Power Rankings
Rankings for Sept. 22
1. Colts – Moving into the top spot and getting a chance to show they belong with a big game coming this weekend against division rival Jacksonville
2. Seahawks – They still are the class of the NFC although the offense needs to more on track
3. Falcons - The more they run with that good of effectiveness and that defense continues to play stellar, the more you like them
4. Jaguars – I have to agree with “sweet Dave” (my cousin)….this may be the best defense in the league
5. Bengals – If they get past the Steelers this week and leave them in a 1-2 “hole”, they could be headed for at least another division title
6. Bears – If Grossman keeps this up, there could be a new Chicago “air force” (ref to the Jordan Bulls of the 90’s)
7. Vikings – Brad Childress off to blazing start and getting it down for the Norsemen. Now come the Bears
8. Chargers – This is kind of misleading because of their level of competition so far, but a 2-0 start in the NFL against anyone isn’t something to scarf at
9. Ravens – Starting to have that 2000 Ravens look and feel to them.
10. Patriots – Not the dominant form of the past couple of years but still one of the better teams in the AFC and still own their division for the meantime which means at least a playoff spot. Belichick must fix the secondary
11. Steelers – Monday’s loss aside, this is still the defending champs, no? Of course another stinking like that and it will be time for questions, IMO
12. Saints – Yes those Saints!!! Look I may be fooling myself for putting them this high but if they beat the Falcons outright on Monday night, no one will probably be questioning this ranking or them come next Tuesday morning.
13. Cowboys – TO says he’ll be back immediately following this week’s bye. So now he’s a doctor…
14. Broncos – What has happened to Shanahan’s offense? It can’t all be Plummer’s fault. Could they be missing, gasp, Gary Kubiak?
15. Giants – Performances like that comeback in the 4th and overtime are what Giant fans what to see more of out of Eli. But what was up with Plaxico and Luke Petigout arguing?
16. Cardinals – When, if ever, is that line going to learn how to run block?
17. Eagles – Can’t squander away games like that. Could cost them down the road
18. Bills – Could it be that the light has gone off for Losman? That defense is surprising good
19. Rams – Still haven’t figured out how to tackle yet, eh?
20. Jets – Put up a heck of an effort in the second half against the Pats. A better running game would be nice
21. 49ers – Glad to see the leaps and bounds Alex Smith is making. And Gore is probably going to be your next “out of nowhere” superstar back
22. Panthers – How much do they miss Steve Smith? Just ask Jake Delhomme…as soon as he pulls himself from the Metrodome turf
23. Dolphins – Ok, I’ll admit it. I thought that Culpepper would get off to a better start than he has. But why in the world isn’t Saban running more with Ronnie Brown?
24. Chiefs – Poor Herm…it’s like he carries a curse that costs him his QB’s everywhere he goes
25. Redskins – Isn’t this what drove Joe Gibbs into Nascar in the first place?
26. Buccaneers – What happened to the Cadillac they used to have?
27. Browns – Hey, K2 wants the ball more. Will they listen? Will it matter?
28. Titans – Told them they should have taken Leinart. It not like it would have been any worse than it is now.
29. Packers – Looks like I might not have to wait till Halloween for Favre’s retirement announcement 
30. Lions – You mean to tell me Roy Williams had the audacity to open his mouth against a defense like the Bears?!?! I thought Marinelli put an end to antic like that
31. Texans – Not even Reggie Bush could save the train wreck that is the Texans defense. Wait that was supposed to be Mario Williams’s job right? Never mind…
32. Raiders – Somebody upstairs doesn’t like Art Shell. I wonder blackmail evidence they had on him to get him to come back?
I try to update mine from week to week like some of the sports writers so hopefully I wont get lazy and can find the time to keep it up...