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Pats, Colts set early standard for poll
By Vic Carucci
National Editor, NFL.com
(Sept. 13, 2005) -- This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 1:
IN THE HUNT
1. New England (1-0): For all that has been subtracted, Brady + Belichick still equals greatness.
2. Indianapolis (1-0): If the Colts defense is as strong as it looked vs. the Ravens, this team finally has everything necessary to go the distance.
3. Pittsburgh (1-0): Could we please dispense with the talk that Ben Roethlisberger's rookie success was some sort of fluke or mirage?
4. Atlanta (1-0): The Falcons need to do a better job of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, but they are off to a good start.
5. Kansas City (1-0): Shutting down Randy Moss and the Raiders would be an even stronger statement by the Chiefs' new and improved defense.
6. New Orleans (1-0): The Saints wasted no time showing they can handle being season-long road warriors.
7. Tampa Bay (1-0): Carnell Williams ' lightning-quick legs are something to behold. But how about that vaunted Bucs defense?
8. Dallas (1-0): Drew Bledsoe delivered an emphatic "Take that!" to the many (including yours truly) who thought he had nothing left to offer as a starter.
9. Buffalo (1-0): With an outstanding defense and Willis McGahee, the Bills simply need J.P. Losman to be as poised and efficient as he was vs. Houston and they'll go a long way.
10. Philadelphia (0-1): The Eagles defense is as dominant as ever, but the team needs to find its offensive rhythm -- and fast.
11. N.Y. Giants (1-0): Imagine how explosive the Giants offense will be when Eli Manning plays well.
12. Miami (1-0): Hard to believe the Dolphins could find their way into this category after last season and the dramatic change that followed, but dominating the Broncos was impressive.
MIDDLE OF THE PACK
Listed alphabetically: Baltimore (0-1); Carolina (0-1); Cincinnati (1-0); Detroit (1-0); Jacksonville (1-0); Oakland (0-1); St. Louis (0-1); San Diego (0-1); San Francisco (1-0); Washington (1-0).
NEED WORK
Listed alphabetically: Arizona (0-1); Chicago (0-1); Cleveland (0-1); Denver (0-1); Houston (0-1); Green Bay (0-1); Minnesota (0-1); N.Y. Jets (0-1); Seattle (0-1); Tennessee (0-1).
Pats, Colts set early standard for poll
National Editor, NFL.com
(Sept. 13, 2005) -- This is how the NFL's 32 teams stack up after Week 1:
IN THE HUNT
1. New England (1-0): For all that has been subtracted, Brady + Belichick still equals greatness.
2. Indianapolis (1-0): If the Colts defense is as strong as it looked vs. the Ravens, this team finally has everything necessary to go the distance.
3. Pittsburgh (1-0): Could we please dispense with the talk that Ben Roethlisberger's rookie success was some sort of fluke or mirage?
4. Atlanta (1-0): The Falcons need to do a better job of capitalizing on scoring opportunities, but they are off to a good start.
5. Kansas City (1-0): Shutting down Randy Moss and the Raiders would be an even stronger statement by the Chiefs' new and improved defense.
6. New Orleans (1-0): The Saints wasted no time showing they can handle being season-long road warriors.
7. Tampa Bay (1-0): Carnell Williams ' lightning-quick legs are something to behold. But how about that vaunted Bucs defense?
8. Dallas (1-0): Drew Bledsoe delivered an emphatic "Take that!" to the many (including yours truly) who thought he had nothing left to offer as a starter.
9. Buffalo (1-0): With an outstanding defense and Willis McGahee, the Bills simply need J.P. Losman to be as poised and efficient as he was vs. Houston and they'll go a long way.
10. Philadelphia (0-1): The Eagles defense is as dominant as ever, but the team needs to find its offensive rhythm -- and fast.
11. N.Y. Giants (1-0): Imagine how explosive the Giants offense will be when Eli Manning plays well.
12. Miami (1-0): Hard to believe the Dolphins could find their way into this category after last season and the dramatic change that followed, but dominating the Broncos was impressive.
MIDDLE OF THE PACK
Listed alphabetically: Baltimore (0-1); Carolina (0-1); Cincinnati (1-0); Detroit (1-0); Jacksonville (1-0); Oakland (0-1); St. Louis (0-1); San Diego (0-1); San Francisco (1-0); Washington (1-0).
NEED WORK
Listed alphabetically: Arizona (0-1); Chicago (0-1); Cleveland (0-1); Denver (0-1); Houston (0-1); Green Bay (0-1); Minnesota (0-1); N.Y. Jets (0-1); Seattle (0-1); Tennessee (0-1).
