Arrowhead Pride: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:


Sports blogs for fans, by fans.
New Blog: World Soccer Digest for Soccer Fans!

Arrowhead Pride Power Rankings Week 6; Cats and Dogs Edition

Rubikscubecat_medium

Photo Source

Don't worry! As soon as Felix figures out this Rubix Cube he is going to explain to us just what the heck is going on in the NFL this season.

Welcome to Week 6 of our Arrowhead Pride Power Rankings! This year’s NFL season has been a wild ride so far. It is seriously raining Cats and Dogs. A phrase you may have been hearing a lot these days, or if you haven’t you will, is that "the bottom of the league has never been this bad." What does that mean exactly? It means a lot of teams stink. That may be obvious but let us take a look at the actual numbers. In our rankings the 20th ranked team is the Seattle Seahawks and the 32nd ranked team is the St. Louis Rams. Congratulations Missouri, you’re the new Ohio.  Rankings 20-31 covers 13 teams. These 13 teams have a combined record of 13-51! That’s right, they average one win a piece. That group doesn’t even include the 2-3 Dolphins who just got their 2nd win over the Jet’s which was enough to propel them to 18th.

Since things are so crowded at the bottom the same is happening at the top. The leagues top teams are literally feasting on the likes of the Raiders, Chiefs, Rams, Bucs and even Titans. What should we lean from this? Is nearly half the league really this bad and if so, what does that say about the top teams? Are the Broncos really suddenly Super Bowl Contenders or are they just competent with a little bit of luck? Are the Patriots finally running out of gas? The Colts are ranked # 2 but are they really that good? The Colts opponents thus far have a combined record of 8-16. We may not find out how good the Colts are till they get to the playoffs! Their opponents combined record the rest of the way? 24-31!

After 5 weeks all that we know is that we don’t know anything…except that Jamarcus Russel is not going to the Pro Bowl…ever.

Biggest jump of the week? The Bengals moved from the 12th spot to number 6. Epic Fail award goes to the Patriots and the Ravens who both slipped 5 spots to numbers 10 and 12 respectively.

On to the rankings. As always, feedback is welcome. Who do you think is #1?

Star-divide

 

1. Giants (2.2)

Coming out of the "Raider Bye" looking strong. Giants and the Saints play to prove who the best team in the league is.

 2. Colts (2.3)

The most complete team on both sides on the ball. Very, very scary

3. Vikings (2.6)

Great match up this weekend vs. Baltimore, which will be there biggest test to date with the best run Defense in the league vs. the best running back. Favre might again need to win this one on his own.

4. Saints (3.5)

Until they lose they will remain a top three team in the NFL and with how they are playing on both sides of the ball that may take awhile.

5. Broncos (5.6)

The 5-0 Broncos can play with the best of them. To quote Social Distortion "I was wrong".

6. Bengals (6.4)

The Bengals can’t afford to give up any ground with the Ravens and Steelers nipping at their heels but let’s be honest here; the Broncos aside, this is the surprise team of the year.

7. Eagles (6.9)

McNabb is back and looks good. They have the best problem you can have…too many capable quarterbacks.

8. Falcons (7.8)

Seems like a different Falcons team shows up every week but the important part is for the most part they're winning. We'll see how long they can keep it up.

9. Jets (9.8)

Sanchez has lost 2 straight for his team. Can he rebound and get the job done next week? I think so.

10. Patriots (10.1)

Brady couldn't get it done against the Broncos defense or no one could stop Brandon Marshall.

11. Bears (10.4)

Bears face the Falcons in the bright lights of Sunday Night Football. Last time Jay Cutler played on primetime he threw 72 interceptions. He also has a popped collar under his Bears Jersey.

12. Ravens (11.7)

The Ravens are reeling but they had better get it together quick. The AFC North is going to be no cake walk.

13. Steelers (12.2)

If I had told you that by Week 6 the Steelers would be ranked directly behind the Ravens in our Power Rankings you might have believed me. However if I then told you that they would be ranked 7 spots behind the Bengals you would have had me committed.

14. 49ers (14.7)

Now we get to see what kind of team the 49ers really are.

15. Packers (14.9)

Signing Taucher was a step in the right direction. The Pack better hope he can step in and be effective right away, because the Vikings are starting to run away with the division.

16. Chargers (16.5)

Coming off a bye week, the Chargers host the division leading Broncos. It's time for 2008's AFC West Champs to put up or shut up.

17. Cowboys (17)

Limped out of Arrowhead…Need a lot of improvement to prove they can compete with the top tier teams.

18. Cardinals (18)

Welcome back to the NFL Larry Fitzgerald. We missed you.

19. Dolphins (18.3)

Tried everything under the sun in their playbook and it worked well in the upset win against the Jets.

20. Seahawks (19.5)

"Hasselbeck, Hasselbeck he's our man, if he can't do it...we're screwed."

21. Jaguars (20.6)

Good one week, bad the next. Too inconsistent…8 or 9 wins is their ceiling.

22. Texans (21.1)

This team teases you so much and leaves u wanting more. But they are not good in the cutch.

23. Redskins (24)

Have not played a team with a prior win yet this season. If they become the Chiefs first win they may just get a change of leadership.

24. Panthers (24.2)

Panthers Win! And do so in fine fashion scoring the last 18 points of the game unanswered to beat the lowly skins.

25. Lions (25.1)

Lions played tough against the Steelers with backup Daunte Culpepper. Hopefully for Lions fans, Stafford and Megatron come back healthy, and soon.

26. Bills (25.7)

They are falling apart fast. Someone has to step up and lead this team. T.O. isn't the answer.

27. Titans (26.7)

Time to get Vince Young on the field. They get no pressure on the QB…most disappointing team of the year.

28. Browns (27.7)

The offense is still in flux with the QB changes and the Edwards trade but the Browns aren’t lying down. Their defense and special teams damn near knocked off the Bengals and helped them beat the Bill when their receivers caught only two balls….TWO.

29. Chiefs (29)

Chiefs vs. Redskins, in the battle of "Is Anyone Watching?" A KC win means Jim Zorn is most likely done. A Washington win means more of the same for the Chiefs. Not a lot of positives in this one.

30. Raiders (30)

Oakland is becoming a bad Vin Diesel movie. They look scary and tough, but you still know they love to rollerblade. A promising start to the season wasted.

31. Buccaneers (30)

Still a mess and that won't change anytime soon. A difficult schedule and playing in a pretty tough division doesn't help either

32. Rams (31.4)

Total Points scored this year: 34. Average score of opponent per game: 29. Can we count that as a victory?

Poll
Who do you think should be ranked #1?
Giants
146 votes
Colts
87 votes
Vikings
79 votes
Saints
95 votes
Broncos (shame on you)
12 votes
Other (tell us in the comments)
2 votes

421 votes | Poll has closed

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

0 recs  |  Comment 25 comments |

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

Oakland is becoming a bad Vin Diesel movie.

You could’ve just said “a Vin Diesel movie.” The “bad” is understood.

by JComp11 on Oct 15, 2009 2:23 PM CDT reply actions   1 recs

Um

i take great offense to that. his “how-to” video was amazing

and my son makes me watch “The Iron Giant” at least once a week, that’s not to shabby.

tsk, tsk, tsk. he’s made Oscar Gold!

by bansky on Oct 15, 2009 5:54 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the writeup for the #4 Saints

they will remain a top three team in the NFL

Well top four, anyways :)

Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 15, 2009 2:26 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Touche.

I actually had them #2 I think or #3. They’ll seperate themselves this weekend I think and will be #1 after beating the Giants.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 15, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had them ranked pretty high as well

It’s the damn Colts that are screwing eveything up. They won’t have a real test for a few week.

Be sure to check out the Arrowhead Pride weekly Power Rankings

by Patrick Allen on Oct 15, 2009 3:24 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had the Colts 5th

and the Saints 2nd. But a lot of people actually had the Saints ranked 5th. I just think that is too low for them.

I guess it is crowded at the top too.

Be sure to check out the Arrowhead Pride weekly Power Rankings

by Patrick Allen on Oct 15, 2009 3:27 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is very crowded at the top, as well as the bottom, as you mentioned

What ever happened to parity?

Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 15, 2009 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I keep wondering if we are all just being fooled

that every thing will eventually settle down. The Pats will go on a win streak, the Jet’s will keep choking, the Redskins will finish 8-8, the Steelers will get Troy back and demolish the Bengals the next time they play…

Be sure to check out the Arrowhead Pride weekly Power Rankings

by Patrick Allen on Oct 15, 2009 3:47 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry

the colis are 1 utnail futher notice

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Oct 15, 2009 4:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe I look at it a bit different.

But if there were to be a Colts/Saints game right now and someone with a gun to my head made me pick a winner Id say the Saints so they rank higher for me.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 15, 2009 5:35 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

"The most complete team in the league"

I respect my Comrade’s opinion that the Colts are, but I would still say the Giants or Vikings are “more complete” than the Colts. They struggle to run the ball, and the defense has benefited from knowing the team has to throw the ball early and often because Peyton has been on fire. They are a very good team though, and I ranked them 2nd to the Vikes with the Giants 3rd.

Week 6 Prediction:
Kansas City Chiefs 77 - Washington Redskins 2

by craig in calgary on Oct 15, 2009 2:34 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks

craig the reson i ramk the colis 1 is P manning he is makeing collie and garon studs they can run the ball good enrough they can rush the qb oh for u info i almost had den 1

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Oct 15, 2009 4:19 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

best como of the imoveojbect object and the unstopble froce

got this from a buddy 5-staraight 300 pass games the D HOLDING TEAMSto a asbrd amount of points able to win a game with less than 25 poss time freanney and mathis

okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule

by j-man on Oct 15, 2009 7:41 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

man the eagles are getting shammed right now they have to be like top 4 atleast

geez those guys are dangerous.

FOUR F'S FIND UM FEEL UM FUGUM FORGET UM.

by sexassassin on Oct 15, 2009 2:48 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree, but they got sha-lacked by the only good team they played so far

They have to beat someone other than Carolina, KC, Oakland and Tampa before they can move in the top five. Hell even beating Houston would gain them more respect.

by mushin on Oct 15, 2009 3:18 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is even harder to tell

because they weren’t with some of their top guys for the game against the Saints. I think the Eagles are going to be moving up soon.

Be sure to check out the Arrowhead Pride weekly Power Rankings

by Patrick Allen on Oct 15, 2009 3:22 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

#1 Giant or Saints

With the Saints finally having a Defense that is playing as well as the offense I like them better than the Colts or Vikings.

For the Vikings:

the best run Defense in the league vs. the best running back

Cedric Benson leads the league in rushing right now (including 120 yds against that best run defense). I am eager to se what AP does to them.

by Spiderwomn69 on Oct 15, 2009 2:51 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

How about the bottom of the league?

Is it that these teams are all so bad or that the other guys are so good? Or is it both?

Be sure to check out the Arrowhead Pride weekly Power Rankings

by Patrick Allen on Oct 15, 2009 3:22 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Personally...

I don’t think theres much seperating teams 16-30. The Raiders and Bucs to me are in a league of their own as far as being a mess but I dont think much will seperate these other teams come the end of the year.

"Success is never ending, failure is never final."

by GenericBrand on Oct 15, 2009 3:25 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you referring to the same Raiders team

that beat the Chiefs not too long ago? I know they look terrible (laughable really). But they did beat us. We rank almost dead last in every defensive category and are way down the list on offense as well. We have no room to criticize any other team at this point.

by Chiefs4Life on Oct 15, 2009 3:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barely

And, by the way, they did beat us in a pre-season game. I know preseason means absolutely squat… but still.

by Chiefs4Life on Oct 15, 2009 4:00 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you look at their average ratings

the tope 3 were very close. 2.2, 2.3 and 2.6.

Be sure to check out the Arrowhead Pride weekly Power Rankings

by Patrick Allen on Oct 15, 2009 3:28 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Comments For This Post Are Closed


User Tools

Welcome to SB Nation's Kansas City Chiefs blog!
Start posting about the Chiefs »

Join SB Nation and dive into communities focused on all your favorite teams.

FanPosts

Community blog posts and discussion.

Recommended FanPosts

Plainview_small
Talk Steelers with BTSC
Chiefs_pic_small
A little love for the Kool Aid drinkers (-!
Kool_aid_man_small
The Kool Aid Drinker’s Manifesto on the Kansas City Chiefs

Recent FanPosts

041_small
5 ways the Chiefs get a win this Sunday
Small
Time To Go To The War Room
Turtle_article_small
AP Power Rankings Week 11; You Could Make It At Receiver For The Chiefs Edition
Us_on_thanksgiving_08_small
Beyond this season...
Fama150_small
TGIF Prediction Poll - Kansas City vs Pittsburgh Steelers
Small
Arrowhead Pride's name sealed in ..... brass?
Kool_aid_man_small
Log Jam at the Bottom
Itsgood2_small
Thursday Night Football Open Thread
Iron_cross_real_small
Nothing to Lose or Everything to Lose
104_4223_small
My new Mock 2.0

+ New FanPost All FanPosts >

Latest NFL Headlines from SB Nation


Managers

Arrowhead_pride_small Chris Thorman

Tg_small Joel Thorman

Editors

N505381175_257425_5488_small Matt Conner

Contributors

Ajax_small ChiefDJ

Small Jon Yoon