a reaction--and no-one called me on it

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 20, 2008 5:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Call me on 37-0

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 20, 2008 6:29 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 20, 2008 11:30 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

What's your point?

There is only One Moment—this moment—the Eternal Moment of Now

by sirsam on Nov 20, 2008 8:01 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Raider Pete...

Hope you enjoy our 12-4 season.
Hope things get better for you guys next season.
By the way, anyone know what happened to Papigrande’s post about drinking the kool aid has gone to???? That was a cool post and it has gone from this afternoon.

Those that cant coach, compete!
Failing to plan is planning to fail.

by boydy2669 on Nov 19, 2008 10:17 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I deleted it.

It didn’t really capture the essence of what I was trying to say. I’m making another post along those lines, but from a different perspective. I’ll have to wait to get it done until tonight. That, and the fantasy post, which I’m about halfway done with.

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 20, 2008 5:24 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

I really look forward to the fantasy post

Mountains, forest, sea: these render man fierce, but yet do not destroy the man.

by Jeremy Bolander on Nov 20, 2008 1:24 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

You won't in two weeks when I wipe the floor wit you. Just beat Papi for me, so I can take this division by winning out!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 20, 2008 1:58 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

But then Styg would win the division.....

And we duke it out in the wildcard! I’d rather have it like this: Us, week 17, in the championship. Bring it. Just make sure you’re there. I want you to be ready to play fantasy football again after the stomping you take this weekend. Styg, go easy on him.

His Highness, The Duke of Juke, Fast Easy Eddie Casino Crown Royale With Cheese!

by papigrande on Nov 20, 2008 2:14 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

No cause I will beat him too..we be tied and I have tie breaker because I beat him twice. ha!

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 20, 2008 2:46 PM MST up reply actions 0 recs

SABP have some good people over there...I find it hard to be a dick to them.

One of those guys over there even let me tailgate with him and his family on opening day…good people. They just have the fatal flaw of being fader fans. ;-)

If God is not a Bronco fan, then WHY are sunsets Blue and Orange? - Jon Tollerud 5/22/08

by Tim Lynch on Nov 20, 2008 7:43 AM MST up reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone know where to get the running totals on Pro-Bowl votes?

The best defense is a good defense!
And last week's young players. Yes!

by Mike Clark on Nov 20, 2008 5:31 PM MST reply actions 0 recs

I'm not sure whether or not i disagree, but, living here in Nashville, I tend to hear everything Titans, that is out there.

Yes, last years superbowl champs have not let up this year. They are still winning games. 1 loss! When I look at What TN is doing, what does not strike me as insignificant is who they have beatten, or how! It is more the defense and the way, for whatever reason, that C Collins has mannaged to take over the team, after the injury to (the bust) Vince Young. (You gotta love the fact that we took Jay, from Vandy instead of Vince!) The other day I was in a gas station in Green Hills, a Nashville Subberb, and Vince walked in. This was a week after his Knee injury and it looked to me that he was walking just fine.

I was a nice guy and simply said, as I walked out with my beer, “Hey Vince, hows the Knee?” He said, “It’s ok.” I said, “Well hang in there man.”

He hasn’t been on the field since!

by metalman5050 on Nov 20, 2008 6:19 PM MST reply actions 0 recs