NFL Power Rankings
- 18 October 2006
San Diego is the big mover this week - moving ahead of Indianapolis into the number two slot,
even though the Colts are still undefeated. The odds (subject to change) to win the Super Bowl are shown in brackets.
1) Chicago Bears, 6-0 (7/2)
Chicago barely survived at Arizona, but they pulled through and that is what good teams do.
2) San Diego Chargers, 4-1 (9/1)
The Chargers keep playing at a very high standard. Should be 5-0.
3) Indianapolis Colts, 5-0 (13/2)
The Colts haven't played as well as their record indicates. Still in good position though.
4) Denver Broncos, 4-1 (12/1)
The Denver defense has been great, but they will need to score more.
5) New England Patriots, 4-1 (15/2)
The NE Patriots coaching and management gives them an immediate edge every week.
6) Seattle Seahawks, 4-1 (12/1)
Shaun Alexander is out for another two weeks. Seattle needs to hold down the fort.
7) Philadelphia Eagles, 4-2 (20/1)
The Eagles lost at New Orleans last week, but are ranked slightly ahead.
8) New Orleans Saints, 5-1 (25/1)
Win over Philadelphia finally gives this team the respect they deserve.
9) Carolina Panthers, 4-2 (10/1)
Carolina's 4-0 record with Steve Smith may make him the league's current MVP.
10) St. Louis Rams, 4-2 (60/1)
The Rams gave up a great opportunity to take over the NFC West from Seattle.
11) Baltimore Ravens, 4-2 (25/1)
The Ravens last two games prove that their offense is still the weak link.
12) Dallas Cowboys, 3-2 (25/1)
Terrell Owens is still a ticking time bomb despite three touchdowns last week.
13) Jacksonville Jaguars, 3-2 (25/1)
The Jaguars were interested in Randy Moss. It would have been a bold move.
14) New York Giants, 3-2 (20/1)
MNF game at Dallas pits student (Tom Coughlin) versus teacher (Bill Parcells).
15) Cincinnati Bengals, 3-2 (14/1)
The Bengals' extremely potent offense is suddenly missing in action.
16) Atlanta Falcons, 3-2 (30/1)
Michael Vick is the NFL's 28th ranked quarterback, is it that high?
17) Pittsburgh Steelers, 2-3 (25/1)
Win at Atlanta this week would help salvage a very poor start to the season.
18) Minnesota Vikings, 3-2 (100/1)
Every game the Vikings have played this year has been close, will it continue?
19) New York Jets, 3-3 (200/1)
The Jets have beaten three very bad teams, and lost to three very good ones.
20) Kansas City Chiefs, 2-3 (150/1)
The Chiefs blowout at Pittsburgh was their only bad game since Week One.
21) Washington Redskins, 2-4 (125/1)
You knew one team in the NFC East would falter this year, looks like the Skins.
22) Buffalo Bills, 2-4 (N/A)
Quarterback J.P. Losman is trying to develop the consistency needed to win.
23) Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1-4 (N/A)
The Buccs are still fighting hard even after their terrible start.
24) San Francisco 49ers, 2-4 (N/A)
San Francisco's twelve total turnovers is the second worst record in the NFC.
25) Arizona Cardinals, 1-5 (N/A)
Arizona blew their MNF game versus Chicago, but at least they showed some courage.
26) Green Bay Packers, 1-4 (N/A)
Packers play at Miami in what is shaping up as the snoozer of the week.
27) Cleveland Browns, 1-4 (N/A)
4.5 spread against Denver this week shows this team has its backers.
28) Tennessee Titans, 1-5 (N/A)
Vince Young's development as a passer is coming sooner than expected.
29) Miami Dolphins, 1-5 (N/A)
Nick Saban has gone from genius to...well, less than that in just six games.
30) Houston Texans, 1-4 (N/A)
The injured Domanick Davis would have helped the NFL's worst run offense.
31) Detroit Lions, 1-5 (N/A)
The Lions win over the Bills last week was a big one.
32) Oakland Raiders, 0-5 (N/A)
The Raiders are the only winless team in the NFL. Look just aweful.
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