Week 1 NFL Power Ratings

1) Carolina Panthers (10:1)

The most talented team in the NFC, top to bottom, and maybe the hungriest.

2) New England Patriots (7:1)

If receiver Deion Branch was in the line-up, the Pats would be number one.

3) Seattle Seahawks (12:1)

Last year’s Super Bowl losers are primed for another run at the championship.

4) Indianapolis Colts (11:2)

Peyton Manning’s pressure level is at an all-time high. Can he handle it?

5) Dallas Cowboys (10:1)

The Bill Parcells and Terrell Owens marriage is either destiny or disaster.

6) Pittsburgh Steelers (12:1)

Ben Roethlisberger’s burst appendix is another mishap in a tough off-season.

7) Cincinnati Bengals (20:1)

Carson Palmer’s knee has made great progress, but will it last all 16 games?

8) Denver Broncos (15:1)

Jay Cutler is the quarterback of the future, but Jake Plummer must win now.

9) Miami Dolphins (18:1)

Daunte Culpepper’s knee is the most talked about body part in South Florida.

10) New York Giants (25:1)

Underrated team, which is partially due to playing in the NFL’s best division.

11) Chicago Bears (25:1)

Quarterback, Rex Grossman has never played more than three games in a season.

12) Baltimore Ravens (40:1)

Steve McNair’s fragile health will determine if they are a Super Bowl contender.

13) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (40:1)

Quarterback, Chris Simms’ development is the top three keys to their success.

14) Philadelphia Eagles (20:1)

Receiver Donte’ Stallworth was one of the NFL’s best off-season acquisitions.

15) Washington Redskins (25:1)

The Redskins’ offense has struggled mightily while learning their new system.

16) Jacksonville Jaguars (35:1)

The Jaguars’ defense is going to have to lead the way once again in 2006.

17) Atlanta Falcons (40:1)

Michael Vick bashers want him to fail again this year, they may get their wish.

18) Kansas City Chiefs (25:1)

Chiefs fans want offensive tackle Willie Roaf to un-retire. It won’t happen.

19) San Diego Chargers (30:1)

Quarterback, Phillip Rivers has more to prove than any other player in the NFL.

20) Minnesota Vikings (60:1)

New Head Coach, Brad Childress may wish he just stayed in Philadelphia.

21) Arizona Cardinals (35:1)

If the offensive line can keep Kurt Warner alive, they may make a playoff run.

22) Detroit Lions (75:1)

Mike Martz will turn the offense around, but more results will come in 2007.

23) New Orleans Saints (75:1)

The Saints are improved, but it may be hard to notice in the strong NFC South.

24) Cleveland Browns (100:1)

The Browns have a young quarterback, and lots of injuries. That’s a bad combo.

25) St. Louis Rams (100:1)

A new offensive system and major turnover on defense causes much concern.

26) New York Jets (75:1)

Coach Eric Mangini has run a tough training camp. We will see if it worked.

27) Tennessee Titans (125:1)

The Titans still don’t know who their quarterback is, strange to say the least.

28) Green Bay Packers (75:1)

Brett Favre retirement rumors will probably start this October, if not sooner.

29) Buffalo Bills (100:1)

Buffalo will sink or swim with quarterback J.P. Losman, more likely sink.

30) Oakland Raiders (75:1)

Art Shell needs to right the ship, as of right now it appears to be the Titanic.

31) Houston Texans (125:1)

Coach Gary Kubiak is putting his stamp on the team, with better results next year.

32) San Francisco 49ers (150:1)

The offense and defense are both works in progress. Projected finish date: 2010.

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