Unconfirmed NFL Power Rankings Week 1

The first week of the NFL season is over and it was a pretty good one.  We had some record-breakers, some upsets, and some blow-outs (also, some upset blow-outs.)  Here's how we think the teams stand up against each other.

#1  Green Bay Packers (1-0)  The defending champions did exactly what they needed to do against a good New Orleans team

#2  New England Patriots (1-0) The offense looks scary good.  We may have a repeat MVP winner.

#3  Baltimore Ravens (1-0) I'm not sure anyone expected the Ravens to demolish the Steelers like that.  A great showing by an extremely physical team.

#4  Philadelphia Eagles (1-0) Granted, it was an NFC West team, but Philly looked good against them.  They have to start protecting Michael Vick though.

#5  Chicago Bears (1-0)  Another of our surprise blow-outs this week.  If the Bears defense can continue to cause turnovers they have a chance to give the Packers a good divisional race.

#6  Houston Texans (1-0) Unconfirmed Reports isn't sure if they are that good or the Colts are that bad.  We will know a little more about this team after their trip to Miami this week.

#7  New York Jets (1-0)  They may have gotten lucky to win that game, but it's still a W over a possible playoff contender.

#8 New Orleans Saints  (0-1)  The Saints ran into the Packers at the wrong time.  Then again, every week may be the wrong time to play Green Bay.

#9 Pittsburgh Steelers (0-1)  We expect a much better effort this week from the Steelers.  Or you can expect a much bigger drop in the rankings next week.

#10  Detroit Lions  (1-0)  The Detroit Lions have won three straight road games.  When was the last time you heard that?

#11  San Diego Chargers (1-0)  They thought they had shored up their special teams woes, then the opening kickoff happened.

#12  Washington Redskins (1-0)  Great victory at home against the New York Giants on September 11th.

#13 Atlanta Falcons (0-1)  They've got some work to do this week to get ready for another good team when the Eagles come to town.

#14  Dallas Cowboys (0-1)  The Cowboys inexplicably lost against the Jets.  At least they have a bye week to think about it in San Francisco.

#15 Buffalo Bills (1-0)  A dominating win against a playoff team from last year.  Great start for the Bills.

#16  Oakland Raiders (1-0)  They continue their dominance over the Denver Broncos with another win in a tough place to play.

#17  Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-1)  They ran into the up-and-coming Lions last week but have a chance for redemption against Minnesota.

#18  Arizona Cardinals (1-0)  They gave up a billion yards to a quarterback in his first professional win.  But they won.

#19  Jacksonville Jaguars (1-0)  The won a close game against a sub-par team.  They need to continue to improve.

#20 San Francisco 49er (1-0)  A good win against their division winner last year.  With another home game this week against Dallas, they have a chance to really move up in the rankings.

#21  Cincinnati Bengals (1-0)  They're undefeated but this is the highest this team will be all year on the power rankings.

#22  New York Giants  (0-1)  They lost a divisional game on the road.  Eli Manning will be throwing to the wrong team all year.

#23  St. Louis Rams (0-1)  If they can't overcome the injury problems that came up in week 1 then it will be a long season.

#24  Carolina Panthers (0-1)  The most impressive individual performance we've ever seen from a rookie in his first game.

#25  Miami Dolphins (0-1)  Reggie Bush looked good in his first game for the Dolphins.  More good news:  They only play New England one more time this year.

#26  Kansas City Chiefs (0-1)  They still play in the AFC West, but they have to improve quite a bit to repeat as divisional champs.

#27  Minnesota Vikings (0-1)  I don't think Donovan McNabb is the answer for the Vikes.  We may see Christian Ponder before the season is out.

#28  Indianapolis Colts (0-1)  Peyton Manning is the MVPE (Most Valuable Player Ever.)  If he doesn't make a quick recovery, this will be a long season.

#29  Tennessee Titans (0-1)  Chris Johnson had nine rushing attempts.  On that team, he needs to touch the ball thirty times a game.

#30  Denver Broncos (0-1)  The quarterback controversy is heating up.  I think Kyle Orton has one more chance before they put in one of the backup QBs.

#31  Seattle Seahawks (0-1)  I don't think they're making the playoffs again this year, even if they still play in the NFC West.

#32  Cleveland Browns (0-1)  They lost one the few games they actually had a chance to win this year.  Who do you pick with the #1 overall draft pick?