FoxSports Power Rankings...Dallas #5

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1 Giants4-0-1/7The G-Men are playing with the confidence of a Super Bowl champ. Michael Strahan warned the NFL of New York's superior depth on FOX NFL Sunday last weekend, guaranteeing that Plaxico Burress replacement Domenik Hixon would score a TD.

The G-Men are playing with the confidence of a Super Bowl champ. Michael Strahan warned the NFL of New York's superior depth on FOX NFL Sunday last weekend, guaranteeing that Plaxico Burress replacement Domenik Hixon would score a TD. It only took one drive against Seattle -- now that's TV analysis! COOL STAT: The Giants offense averaged over 10 yards per play in the first half against the Seahawks in Week 5. THIS WEEK: at Browns (1-3)
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2 Commanders4-1-2/19 Zorny may be corny with his old school "Hip Hip, Hooray!" cheer, but winning on the road against NFC East foes Dallas and Philly in back-to-back weeks never goes out of style. Clinton Portis is grinding teams into the dirt six feet under, providing a valuable anchor for Jason Campbell and the offense.

Zorny may be corny with his old school "Hip Hip, Hooray!" cheer, but winning on the road against NFC East foes Dallas and Philly in back-to-back weeks never goes out of style. Clinton Portis is grinding teams into the dirt six feet under, providing a valuable anchor for Jason Campbell and the offense. Now the schedule eases up, with Washington's next three games against teams with a 1-11 combined record. COOL STAT: The Commanders outrushed the Eagles 117-31 in the second half last week. THIS WEEK: vs. Rams (0-4)
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3 Titans5-013/12Give it up for old man Kerry Collins. Not many QBs could lead an 11-play touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter against this year's Ravens defense, and on the road. Jeff Fisher's crew is building something special, and already has a 2 1/2 game lead in the AFC South.

Give it up for old man Kerry Collins. Not many QBs could lead an 11-play touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter against this year's Ravens defense, and on the road. Jeff Fisher's crew is building something special, and already has a 2 1/2 game lead in the AFC South. COOL STAT: Tennessee has not allowed more than 17 points in nine straight games. THIS WEEK: Bye
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4 Panthers4-114/13Fear the Panthers. Forget last year's aberration, as the 2007 squad lacked the leaders on offense in body (injured Jake Delhomme) and spirit in defense (Julius Peppers' off year). The growl is definitely back on D, and Peppers has already surpassed his 2007 sack total.

Fear the Panthers. Forget last year's aberration, as the 2007 squad lacked the leaders on offense in body (injured Jake Delhomme) and spirit in defense (Julius Peppers' off year). The growl is definitely back on D, and Peppers has already surpassed his 2007 sack total. Can't wait for this week's roadie in Tampa. COOL STAT: Carolina has faced five of the league's top 13 rushers, but did allow Michael Turner, Adrian Peterson, Larry Johnson, Matt Forte or LaDainian Tomlinson to reach 100 yards. THIS WEEK: at Bucs (3-2)
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5 Cowboys4-122/5Don't kid yourselves, Dallas fans. That was a brutal win against Cincy. Minus that fluky touchdown at the end, and Carson Palmer would have had the ball with a chance to pull off the upset in the final drive.

Don't kid yourselves, Dallas fans. That was a brutal win against Cincy. Minus that fluky touchdown at the end, and Carson Palmer would have had the ball with a chance to pull off the upset in the final drive. This team is showing the warning signs of one that is suffocated by the pressure created by outer space-high expectations on paper. Oh, and T.O. cried again ... on the sidelines ... and had to be talked out of sulking on the bench by owner P.T. Barnum -- err, Jerry Jones ... during the game. COOL STAT: Dallas has allowed the most points in the NFC East this season (111). THIS WEEK: at Cardinals (3-2)
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6 Steelers4-1-3/6This is a character team, shown by a character win on the road against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season ... all while missing five injured starters, plus the team's top three running backs.
This is a character team, shown by a character win on the road against the team that knocked them out of the playoffs last season ... all while missing five injured starters, plus the team's top three running backs. After gutting out two tough wins against the Ravens and Jags, the Steelers will gladly accept this bye week to lick their wounds. COOL STAT: In Week 5, the Steelers held Jacksonville's RB duo of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew to a combined 15 carries for 26 yards. THIS WEEK: Bye
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7 Broncos4-127/21Denver's bounce-back win over Tampa in Week 5 was impressive, and especially cathartic for a defense that had been shredded all season. While Tampa is no offensive juggernaut, the Broncos needed to know they could win without scoring 30 points.

Denver's bounce-back win over Tampa in Week 5 was impressive, and especially cathartic for a defense that had been shredded all season. While Tampa is no offensive juggernaut, the Broncos needed to know they could win without scoring 30 points. COOL STAT: After averaging 38 points/game in Weeks 1-3, Denver has averaged only 17.5 over the past two games. THIS WEEK: vs. Jaguars (2-3)
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8 Bills4-117/20Hate to say "I told you so" but ... Nothing personal, Buffalo fans. There's still plenty to like about your team. Seemingly a few times each year, one of the NFL's top contenders gets tripped up in the trap game in Arizona's desert.

Hate to say "I told you so" but ... Nothing personal, Buffalo fans. There's still plenty to like about your team. Seemingly a few times each year, one of the NFL's top contenders gets tripped up in the trap game in Arizona's desert. On the down side however, Trent Edwards "celebrating" his first concussion is frightening. Like Pittsburgh, Buffalo can really use this bye week. COOL STAT: The Bills have trailed entering the fourth quarter in four of their five games this season. THIS WEEK: Bye
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9 Buccaneers3-218/17Tampa has played a tough schedule, and give credit to the defense for holding the talanted Broncos defense to only 16 points last week. Jon Gruden needs Mr. Miyagi to do his cool, Karate Kid, hand-healing thing on Bucs WR Joey Galloway, who is questionable to return to the lineup this week for the showdown with Carolina.

Tampa has played a tough schedule, and give credit to the defense for holding the talanted Broncos defense to only 16 points last week. Jon Gruden needs Mr. Miyagi to do his cool, Karate Kid, hand-healing thing on Bucs WR Joey Galloway, who is questionable to return to the lineup this week for the showdown with Carolina. COOL STAT: QBs Brian Griese and Jeff Garcia combined to average only five yards per pass attempt in losing at Denver. THIS WEEK: vs. Panthers (4-1)
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10 Bears3-2110/23Don't look now, but the Bears offense may (gulp) be catching up with their defense. Chicago has scored 24 or more in four of its five games, thanks to a steadier hand at both QB and RB. Kyle Orton seems to get better each week, while Matt Forte is a scary dual threat already who ranks fourth in the NFL in totals yards from scrimmage.
Don't look now, but the Bears offense may (gulp) be catching up with their defense. Chicago has scored 24 or more in four of its five games, thanks to a steadier hand at both QB and RB. Kyle Orton seems to get better each week, while Matt Forte is a scary dual threat already who ranks fourth in the NFL in totals yards from scrimmage. COOL STAT: The Bears are 14-5 in Kyle Orton's last 19 starts THIS WEEK: at Falcons (3-2)
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13 Eagles2-313/13For an offense already overly dependent on their star running back, the Eagles will be forced to draw up a new game plan with Brian Westbrook out with fractured ribs. Doesn't it seem like Andy Reid falls too much in love with his offensive flavor of the month? For years Reid rode Donovan McNabb into the ground, now he can't stop calling Westbrook's number even when playing hurt.

For an offense already overly dependent on their star running back, the Eagles will be forced to draw up a new game plan with Brian Westbrook out with fractured ribs. Doesn't it seem like Andy Reid falls too much in love with his offensive flavor of the month? For years Reid rode Donovan McNabb into the ground, now he can't stop calling Westbrook's number even when playing hurt. COOL STAT: After averaging 37.5 points per game in Weeks 1-2, the Eagles have averaged just 17.3 in their last three games. THIS WEEK: at 49ers (2-3)
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I think power rankings are pointless....another two weeks and they will be riding the cowboys jock again.
 

DallasDW00ds0n

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"COOL STAT"- someone died in TOs family so he cried. Bet you feel like a piece of ***** now.
 

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"Fluky TD"... if there was absolutely no "fluke" happening on the play, it's a TD to Miles Austin.

Now if it were to ricochet off Austin's hands and turned into an INT, NOW we're talking fluke.
 

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Nav22;2317480 said:
"Fluky TD"... if there was absolutely no "fluke" happening on the play, it's a TD to Miles Austin.

Now if it were to ricochet off Austin's hands and turned into an INT, NOW we're talking fluke.

it wasn't a TD if Austin catches it

but it would have been one shortly after
 

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it wasn't a TD if Austin catches it

but it would have been one shortly after
Depends on YAC, but yeah you're probably right considering Austin's momentum was taking him away from the goalline. Either way, a 1st and goal there would've iced the game.
 

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Nav22;2317626 said:
Depends on YAC, but yeah you're probably right considering Austin's momentum was taking him away from the goalline. Either way, a 1st and goal there would've iced the game.

fluky play or not, #1 on their ranking needed one to beat these same Bengals
 

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It's nice to be in the top five I guess but that guy doesn't say one nice thing about the Cowboys in the whole write up.
 

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I think we have allowed 36 points off of our turnovers so far this year.

We have given up 111, but if you look at 36 of them being the result of tough field position for the defense and extra possesions for the offense it doesnt seem that bad.

I still dont like our defense though. It just doesnt have it.
 

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Man, does that guy have an agenda or what. That's anti-Cowboys spin at its best. Guys and Girls continue to enjoy your 9 point win that didn't require an over time on Sunday, and look forward to punishing the Cardinals on Sunday.

Fact check:

The Romo TD at the end of the game could have been caught by two people, and one of them caught it. That's a pretty good pass right there.

A fluke is when Carson Palmer turns into a deer in headlights at the end of a game in the Giants' redzone when T.J. Houshemendzadeh was torching them.

I do love the put downs, though. Good job, Fox dude.
 

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don't kid yourself writer......we are much better then that and it will show down the road.
 
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