Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Our NFP experts rank the 32 NFL teams heading into Week 6.

Week 6 (previous rankings included)
1. (1) NY Giants: 5-0
The Raiders didn’t belong on the field with the Giants, but it gets tougher this Sunday.
Drew BreesAPDrew Brees and the Saints battle the Giants on Sunday.
2. (2) New Orleans Saints: 4-0
The Saints host the Giants on Sunday in what could be a preview of the NFC Championship game.
3. (3) Indianapolis Colts: 5-0
Another win, and another 300-yard day from Peyton Manning. Too easy.
4. (6) Minnesota Vikings: 5-0
Favre says the Vikings are for real, and we should believe him.

5. (8) Denver Broncos: 5-0
Josh McDaniels is the coach of the year at this point of the season.
6. (9) Philadelphia Eagles: 3-1
Remember us? The Eagles are the league’s best one-loss team.
Jay Cutler7. (13) Cincinnati Bengals: 4-1
Carson Palmer stepped up again in the fourth quarter for the first-place Bengals.
8. (12) Atlanta Falcons: 3-1
Roddy White is just another option for Matt Ryan and his loaded offense.
9. (4) New England Patriots: 3-2
Where has the big play gone for Tom Brady and Randy Moss?
APJay Cutler looks to keep the Bears on a roll against Atlanta.
10. (11) Chicago Bears: 3-1
Jay Cutler and the Bears face the Falcons in a tough primetime matchup Sunday night. Mike Singletary11. (14) Pittsburgh Steelers: 3-2
The Pittsburgh defense is starting to make plays again after racking up seven sacks on Sunday in Detroit.
12. (5) Baltimore Ravens: 3-2
The Ravens allowed a 100-yard rusher for the first time in 39 games—and paid for it.
13. (7) NY Jets: 3-2
The Jets defense produced zero sacks and zero turnovers last night—and looked average.
14. (16) Dallas Cowboys: 3-2
Tony Romo might have found a deep threat in Miles Austin on Sunday.
15. (15) San Diego Chargers: 2-2 
The Bolts are looking up at Denver—but they meet on Monday night.
APMike Singletary and the Niners suffered a home setback on Sunday against the Falcons.
Clinton Portis16. (10) San Francisco 49ers: 3-2
Mike Singletary’s club was pushed around on Sunday—and you don’t hear that often.
17. (22) Miami Dolphins: 2-3
With Chad Henne and the running game, the Dolphins are a player in the AFC East.
18. (18) Arizona Cardinals: 2-2
It shouldn’t take a goal-line stand to beat the Texans. Where is the running game in AZ?
19. (19) Green Bay Packers: 2-2
Is newly signed OT Mark Tauscher the answer to the offensive line woes in Green Bay?
20. (27) Seattle Seahawks: 2-3
The Seahawks are a different team with QB Matt Hasselbeck—now he has to stay on the field.
21. (17) Jacksonville Jaguars: 2-3
A dreadful performance just adds more questions to who this Jacksonville team really is.
22. (20) Houston Texans: 2-3
Houston needs to find something else besides Matt Schaub and Andre Johnson.
23. (25) Carolina Panthers: 1-3
The Panthers found an offensive rhythm in the second half to get their first win of ’09.
APClinton Portis and the 'Skins offense still can't find any traction.
24. (21) Washington Redskins: 2-3
Jim Zorn’s seat is on fire for a team that can’t figure out their offense—still.
25. (23) Detroit Lions: 1-4
Jim Schwartz’s team continues to improve—now they need wins. 26. (24) Tennessee Titans: 0-5
The ’08 magic is gone in Nashville—and Jeff Fisher has to find answers.
27. (26) Buffalo Bills: 1-4
Lee Evans and Terrell Owens aren’t a factor. Is it time to question Trent Edwards?
28. (30) Cleveland Browns: 1-4
Eric Mangini gets his first win as the Browns coach—but he still doesn’t have a QB.
29. (28) Oakland Raiders: 1-4
The Raiders should cherish their win over the Chiefs, because there won’t be many more.
30. (29) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-5
QB Josh Johnson showed some flashes, but that doesn’t win games in the NFL.
31. (31) Kansas City Chiefs: 0-5
Todd Haley’s club showed some promise for the first time in ’09.
32. (32) St. Louis Rams: 0-5
Source: nationalfootballpost.com

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