So what did we all learn from week two in the NFL?
Indianapolis is still scoring on Houston…
Nobody has scored a touchdown against the Ravens and Falcons…
Chris Simms is really that bad…
Jacksonville’s defense is really that good…
And former Chiefs coordinator Al Saunders has successfully ruined two offenses so far with his move to Washington…
Nothing too crazy with these new rankings:
1. Indianapolis Colts (2-0)
Previous Rank: 2
I guess we’ll find out what the Colts are made out of when they face Jacksonville this Sunday at the RCA Dome. Rookie Joseph Addai got the running game going a little bit for Indy last week (16 carries for 82 yards), but in evidence of Monday night, the Jaguars don’t like running backs gaining more than a foot and a half so Indy better pack a lunch.
2. Cincinnati Bengals (2-0)
Previous Rank: 3
Much like the Colts, we might not see the Bengals this high next week as they travel to Pittsburgh to face a pissed off Steelers team. Cincinnati might be catching the Steelers offense at a right time, however, because Ben Roethlisberger isn’t seeing the field too well at this very moment. The Bengals are banged up on both sides of the ball, but the offense got back on track last week against Cleveland. MVP so far for the Bengals offense isn’t Carson Palmer or Chad Johnson though, it’s RB Rudi Johnson.
3. Baltimore Ravens (2-0)
Previous Rank: 5
Last week it was Michael Pittman getting blasted by MLB Ray Lewis. This week it was Alvis Whitted who lost his helmet on a hit from safety Dawan Landry. This defense is just plain nasty and if the offense can hang tough like it has for the first two weeks, Baltimore might actually turn out to be the team to beat in the tight AFC North.
4. Seattle Seahawks (2-0)
Previous Rank: 4
Remember when the Giants blew a game last year against the Seahawks in overtime, because kicker Jay Feely missed 40.5 field goals? Well, the rematch is set in Seattle for this Sunday. Beating Arizona last weekend isn’t overly impressive, but holding the Cardinals passing attack to under 200 yards certainly is.
5. Chicago Bears (2-0)
Previous Rank: Not Ranked.
Man, there are some tough teams to leave out of this spot – San Diego, Jacksonville, Atlanta, but you have to give it up for the Bears. For once, lets talk about their offensive production with QB Rex Grossman throwing five touchdowns and only one pick so far. He looks confident and head coach Lovie Smith is doing the right thing in giving the majority of the carries to the better running back – Thomas Jones.
28. Green Bay Packers (0-2)
Previous Week: 31
I thought strongly about putting the Buccaneers here, but I’ll wait to see which team is 0-3 between them and the Panthers after next week and reserve this spot for them. Green Bay played hard – they just didn’t play a full four quarters.
29. Cleveland Browns (0-2)
Previous Rank: 28
It’s tough to look good against the Bengals offense. The good news for the Brownies is that they don’t play that explosive of an offense this Sunday. No, they just face the Ravens…
30. Houston Texans (0-2)
Previous Rank: 30
Last week I gave Houston a positive – they were up 7-0 on the Eagles before getting laid out. This week’s positive note: David Carr threw three touchdown passes against the Colts and no interceptions. Oh yeah, and DE Mario Williams has yet to lay a finger on a quarterback so far. Okay, so that wasn’t a positive.
31. Tennessee Titans (0-2)
Previous Rank: 29
At least the Houston Texans have been showing a fight in their games. What a pathetic performance by the Titans against the Chargers last Sunday. They can’t move the ball and Kerry Collins is atrocious. Quit the games Tennessee, the jig is up – just play Vince Young and allow him to gain some experience before this season heads anymore downhill.
32. Oakland Raiders (0-2)
Previous Rank: 32
The Raiders have been outscored 55-6 so far in two games. Oakland has yet to score a touchdown and there are rumors that Art Shell will actually dress and play o-line for the Raiders after their bye week.