HawkerHurricane's NFL Power Ratings!

[HawkerHurricane]

Welcome once again to HawkerHurricane’s NFL power rating. I’m late this week because the ship was out to sea, and didn’t have internet access or access to my notes until now…

Now, by popular demand (4 votes to 2), I’m using the new system, giving TWO points for every win, and one point for every win your opponents have...
Last weeks placement in Parens(). Current division leaders are marked with a d next to their rank, wild cards with a w. There may be too many w’s, since a) I’m not going to figure out tiebreakers and b) there’s one too many w in the White House anyway!

Rank Team points record

32(30) Chargers 14 2-8

31(31) Jaguars 14 2-8

30(29) Bears 14 3-7

29(27) Falcons 15 2-8

28(28) Lions 15 3-7

27(25) Jets 17 3-7

26(32) Raiders 19 3-7

25(24) Steelers 19 3-7

24(23) Cardinals 21 3-7

23(26) Browns 22 4-6

22(21) Saints 25 5-5

21(18) Bills 27 4-6

20(16) Ravens 27 5-5d

19(11) Giants 28 4-6

18(22) Texans 28 4-6

17(14) Redskins 28 4-6

16(12) Buccaneers 29 4-6

15(20) 49rs 30 5-5

14(19) Broncos 30 6-4w

13(15) Dolphins 32 6-4w

12(13) Packers 33 5-5

11(9) Vikings 36 6-4d

10(17) Bengals 39 5-5

9(8) Rams 40 7-3w

8(10) Eagles 41 7-3w

7(3) Cowboys 42 7-3d

6(6) Seahawks 43 7-3d

5(4) Titans 49 8-2w

4(5) Panthers 50 8-2d

3(7) Colts 52 8-2d

2(1) Chiefs 54 9-1d

1(2) Patriots 61 8-2d

Ok, I know you’ve got comments. Here’s a little something to mollify those KCC fans…
The Chiefs, 9-1, have beaten ONE team with a winning record: the 6-4 Broncos.
The Patriots, 8-2, have beaten FIVE teams with winning records: the 7-3 Eagles, the 8-2 Titans, the 6-4 Dolphins, the 6-4 Broncos, and the 7-3 Cowboys. They are really racking up the points, and I think that based on strength of schedule, they deserve the top spot.
(For the record, the other 8-2 teams, the Titans and Panthers defeated one team with a winning record and the Colts two.)

I find it interesting that the teams I’ve ranked in the top 9 all have playoff spots…

Although I am wondering how the Ravens can be leading their division at 5-5. Of course, with the Bengals tied with them, and the Browns within one game and the Steelers two, that whole division is a toss up: one team is going to the playoffs, and the other three are looking at early draft picks!

Well, what do you think:

[VermontDem2004]

1. Damnit-I liked the old system better

[ComerPerro]

2. As a lifelong Chiefs fan

I have to say, I agree with this system. I think the Patriots are clearly a better team, and I think that the Chiefs have been playing some very weak teams.

Consider what happened to KC last weekend...

They need a defense.

[Catholic Sensation]

3. editted

on edit... nevermind...

[Kenneth ken]

4. I think the Redskins would

jump way up in your rankings if they played their games by Washington rules - the game doesn't end until we have more points than you.*


* rules as declared and displayed by the House Repugnant majority (see the Medicare vote)

[kanrok]

5. Boy, the Bears really blow

But, sorry, Hawker, I wasn't really impressed with your Rams last week.

[HawkerHurricane]

12. The Rams have staggered last 2 weeks...

I'm thinking that this isn't thier year after all.

I think they are better than thier record (and Seattle), but they aren't really Super Bowl material...

Actually, none of the NFC looks Super Bowlish... But they never do until they get there and beat the AFC. Go figure.

[VermontDem2004]

6. I'll give you the wildcard standings

AFC
1. Tennessee 8-2
2. Denver 6-4
Miami 6-4
Baltimore 5-5

NFC
1. Philadelphia 7-3
2. Seattle 7-3
Green Bay 5-5
New Orleands 5-5

Cinncinatti is leading their division, not Baltimore.

[HawkerHurricane]

13. And Seattle is leading the division

Not St. Louis

so, the NFC standings should be
1. Philadelphia 7-3
2. St. Louis 7-3
Green Bay 5-5
New Orleands 5-5

[VermontDem2004]

15. I thought I said Seattle

That is who I meant, Seattle.

[HawkerHurricane]

25. You've got Seattle as a wild card

When they are leading thier division (on the tiebreaker; they beat St. Louis and have a better record in division at 3-0 to St. Louis 2-2)

[VermontDem2004]

26. I made a mistake ok

I know Seattle beat St. Louis. 24-23 right? I remember watching that game like it was yesturday, St. Louis throws the pick, Hasselbeck drives down the field and throws the winning touchdown.

[HawkerHurricane]

31. Don't rub it in

sob!

[sasquatch]

7. The Bengals are red hot!

Damn near unbeatable at home as well:)

[HawkerHurricane]

14. And get to beat the Chargers today

Which improves thier record, if not thier points.

[sasquatch]

30. They struggle on the road though

So the CHargers have a chance and today is going to be a test for the Bengals today.

[HawkerHurricane]

32. If they struggle against the Chargers

They've got no chance in the playoffs.

Sorry, the Chargers are that bad. Flutie is good, but the coach and staff are going to drag him down like they do everyone else.

[VermontDem2004]

37. Good news for the Bungles

Seattle is beating Baltimore 24-10.

on edit: Seattle is now leading 27-10.

[Ohio Dem]

8. There should be a "d" next to the Bengals' record.

They have the same overall record as the Ravens and a better record against divisional opponents. They also beat the Ravens.

[sasquatch]

11. They're the hottest team in their division

They can take it if they play a little better.

[Ohio Dem]

19. Yep.

It would be nice to have Pittsburgh beat Cleveland today, though. Cleveland's only a game back, and the Squealers are two.

[sasquatch]

28. I'd like to see the Browns win actualy

You're wondering how can I like both when they're in state rivals? I'll explain. I know that the Browns are named after Paul Brown and Paul started the Bengals after Modell(cocksucker) fired him. The Browns are named after Paul and since I'm also a Ohio State fan I am also a somewhat fan of the Browns. I sort of see it as a brotherly rivalry. I cried when the Browns left Cleveland and when they aren't playing my Bengals I support them.

[Ohio Dem]

34. Yeah, I know you like both.

I was interested in what you would think of that. I don't hate the Browns like many Bengals fans do, but I used to. Most of my buddies while I was in college were from Cleveland, and they were VERY obnoxious about the Browns (and Indians). I'm pretty much over it now, but it's hard not to root against them, especially when the Browns losing benefits the Bengals.

[HawkerHurricane]

16. Division leaders according to

the San Diego Union-Tribune.

Of course, they think Bush is a great president, too, so all thier opinions should be taken with a grain of salt.

(They also have a misprint: Cardinals by 8 over the Rams, while the actual Caliente line is the reverse)

[VermontDem2004]

17. Cinncinatti is leading their division because they beat Baltimore

in a head-to-head matchup.

[HawkerHurricane]

20. Next time, I'll use NFL.com

If anyone has the division leaders/wild cards right, it would be them, eh?

[VermontDem2004]

22. I use ESPN.com

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/standings

[Ohio Dem]

24. Oh, it's no big deal this early in the season.

I wouldn't worry too much about it, really.

[sasquatch]

29. Uhh...I hate to say this but, we're 11 weeks into the season....

Buckeye Brother. Every game is important as of right now:scared:

[Ohio Dem]

33. They're all important.

What I meant was that it doesn't really matter at this point in the season who HH has leading the division, because it'll likely work itself out anyway.

But you're right - I guess we are gettin pretty deep into the season. Time flies.

[Ohio Dem]

21. That, and a better divisional record. n/t

[VermontDem2004]

23. A better divisional record doesn't matter unless Baltimore and Cinncy

were tied in head-to-head matchups.

[HuckleB]

9. I think your system is much improved!

It looks much more accurate, in my mind.

[camero]

10. Bucs are rated too highly

With Keyshawn gone, it's gonna hurt alot worse than people think. Jurevicious is just back from a knee injury and McCardell has an ankle sprain.

[HawkerHurricane]

18. Rating is based on past record

Not current situation. If a team loses a good player, it doesn't show in the rankings until (IF!) they start losing.

[HuckleB]

27. Sure, but look who is below them...

I wouldn't move any of those teams ahead of the Bucs...

[VermontDem2004]

35. I would rate the Saints higher then them

Other then that the Bucs are fine where they are.

[HuckleB]

36. Since the Saints beat 'em, I'll give you that...

Poor Monday Night Football... two 4-6 teams this week. Yikes.