By kroberts, Section NFL
Posted on Thu Jan 03 2008 at 2:10 PM EST 
More on: Packers, Colts, Patriots, Tom Brady (all tags)
Is anyone shocked? I mean, even a little?
And I'm not talking about the Patriots and their unbelievable 16-0 season. Because, while many would never dare admit it, a lot of people never thought it would happen. They never thought it could happen. But it did.
But no, that's not what I'm talking about.
Is anyone shocked that the top 4 teams have stayed the same for the entire season, that is, once they were all together up there?
Admit it, you thought the Packers were a fluke when they started 4-0 and lost to the Bears. You probably even still think that.
And no one really thought the Patriots would continue their hot streak. And the Colts? The defending champs marred by injuries. They were sure to collapse and miss the playoffs, like every former champion does. Well, most of them.
But now we can see there were no surprises. Not really. Not in the regular season. The Browns, one of the most exciting teams of the season, missed the playoffs, while the Buccaneers basically took the remaining 4 weeks off and coasted into the playoffs.
So what now?
Well, if you ask me, I'd say a hindered Owens and ineffective Romo will have the mighty Cowboys falling to the, you guessed it, Washington Redskins in the divisional playoff. Which can only mean Green Bay will get past the Giants, yet again, and then romp all over the Redskins on their way to the Super Bowl.
And, as if those won't be enough surprises to last us all through next year, and help us ignore the dullness of the NBA, there's more.
Yes, the undefeated Patriots will lose in the championship game to the Colts, and then we have a match-up that almost no one wants to see, but won't be able to look away from. Green Bay versus Indianapolis.
But I won't pick the winner just yet. Instead, take a look at how your team faired this season, and where they fall in the final edition of the 2007, and now 2008 NFL Power Rankings.
One more edition will be available upon the completion of the playoffs. So Until February, enjoy. Happy new year, everybody.
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By kroberts, Section NFL
Posted on Wed Dec 26 2007 at 9:23 PM EST
More on: 2007 NFL Power Rankings, Patriots, Cowboys, Colts, Packers (all tags)
What the hell is going on?
I mean, seriously. People actually expected the Dolphins to beat the Patriots? They actually thought the worst possible rendition of that 72' team could end the possibility of this current Patriot team from going undefeated? You must be joking.
And what is with the Green Bay Packers? More importantly-Brett Favre. Have you ever seen him play that crappy in bad weather? And what about Jon Ryan? Talk about the punter's day from hell.
And as if we hadn't seen everything. We get a showdown between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, two teams who haven't won in forever, and both are punting the ball back and forth, waiting for the other team to win the game. Congratulations, Matt Millen, you are one game closer to being average. And as for you, Jon Kitna, lay off predictions for a while.
I don't know about you, but I don't know how much more of this up and down season I can take. Teams like the Packers and Cowboys aren't living up to expectations, Steve Smith is suddenly good again, Shaun Hill is the apparent future in San Fransisco, and the San Diego Chargers, at least for the now, are being considered a solid football team.
and the power rankings for the coming week 17...
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By kroberts, Section NFL
Posted on Tue Dec 18 2007 at 8:55 PM EST
More on: 2007 NFL Power Rankings, Patriots, Cowboys, Colts, Packers (all tags)
The Green Bay Packers are once again a dominant team. Prior to their Dallas game a few weeks back, then had won three straight games handily, and after leaving Dallas, have now won two straight in impressive fashion, as well. They continue to win on the road, put up points, and aside from maybe this past game, reinvent their offense by integrating a new running game.
Now, all of a sudden, after the Cowboys fell to Philly, the Packers are two wins and a Dallas loss from home field advantage throughout the playoffs. How do you think the rest of the NFC is feeling right now? There's a pretty good chance the road to the Super Bowl will be going through Lambeau.
And that's why Green Bay jumps up a slot past Dallas this week. As for the rest of the teams, here are the power rankings for the upcoming week 16 in the NFL...
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By kroberts, Section NFL
Posted on Tue Dec 04 2007 at 9:55 AM EST
More on: 2007 NFL Power Rankings, Patriots, Tom Brady, Colts, Peyton Manning, Cowboys, Tony Romo (all tags)
This was just one of those weeks where you know something was off. Something just wasn't quite right. Naturally, it began with Thursday Night's game with Green Bay at Dallas. Brett Favre ran away from the offensive game plan, ignoring the style of play that had gotten his Packers off to a 10-1 start, instead throwing two picks and completing only 5 of 14 passes before leaving the game for good in the second quarter.
I mean, really? Brett Favre. Hurt? And then comes in the odd man out, the guy no one has expected anything from, basically since he was drafted. Aaron Rodgers plays exceptional football and almost wins the game.
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By johnnyrico, Section NFL
Posted on Mon Jan 22 2007 at 8:13 PM EST
More on: Super Bowl, Colts, Bears, Peyton Manning, other (all tags)
Super Bowl XLI is sure to be the most over-hyped event in history---that is, until next season. Every year the annual event swells in size not only in vewership, but in money and exposure as well. Add in a mix of uncommonly juicy storylines, and you've got a media and advertising giant on your hands. But before you get caught up in things like pioneers in African-American coaching history, superstars like Peyton Manning and Brian Urlacher making it to their first Super Bowl, and other issues of a trivial nature, first consider the impact of this event on important things like advertising and the opportunity to make a TON of money.
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By Aaron Miller, Section NFL
Posted on Wed Jan 17 2007 at 3:35 PM EST
More on: Bears, Saints, Colts, Patriots, Super Bowl (all tags)
It's still weeks away, and I already feel like Super Bowl XLI is going to be one of the most boring sporting events of my lifetime.
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By jcave, Section Journals
Posted on Tue Jan 09 2007 at 7:12 PM EST
More on: NFL, Playoffs, Eagles, Saints, Patriots, Chargers, Bears, Seahawks, Ravens, Colts (all tags)
 The first week of the 2006-07 NFL Playoffs went mostly as expected. This week promises to be different though, we have four intriguing matchups to watch, each with a different story- line. Can the Patriots and Bill Belicheck keep their championship hopes alive against the red-hot San Diego Super Chargers and stars like LaDanian Thomlinson and Shawn Merriman? Will the improbable run of the Saints continue, or will veteran Jeff Garcia continue to carry Philly? Does the motto, offense sells tickets, defense wins championships apply to the Colts- Ravens clash? Can 'Da Bears' return to early season form and hold of the surging and dangerous Seahawks? Before the weekend and drama arrives, I would like to make some picks.
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By ericlincoln, Section NFL
Posted on Sun Sep 17 2006 at 6:17 PM EST
More on: Colts, NFL (all tags)
Bill Polian may well hold the secret to the success of the Indianapolis Colts, whether or not Peyton Manning is pitching or Marvin Harrison is catching. No matter, Polian might well be the last living testament to the idea that Horatio Alger can still succeed. Maybe the Colts will follow?
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