The
2007 NFL Week 8 Power Rankings. Click your favorite team for their NFL
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| Rank |
Team |
Power Ranking
Comments & Notes Coming Soon... |
| 1. |
New
England Patriots |
On two of Tom Brady's six
TD passes, didn't it seem like he was throwing up jump balls on purpose
just to see if Randy Moss could beat the double coverage? It's not
even fair what this team is doing to opponents. |
| 2. |
Indianapolis
Colts |
In Indianapolis, the offense has always been
lights out. But the key to them covering the spread has been their
much-improved defense. They rank first in defending the pass and
sixth in points allowed (15.8 per game). |
| 3. |
Dallas
Cowboys |
The high-powered offense
is starting to slow down (27 and 24 points scored in their last two
games). This could be good for bettors - oddsmakers could start bringing
their odds down to manageable levels, or it could be the beginning
of an inconsistent roll through their division (next three: at Philly,
at Giants, versus Redskins). |
| 4. |
New
York Giants |
Better catch Eli Manning and friends before
they screw it all up like last year (in 2006 they went 5-2 ATS by
Week 8, but 2-6-1 ATS after). They continue to roll with their fifth
ATS win in a row. |
| 5. |
Green
Bay Packers |
The Pack drop even though
they've been on vacation (aka bye week). The more I look at them
the more their floundering running game (rank last in the NFL on
the ground) tells me losses straight up and ATS are in their future. |
| 6. |
Pittsburgh
Steelers |
A scary stat for those looking to bet on the
Steelers: They are 3-10 when Ben Roethlisberger throws for 30 passes
or more. The deeper we get into the season, the more this stat will
be exploited. |
| 7. |
Jacksonville
Jaguars |
The loss of team MVP David
Garrard for several weeks hurts, but their defense and running game
may be good enough to survive ATS without him. |
| 8. |
Tennessee
Titans |
The most impressive thing about the Titans?
They boast one of the best ATS records for the first seven weeks
despite playing just two games at home and four on the road. They'll
get home cooking for their next three. |
| 9. |
San
Diego Chargers |
They're back to playing
upper-echelon football but these devastating California wildfires
could mess with their focus. |
| 10. |
Washington
Redskins |
I've been doing it every week, but I have
to point the finger at the Washington wideouts once again for the
Redskins' success straight up but issues ATS. How about
this, I'll stop throwing them under the bus when they catch their
first TD of the year. That's right, they have zero so far this season. |
| 11. |
Detroit
Lions |
The usually high-flying Lions
were pretty tame against the Buccaneers but still effective on the
ground. They racked up 147 yards rushing while throwing for just
147 through the air. Their balance on offense could produce more
wins and covers as teams attempt to key on their top-gun receivers. |
| 12. |
Carolina
Panthers |
The schedule's been easy but their 4-2 SU and
ATS deserves top-10 recognition. However, be prepared for a freefall.
Their next two are versus Indy and at Tennessee. |
| 13. |
Kansas
City Chiefs |
I don't know how you've done
it Herm Edwards, but you've managed put the Chiefs over .500 SU and
ATS despite a handicapped passing game (ranks 19th overall), and
a stagnant running game (ranks 29 overall). |
| 14. |
Baltimore
Ravens |
It hasn't gotten horrible for the Ravens' offense
yet; they still rank 17th in total yards. But this team's O seems
to take a step back every week. |
| 15. |
Seattle
Seahawks |
Is there need to even mention
Seattle's 33-6 blowout of St. Louis? They move just two spots for
beating up a team with the potential to have the other (0-16)
perfect season |
| 16. |
Tampa
Bay Bucs |
How long can the Bucs stay afloat with a dinosaur
QB (Jeff Garcia) and third-string running back (Earnest Graham) as
starters? We'll see this Sunday when they play host to the hard-hitting
Jaguars. |
| 17. |
Denver
Broncos |
A win and cover against arguably
the AFC's third-best team is big. But as long as Jay Cutler is "gun
slinging" at least one INT a game, this team will remain inconsistent
ATS. |
| 18. |
Chicago
Bears |
Brian Griese proved Bears coach Lovie Smith
made the right decision after he led the Bears to a last-second 19-16
win over Philadelphia. However, they continue to be a bad bet bec |
| 19. |
Cleveland
Browns |
Can you say the Cleveland
Browns are a top-four offense without chuckling a bit to yourself?
Neither can I, but it's true: "Cleveland and the over" should be
a standard parlay until they prove to be otherwise. |
| 20. |
Arizona
Cardinals |
They are 3-4 straight up, and Kurt Warner is
playing with one arm, but the Cardinals still have one of the better
ATS records in the NFL (5-2). Their strength seems to be to suck just a
little bit less than oddsmakers anticipate. |
| 21. |
Houston
Texans |
Can someone go find No. 1
pick Mario Williams? He's fallen off the NFL's radar again. While
you're at it, find this team a consistent running back - they rank
31st on the ground. |
| 22. |
Philadelphia
Eagles |
The defense is getting old and Donovan McNabb
is no longer mobile. With every loss, it's becoming more and more
evident this team needs to rebuild at every position except running
back. |
| 23. |
Cincinnati
Bengals |
How the hell did the Bengals'
problems become Chad Johnson's fault? They have no defense (31st
in points allowed) and need consistency from the running game (21st
in yards per game), yet recently their complaints have been about
Johnson and his endzone celebrations. |
| 24. |
New
Orleans Saints |
The Saints are playing better because Reggie
Bush is playing better, but they're still a far cry from the offensive
juggernaut they were last year. |
| 25. |
Buffalo
Bills |
Here's the great thing about
starting a rookie: The Bills are so scared of "rookie mistakes" from
QB Trent Edwards that they've adopted a more conservative approach.
The result is three straight covers. |
| 26. |
Minnesota
Vikings |
They played to their third push of the year
in Week 7. As good as it is to get your money back, it appears their
running attack and defense isn't enough to make anyone money. |
| 27. |
Oakland
Raiders |
I had high hopes for the
Raiders from a betting standpoint. With a new coach, a healthy Daunte
Culpepper and a working running game, I thought they could shock
oddsmakers through the first eight games. It hasn't happened. |
| 28. |
San
Francisco 49ers |
Coach Mike Nolan is counting on QB Alex Smith
to come off a bye and spark their struggling offense. You know your
offense is bad when you're hoping your QB with a 51.2 completion
percentage and 66.6 QB rating can spark your offense. |
| 29. |
Atlanta
Falcons |
Things looked promising
with Byron Leftwich under center, but now an ankle injury could sideline
him for a couple of weeks. |
| 30. |
New
York Jets |
Looking for someone to blame for the Jets'
horrible start? Don't look at Chad Pennington, look at their D in
the second half. The Jets allow an average of 19.75 points per game
in the second half of their last four losses SU and ATS. |
| 31. |
St.
Louis Rams |
Pro Bowl running back Steven
Jackson might return from injury this weekend. If he returns to form
the Rams could be profitable while oddsmakers adjust. |
| 32. |
Miami
Dolphins |
"We can't win in America," defensive end Jason
Taylor told reporters. "Maybe we can win overseas." I doubt it. |
