ESPN Power Rankings - Cowboys #8

[ajk23az]

2009 Power Rankings: Week 10
RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT
1 (1) Saints 8-0-0 In Week 10 at the Rams, the Saints' run defense can expect to see plenty of Steven Jackson, regardless of the score. (Sando)
2 (2) Colts 8-0-0 Let the hype begin for another giant Patriots-Colts game in November. (Kuharsky)
3 (3) Vikings 7-1-0 Despite coming off the bye, they shouldn't lose any momentum. (Chadiha)
4 (6) Bengals 6-2-0 If the Bengals beat Pittsburgh in Week 10 to sweep the season series, the AFC North crown will be theirs to lose. (Chadiha)
5 (7) Steelers 6-2-0 They're looking for revenge after their first loss to the Bengals.(Chadiha)
6 (5) Patriots 6-2-0 With Tom Brady, the Pats are atop the AFC East again. Life is normal.(Clayton)
7 (4) Broncos 6-2-0 The offense's mistakes were more than the Broncos could overcome against Pittsburgh. (Kuharsky)
8 (8) Cowboys 6-2-0 A maturer Cowboys team is atop the NFC East. (Clayton)
9 (11) Falcons 5-3-0 Losses by the Packers and Bears are helping the Falcons' chances for a wild-card playoff berth. (Sando)
10 (13) Cardinals 5-3-0 Halfway to a 10-6 record thanks to four victories in four games away from University of Phoenix Stadium. (Sando)
11 (9) Eagles 5-3-0 Just when you think the Eagles will soar, they fall to earth, as they did against the Cowboys on Sunday. (Clayton)
12 (16) Chargers 5-3-0 Late heroics versus Giants could be a springboard for the rest of the season. (Kuharsky)
13 (14) Texans 5-4-0 Too many self-destructive elements to loss at Indianapolis; now the Texans have a bye to mull them. (Kuharsky)
14 (10) Ravens 4-4-0 What happened to that once-vaunted run defense? (Chadiha)
15 (15) Giants 5-4-0 If the Giants can't fix their problems during the bye week, their season will go bye-bye.(Clayton)
16 (12) Packers 4-4-0 Their loss to Minnesota made sense. The one at Tampa Bay was inexplicable. (Chadiha)
17 (20) Dolphins 3-5-0 The Dolphins are finding that the tougher schedule after an 11-win season is burdensome. (Clayton)
18 (18) Jets 4-4-0 Rex Ryan gave the Jets a week off. Now it's time for their defense to start inflicting pain. (Clayton)
19 (17) Bears 4-4-0 This team appears to be ready to fade. (Chadiha)
20 (19) 49ers 3-5-0 Playoffs? Mike Singletary wisely isn't talking about them after his team's fourth consecutive defeat. (Sando)
21 (23) Panthers 3-5-0 The Panthers have showed they can be a contending team when Jake Delhomme protects the ball. (Sando)
22 (21) Jaguars 4-4-0 Raise your hand if you had them at .500 after eight games. And no fibbing. (Kuharsky)
23 (26) Titans 2-6-0 With VY at QB, receivers have turned reliable, CJ has gone crazy and the defense has improved greatly. (Kuharsky)
24 (22) Bills 3-5-0 Trent Edwards' only remaining headache after missing two games is the Bills' offensive stats. (Clayton)
25 (24) Seahawks 3-5-0 The season pretty much will end unless the Seahawks can pull an upset at Arizona, where the Cardinals are 1-3. (Sando)
26 (25) Commanders 2-6-0 Unfortunately, the Commanders have to start looking to what they should do for next season. (Clayton)
27 (27) Raiders 2-6-0 What sort of cures were drawn up during the bye week? Can they work? (Kuharsky)
28 (28) Chiefs 1-7-0 The Chiefs helped cure the Jaguars' pass-rush problems in their loss at Jacksonville. (Kuharsky)
29 (29) Lions 1-7-0 The Lions have lost 24 of their past 25 games. Ouch! (Chadiha)
30 (30) Rams 1-7-0 The Rams play a tougher second-half schedule than any team in the NFC West, with the Saints visiting in Week 10. (Sando)
31 (32) Buccaneers 1-7-0 Give the Bucs credit for winning a game against a significantly more talented opponent.(Sando)
32 (31) Browns 1-7-0 What is this team doing on "Monday Night Football"? (Chadiha)

 

[Cowboy Brian]

Nice

 

[joseephuss]

If losing to Dallas caused the Eagles to fall to earth then what was the result of their loss to the Raiders?

 

[Dallas]

If losing to Dallas caused the Eagles to fall to earth then what was the result of their loss to the Raiders?

That was just a trap game. Not a big deal.

It's only taken into the ranking formula if DALLAS loses to a team like the Raiders.

Im pretty sure that's how it works out w/ that NFL ranking formula they have over there.

 

[peplaw06]

I think the word you're looking for John are "more maturer." Next would "most maturest."

 

[Hostile]

I am so glad the Commanders need a QB in a year when the candidates are not so good. I hope they don't end up with Locker from Washington.

 

[xWraithx]

Maturer is not a word.

Clayton is not even a human.

 

[Direwolf63]

8 (8) Cowboys 6-2-0 A maturer Cowboys team is atop the NFC East. (Clayton)

Is "maturer" a word? How about "more mature".

Whatever. I think we should be ahead of the Broncos.

 

[CATCH17]

I am so glad the Commanders need a QB in a year when the candidates are not so good. I hope they don't end up with Locker from Washington.

You just know they will take Sam Bradford which is absolutely fine by me.

 

[chuffly]

Anyone else think it's funny how we always seem to be the lowest ranked team when compared to teams with identical records in the ESPN power rankings? Not saying I necessarily disagree with them this week, but I do find it kind of funny...

 

[AMERICAS_FAN]

According to this, we've hardly beaten anybody. :laugh2:

 

[Doomsday101]

couple more spots and we will be going to a BCS bowl game. :laugh2:

 

[Cover 2]

Anyone else think it's funny how we always seem to be the lowest ranked team when compared to teams with identical records in the ESPN power rankings? Not saying I necessarily disagree with them this week, but I do find it kind of funny...

I prefer it that way. I don't know why, but I prefer it when the 'Boys are ranked lower than they should be.

 

[adbutcher]

I wished we would have fell a notch.

 

[28 Joker]

If the Cowboys finish in the top 10, do they get to go to the Sugar Bowl as an at large team?

 

[chuffly]

I prefer it that way. I don't know why, but I prefer it when the 'Boys are ranked lower than they should be.

Yeah, I don't actually mind flying under the radar. With the way the Boys have responded to being a favorite the last couple of years, I'm happy with not getting tons of fame yet.

 

[Howboutdemcowboys31]

I have us at 6. I would put us above Denver and Cinci even though Denver beat us.

 

[Established1971]

2009 Power Rankings: Week 10
RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT
1 (1) Saints 8-0-0 In Week 10 at the Rams, the Saints' run defense can expect to see plenty of Steven Jackson, regardless of the score. (Sando)
2 (2) Colts 8-0-0 Let the hype begin for another giant Patriots-Colts game in November. (Kuharsky)
3 (3) Vikings 7-1-0 Despite coming off the bye, they shouldn't lose any momentum. (Chadiha)
4 (6) Bengals 6-2-0 If the Bengals beat Pittsburgh in Week 10 to sweep the season series, the AFC North crown will be theirs to lose. (Chadiha)
5 (7) Steelers 6-2-0 They're looking for revenge after their first loss to the Bengals.(Chadiha)
6 (5) Patriots 6-2-0 With Tom Brady, the Pats are atop the AFC East again. Life is normal.(Clayton)
7 (4) Broncos 6-2-0 The offense's mistakes were more than the Broncos could overcome against Pittsburgh. (Kuharsky)
8 (8) Cowboys 6-2-0 A maturer Cowboys team is atop the NFC East. (Clayton)
9 (11) Falcons 5-3-0 Losses by the Packers and Bears are helping the Falcons' chances for a wild-card playoff berth. (Sando)
10 (13) Cardinals 5-3-0 Halfway to a 10-6 record thanks to four victories in four games away from University of Phoenix Stadium. (Sando)
11 (9) Eagles 5-3-0 Just when you think the Eagles will soar, they fall to earth, as they did against the Cowboys on Sunday. (Clayton)
12 (16) Chargers 5-3-0 Late heroics versus Giants could be a springboard for the rest of the season. (Kuharsky)
13 (14) Texans 5-4-0 Too many self-destructive elements to loss at Indianapolis; now the Texans have a bye to mull them. (Kuharsky)
14 (10) Ravens 4-4-0 What happened to that once-vaunted run defense? (Chadiha)
15 (15) Giants 5-4-0 If the Giants can't fix their problems during the bye week, their season will go bye-bye.(Clayton)
16 (12) Packers 4-4-0 Their loss to Minnesota made sense. The one at Tampa Bay was inexplicable. (Chadiha)
17 (20) Dolphins 3-5-0 The Dolphins are finding that the tougher schedule after an 11-win season is burdensome. (Clayton)
18 (18) Jets 4-4-0 Rex Ryan gave the Jets a week off. Now it's time for their defense to start inflicting pain. (Clayton)
19 (17) Bears 4-4-0 This team appears to be ready to fade. (Chadiha)
20 (19) 49ers 3-5-0 Playoffs? Mike Singletary wisely isn't talking about them after his team's fourth consecutive defeat. (Sando)
21 (23) Panthers 3-5-0 The Panthers have showed they can be a contending team when Jake Delhomme protects the ball. (Sando)
22 (21) Jaguars 4-4-0 Raise your hand if you had them at .500 after eight games. And no fibbing. (Kuharsky)
23 (26) Titans 2-6-0 With VY at QB, receivers have turned reliable, CJ has gone crazy and the defense has improved greatly. (Kuharsky)
24 (22) Bills 3-5-0 Trent Edwards' only remaining headache after missing two games is the Bills' offensive stats. (Clayton)
25 (24) Seahawks 3-5-0 The season pretty much will end unless the Seahawks can pull an upset at Arizona, where the Cardinals are 1-3. (Sando)
26 (25) Commanders 2-6-0 Unfortunately, the Commanders have to start looking to what they should do for next season. (Clayton)
27 (27) Raiders 2-6-0 What sort of cures were drawn up during the bye week? Can they work? (Kuharsky)
28 (28) Chiefs 1-7-0 The Chiefs helped cure the Jaguars' pass-rush problems in their loss at Jacksonville. (Kuharsky)
29 (29) Lions 1-7-0 The Lions have lost 24 of their past 25 games. Ouch! (Chadiha)
30 (30) Rams 1-7-0 The Rams play a tougher second-half schedule than any team in the NFC West, with the Saints visiting in Week 10. (Sando)
31 (32) Buccaneers 1-7-0 Give the Bucs credit for winning a game against a significantly more talented opponent.(Sando)
32 (31) Browns 1-7-0 What is this team doing on "Monday Night Football"? (Chadiha)

we're better than the Bengals. I was actually thinking about this and thought no lower than 7th but ok 8th. The Bengals are a losing streak waiting to happen, just as the broncos have started doing.

 

[Sarge]

I see some folks saying the Saints can't be had - they can and WILL be had at least once. They simply cannot stop the run. With all due respect to them....they are having a helluva season...

 

[Direwolf63]

I see some folks saying the Saints can't be had - they can and WILL be had at least once. They simply cannot stop the run. With all due respect o them....they are having a helluva season...

They are good, but when they face a team that limits their own mistakes, they will be in trouble.

It seems that every time somebody gets a big lead on the Saints, they start making foolish mistakes. Some of that is the because of the Saints, but a lot of it are the teams themselves.

If the Patriots get a lead on them in 3 weeks, don't expect them to implode like the Dolphins and Panthers did.

That will be a good game to watch.