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NFL 2006 Week 4 Top 12 NFL Teams
It was another stellar week
of football in the National Football League. We
had some upsets, some standout performances and
of course a near tragedy in Dallas. We've had
to adjust our top 12 teams to accomodate the changing
landscape that is the NFL. New teams are assuming
positions on this list that weren't even on the
radar before Week 1. You might ask how we can
put the Bears ahead of teams like the Colts and
Bengals. The reason is defense. Everyone knows
you win championships with defense and that's
what this rankings system is all about.
Rank / Team Reason
1
- Bears - A very gutsy effort on the road by Chicago.
Rex Grossman made a mistake with an interception
in the the third quarter and then put up 10 points
in the fourth frame to win it. That's the mark
of a resilient, championship team.
2 - Colts - It
wasn't vintage, but the Colts got the job done
in their biggest game of the season versus a hungry
Jaguars team. Indianapolis is fallible, but they
seem to be playing better as the year wears on.
That's a good sign.
3 - Bengals -
This team is hungrier than they were last year
and that's a scary thought. Cincinnati is looking
to win the Super Bowl, an attitude not common
in their state. Look for them to go 13-3 or 14-2,
they're that good.
4 - Seattle -
I don't think Alexander's absence is going to
hurt as much as people think. Maurice Morris is
good enough to be a starter on some teams and
Alexander hasn't even rushed for 100 yards as
of yet.
5 - Ravens -
We're a little wary of their offensive struggles,
but they too have a top defense and that alone
is enough to make them contenders. Baltimore fans
are still waiting for Jamal Lewis to break free
in a game- we are too!
6 - Jaguars -
A tough loss to Indy in Week 3, but they only
have themselves to blame. Jacksonville was good
enough to win that game and they should have won
it. No matter, this gritty team will regroup and
take it out on Washington in Week 4.
7 - Chargers
- The bye week means status quo for this undefeated
team. A very big test in Baltimore for Mr. Rivers
this week. Can he handle the pressure they will
throw at him? I am betting we'll see some trickery
from San Diego here.
8 - Saints -
Okay, we'll bite. Something tells me we'll regret
putting New Orleans on this list so high, but
that's what happens when you are still undefeated.
Sean Payton has been perfect thus far as a head
coach.
9 - Falcons -
Despite laying a stinker in New Orleans, we know
this team will contend all season long. But can
Michael Vick be a top passer in this league? And,
does he have to be for his team to be successful?
10 - Eagles -
We knew they would bounce back with a great effort.
The Eagles are going to get another win on Monday
night this week, ensuring yet another climb on
this list next week.
11 - Broncos
- It's about time a team that's allowed only one
touchdown this season cracks the rankings. If
Jake Plummer can continue to take care of the
ball, then this team will get back to their 2005
form and continue their climb.
12 - Patriots
- Tom Brady may have something in Doug Gabriel,
but the key for New England is establishing the
run. Expect the ground game to keep them in the
game versus Cincinnati this Sunday.
Honorable mentions
Vikings (If we had 13 teams on this list
then they'd be right there), Steelers (Hey, you
know they'll rattle off a few wins in a row),
Jets (Are they for real? Hard to tell), Panthers
(The long road back to dominance begins), Cowboys
(A bye week but a media circus with TO. Will it
ever stop?).
Posted on 9/27/2006 11:42:09
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