Post by ۞Quaalude™۞ on Oct 23, 2007 16:55:10 GMT -5
The Patriots and Colts' routs kept them in the top two positions, respectively, and moved them one step closer to a battle of unbeatens in Indianapolis on Nov. 4. At the opposite end of the rankings, the Rams and Dolphins look like serious contenders to remain winless this season.
While no one made a major move up in both writers' rankings, the Buccaneers took a fall outside of the "Top 12" after losing to the Lions. And while the Broncos moved closer to the "Top 12" on one side, they remain at the "Bottom of the Pack" by the other writer.
Here are the complete rankings following Week 7 action. TOP 12
Cole rankings
1. LW (1) New England Patriots (7-0)
2. LW (2) Indianapolis Colts (6-0)
3. LW (3) Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
4. LW (5) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)
5. LW (6) Green Bay Packers (5-1)
6. LW (9) Tennessee Titans (4-2)
7. LW (12) New York Giants (5-2)
8. LW (10) Washington Redskins (4-2)
9. LW (4) Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
10. LW (11) Cleveland Browns (3-3)
11. LW (13) Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
12. LW (15) Kansas City Chiefs (4-3)
Robinson rankings
1. LW (1) New England Patriots
2. LW (2) Indianapolis Colts
3. LW (4) Green Bay Packers
4. LW (5) Dallas Cowboys
5. LW (3) Pittsburgh Steelers
6. LW (8) New York Giants
7. LW (9) Tennessee Titans
8. LW (6) Jacksonville Jaguars
9. LW (10) San Diego Chargers
10. LW (12) Washington Redskins
11. LW (7) Baltimore Ravens
12. LW (13) Cleveland Browns
Cole: OK, Miami isn't very good, but what New England did to them was absolutely ridiculous in putting up 42 points in the first half. But enough about the latest exploits of the Patriots, who are playing like they're seriously ticked at the league. Can't imagine why. As ludicrous as this sounds, I'm getting the feeling that the Patriots could go undefeated if they really wanted to this season. Then again, they have to deal with Indianapolis on Nov. 4. … As for the rest of the top of the league, you would have gotten some seriously long odds on a parlay from me that Cleveland and Kansas City would have been in the top 10 of the league. Yeah, the Browns are a pretty big reach at No. 10, it's not like anybody else deserves to be there right now. Seattle needs to figure out if it's going to be good or not after a couple of ugly games preceding the victory over St. Louis. … In all, after the top three, this is about as fluid as it gets.Robinson: This whole idea that the Patriots can't establish the run is a myth. Come playoff time, the triumvirate of Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk will be just fine. And who needs to establish the run when there isn't a secondary in the league that can hold down your passing game? … One Colt who could really, really hurt New England's defense: Dallas Clark. … Seven games into the season, and Terrell Owens is quietly having one of his most superb seasons. Seriously. As welcome as his good behavior has been this season, it almost seems awkward. … With David Garrard limping, that decision to dump Byron Leftwich and his salary looks like a big mistake. And no, I'll never buy that the Jaguars cut Leftwich because his presence would have undermined Garrard. … The Texans and that struggling defense are on the verge of a serious beat down at the hands of the Chargers. … Raise your hand if you agree with Ray Lewis and the rest of the Baltimore fan base when it comes to Brian Billick's mundane offensive play-calling.
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While no one made a major move up in both writers' rankings, the Buccaneers took a fall outside of the "Top 12" after losing to the Lions. And while the Broncos moved closer to the "Top 12" on one side, they remain at the "Bottom of the Pack" by the other writer.
Here are the complete rankings following Week 7 action. TOP 12
Cole rankings
1. LW (1) New England Patriots (7-0)
2. LW (2) Indianapolis Colts (6-0)
3. LW (3) Dallas Cowboys (6-1)
4. LW (5) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)
5. LW (6) Green Bay Packers (5-1)
6. LW (9) Tennessee Titans (4-2)
7. LW (12) New York Giants (5-2)
8. LW (10) Washington Redskins (4-2)
9. LW (4) Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
10. LW (11) Cleveland Browns (3-3)
11. LW (13) Seattle Seahawks (4-3)
12. LW (15) Kansas City Chiefs (4-3)
Robinson rankings
1. LW (1) New England Patriots
2. LW (2) Indianapolis Colts
3. LW (4) Green Bay Packers
4. LW (5) Dallas Cowboys
5. LW (3) Pittsburgh Steelers
6. LW (8) New York Giants
7. LW (9) Tennessee Titans
8. LW (6) Jacksonville Jaguars
9. LW (10) San Diego Chargers
10. LW (12) Washington Redskins
11. LW (7) Baltimore Ravens
12. LW (13) Cleveland Browns
Cole: OK, Miami isn't very good, but what New England did to them was absolutely ridiculous in putting up 42 points in the first half. But enough about the latest exploits of the Patriots, who are playing like they're seriously ticked at the league. Can't imagine why. As ludicrous as this sounds, I'm getting the feeling that the Patriots could go undefeated if they really wanted to this season. Then again, they have to deal with Indianapolis on Nov. 4. … As for the rest of the top of the league, you would have gotten some seriously long odds on a parlay from me that Cleveland and Kansas City would have been in the top 10 of the league. Yeah, the Browns are a pretty big reach at No. 10, it's not like anybody else deserves to be there right now. Seattle needs to figure out if it's going to be good or not after a couple of ugly games preceding the victory over St. Louis. … In all, after the top three, this is about as fluid as it gets.Robinson: This whole idea that the Patriots can't establish the run is a myth. Come playoff time, the triumvirate of Laurence Maroney, Sammy Morris and Kevin Faulk will be just fine. And who needs to establish the run when there isn't a secondary in the league that can hold down your passing game? … One Colt who could really, really hurt New England's defense: Dallas Clark. … Seven games into the season, and Terrell Owens is quietly having one of his most superb seasons. Seriously. As welcome as his good behavior has been this season, it almost seems awkward. … With David Garrard limping, that decision to dump Byron Leftwich and his salary looks like a big mistake. And no, I'll never buy that the Jaguars cut Leftwich because his presence would have undermined Garrard. … The Texans and that struggling defense are on the verge of a serious beat down at the hands of the Chargers. … Raise your hand if you agree with Ray Lewis and the rest of the Baltimore fan base when it comes to Brian Billick's mundane offensive play-calling.
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