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[ThreeSportStar80]

Power Rankings: It may not last long, but 2-0 is 2-0

By Pete Prisco
CBSSports.com Senior Writer

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1Colts · Trends1It wasn't pretty at Tennessee, but they found a way. That's what good teams do. Now comes a huge game with the Texans.[/FONT]
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2Patriots · Trends3Is that offense potent or what? Tom Brady to Randy Moss and the rest of that group is fun to watch. The defense has played well, too.[/FONT]
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3Cowboys · Trends4It's still early, but they look like the class of the NFC. The offense has rolled up big points in two games. The defense played better against Miami than it did in the opener.[/FONT]
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4Steelers · Trends5At 2-0, they've dominated in both games. The offense is scoring, the defense is playing well and the Steelers are back as a Super contender[/FONT]
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5Broncos · Trends6They made it interesting against the Raiders, but somehow found a way. That's the good news. The bad news is they let Oakland back in. They need to make the kill shot.[/FONT]
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6Chargers · Trends2If they don't find a receiver to threaten down the field, L.T. will see eight- and nine-man fronts all year long. They just don't look good on offense.[/FONT]
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7Bears · Trends7At 1-1, the questions about the offense linger. At some point, it has to start scoring points. They have a big one Sunday with Dallas.[/FONT]
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8Packers · Trends14Seeing them at 2-0 really shouldn't be that much of a shocker. They have an underrated defense and a good passer. That's a nice combination.[/FONT]
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949ers · Trends15They're 2-0, but barely. They've squeaked out two tough games. Now they get a really tough road trip to Pittsburgh.[/FONT]
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10Texans · Trends18Can you believe they're 2-0? Matt Schaub is proving that he was ready to be a starter. If they beat the Colts this week, then there will be real believers.[/FONT]
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11Commanders · Trends17That defense looked dominant against the Eagles. Jason Campbell really looks like he's coming on. Maybe this team is better than I thought.[/FONT]
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12Ravens · Trends13Kyle Boller played well for Steve McNair, and the defense played well again. Don't you get the idea the defense will carry this group again?[/FONT]
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13Lions · Trends22Maybe Jon Kitna was right. Maybe the Lions can win 11 games. But they haven't exactly faced two high-powered offenses in their first two games.[/FONT]
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14Panthers · Trends8Let's call that one against the Texans a mulligan. The concern, though, has to be with the defense.[/FONT]
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15Cardinals · Trends21The breaks at the end went the Cardinals' way against Seattle. That's a change. They now must make a tough road trip to Baltimore. That will test Matt Leinart.[/FONT]
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16Seahawks · Trends9Hard to really get a feel for this team. They haven't played that well in two games. They smell of a .500 team.[/FONT]
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17Jaguars · Trends19The defense rebounded with a big day against the Falcons, but the offense has to score more points. Part of the problem is the offensive line.[/FONT]
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18Bengals · Trends10The defense is horrendous. They can't stop anybody. That's the bad news. The good news is Carson Palmer will set all kinds of records trying to keep up.[/FONT]
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19Titans · Trends16They played a tough game against the Colts, but to be a playoff team they have to win those types of games. At some point, they need to get more from their passing game.[/FONT]
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20Eagles · Trends11They look as if they have nothing in the passing game. Donovan McNabb is struggling big time. They have a must-win against the Lions on Sunday.[/FONT]
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21Saints · Trends12Hard to believe this team is way down here. But they've done nothing to show they deserve better. They better get it going in the home opener Monday night.[/FONT]
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22Vikings · Trends20You can't win consistently in the NFL with poor quarterback play, which the Vikings are getting. But what did they expect with a second-year passer?[/FONT]
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23Buccaneers · Trends31Jeff Garcia played well against the Saints. The defense has played two good games in a row, which means those old bodies aren't done yet.[/FONT]
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24Giants · Trends23The defense continues to get dominated. You won't win many games that way. At 0-2, their season might be on the line this week in Washington.[/FONT]
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25Jets · Trends24Forget the 2006 playoff team. This version isn't close. A close look at how they made the playoffs last season might have been a precursor to what this team is doing.[/FONT]
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26Rams · Trends25The surprising thing about the 0-2 start is the offense isn't scoring points. Part of that is that the line is really struggling. They have a ton of injuries already.[/FONT]
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27Browns · Trends32For a day, Derek Anderson gave this team hope. He lit up the air. But can he maintain it? The defense has been awful.[/FONT]
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28Bills · Trends26The offense has struggled in two games, which isn't a good sign. J.P. Losman needs to get it cranked up. At 0-2, the hot Patriots are next. Good luck.[/FONT]
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29Raiders · Trends27It's hard to believe the defense is letting this team down. Wasn't it dominant last season? At least they battled back against the Broncos.[/FONT]
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30Dolphins · Trends28Make the change. Make the change. Make the change. How many more times can I implore Cam Cameron to go to John Beck? Do it for the future.[/FONT]
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31Falcons · Trends29In two games, they have scored one touchdown. That won't win a lot of games. Michael Vick's selfishness killed this team.[/FONT]
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32Chiefs · Trends30Did anybody think they'd be down at the bottom? They need to go to Brodie Croyle. It has been an ugly start -- but both games were on the road.[/FONT]

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[ThreeSportStar80]

I'm glad the Boys' are getting respect...

 

[the kid 05]

i think the colts n pats need to be switched. the pats blew out the chargers and the colts barely came out of Tennessee with a victory

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

i think the colts n pats need to be switched. the pats blew out the chargers and the colts barely came out of Tennessee with a victory

Naa until the champs are eliminated from the playoffs or losing they should be number 1!

 

[AtlCB]

This poll looks better than the ESPN poll.

 

[the kid 05]

Naa until the champs are eliminated from the playoffs or losing they should be number 1!

that wasn't the case when Pittsburgh had that horrible season after they won the s.b.....

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

that wasn't the case when Pittsburgh had that horrible season after they won the s.b.....

The Colts show NO signs of letdown...

 

[CrazyCowboy]

Good to be mentioned as one of the best.

 

[RomoIsBack]

i think the colts n pats need to be switched. the pats blew out the chargers and the colts barely came out of Tennessee with a victory

na colts number one till they lose and games like that is always hard

 

[Cbz40]

Patriots = Very good Team (both sides of the ball) + very angry + out to prove a point = Are going to be very difficult to beat.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Patriots = Very good Team (both sides of the ball) + very angry + out to prove a point = Are going to be very difficult to beat.

Agreed, however I'm of the philosophy until someone beats the champs they're number 1.

 

[RomoIsBack]

number 3 is great

 

[GimmeTheBall!]

That's great.

Now put down the clippings unless you want your hat size to increase.

 

[joseephuss]

i think the colts n pats need to be switched. the pats blew out the chargers and the colts barely came out of Tennessee with a victory

Last year the Colts lost that game. In fact, they lost all 3 of their road games within the division.

 

[dallascowboysfan31]

how is it that campbell has one 70 something qb rating and now all of a sudden he's coming on? Has anyone just thought that maybe the eagles just plain suck and the packers and skins are just pretenders
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[ThreeSportStar80]

One thing is for sure, Dallas plays all those teams this year so we shall see who's what!