Power Rankings, Week 15 - The Orange Mane

ludo21 · 12-09-2008, 12:21 PM

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerr...n=2008&week=15

1 (2) Titans 12-1-0 They outscored the Lions and the Browns in the past two weeks by a cumulative score of 75-19. (PK)
2 (1) Giants 11-2-0 Tom Coughlin is great in these situations. Domenik Hixon will bounce back with big game against the Cowboys. (MM)
3 (3) Steelers 10-3-0 The Steelers are 16-5 in December games since 2004. That's why they're perennial threats come January. (JW)
4 (5) Panthers 10-3-0 The Panthers' Monday night victory over Tampa Bay was huge for their NFC South title chances. The Panthers have a difficult schedule remaining, but also have the incentive of running the table to perhaps earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. (PY)
5 (6) Colts 9-4-0 The Colts should remain in blowout mode for the next two weeks. (PK)
6 (4) Buccaneers 9-4-0 The loss to Carolina knocked the Bucs out of first place in the division and exposed their defensive flaws. Even a loss to Atlanta keeps the Bucs in the race because they finish with home games against San Diego and Oakland. (PY)
7 (10) Ravens 9-4-0 The Ravens aren't asking for respect. As winners of seven of eight, they're taking it. (JW)
8 (8) Cowboys 8-5-0 The defense was great, but the collapse could cause a hangover. Tony Romo wasn't himself. He needs to have a strong game against the Giants. (MM)
9 (12) Cardinals 8-5-0 The Cardinals are in position to pass the Vikings for the third seed in NFC. (MS)
10 (11) Patriots 8-5-0 The Patriots don't control their own destiny, but as long as they keep winning they have a shot at the playoffs. (TG)
11 (9) Falcons 8-5-0 The loss to New Orleans hurts, but the Falcons still have a very real chance to get to 10-6. (PY)
12 (16) Dolphins 8-5-0 The Dolphins keep winning the games they're supposed to -- not beautifully, but they're winning. (TG)
13 (7) Jets 8-5-0 They still control their destiny, but not as sure-handedly as two weeks ago. (TG)
14 (17) Eagles 7-5-1 They're back in the thick of things after a huge win over the Giants. This team is scary. (MM)
15 (15) Vikings 8-5-0 The Vikings could clinch the division title as early as this weekend at Arizona. (KS)

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Anything look off?

Rank&File · 12-09-2008, 12:23 PM

Good, keep us off the radar.

Gcver2ver3 · 12-09-2008, 12:23 PM

no...not really...

Beantown Bronco · 12-09-2008, 12:24 PM

Nice to see that the Broncos have beaten three of those teams, two in their place.

TB is WAAAAAAAYYYYYY too high.

BroncoDoug · 12-09-2008, 12:25 PM

There are a lot of 8-5 teams in the NFL....But Denver should be in the top 15 somewhere...especially above the Bretts

jonny1 · 12-09-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludo21

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerr...n=2008&week=15

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Anything look off?

No, why?

Don't you know the Broncos are the worst team in the league, heck, the Chargers are probably rated higher . . . .

Taco John · 12-09-2008, 12:26 PM

I think we belong higher than the Eagles and the Jets - but with the loss of Hillis, I can see why we didn't make the list.

ludo21 · 12-09-2008, 12:33 PM

I too like Denver being the "underdog" as they do perform better in that role. But at the same time I would like to see us at least in the top 15, especially since we have beaten 3 of em..

Don Flamenco · 12-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Where are the Chargers? They should be at least top 10

theAPAOps5 · 12-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Remember the ESPN power rankings is based on votes from the writeres for each division. Burger Bill covers the AFC West. Need I say more.

Schism · 12-09-2008, 12:35 PM

Any list without San Diego in the Top 5 is bull****, pure and simple.

Ed Hocculi was obviously behind this list.

Orange_Beard · 12-09-2008, 12:37 PM

3-2 against teams on that list. I guess it depends on the week.

ColoradoDarin · 12-09-2008, 12:40 PM

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Anything look off?

Yes, what's off is anyone putting any stock in anything ESPN writes (ANY!!

).

BlaK-Argentina · 12-09-2008, 12:51 PM

I love it.

We're the third seed in the AFC right now but we're not even in the top 15. I love being the underdog.

BroncoMan4ever · 12-09-2008, 12:52 PM

i love under the radar. now we just need to make it 4-0 against that division

55CrushEm · 12-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Guess I'll be the first......

socalorado · 12-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BroncoMan4ever

i love under the radar. now we just need to make it 4-0 against that division

Yes, this is good. Just the fact that E!SPiN will have to eat crow makes it all worth while!

HAT · 12-09-2008, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ludo21

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerr...n=2008&week=15

1 (2) Titans 12-1-0 They outscored the Lions and the Browns in the past two weeks by a cumulative score of 75-19. (PK)
2 (1) Giants 11-2-0 Tom Coughlin is great in these situations. Domenik Hixon will bounce back with big game against the Cowboys. (MM)
3 (3) Steelers 10-3-0 The Steelers are 16-5 in December games since 2004. That's why they're perennial threats come January. (JW)
4 (5) Panthers 10-3-0 The Panthers' Monday night victory over Tampa Bay was huge for their NFC South title chances. The Panthers have a difficult schedule remaining, but also have the incentive of running the table to perhaps earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. (PY)
5 (6) Colts 9-4-0 The Colts should remain in blowout mode for the next two weeks. (PK)
6 (4) Buccaneers 9-4-0 The loss to Carolina knocked the Bucs out of first place in the division and exposed their defensive flaws. Even a loss to Atlanta keeps the Bucs in the race because they finish with home games against San Diego and Oakland. (PY)
7 (10) Ravens 9-4-0 The Ravens aren't asking for respect. As winners of seven of eight, they're taking it. (JW)
8 (8) Cowboys 8-5-0 The defense was great, but the collapse could cause a hangover. Tony Romo wasn't himself. He needs to have a strong game against the Giants. (MM)
9 (12) Cardinals 8-5-0 The Cardinals are in position to pass the Vikings for the third seed in NFC. (MS)
10 (11) Patriots 8-5-0 The Patriots don't control their own destiny, but as long as they keep winning they have a shot at the playoffs. (TG)
11 (9) Falcons 8-5-0 The loss to New Orleans hurts, but the Falcons still have a very real chance to get to 10-6. (PY)
12 (16) Dolphins 8-5-0 The Dolphins keep winning the games they're supposed to -- not beautifully, but they're winning. (TG)
13 (7) Jets 8-5-0 They still control their destiny, but not as sure-handedly as two weeks ago. (TG)
14 (17) Eagles 7-5-1 They're back in the thick of things after a huge win over the Giants. This team is scary. (MM)
15 (15) Vikings 8-5-0 The Vikings could clinch the division title as early as this weekend at Arizona. (KS)

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Anything look off?

Yup....flip flop Giants & ThumbTacks.

Other than that...Looks pretty solid.

Crushaholic · 12-09-2008, 12:58 PM

While we're 8-5, we're not nearly as solid as our record indicates...

Old Dude · 12-09-2008, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Crushaholic

While we're 8-5, we're not nearly as solid as our record indicates...

8-5 is already kinda squishy ... though I'm not complaining at this point.

Somehow that just sounded wrong.

Kaylore · 12-09-2008, 01:02 PM

I think its funny we slipped two spots. I hope the Chargers go past us in these "rankings". I would love to see Trey Wingo complain about how the best team didn't win the conference on NFL Live.

rugbythug · 12-09-2008, 01:09 PM

Worst 8-5 team ever?

snowspot66 · 12-09-2008, 01:15 PM

Wow. We actually dropped two spots...normally they let you tread water if you win.

crush17 · 12-09-2008, 01:22 PM

We dropped two spots in the CBS power rankings as well.

Too funny.

sirhcyennek81 · 12-09-2008, 01:25 PM

Beat the Bucs, Falcons and Jets. Thats interesting.

12-09-2008, 12:21 PM	#1
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,901 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Power Rankings, Week 15 http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerr...n=2008&week=15 1 (2) Titans 12-1-0 They outscored the Lions and the Browns in the past two weeks by a cumulative score of 75-19. (PK) 2 (1) Giants 11-2-0 Tom Coughlin is great in these situations. Domenik Hixon will bounce back with big game against the Cowboys. (MM) 3 (3) Steelers 10-3-0 The Steelers are 16-5 in December games since 2004. That's why they're perennial threats come January. (JW) 4 (5) Panthers 10-3-0 The Panthers' Monday night victory over Tampa Bay was huge for their NFC South title chances. The Panthers have a difficult schedule remaining, but also have the incentive of running the table to perhaps earn the No. 1 seed in the NFC. (PY) 5 (6) Colts 9-4-0 The Colts should remain in blowout mode for the next two weeks. (PK) 6 (4) Buccaneers 9-4-0 The loss to Carolina knocked the Bucs out of first place in the division and exposed their defensive flaws. Even a loss to Atlanta keeps the Bucs in the race because they finish with home games against San Diego and Oakland. (PY) 7 (10) Ravens 9-4-0 The Ravens aren't asking for respect. As winners of seven of eight, they're taking it. (JW) 8 (8) Cowboys 8-5-0 The defense was great, but the collapse could cause a hangover. Tony Romo wasn't himself. He needs to have a strong game against the Giants. (MM) 9 (12) Cardinals 8-5-0 The Cardinals are in position to pass the Vikings for the third seed in NFC. (MS) 10 (11) Patriots 8-5-0 The Patriots don't control their own destiny, but as long as they keep winning they have a shot at the playoffs. (TG) 11 (9) Falcons 8-5-0 The loss to New Orleans hurts, but the Falcons still have a very real chance to get to 10-6. (PY) 12 (16) Dolphins 8-5-0 The Dolphins keep winning the games they're supposed to -- not beautifully, but they're winning. (TG) 13 (7) Jets 8-5-0 They still control their destiny, but not as sure-handedly as two weeks ago. (TG) 14 (17) Eagles 7-5-1 They're back in the thick of things after a huge win over the Giants. This team is scary. (MM) 15 (15) Vikings 8-5-0 The Vikings could clinch the division title as early as this weekend at Arizona. (KS) -------------- Anything look off?

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12-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#2
Rank&File Solid Starter 1000 yard stare Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 206 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Nalen	Good, keep us off the radar.

12-09-2008, 12:23 PM	#3
Gcver2ver3 Ring of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Tampa Bay, FL Posts: 6,629 Adopt-a-Bronco: not Lance Ball	no...not really...

12-09-2008, 12:24 PM	#4
Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,040 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	Nice to see that the Broncos have beaten three of those teams, two in their place. TB is WAAAAAAAYYYYYY too high.

12-09-2008, 12:25 PM	#5
BroncoDoug Ring of Famer R.I.P. D-Will and D-Nash Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Moline, IL Posts: 2,767 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	There are a lot of 8-5 teams in the NFL....But Denver should be in the top 15 somewhere...especially above the Bretts

12-09-2008, 12:26 PM	#7
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I think we belong higher than the Eagles and the Jets - but with the loss of Hillis, I can see why we didn't make the list.

12-09-2008, 12:33 PM	#8
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,901 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	I too like Denver being the "underdog" as they do perform better in that role. But at the same time I would like to see us at least in the top 15, especially since we have beaten 3 of em..

12-09-2008, 12:35 PM	#9
Don Flamenco Perennial Pro-bowler Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, Cali Posts: 952	Where are the Chargers? They should be at least top 10

12-09-2008, 12:35 PM	#10
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,058 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Remember the ESPN power rankings is based on votes from the writeres for each division. Burger Bill covers the AFC West. Need I say more.

12-09-2008, 12:35 PM	#11
Schism Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,920 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	Any list without San Diego in the Top 5 is bull****, pure and simple. Ed Hocculi was obviously behind this list.

12-09-2008, 12:37 PM	#12
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	3-2 against teams on that list. I guess it depends on the week.

12-09-2008, 12:51 PM	#14
BlaK-Argentina Pampita says... ... support your team! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Mar del Plata, Argentina. Posts: 5,174 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	I love it. We're the third seed in the AFC right now but we're not even in the top 15. I love being the underdog.

12-09-2008, 12:52 PM	#15
BroncoMan4ever Ring of Famer Here to chew bubblegum and kick ass Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 11,565 Adopt-a-Bronco: VIRGIL GREEN!!!	i love under the radar. now we just need to make it 4-0 against that division

12-09-2008, 12:55 PM	#16
55CrushEm Dynamic Duo Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: North of Boston, MA Posts: 5,591 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quanterus Smith	Guess I'll be the first......

12-09-2008, 12:58 PM	#19
Crushaholic Armchair Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 22,041	While we're 8-5, we're not nearly as solid as our record indicates...

12-09-2008, 01:02 PM	#21
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,025 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	I think its funny we slipped two spots. I hope the Chargers go past us in these "rankings". I would love to see Trey Wingo complain about how the best team didn't win the conference on NFL Live.

12-09-2008, 01:09 PM	#22
rugbythug Church Eyes. Salty Dog Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,787 Adopt-a-Bronco: Mr. Miller	Worst 8-5 team ever?

12-09-2008, 01:15 PM	#23
snowspot66 Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 4,642	Wow. We actually dropped two spots...normally they let you tread water if you win.

12-09-2008, 01:22 PM	#24
crush17 orange & blue Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 2,660 Adopt-a-Bronco: DT88	We dropped two spots in the CBS power rankings as well. Too funny.

12-09-2008, 01:25 PM	#25
sirhcyennek81 Yes...swooping is bad... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Florence, Colorado Posts: 20,668 Adopt-a-Bronco: All of them.	Beat the Bucs, Falcons and Jets. Thats interesting.