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Guns, brother, I did debate (myself. at work. out loud) about just putting where they were ranked in each, but I just think there is more to it than that, including seeing the teams immediately above and below. GAS, put me in the category of having no problem with taking a team that is just balling and putting them all te way to number 1. Honestly, I am with you and I will die on that hill with you. The Saints are number 1 right now. Really, so just deal with it since technically these rankings don't matter anyways. Not the BS of, "Well the Chiefs were champions, and they've earned it, and Mahomes, and they are 2-0 as well..." No, this is 2024 and this is two weeks in...its New Orleans.

And GBF, what are they 2-7 since we played them last year? Additionally, I have a tough time phrasing this, but I think this is the closest to what I am thinking...Jalen Hurts is a very successful QB, but is not necessarily a winner, if that makes any sense.

How do you do that, though, 9? How do you sit there, see this team at 0-2, see this other team at 2-0, both are playoff teams from the previous year, and say “yep, that team in the hole is better because blah, blah, blah.”?

The only reason why I am fine with it, GBF, is regardless of their struggles...man...it just seems like they might explode on offense anytime. ...not for sure, but just seems that way. EDIT: BTW, can we please have the conversation that the Eagles don't belong in the top 6?!

Yeah, but never really "seemed" like it, or passed the smell test. 13-4, and yet with the 23 season done, head to head on neutral turf, I am putting a few teams (at the time) I believe would be capable of beating them. KC, Buffalo, Detroit, San Fran, and maybe...maybe even the Pack and Rams.

I won't argue with that, but yeah as we've all essentially stated before they get SO MUCH love and we're not sure why. 9 seems a little low, but I get where you are coming from.

MJS, I honestly don’t think that is the first time we’ve gotten some goofy power rankings from San Francisco.

(I’ll post here as I go and as I catch them releasing, but please feel free to add and comment throughout the thread.) Yahoo: https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-week-3-power-rankings-chiefs-are-2-0-but-there-are-some-concerns-041059676.html surprised New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5771561/2024/09/17/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-cowboys-saints-ravens/ surprised New York Post: https://nypost.com/2024/09/17/sports/nfl-power-rankings-for-week-3-plenty-of-movement/ Not surprised if anyone has the Texans ahead of us. I’m not cheering it but not surprised. Sporting News: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-steelers-vikings-cowboys-bills/c04a3f2e14f4ce25bdf51431 NBC San Francisco: https://www.nbcsportsbayarea.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/week-3-power-rankings-loss-vikings/1781601/ Yeah, absolute @$$ hats. Pretty much crown wearing. Don’t want to go in, but are curious? The Bills are behind the ravens and cowboys. Sports Illustrated: https://www.si.com/betting/nfl-power-rankings-based-on-super-bowl-odds-ahead-of-week-3-packers-are-alive-afc-north-questions-01j7xwjdkajx SI with a bit of surprising Bills love, if memory serves on their previous rankings. Pro Football Network: https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-2024/ I have a lot of respect for the Niners, but not necessarily right now. As situated with injuries and with the loss they are not number 2. USA Today: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2024/09/17/nfl-power-rankings-eagles-chiefs-bills/75258528007/ Jeepers creepers, the Bills are one of the trendy teams right now. Honestly, I am surprised at some of these. ESPN: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41289781/nfl-power-rankings-week-2-poll-2024-important-backup-role-player NFL.com: https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-3-2024-nfl-season I am just not buying San Fran at #2, anywhere, right now. Yes, they are still great, but something is going on right now and it isn't just CMC being out.

Headlines on my feed “Falcons stun Eagles.” Yeah, not really.

Lincoln enjoyed “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre more than anyone’s enjoying Our Atlanta Cousins at Lincoln Field.

Holy mackerel, Cousins.

To be clear again, everyone, we’ve beaten the chiefs before. Repeatedly in their own barn. We were one injury riddled game away from taking the lead this decade. We have yet to beat the Bengals. I’m fine with the Bengals losing. Yes, they normally start slow. However, here’s hoping the trend of losses continues. sick of hearing about those guys.

Agreed, Keno, I thought they played well last week.

Thank you, 50. I’m actually hoping the Chiefs win, too. I’m done with hearing about the Bengals. At least the Chiefs are champions. The Bengals get rivers of praise and all they’ve been is in decline since their Super Bowl appearance, which everyone ignores.

i hear ya, but we have some injuries over that time, too.

That’s it. That’s the whole post. Go Bills.

I have always used that phrase my whole life, and now because of you I remember Matthau saying it and I can't unhear him in my head. 🤣 EDIT: obviously, I also use jeepers a lot.

I was there with my brother in 1980. I will never forget it as long as I live. Weirdly and twistedly, Royale, that is why I want the phins to make the playoffs. I would like the Bills to get three wins against them this year and 2 next year to take the lead. On the morning of October 18th, 1970...54 years ago, was the very last time the Bills lead Miami in the all time series. 4-3-1 before kickoff that day. Holy mackerel that is crazy.

BTW, another one. Congrats to the Bills on their 50th regular season win of the decade (50-18). 13-3 11-6 13-3 11-6 2-0 ...weirdly why do I think the Bills might get 13 wins this year? 🤣

@TheyCallMeAndy Hey EA Tiburon, just a reminder about the above with respect to your next update (hit Expand...team ratings). If you would correct this please that'd be great. Please note given your South Florida address we aren't really going to be holding our breath, but still you should do what's right. ...you won't...I know you won't...but still it never hurts to ask. EDIT: Also specifically looking at the Dolphins...fourth best team in football. Crazy to think that those jug heads, even before the season, "honestly" had them as the 4th best team in football.

I disagree only from the standpoint (depending upon Tua) that the Dolphins are still good team and will win games. …it’s just that we own their a$$.

He’s honestly a good kid and I feel very bad for him. Yeah…yeah, I’m very inclined. Thank you.

😂😂😂😂 We had 247 yards of total offense and won by 3 TDs. 😂😂😂😂

I thought I saw that they were tied at 13. Doing the rundown off the top of my head I think you are right…Bills have 64, 65, 66, 80, 88, 89, 90, 91, 93, 95, 20, 21, 22, 23. Perfect. Thank you!

As you’ve spent your entire life, your 52 or so years, with the Bills having a winning record against the Dolphins at 55-54. This includes starting your life with the Bills 0-15 against the phish. So by the time you knew math tables the Bills would go 55-39 against the Dolphins. This includes the Bills being 4-1 against Miami in the playoffs. More playoff wins than against any other team. You’ve been around to see the Bills beat the Dolphins the second most out of any other team in the NFL, only trailing the victories against the Jets over that time (57). Finally, if your Bills win the division this year, they will pass Miami for East Division titles with 14. (Dma corrected me, we already passed them…so no anticipatory congrats here! Enjoy!) Again, congrats. Those of us older have a little more to go, but given the boys in blue are 59-62-1 all time vs the dreaded fish we don’t have long to go for all of us to be part of that crowd. Go Bills!