By Editor, Section NFL
Posted on Thu Jan 17 2008 at 2:33 PM EST 
More on: 2007 NFL Picks, NFL, gambling, Patriots, Chargers, NY Giants, Packers (all tags)
In many ways, the Conference Championship weekend is much much better than the Super Bowl itself. Usually we get great games. However according to vegas this year, it's not looking so great. We'll see if NE can cover those 14 points and if the Packers can cover the 7.
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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 Nov 27 2007 at 9:09 PM EST
More on: Patriots, Packers, Cowboys (all tags)
It's getting to the point where any team can win any game in today's NFL. Sure, that has always been the case, but it's different now. The Patriot's are nearly a given to win every week, and teams like the Packers and Cowboys, and even the depleted Colts, are heavy favorites going into their contests. But outside of them, it's fair game.
This week we saw multiple overtime games, crazy endings, and some players who have been down and almost ruled out for some time, surge back into our thoughts. Those players undoubtedly found themselves a place on someone's fantasy football team, as well, but also found a way to move their squad a spot or two up in this week's power rankings.
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By bobbyjim45, Section NFL
Posted on Thu Dec 21 2006 at 2:58 AM EST
More on: Brett Favre, Packers, ESPN (all tags)
By Rob LaBrie
A flash comes across the screen, "Breaking News!" it reads in immortal ESPN text. It's midnight and you just realize you've been dozing off on the couch. You see the screen and you decide it's worth wiping the drool off the side of your face and sitting up to see what the news is before hitting the sack. Naturally, John Clayton pops up on the screen. "I've just received big news out of Green Bay. It seems Brett Favre may have played his last game in the NFL. Sources close to Favre say the legendary quarterback is leaning toward retirement. Of course, this is not set in stone, but we are one step closer to seeing Favre hang it up [pushes glasses up higher on his nose and sniffles]." You put your pants back on to hear this? Well, at least it must mean pitchers and catchers will be reporting pretty soon...
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