ESPN Power Ranking: Cowboys Vault to 4th

[DFWJC]

I know it's ESPN and only entering week 9, but if anyone is following or cares, here is the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34883241/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2022-1-32-poll-reason-hope

Top 10

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. Vikings
6. Ravens
7. Dolphins
8. Seahawks
9. 49ers
10. Titans

Just posting if anyone is curious---nothing more or less

 

[DFWJC]

4. Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
Reason for optimism: Defense ... but also offense

The defense has been the story of the first eight games, giving up an average of only 16.6 points (ranked third in the league). The run defense, though, is a worry, giving up an average of 135.1 yards.

But the offense is trending in the right direction since Dak Prescott's return from a fractured right thumb. The Cowboys have shown they can run the ball with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard regardless of circumstance, while the passing game is improving as Prescott gets reaccustomed to CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup and Dalton Schultz. They'll need it as the second half begins and the games get more difficult and important. -- Todd Archer

 

[MarcusRock]

Oh wait, this is positive so it's very legit.

 

[jazzcat22]

Just another opinion. But it is nice to see us this high for once.
As long as we are #1 after winning the SB.

 

[Stash]

I know it's ESPN and only entering week 9, but if anyone is following or cares, here is the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34883241/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2022-1-32-poll-reason-hope

Top 10

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. Vikings
6. Ravens
7. Dolphins
8. Seahawks
9. 49ers
10. Titans

Just posting if anyone is curious---nothing more or less

Don’t apologize for sharing information. It’s always appreciated and one of the things that helps to make this forum great!

 

[Nova]

Pretty sure we should be #1

 

[DFWJC]

Yep...just a mid-season opinion
Nobody here trying to make it out to be more than just that.

Here's another one (this one from NFL.com)

Top 10 NFL.com after week 8

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. 49ers
6. Ravens
7. Vikings
8. Titans
9. Seahawks
10. Bengals

 

[Doomsday101]

Not much into polls, of course I like seeing how the outside world views us but in the end polls mean little

 

[CouchCoach]

Well, guess we like ESPN now. At least for this week.

 

[Stash]

4. Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
Reason for optimism: Defense ... but also offense

The defense has been the story of the first eight games, giving up an average of only 16.6 points (ranked third in the league). The run defense, though, is a worry, giving up an average of 135.1 yards.

But the offense is trending in the right direction since Dak Prescott's return from a fractured right thumb. The Cowboys have shown they can run the ball with Ezekiel Elliott and Tony Pollard regardless of circumstance, while the passing game is improving as Prescott gets reaccustomed to CeeDee Lamb, Michael Gallup and Dalton Schultz. They'll need it as the second half begins and the games get more difficult and important. -- Todd Archer

If the offense continues to show improvement like they did against Chicago and they can improve the run defense?

 

[Stash]

Well, guess we like ESPN now. At least for this week.

 

[CouchCoach]

I know it's ESPN and only entering week 9, but if anyone is following or cares, here is the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34883241/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2022-1-32-poll-reason-hope

Top 10

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. Vikings
6. Ravens
7. Dolphins
8. Seahawks
9. 49ers
10. Titans

Just posting if anyone is curious---nothing more or less

LOL at your bracketed disclaimer DON’T SHOOT THE MESSENGER!!!

 

[TequilaCowboy]

Magnifico.......so Dallas gets to play Bills and Chiefs vs Eagles in the tournament in Jerry World.

 

[DFWJC]

Well, guess we like ESPN now. At least for this week.

NFL.com too

 

[Denim Chicken]

Can argue with it, but I think this team would have some serious issues going head-to-head with Baltimore.

 

[DFWJC]

Can argue with it, but I think this team would have some serious issues going head-to-head with Baltimore.

Great addition by Baltimore getting Roquan Smith

 

[Diehardblues]

I know it's ESPN and only entering week 9, but if anyone is following or cares, here is the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34883241/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2022-1-32-poll-reason-hope

Top 10

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. Vikings
6. Ravens
7. Dolphins
8. Seahawks
9. 49ers
10. Titans

Just posting if anyone is curious---nothing more or less

I’d probably put us at 5 or 6. We will see in a couple weeks at Minn. and I still like SF ahead of us too. Maybe Titans .

 

[Diehardblues]

I know it's ESPN and only entering week 9, but if anyone is following or cares, here is the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34883241/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2022-1-32-poll-reason-hope

Top 10

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. Vikings
6. Ravens
7. Dolphins
8. Seahawks
9. 49ers
10. Titans

Just posting if anyone is curious---nothing more or less

I’d go like this ;
1. Bills
2. Chiefs
3. Egirls
4. Minn
5. Tenn
6. SF
7. Dallas
8. Balt
9. Mia
10. Sea

 

[Sydla]

I know it's ESPN and only entering week 9, but if anyone is following or cares, here is the latest ESPN NFL Power Rankings.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34883241/nfl-week-9-power-rankings-2022-1-32-poll-reason-hope

Top 10

1. Bills
2. Eagles
3. Chiefs
4. COWBOYS
5. Vikings
6. Ravens
7. Dolphins
8. Seahawks
9. 49ers
10. Titans

Just posting if anyone is curious---nothing more or less

I'd have the Vikes ahead of us but we get to prove who is better soon.

To me, right now, the two threats in the NFC are clearly Philly, who are really good, and the 49ers, who are just a bad matchup IMO.

 

[ESisback]

Nope!

1)ESPN still sucks
2)Power Rankings are still meaningless