SeattleCard
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Any predictions where the 'experts' will rank us this week in the ESPN power ranking poll?
ESPN power rankings...
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We probably drop four or five spots, since their so-called "experts" probably stopped watching the Vikings-Cards game after the first Vikings' TD.
Unsterblich856
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4 or 5.
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Only thing I can say for sure is Minny will drop.
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What will be interesting in several polls is how we rank against the Cowboys after there loss and our win over the Vikings.
I say ESPN will have us at 6th with the Vikings still ahead of us.
I say ESPN will have us at 6th with the Vikings still ahead of us.
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10-2 vs 8-4. They should be ranked ahead of us.
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I agree.
IIRC, power rankings are a snap shot of who these guys feel are the top teams at that moment. With that being said, the Cards should be ranked ahead of the Vikings, not just b/c of the win, but also due to how they've been playing recently, lack of key injuries, & how they seem to be clicking at the right time.
The Vikes just lost their leader on defense for the year & have other injury problems. Historically, Favre is due for a late season melt down which I think began w/ the Cards game, & they've been having problems getting AP off, which will only excerbate the Favre late season swoon.
If the 2 teams that are feared the most right now are the Chargers & Cards, then they should be among the highest ranked. I don't know that too many are fearing the Vikings right now after the afore mentioned. For that matter, the Saints aren't exactly a jugernaut right now despite their record. A made chip shot FG on Sunday, & the headlines would be wondering what has happened to the Saints.
The Vikes just lost their leader on defense for the year & have other injury problems. Historically, Favre is due for a late season melt down which I think began w/ the Cards game, & they've been having problems getting AP off, which will only excerbate the Favre late season swoon.
If the 2 teams that are feared the most right now are the Chargers & Cards, then they should be among the highest ranked. I don't know that too many are fearing the Vikings right now after the afore mentioned. For that matter, the Saints aren't exactly a jugernaut right now despite their record. A made chip shot FG on Sunday, & the headlines would be wondering what has happened to the Saints.
We should be 6th IMO.
These would be my top 10 rankings
1. Indy 12-0
2. NO 12-0
3. Minn 10-2
4. SD 9-3
5. Cincy 9-3
6. AZ 8-4
7. NE 7-5
8. Phi 8-4
9. GB 8-4
10. Dal 8-4
I still think New England is better than anyone in the NFC East and I still dont buy that the Broncos/Packers are an actually threat in the playoffs.
These would be my top 10 rankings
1. Indy 12-0
2. NO 12-0
3. Minn 10-2
4. SD 9-3
5. Cincy 9-3
6. AZ 8-4
7. NE 7-5
8. Phi 8-4
9. GB 8-4
10. Dal 8-4
I still think New England is better than anyone in the NFC East and I still dont buy that the Broncos/Packers are an actually threat in the playoffs.
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Bleacher Report has us at number 7. Eagles ahead of us?!
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/304715-week-14-power-rankingshttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/304715-week-14-power-rankings
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/304715-week-14-power-rankingshttp://bleacherreport.com/articles/304715-week-14-power-rankings
Yup!
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Sportsline has us at 8 behind Cowboys and Eagles.......
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ESPN has us at 6 Sando has us at 3
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/13607/power-rankings-how-the-voters-voted-31
http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/post/_/id/13607/power-rankings-how-the-voters-voted-31
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crisper57
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No they didn't. Lame...
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TJ
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IMO I think the media is being harsh on the Vikings. They are 10-2 and have had an amazing season thus far. I acknowledge that they have had it somewhat easy, but you can only play the schedule that is given and it is still the team's responsibility to take care of business and they have. Further, their two losses came to the two SB XLIII participants. Nothing to be ashamed of. They are still a force to be reckoned with and if we do happen to encounter them in the post season, I don't expect a cakewalk.
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Vikings are incredibly overrated this year. The only team they've beaten with a winning record is the Packers.
Combined Power Rankings http://www.realclearsports.com/power_rankings/2009/NFL/12_8_2009.html
1. Saints 1.14
2. Colts 1.71
3. Minny 3.57
4. Chargers 4.00
5. Bengals 4.71
6. Cardinals 6.00
7. Eagles / Green Bay (Tie) 7.86
9. Broncos 8.86
10. Cowboys 10.00
FWIW
Cards were ranked:
CBS - 8
ESPN - 6
Fox - 6
NFL - 6
PFT - 5
SI - Not yet reported.
USA Today - 5
Y! - 6
So, other than CBS, everyone pretty much agrees we should be in the 5-6 slot.
1. Saints 1.14
2. Colts 1.71
3. Minny 3.57
4. Chargers 4.00
5. Bengals 4.71
6. Cardinals 6.00
7. Eagles / Green Bay (Tie) 7.86
9. Broncos 8.86
10. Cowboys 10.00
FWIW
Cards were ranked:
CBS - 8
ESPN - 6
Fox - 6
NFL - 6
PFT - 5
SI - Not yet reported.
USA Today - 5
Y! - 6
So, other than CBS, everyone pretty much agrees we should be in the 5-6 slot.
Rivercard
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Interesting...... the Saints, Bengals and Cardinals all in the top 6. The perennial doormats of the league have risen (except Detroit of course).
