Official NFL Power Rankings: Week Nine

That time of year again. The cream rises, the poop settles. Remember back in the day (week 3 or so) when the Jets, Ravens, Broncos and Niners ruled the world? When we were putting the Steelers, Patriots and Cowboys to bed? Ah… back to reality. Darwinism alive and well in the NFL. Here are your Power Rankings for Week 9 in the NFL.

1. New Orleans Saints (7-0) (last wk #2)

The Saints were tested, but stood the test; even in a bad game they hang up 35. Good grief.

2. Indianapolis Colts (7-0) (last wk #1)

The Colts were tested as well; omly difference was the offense looked vulnerable. Don’t expect to see that again any time soon, though.

3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1) (last wk #6)

He may or may not make it the entire season, but at this point, Favre has the Vilkes playing as well as almost anyone.

4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) (last wk #10)

The Eagles are quietly creepiing…

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) (last wk #5)

About this time you figure the Steelers will start to dominate; that’s what teams built for playoff success do.

6. New England Patriots (5-2) (last wk #4)

Ditto for the Pats.

7. Dallas Cowboys (5-2) (last wk #11)

The ‘Boys are starting to build a head of steam…

8. Baltimore Ravens (4-3) (last wk #14)

The Ravens re-established themselves a bit by dismantling the undefeated Broncos.

9. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) (last wk #7)

The Bengals want to claim amongst the NFL’s elite… this week against Baltimore they get their chance.

10. Denver Broncos (6-1) (last wk #3)

We’ve all been wondring how the Broncos keep winning. We can finally stop asking.

11. Houston Texans (5-3) (last wk #16)

Don’t look now, but this is actually a good football team. Finally.

12. Atlanta Falcons (4-3) (last wk #13)

Moving up a spot in a loss? Hanging with the big boys will do that.

13. San Diego Chargers (4-3) (last wk #15)

They just hover in mediocracy… but they could break out any time now.

14. Green Bay Packers (4-3) (last wk #9)

Rodgers still has some growing to do, ant there’s no two ways about it… McCarthy sucks.

15. Miami Dolphins (3-4) (last wk #19)

They just refuse to die.

16. San Fransisco 49ers (3-4) (last wk #18)

See Atlanta…

17. New York Giants (5-3) (last week #8)

Is this even a playoff team?

18. Arizona Cardinals (4-3) (last wk #12)

That Giants win doesn’t seem nearly so impressive.

19. Chicago Bears (4-3) (last wk #20)

Don’t get excited… it was the Browns.

20. New York Jets (4-4) (last wk #17)

Didn’t you used to be up and comers?

21. Carolina Panthers (3-4) (last wk #24)

This team could very easily have thrown in the towel… they haven’t yet.

22. Tennessee Titans (1-6) (last wk #31)

Welcome back, Gentlemen.

23. Buffalo Bills (3-5) (last wk #21)

It’s too bad the Bills don’t play in a weaker division. Then they might win 7 games.

24. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4) (last wk #22)

Losing to a winless team wasn’t so bad…getting mollywhopped was.

25. Seattle Seahawks (2-5) (last wk #23)

Sinking fast.

26. St Louis Rams (1-7) (last week #29)

Good thing they beat Detroit, or they’d have matched them at 0-16.

27. Detroit Lions (1-6) (last wk #25)

At least they won a game this year.

28. Washington Redskins (2-5) (last wk #27)

The Deadskins are looking as bloated as the city they play in.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) (last wk #26)

Cassell… great investment.

30. Oakland Raiders (2-6) (last week #28)

At least they look respectable when they play the Chargers.

31. Tampa Bay Succaneers (0-7) (last wk #30)

Remember when Tampa Bay/ Green Bay was something to get excited over? It still is… if you’re a Packer fan.

32. Cleveland Browns (1-7) (last week #32)

Is Bernie Kosar available?