Weekly Power Rankings - The Orange Mane

brncs_fan · 11-01-2005, 10:11 AM

From Sportsline: http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9016502

5 Denver Broncos:
The Broncos go to their bye week with a 6-2 record and atop the AFC West. They are doing things the Denver way: running the football.

15 San Diego Chargers
At. 4-4, the Chargers are scraping and fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. As long as Antonio Gates is catching passes and Tomlinson is running the ball, they might actually overcome a tough schedule to get there.

17 Kansas City Chiefs
Who said the defense was fixed in the offseason? It sure doesn't look like it. This is the same old Chiefs.

18 Oakland Raiders
The Raiders are 3-4 and have won two consecutive games to get back into the playoff talk. The defense is starting to play better, which is a good thing.

Sir Mawn · 11-01-2005, 10:15 AM

I love being the best running football team in the league running the ball being known as the "Denver Way" (that's one way to try to replace Elway!) Old but true cliche: Running the ball is the formula for success in the NFL: past, present and future.

ludo21 · 11-01-2005, 10:15 AM

The Chargers have played a tough schedule, but our schedule hasnt exactly been cupcake either but we have exceled.

4 TD's and over 300 yards and we are sill considered a running team only, awesome!

Sir Mawn · 11-01-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by ludo21

The Chargers have played a tough schedule, but our schedule hasnt exactly been cupcake either but we have exceled.

4 TD's and over 300 yards and we are sill considered a running team only, awesome!

We ARE a running team. Having Jake throw for 4 TD's and 300 yds is a testament to our ground game.

ludo21 · 11-01-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Mawn

We ARE a running team. Having Jake throw for 4 TD's and 300 yds is a testament to our ground game.

O definitely, but i gotta give cred to Jake. WE are balanced and its working to perfection!

epicSocialism4tw · 11-01-2005, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Sir Mawn

We ARE a running team. Having Jake throw for 4 TD's and 300 yds is a testament to our ground game.

It's great that Shanny specifically planned to augment this offense by bringing in Plummer to commandeer the boot ala Elway.

It's also interesting that a west coast offense guy has developed a seemingly unparalleled offensive system for running backs. Shanahan's influence on NFL offense will be felt for years to come. Atlanta is only the first high profile offense to copy Shanny's system.

We really are lucky to have such a legendary coach in our midst. Eventually the media really will figure out that this guy is not a Lombardi clone or someone that is comparable to another legend, but Shanny is a guy that will be getting the comparisons in the future after he retires.

Antilles · 11-01-2005, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brncs_fan

From Sportsline: http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9016502

18 Oakland Raiders
. . . The defense is starting to play better, which is a good thing.

Sure am glad the writer took the time to clarify that a defense playing better is a good thing.

Borks147 · 11-01-2005, 10:51 AM

ESPN rankings out:

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

I can't see how the steelers are ahead of us, they almost lost to an injury decimated ravens team that wasn't good to begin with

Crushaholic · 11-01-2005, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by aborquez147

ESPN rankings out:

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

I can't see how the steelers are ahead of us, they almost lost to an injury decimated ravens team that wasn't good to begin with

Unfortunately, "almost" doesn't count in football.

orange crusher · 11-01-2005, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Crushaholic

Unfortunately, "almost" doesn't count in football.

Maybe not, but if you're not going to factor in how teams looked in winning and losing, why aren't the rankings based only on record? 6-2 > 5-2.

Crushaholic · 11-01-2005, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by orange crusher

Maybe not, but if you're not going to factor in how teams looked in winning and losing, why aren't the rankings based only on record? 6-2 > 5-2.

Point well taken. Maybe Waffle got ahold of the espn rankings...rofl

orange 4 life · 11-01-2005, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sir Mawn

We ARE a running team. Having Jake throw for 4 TD's and 300 yds is a testament to our ground game.

we're not a "running team" as much as we're SUCCESSFUL in the running game.
we're actually a balanced team as far as how we attack.

this season, in the first half we throw 56% of the time and run 44%.
in the second half, we run 54% and throw 46% (the conservatism was part of what was getting us in trouble).

i believe (as do alot of people) that we throw to set up the run, but in the end, we actually throw as much or more than we run.

jake

enjolras · 11-01-2005, 12:04 PM

I like our chances against the Steelers... I'll leave it at that.

KJ25 · 11-01-2005, 12:22 PM

If the Chargers didn't play half their games like those old Schottenheimer playoff games they might be higher but but right now I'd really love to see Denver and Indy play because the Broncos are as close as anyone in the AFC.

I just can't believe we lost to the Chiefs...

BMF Bronco · 11-01-2005, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by KJ25

If the Chargers didn't play half their games like those old Schottenheimer playoff games they might be higher but but right now I'd really love to see Denver and Indy play because the Broncos are as close as anyone in the AFC.

I just can't believe we lost to the Chiefs...

Dude, we beat the Chiefs 30-10

Clockwork Orange · 11-01-2005, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by brncs_fan

17 Kansas City Chiefs
Who said the defense was fixed in the offseason? It sure doesn't look like it. This is the same old Chiefs.

GreatBronco16 · 11-01-2005, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

Dude, we beat the Chiefs 30-10

He must be new to the bandwagon or something.

Elway 4 Life · 11-01-2005, 05:12 PM

ESPN has us at #3 behind the steelers and Indy. I dont put much into these rankings but it's nice to see we are starting to make some noise around the league.

Yahoo also has us #3.

NFL.com has us #2.

baja · 11-01-2005, 05:18 PM

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

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/powerrankings

loborugger · 11-01-2005, 05:51 PM

We will undoubtedly fall next week during our inactivity. While those power rankings are fun to read and banter about, they really mean very little. Whats more important is getting a home play off game.

Arkie · 11-01-2005, 06:29 PM

USA Today has Denver #1.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/nfl05.htm

Garcia Bronco · 11-01-2005, 06:30 PM

If it's tuesday evening...there is already and all encompassing power ranking thread.

scorpio · 11-01-2005, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosko

USA Today has Denver #1.

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/nfl05.htm

baja · 11-01-2005, 07:02 PM

1 Denver Broncos = 29.00 6 2 0 23.55( 5) 4 1 0 | 6 1 0 | 29.45 2 | 28.90 2
2 Indianapolis Colts = 27.43 7 0 0 16.17( 30) 1 0 0 | 1 0 0 | 29.82 1 | 26.04 6
3 San Diego Chargers = 27.15 4 4 0 25.27( 1) 2 3 0 | 4 4 0 | 25.43 10 | 30.26 1
4 New York Giants = 26.71 5 2 0 20.29( 13) 2 2 0 | 2 2 0 | 26.84 5 | 26.91 4
5 Kansas City Chiefs = 25.84 4 3 0 23.53( 6) 1 2 0 | 2 3 0 | 25.61 9 | 26.42 5
6 Dallas Cowboys = 25.76 5 3 0 22.42( 8) 2 2 0 | 3 3 0 | 26.28 7 | 25.58 7
7 Washington Redskins = 25.65 4 3 0 24.40( 2) 2 3 0 | 2 3 0 | 27.08 4 | 24.74 8
8 Seattle Seahawks = 25.54 5 2 0 19.46( 18) 1 2 0 | 2 2 0 | 27.12 3 | 24.53 9
9 Pittsburgh Steelers = 25.35 5 2 0 18.99( 22) 1 1 0 | 2 2 0 | 24.22 12 | 27.09 3
10 Jacksonville Jaguars = 24.42 4 3 0 23.97( 4) 2 2 0 | 3 2 0 | 26.20 8 | 23.21 14
NFL 2005 thru Monday, October 31, 2005 __ Week #8
HOME ADVANTAGE= 3.77 RATING W L T SCHEDL(RANK) VS top 10 | VS top 16 | ELO CHESS | PURE POINTS
11 New England Patriots = 23.95 4 3 0 23.36( 7) 1 2 0 | 3 2 0 | 25.02 11 | 23.29 13
12 Philadelphia Eagles

We beat the number 3, 5, 7, 11, and 12 and shoulda beat the #4 team - Not bad!

ICON · 11-01-2005, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by enjolras

I like our chances against the Steelers... I'll leave it at that.

HELL YA!!

11-01-2005, 05:12 PM	#18
Elway 4 Life Pass rushers apply here! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,806 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	Power Rankings ESPN has us at #3 behind the steelers and Indy. I dont put much into these rankings but it's nice to see we are starting to make some noise around the league. Yahoo also has us #3. NFL.com has us #2.

11-01-2005, 07:02 PM	#24
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,900 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	1 Denver Broncos = 29.00 6 2 0 23.55( 5) 4 1 0 \| 6 1 0 \| 29.45 2 \| 28.90 2 2 Indianapolis Colts = 27.43 7 0 0 16.17( 30) 1 0 0 \| 1 0 0 \| 29.82 1 \| 26.04 6 3 San Diego Chargers = 27.15 4 4 0 25.27( 1) 2 3 0 \| 4 4 0 \| 25.43 10 \| 30.26 1 4 New York Giants = 26.71 5 2 0 20.29( 13) 2 2 0 \| 2 2 0 \| 26.84 5 \| 26.91 4 5 Kansas City Chiefs = 25.84 4 3 0 23.53( 6) 1 2 0 \| 2 3 0 \| 25.61 9 \| 26.42 5 6 Dallas Cowboys = 25.76 5 3 0 22.42( 8) 2 2 0 \| 3 3 0 \| 26.28 7 \| 25.58 7 7 Washington Redskins = 25.65 4 3 0 24.40( 2) 2 3 0 \| 2 3 0 \| 27.08 4 \| 24.74 8 8 Seattle Seahawks = 25.54 5 2 0 19.46( 18) 1 2 0 \| 2 2 0 \| 27.12 3 \| 24.53 9 9 Pittsburgh Steelers = 25.35 5 2 0 18.99( 22) 1 1 0 \| 2 2 0 \| 24.22 12 \| 27.09 3 10 Jacksonville Jaguars = 24.42 4 3 0 23.97( 4) 2 2 0 \| 3 2 0 \| 26.20 8 \| 23.21 14 NFL 2005 thru Monday, October 31, 2005 __ Week #8 HOME ADVANTAGE= 3.77 RATING W L T SCHEDL(RANK) VS top 10 \| VS top 16 \| ELO CHESS \| PURE POINTS 11 New England Patriots = 23.95 4 3 0 23.36( 7) 1 2 0 \| 3 2 0 \| 25.02 11 \| 23.29 13 12 Philadelphia Eagles We beat the number 3, 5, 7, 11, and 12 and shoulda beat the #4 team - Not bad! Last edited by baja; 11-01-2005 at 07:04 PM..

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11-01-2005, 10:11 AM	#1
brncs_fan How about some Tapenade! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: The Coaches Cradle...Eastern Illinois University Posts: 5,490 Adopt-a-Bronco: Manti Teo	Weekly Power Rankings From Sportsline: http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9016502 5 Denver Broncos: The Broncos go to their bye week with a 6-2 record and atop the AFC West. They are doing things the Denver way: running the football. 15 San Diego Chargers At. 4-4, the Chargers are scraping and fighting to stay in the playoff hunt. As long as Antonio Gates is catching passes and Tomlinson is running the ball, they might actually overcome a tough schedule to get there. 17 Kansas City Chiefs Who said the defense was fixed in the offseason? It sure doesn't look like it. This is the same old Chiefs. 18 Oakland Raiders The Raiders are 3-4 and have won two consecutive games to get back into the playoff talk. The defense is starting to play better, which is a good thing.

11-01-2005, 10:15 AM	#2
Sir Mawn Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mexico City Posts: 1,926	I love being the best running football team in the league running the ball being known as the "Denver Way" (that's one way to try to replace Elway!) Old but true cliche: Running the ball is the formula for success in the NFL: past, present and future. Last edited by Sir Mawn; 11-01-2005 at 10:18 AM..

11-01-2005, 10:15 AM	#3
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,906 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	The Chargers have played a tough schedule, but our schedule hasnt exactly been cupcake either but we have exceled. 4 TD's and over 300 yards and we are sill considered a running team only, awesome!

11-01-2005, 10:51 AM	#8
Borks147 the dude abides... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hanover NH Posts: 1,845	ESPN rankings out: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking I can't see how the steelers are ahead of us, they almost lost to an injury decimated ravens team that wasn't good to begin with

11-01-2005, 12:04 PM	#13
enjolras Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 6,941	I like our chances against the Steelers... I'll leave it at that.

11-01-2005, 12:22 PM	#14
KJ25 Just Drafted Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 37	If the Chargers didn't play half their games like those old Schottenheimer playoff games they might be higher but but right now I'd really love to see Denver and Indy play because the Broncos are as close as anyone in the AFC. I just can't believe we lost to the Chiefs...

11-01-2005, 05:18 PM	#19
baja It is what it Is. Pay attention. Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 53,900 Adopt-a-Bronco: Buy My Book	http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/powerrankings

11-01-2005, 05:51 PM	#20
loborugger lost in the ether Did we finally get a FB??? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: The 'cuse Posts: 5,783 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Hillis	We will undoubtedly fall next week during our inactivity. While those power rankings are fun to read and banter about, they really mean very little. Whats more important is getting a home play off game.

11-01-2005, 06:29 PM	#21
Arkie Ring of Famer Gggggrrrrrr rrrraaaahhh Arrrrhhhn. Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,082 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quinton Carter	USA Today has Denver #1. http://www.usatoday.com/sports/sagarin/nfl05.htm

11-01-2005, 06:30 PM	#22
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 45,991 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	If it's tuesday evening...there is already and all encompassing power ranking thread.