AFC Outlook - Week 11

Power Rankings

1. New England - They basically clinched home field advantage on Sunday without even playing
   
2. Indianapolis - I'm giving them a small pass because they should've won and they were on the road facing a desperate team
   
3. Pittsburgh - They passed a big test and basically clinched their division
   
4. Jacksonville - Got a much needed win, their schedule is tough over the next five weeks
   
5. Tennessee - Missed a good opportunity to bury the Jaguars in the standings
   
6. San Diego - Adam Vinatieri saved the Bolts from another rough week
   
7. Cleveland - With their schedule, it'll be a disappointment if they don't make the playoffs
   
8. Buffalo - They are lucky that the Dolphins ineptitude saved them from embarrassment
   
9. Denver - Big win to stay alive in the sub par AFC West
   
10. Kansas City - Will somehow remain in the race until the end
    
11. Houston - They are looking like the Texans of old
    
12. Cincinnati - Still no good, their wins were against my numbers 13 (twice) and 15
    
13. Baltimore - As my good friend Alex would say, "They are an embarrassment to professional football."
    
14. Oakland - And why isn't Jamarcus Russell playing?
    
15. New York Jets - Hope they enjoyed the bye week, the Steelers are coming to town
    
16. Miami - A cursed team, they held the Bills to 214 total yards and didn't turn the ball over but lost by three anyway.

Projected Playoff Seedings

1. Patriots - Obviously
2. Colts - Barely, over Pittsburgh
   
3. Steelers - A win over the Pats would drastically improve their chances
4. Chargers - Someone must win the West
5. Browns - Favorable schedule
6. Jaguars - Victim of a tough division
   

Gameday Week 10 - Preview and Prediction

I have been real busy lately and not posting much. Here are my quick hit thoughts for today's game.

• I am completely content with losing as long as John Beck plays at least one full quarter.
• Miami has played three absolute stinkers in Dolphin Stadium this year, outscored in those games 121-65
• The Bills are either much better or much worse than their 4-4 record. They should have won the games against Denver and Dallas but their statistical ranks are poor (31st in total defense and 29th in total offense).
• It's about time to see a Ted Ginn touchdown on a return of some kind.
• Did I mention that John Beck should be playing?
• Bills 28, Dolphins 24
  

Power Rankings - Week 9

I split up the two conferences because I'm too mentally challenged for a 32 team single table format.

AFC

1. New England - Anything less than 16-0 would be an upset
   
2. Indianapolis - They gave it away, but should feel good about a rematch
   
3. Pittsburgh - I'm still not sold they can beat the Patriots or Colts
   
4. Tennessee - They need to develop a passing game to be a real threat
   
5. Jacksonville - Their reliable defense was obliterated in New Orleans
   
6. Cleveland - They keep winning, but they need a reliable defense
   
7. Buffalo - Statistically bad, but they are 4-4 and should be 6-2
   
8. San Diego - Their offense didn't show up, that's a concern
   
9. Kansas City - Tough game against this season's team of destiny
   
10. Houston - Still not very good
    
11. Baltimore - They are falling off the deep end
    
12. Denver - 31st in point differential per game
    
13. Cincinnati - Rough, rough year, reminiscent of 90's
    
14. Oakland - They are not a good football team
    
15. New York Jets - As many losses as the Rams and Dolphins
    
16. Miami - Bye week stopped the bleeding

NFC

1. Dallas - Only lost to the Patriots
   
2. Green Bay - This years team of destiny
   
3. New York Giants - Bye week reduced some of their hype
   
4. Detroit - No comment
   
5. New Orleans - One of the best in last four weeks
   
6. Washington - They beat the Jets and Dolphins by a combined six points
   
7. Tampa Bay - Up and down goes the roller coaster
   
8. Minnesota - Adrian Peterson
   
9. Seattle - They will win the West by default
   
10. Carolina - They are going to the Super Bowl, right?
    
11. Chicago - They are not our of it in the NFC
    
12. Philadelphia - They needed that one bad, too bad it was against Dallas
    
13. Arizona - Same old Cardinals
    
14. Atlanta - Enjoy the win while you can
    
15. San Francisco - This was my pick to win the NFC West
    
16. St. Louis - They are still trying to score their 100th point of the season