ESPN Power Rankings... 'Boys #3

[WoodysGirl]

2008 Power Rankings: Week 5 RK (LW)TEAMRECCOMMENT

1 (2)Giants3-0-0Took the NFC East lead without getting off the couch. With the Seahawks coming in, Giants are staring at 4-0. (MM)

2 (4)Titans4-0-0Hard to find fault with the franchise's first 4-0 start. But you have to take note that the teams they've beaten are 3-12 combined. The Titans are the only team that has played three home games. (PK)

3 (1)Cowboys3-1-0We'll see if the loss to the Commanders is a wake-up call. The good news is Cincinnati, Arizona and St. Louis are next. (MM)

4 (6)Bills4-0-0The Bills have overcome three straight fourth-quarter deficits to remain undefeated. Their opponents have a combined record of 4-11, but the Bills have been sensational when it matters most. (TG)

5 (5)Steelers3-1-0The Steelers got back on track with a big win against Baltimore to solidify their spot as one of the AFC's best. (JW)

6 (15)Commanders3-1-0Beating the Cowboys on their home turf has to count for something. Big game with Philly looms. (MM)

7 (10)Panthers3-1-0Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad give Panthers best receiver duo since Muhammad's departure three years ago. (PY)

8 (9)Chargers2-2-0The Chargers' win over Oakland wasn't pretty, but 25 points in the fourth quarter is a nice indication of what this team can do. (BW)

9 (3)Eagles2-2-0Deserve a little grace for playing without Brian Westbrook, L.J. Smith and Shawn Andrews. Can't afford to lose at home to the Commanders. (MM)

10 (13)Buccaneers3-1-0Brian Griese 3-0 since taking over as starter. (PY)

11 (7)Broncos3-1-0The Broncos will continue to slide down the rankings if their defense can't improve. Too much pressure is being put on the Denver offense. (BW)

12 (14)Jaguars2-2-0Two consecutive late-game rallies, spurred by a precise David Garrard. They've officially survived the 0-2 start and losses to Tennessee and Buffalo don't look so bad. (PK)

13 (11)Patriots2-1-0Eviscerating loss to Dolphins in Week 3 gave Patriots plenty to work on in their bye week. If they can't beat the 49ers on Sunday, prepare for panic to set in. (TG)

14 (17)Ravens2-1-0There's nothing wrong with a 2-1 start. But the Ravens missed out on a chance to make a huge statement in Monday's road loss to Pittsburgh. (JW)

15 (8)Packers2-2-0The Packers might have to start their backup quarterback for the first time in 16 years if Aaron Rodgers can't recover from a sprained shoulder. (KS)

16 (16)Saints2-2-0Deuce McAllister is back to bring much-needed balance to the offense. (PY)

17 (12)Colts1-2-0The Colts enjoyed a week off to help refocus and heal. But the best medicine could be the Texans, who've only beaten Indy once. (PK)

18 (20)Bears2-2-0The Bears hope they turned the corner in defeating Philadelphia. One thing is for certain: They showed important versatility on offense. (KS)

19 (21)Jets2-2-0Brett Favre's six-touchdown day breathes new life into the Jets heading into their bye week. But defense ranks 28th on points allowed and 24th in yards allowed. (TG)

20 (18)Cardinals2-2-0Pass protection must improve or Kurt Warner won't last. Cards face must-win vs. Buffalo. (MS)

21 (19)Vikings1-3-0It doesn't get any easier this week at New Orleans on Monday Night Football. (KS)

22 (22)49ers2-2-0J.T. O'Sullivan has taken 19 sacks in four games. Tough week for Niners with Pats coming off bye. (MS)

23 (23)Seahawks1-2-0Bye week allowed Seahawks to get healthier at receiver. Defense must step up. (MS)

24 (24)Falcons2-2-0Falcons beating bad teams and losing to good ones. Must keep Michael Turner running against the good ones. (PY)

25 (26)Browns1-3-0The Battle of Ohio wasn't pretty. But the Browns finally got a win and have the bye week to try to get better. (JW)

26 (25)Dolphins1-2-0Dolphins shocked the NFL with a crazy romp over the Patriots in Week 3. If the Dolphins can follow up with a win at home over the Chargers, they would rekindle long-lost hopes in South Florida. (TG)

27 (27)Texans0-3-0Remaining upbeat despite losing a game they should have won. Ready for a full month at home in Reliant Stadium with the roof open. (PK)

28 (29)Raiders1-3-0The Raiders may be a mess, but this team is playing hard. Good things will start to happen if that trend continues. (BW)

29 (31)Chiefs1-3-0The Chiefs deserve a lot of credit for their big win over Denver. Many pundits thought they'd go 0-16. That is no longer a worry. (BW)

30 (28)Bengals0-4-0This team wasn't good with Carson Palmer. Without him, it might be the worst team in the league. (JW)

31 (30)Lions0-3-0Matt Millen's departure doesn't make them any better. At least not this year. (KS)

32 (32)Rams0-4-0Rams would be wise to give Marc Bulger another shot. Trent Green's not the long-term answer. (MS)

 

[CrazyCowboy]

guess that is fair

 

[DaBoys4Life]

 

[Future]

I don't understand the love for the Bills. They have struggled against Stl, Oak, and Jax and it took them lots of help from special teams to beat Sea.

I haven't been impressed with any of their wins.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

I woulda put us much farther down the list then that. The more this season goes on the less dominant we are in my eyes. We are still very good just not as far ahead of everyone else as I originally thought

 

[Future]

I woulda put us much farther down the list then that. The more this season goes on the less dominant we are in my eyes. We are still very good just not as far ahead of everyone else as I originally thought

We played our best game of the season against GB

 

[WoodysGirl]

I woulda put us much farther down the list then that. The more this season goes on the less dominant we are in my eyes. We are still very good just not as far ahead of everyone else as I originally thought

Of the rest of the teams in the top 10, who would you push above them? One loss to a solid team, doesn't mean you stink like sewage.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

Of the rest of the teams in the top 10, who would you push above them? One loss to a solid team, doesn't mean you stink like sewage.

Did not say we were bad. I stated in my post that we were good. Just not dominant.

 

[WoodysGirl]

Did not say we were bad. I stated in my post that we were good. Just not dominant.

I get that. I was referring to the other part where you thought they would be ranked lower.

 

[ABQcowboyJR]

I get that. I was referring to the other part where you thought they would be ranked lower.

I feel like your forced to put washington ahead of us now at the very least.

 

[Draegerman]

CBS Sportsline dropped us even further down in the power rankings (#5, in fact), and I couldn't be more happier with it. I'm tired of the Cowboys being the media darlings and the consensus favorites to go to the Superbowl this year. It wouldn't surprise me if the coaching staff wasn't real tired of it too, afraid that members of our team were believing the hype with thoughts of only having to show up for games in order to win them.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/11002517


Let someone else be top dog for a while.

 

[WoodysGirl]

I feel like your forced to put washington ahead of us now at the very least.

I think a win over Philly would solidify that argument. The 'boys were their first quality win...and it was still a close one.

As of now, they made a pretty big jump to get to #6. I think last week they were in the teens.

 

[jobberone]

I'd put the Skins and Panthers ahead of us. Maybe Pittsburg. But I could easily make a case for the Boys being where they are.

 

[DR.WARE]

those cbs power rankings are just a joke

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I know the Commanders beat us, but going from 12 to 4 is a little steep

that's the biggest jump, by a wide margin, any of those top 10 teams make

 

[Bob Sacamano]

I'd put the Skins and Panthers ahead of us. Maybe Pittsburg. But I could easily make a case for the Boys being where they are.

yeah, it was just one loss

I don't think you could put anyone too high, or drop anyone too low after just 1 win or loss

 

[Clove]

No pressure from where we're at now, I like it.

 

[big dog cowboy]

2008 Power Rankings: Week 5 RK (LW)TEAMRECCOMMENT

1 (2)Giants3-0-0Took the NFC East lead without getting off the couch. With the Seahawks coming in, Giants are staring at 4-0. (MM)

3 (1)Cowboys3-1-0We'll see if the loss to the Commanders is a wake-up call. The good news is Cincinnati, Arizona and St. Louis are next. (MM)

6 (15)Commanders3-1-0Beating the Cowboys on their home turf has to count for something. Big game with Philly looms. (MM)

9 (3)Eagles2-2-0Deserve a little grace for playing without Brian Westbrook, L.J. Smith and Shawn Andrews. Can't afford to lose at home to the Commanders. (MM)

That is one bad *** division.

 

[jimmy40]

No pressure from where we're at now, I like it.

What pressure would there be?

 

[Burgundy&Gold]

That is one bad *** division.

Can you think of a better division since the NFL went to the 4 team format?