NFC Power Rankings: Week 3!
1. Giants (3-0) – Not much to say about their 24-0 drubbing of the Bucs. The biggest adjustment they need to make is to stay healthy for a change. (Last Week: 1)
2. Saints (3-0) – Drew Brees was held in check, and the Saints still handled the Bills on the road. It wasn’t their prettiest win yet, but it might be their most impressive. (3)
3. Vikings (3-0) – A little luck and a lot of skill helped Brett Favre throw one of his most memorable touchdown passes to win a close game against a good team at home. (4)
4. Eagles (2-1) – At full strength, this team is one of the most balanced in the league. In order for that to happen, Donovan McNabb and Brian Westbrook need to return at full strength. (5)
5. Cowboys (2-1) – The Cowboys bounced back from a tough loss to the Giants to dispose of the Panthers. This team has not yet played up to it’s full potential. (6)
6. Falcons (2-1) – Michael Turner’s 3.5 yards per carry is a bit concerning, but they lost to a good Patriots team. The Falcons are still a playoff caliber team. (2)
7. Packers (2-1) – A six point lead over the Rams after three quarters is a little too close for comfort, but they scored 13 unanswered in the fourth quarter. It may not be pretty, but they got the job done. (7)
8. 49ers (2-1) – They are still the best team in the NFC West, but you have to win games like this. They were one inexcusable touchdown pass away from a 3-0 start and a two game lead in the division. (8)
9. Bears (2-1) – Jay Cutler was great in their hard fought victory at Seattle after being down 13-0. The defense didn’t exactly dominate a shorthanded Seahawks offense. (10)
10. Cardinals (1-2) – Their game with the Colts was closer than the 31-10 score would indicate. Still, they didn’t make the plays when they needed to. (9)
11. Panthers (0-3) – They’ve played the 4th, 5th and 6th best teams in the NFC so far, but a loss is a loss. They’ll get a chance to regroup with a bye week. (11)
12. Seahawks (1-2) – Seneca Wallace showed his grit, but the offense just isn’t much of a threat without Matt Hasselbeck. (12)
13. Lions (1-2) – Matthew Stafford has already etched himself a place in the Lions Hall of Fame. (16)
14. Bucs (0-3) – With the way the Bucs O-line has been protecting, maybe Byron Leftwich should consider himself lucky to be benched. If they play their cards right, the Bucs could end up with a top five pick. (14)
15. Redskins (1-2) – There is no word in the English dictionary that can describe what Redskins fans must be feeling after their loss to the Lions, so I am forced to make one up: scumbarrassment. (13)
16. Rams (0-3) – Sorry, Spags. (15)
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