| Power Rankings |
| March 17, 2010 |
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| Each week the Commish scours the stats, looks at the records, and, most importantly, the heart of each team and delivers his Power Rankings! |
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| 1 | Colts (14-2), Last Week: 1 | The Colts have won every game this year in which they have put forth an effort, wich is why they are favored to win the Super Bowl.
Offense: 9
Defense: 18
Overall: 14 |
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| 2 | Saints (13-3), Last Week: 2 | Congratulations to the Saints for making it to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history. The defense was able to steal the ball plenty from Minnesota -- but may need to stiffen up a bit against the Colts.
Offense: 1
Defense: 25
Overall: 12 |
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| 3 | Vikings (12-4), Last Week: 4 | Will he will -- or will he won't? That is the question surrounding Brett Favre and his decision to come back for one more year -- or to retire. The physical beating he took against the Saints in the NFC Championship Game would suggest that #4 will finally decide to hang up his helmet for good. But we've all seen this song and dance before... and the iron man has earned the right to make whatever decision he wants.
Offense: 5
Defense: 6
Overall: 2 |
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| 4 | Jets (9-7), Last Week: 19 | Of all the teams that didn't make it to the big dance, the Jets have to feel the best about their efforts. They have a fantastic defense, an outstanding running game and a young QB that should only get better.
Offense: 20
Defense: 1
Overall: 8 |
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| 5 | Chargers (13-3), Last Week: 3 | After going on a winning streak to end the regular season, the Chargers really appeared lethargic in their loss to the Jets. Questionable coaching decisions, turnovers and 3 missed field goals ultimately cost them.
Offense: 10
Defense: 16
Overall: 12 |
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| 6 | Cardinals (10-6), Last Week: 7 | It looks like Kurt Warner is calling it quits. Can the team count on Matt Leinart? We'll found out soon enough.
Offense: 14
Defense: 20
Overall: 18 |
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| 7 | Packers (11-5), Last Week: 8 | The Packers played in their share of exciting games this past season, and the Wild Card loss to the Cardinals may have been one of the greatest shootouts in playoff history.
Offense: 6
Defense: 2
Overall: 1 |
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| 8 | Cowboys (11-5), Last Week: 11 | The Vikings defense made mince-meat of the Cowboys offense. Still, the Cowboys did finally win a playoff game after a decade-long drought. That was enough to convince Jerry to lock Wade Phillips up for a couple more seasons.
Offense: 2
Defense: 9
Overall: 2 |
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| 9 | Ravens (9-7), Last Week: 12 | The Ravens had some ups and downs all year, but seemed to right their ship with an impressive showing against the Patriots (and on the road, no less). Peyton Manning and the Colts brought their season to an end.
Offense: 13
Defense: 3
Overall: 6 |
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| 10 | Patriots (10-6), Last Week: 9 | Is that window beginning to close on the Pats? The defense is getting old and ineffective, and the Ravens made Brady look washed up. You can never count this team out, but they may indeed be looking up at the Dolphins and Jets in 2010.
Offense: 3
Defense: 11
Overall: 5 |
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| 11 | Eagles (11-5), Last Week: 5 | The Eagles will have nightmares about the Cowboys throughout the entire off-season. In back-to-back weeks Philly allowed their division rival to, first, seize the division title and home field advantage -- and then to knock them out of the playoffs in the first round.
Offense: 11
Defense: 12
Overall: 11 |
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| 12 | Bengals (10-6), Last Week: 6 | Were the Bengals something of a fraud? Their blowout losses to the Jets in back-to-back weeks would suggest yes. However, do not forget that they swept the Ravens and Steelers this year.
Offense: 24
Defense: 4
Overall: 16 |
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| 13 | Titans (8-8), Last Week: 13 | It was too little too late, but once Vince Young took over for the then winless Titans, their season was practically reborn. In fact, they were playing as well as any team down the stretch and were probably the best team NOT to qualify for the playoffs.
Offense: 12
Defense: 28
Overall: 21 |
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| 14 | Steelers (9-7), Last Week: 16 | The steelers may have been the most disappointing team in the NFL this year, failing to qualify for the playoffs. With losses to the likes of Cleveland, Oakland and Kansas City, they have no one to blame but themselves.
Offense: 7
Defense: 5
Overall: 4 |
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| 15 | Broncos (8-8), Last Week: 14 | Well, despite all the off-season turmoil, the Broncos exceeded expectations in 2009. Alas, with the firing of Mike Nolan and questions about the futures of both Kyle Orton (who will be a UFA this year if the CBA is extended) and Brandon Marshall -- more off-season turmoil lies ahead for 2010.
Offense: 15
Defense: 7
Overall: 9 |
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| 16 | Falcons (9-7), Last Week: 18 | After coming from nowhere in 2008, the Falcons took a bit of a step back in 2009. Still, they showed enough positive signs to merit an optimistic outlook for 2010.
Offense: 16
Defense: 21
Overall: 19 |
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| 17 | Texans (9-7), Last Week: 20 | The Texans ended the season strong with a serious run for the playoffs -- for the first time ever. Of course, they fell just short.
Offense: 4
Defense: 13
Overall: 7 |
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| 18 | Giants (8-8), Last Week: 10 | What happened to the Giants? They literally fell apart down the stretch. Defense was to blame, and the remedy (for now) has been to replace the DC.
Offense: 8
Defense: 14
Overall: 9 |
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| 19 | Dolphins (7-9), Last Week: 15 | After winning the division last year, the Dolphins failed to make it back to the playoffs in 2009. They can hold some solace knowing that they beat the Jets, who made it all the way to the AFC Championship Game, twice this year. Adding DC Mike Nolan will help.
Offense: 17
Defense: 22
Overall: 20 |
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| 20 | Jaguars (7-9), Last Week: 17 | If the Jags could figure out how to beat the Colts, they would be a serious playoff contender. Of course, the same thing could be said for the Titans and the Texans as well!
Offense: 18
Defense: 23
Overall: 23 |
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| 21 | 49ers (8-8), Last Week: 21 | The 49ers showed some positive signs in 2009, and the likely retirement of Kurt Warner may give them reason to believe that they can win the NFC West in 2010.
Offense: 27
Defense: 15
Overall: 24 |
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| 22 | Panthers (8-8), Last Week: 22 | The Panthers made a surprise run at the end of the season to help save John Fox's job. Matt Moore won some games for this team, but is he the long term answer? And what about Delhomme?
Offense: 19
Defense: 8
Overall: 14 |
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| 23 | Bears (7-9), Last Week: 26 | The Bears may be in for a long off-season. Although Lovie Smith was given the nod to come back for 2010, his coordinators are gone -- and he appears to be having a hard time finding replacements.
Offense: 23
Defense: 17
Overall: 21 |
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| 24 | Bills (6-10), Last Week: 24 | For all the mocking that the Bills have received for the surprise hiring of Chan Gailey, we advise folks to be patient and see what happens. Gailey is a good football coach.
Offense: 30
Defense: 19
Overall: 26 |
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| 25 | Raiders (5-11), Last Week: 23 | Well, it looks like Tom Cable got a reprieve from Al Davis, although the Raiders still haven't confirmed this. Oh, those whacky Raiders! The sad thing is that they really do have some talent.
Offense: 31
Defense: 26
Overall: 29 |
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| 26 | Browns (5-11), Last Week: 28 | The Browns were one of the hottest teams in the final few weeks of the regular season. That was enough to save Eric Mangini's job.
Offense: 32
Defense: 31
Overall: 32 |
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| 27 | Seahawks (5-11), Last Week: 25 | Welcome back to the NFL, Pete. Things have changed plenty since you last coached the Bledsoe era Patriots before enjoying the spoils of being a great recruiter at USC.
Offense: 21
Defense: 24
Overall: 25 |
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| 28 | Chiefs (4-12), Last Week: 29 | Are the Chiefs becomming New England West? After a disatrous 2009 season, the new offensive and defensive coordinators for 2010 will be Charlie Weiss and Romeo Crennell.
Offense: 25
Defense: 30
Overall: 27 |
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| 29 | Redskins (4-12), Last Week: 27 | Well, changes have happened quickly in Washington. Dan Syder finally decided to hire a REAL GM (Bruce Allen) and then a REAL head coach (Mike Shanahan). We'll see how quickly theses changes prove to be for the better.
Offense: 22
Defense: 10
Overall: 17 |
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| 30 | Buccaneers (3-13), Last Week: 31 | Clearly 2009 was a rebuilding year for the Bucs. Will 2010 be more of the same?
Offense: 28
Defense: 27
Overall: 27 |
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| 31 | Lions (2-14), Last Week: 30 | Well, the Lions certainly showed some improvements over the club that went 0-16 back in 2008. That is about the best we can say right now.
Offense: 26
Defense: 32
Overall: 30 |
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| 32 | Rams (1-15), Last Week: 32 | The St. Louis Rams are officially on the clock...
Offense: 29
Defense: 29
Overall: 30 |
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