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The NFC Beast Rankings
October 6, 2008 9:58 AM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
You'll have to wait until Tuesday for the full power rankings, but I've already made up my mind on the four teams that really matter:
1. New York Giants: That's what we in the business call a statement game. Tom Coughlin almost seems to embrace adversity, and his team reflects that mentality. Eli Manning was determined not to allow any letdown because of Plaxico Burress' absence. And, as the Beast predicted, Domenik Hixon was outstanding. The Giants are deep at receiver, and you saw great efforts from Hixon and Sinorice Moss. This is the best team in football right now.
2. Washington Commanders: This is the first time since 2005 the Commanders have beaten the Cowboys and Eagles on the road. After falling behind 14-0 early, Jim Zorn's team showed a lot of resolve. This looks like a dominant team right now. Jason Campbell is having a Pro Bowl-type season. He just doesn't make mistakes, and he's at his best late in games.
3. Dallas Cowboys: A week after losing at home to the Commanders, the Cowboys struggled to put the lowly Bengals away. Wade Phillips can justify it all he wants, but championship teams win with style. Jimmy Johnson would've been mad as hell with that effort. Phillips says a win's a win. Of course, this team will be measured by what happens in December and January.
4. Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb insists his team should've beaten the Commanders. He may have lost sight of the fact that the Commanders treated them like ragdolls for the final three quarters. The Commanders and Cowboys are about to stack several more wins over the next month. Same goes for the mighty Giants. One more loss and the Eagles will be staring at another .500 season. And why can't the Eagles call plays the whole game as they did on the first 15? When they threw away the script, the Commanders took over.
New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles
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October 6, 2008 9:58 AM
Posted by ESPN.com's Matt Mosley
You'll have to wait until Tuesday for the full power rankings, but I've already made up my mind on the four teams that really matter:
1. New York Giants: That's what we in the business call a statement game. Tom Coughlin almost seems to embrace adversity, and his team reflects that mentality. Eli Manning was determined not to allow any letdown because of Plaxico Burress' absence. And, as the Beast predicted, Domenik Hixon was outstanding. The Giants are deep at receiver, and you saw great efforts from Hixon and Sinorice Moss. This is the best team in football right now.
2. Washington Commanders: This is the first time since 2005 the Commanders have beaten the Cowboys and Eagles on the road. After falling behind 14-0 early, Jim Zorn's team showed a lot of resolve. This looks like a dominant team right now. Jason Campbell is having a Pro Bowl-type season. He just doesn't make mistakes, and he's at his best late in games.
3. Dallas Cowboys: A week after losing at home to the Commanders, the Cowboys struggled to put the lowly Bengals away. Wade Phillips can justify it all he wants, but championship teams win with style. Jimmy Johnson would've been mad as hell with that effort. Phillips says a win's a win. Of course, this team will be measured by what happens in December and January.
4. Philadelphia Eagles: Donovan McNabb insists his team should've beaten the Commanders. He may have lost sight of the fact that the Commanders treated them like ragdolls for the final three quarters. The Commanders and Cowboys are about to stack several more wins over the next month. Same goes for the mighty Giants. One more loss and the Eagles will be staring at another .500 season. And why can't the Eagles call plays the whole game as they did on the first 15? When they threw away the script, the Commanders took over.
New York Giants, Washington Commanders, Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles
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