Bills jump to 4th in ESPN Power Rankings

[Virgil]

2008 Power Rankings: Week 7

RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT

1 (2) Titans 5-0-0 It will be a huge surprise if they get burned looking past a trip to KC. But that Monday night in Nashville against the Colts looms large. (PK)

2 (1) Giants 4-1-0 I know this loss to the Browns will cause panic in some circles, but a team's going to have one or two howlers a season. Get it out of the way early. (MM)

3 (5) Steelers 4-1-0 The bye week came at a perfect time for Pittsburgh. Now let's see how good the Steelers can be when healthy. (JW)

4 (8) Bills 4-1-0 With so much wreckage at the top of the power rankings, the Bills' stock went up even though they didn't play. (TG)

5 (3) Redskins 4-2-0 This team didn't suddenly get bad overnight. I think they'll bounce back against a surging Browns team. (MM)

6 (4) Cowboys 4-2-0 Remember when we thought this was the best team in the league? Seems so long ago now. (MM)

7 (13) Buccaneers 4-2-0 Jeff Garcia is back as QB, but the Bucs are winning with defense, special teams. (PY)

8 (11) Colts 3-2-0 Colts could not have made a bigger statement than they did with dismantling of Baltimore. If that's a sign of things to come, it won't be long before they're back near the top of this list. (PK)

9 (14) Cardinals 4-2-0 Defense improved with Adrian Wilson, Bert Berry healthier. Steve Breaston, Tim Hightower impress on offense. (MS)

10 (6) Panthers 4-2-0 Panthers crumbled against Tampa Bay. (PY)

11 (16) Chargers 3-3-0 Are the Chargers ready to fulfill their promise? They looked unbeatable Sunday night against New England. (BW)

12 (7) Broncos 4-2-0 The Denver offense is one of the best in the NFL, but it can't make mistakes like it has in the team's two losses. (BW)

13 (12) Eagles 3-3-0 Why does everyone keep calling this the best 3-3 team in football? They didn't look particularly impressive Sunday against the 49ers. (MM)

14 (17) Jaguars 3-3-0 Considering what they have endured injury-wise and schedule-wise, the Jaguars have done well to position themselves for softer opponents after their bye. (PK)

15 (20) Falcons 4-2-0 No longer a fluke. The Falcons are for real. (PY)

16 (18) Jets 3-2-0 The Jets can make a move with their soft upcoming schedule. Beating the Bengals was first step in post-bye push.(TG)

17 (9) Patriots 3-2-0 The Patriots don't have an extra week to regroup from this blowout like they did their last one. Next up are the Broncos on Monday night. (TG)

18 (22) Saints 3-3-0 Drew Brees for MVP? Saints finally put it all together against Raiders. (PY)

19 (21) Packers 3-3-0 The Packers ran into a team more undermanned than they are in Seattle. (KS)

20 (10) Bears 3-3-0 The Bears have lost late leads in all three losses. Are they unlucky or unable to protect a lead? (KS)

21 (19) Vikings 3-3-0 Two narrow victories have brought the Vikings to a first-place tie in the division. Do they deserve it? (KS)

22 (25) Browns 2-3-0 The Browns are back in the mix after a big win Monday. Will this team live up to preseason expectations? (JW)

23 (15) Ravens 2-3-0 The Ravens are falling behind in the AFC. But the opponents get easier, despite 4 of the next 5 on the road. (JW)

24 (23) Dolphins 2-3-0 A heartbreaking loss to the previously winless Texans derailed the Dolphins, but they might be the most entertaining team in the league. (TG)

25 (24) 49ers 2-4-0 Defensive shortcomings have mystified the 49ers. How about featuring Frank Gore when protecting a lead? (MS)

26 (28) Texans 1-4-0 Finally, something to change the tone. They've got a chance to put together a little streak now. (PK)

27 (26) Seahawks 1-4-0 Mike Holmgren would have been better off taking that sabbatical this season. His team appears finished. (MS)

28 (32) Rams 1-4-0 Jim Haslett restores fire and attitude to the Rams. Rookie Donnie Avery picking up pace. (MS)

29 (27) Raiders 1-4-0 The Tom Cable era began with a forgettable performance. Is this what the Raiders are going to be like the rest of the season? (BW)

30 (29) Chiefs 1-4-0 The Chiefs are coming off their bye week. Did anyone notice they were gone? (BW)

31 (30) Bengals 0-6-0 Picking the Bengals' first win would make good office-pool fodder. (JW)

32 (31) Lions 0-5-0 A patented Lions move: Quarterback Dan Orlovsky steps three feet out of the back of the end zone for a safety -- in a two-point loss. (KS)

[EndZoneCrew]

Remember when they said that the AFC was down...booooo to them!

[SKOOBY]

AZ looks better than many & is our only loss as well, so this was expected.

 

2008 Power Rankings: Week 7

RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT

1 (2) Titans 5-0-0 It will be a huge surprise if they get burned looking past a trip to KC. But that Monday night in Nashville against the Colts looms large. (PK)

2 (1) Giants 4-1-0 I know this loss to the Browns will cause panic in some circles, but a team's going to have one or two howlers a season. Get it out of the way early. (MM)

3 (5) Steelers 4-1-0 The bye week came at a perfect time for Pittsburgh. Now let's see how good the Steelers can be when healthy. (JW)

4 (8) Bills 4-1-0 With so much wreckage at the top of the power rankings, the Bills' stock went up even though they didn't play. (TG)

5 (3) Redskins 4-2-0 This team didn't suddenly get bad overnight. I think they'll bounce back against a surging Browns team. (MM)

6 (4) Cowboys 4-2-0 Remember when we thought this was the best team in the league? Seems so long ago now. (MM)

7 (13) Buccaneers 4-2-0 Jeff Garcia is back as QB, but the Bucs are winning with defense, special teams. (PY)

8 (11) Colts 3-2-0 Colts could not have made a bigger statement than they did with dismantling of Baltimore. If that's a sign of things to come, it won't be long before they're back near the top of this list. (PK)

9 (14) Cardinals 4-2-0 Defense improved with Adrian Wilson, Bert Berry healthier. Steve Breaston, Tim Hightower impress on offense. (MS)

10 (6) Panthers 4-2-0 Panthers crumbled against Tampa Bay. (PY)

11 (16) Chargers 3-3-0 Are the Chargers ready to fulfill their promise? They looked unbeatable Sunday night against New England. (BW)

12 (7) Broncos 4-2-0 The Denver offense is one of the best in the NFL, but it can't make mistakes like it has in the team's two losses. (BW)

13 (12) Eagles 3-3-0 Why does everyone keep calling this the best 3-3 team in football? They didn't look particularly impressive Sunday against the 49ers. (MM)

14 (17) Jaguars 3-3-0 Considering what they have endured injury-wise and schedule-wise, the Jaguars have done well to position themselves for softer opponents after their bye. (PK)

15 (20) Falcons 4-2-0 No longer a fluke. The Falcons are for real. (PY)

16 (18) Jets 3-2-0 The Jets can make a move with their soft upcoming schedule. Beating the Bengals was first step in post-bye push.(TG)

17 (9) Patriots 3-2-0 The Patriots don't have an extra week to regroup from this blowout like they did their last one. Next up are the Broncos on Monday night. (TG)

18 (22) Saints 3-3-0 Drew Brees for MVP? Saints finally put it all together against Raiders. (PY)

19 (21) Packers 3-3-0 The Packers ran into a team more undermanned than they are in Seattle. (KS)

20 (10) Bears 3-3-0 The Bears have lost late leads in all three losses. Are they unlucky or unable to protect a lead? (KS)

21 (19) Vikings 3-3-0 Two narrow victories have brought the Vikings to a first-place tie in the division. Do they deserve it? (KS)

22 (25) Browns 2-3-0 The Browns are back in the mix after a big win Monday. Will this team live up to preseason expectations? (JW)

23 (15) Ravens 2-3-0 The Ravens are falling behind in the AFC. But the opponents get easier, despite 4 of the next 5 on the road. (JW)

24 (23) Dolphins 2-3-0 A heartbreaking loss to the previously winless Texans derailed the Dolphins, but they might be the most entertaining team in the league. (TG)

25 (24) 49ers 2-4-0 Defensive shortcomings have mystified the 49ers. How about featuring Frank Gore when protecting a lead? (MS)

26 (28) Texans 1-4-0 Finally, something to change the tone. They've got a chance to put together a little streak now. (PK)

27 (26) Seahawks 1-4-0 Mike Holmgren would have been better off taking that sabbatical this season. His team appears finished. (MS)

28 (32) Rams 1-4-0 Jim Haslett restores fire and attitude to the Rams. Rookie Donnie Avery picking up pace. (MS)

29 (27) Raiders 1-4-0 The Tom Cable era began with a forgettable performance. Is this what the Raiders are going to be like the rest of the season? (BW)

30 (29) Chiefs 1-4-0 The Chiefs are coming off their bye week. Did anyone notice they were gone? (BW)

31 (30) Bengals 0-6-0 Picking the Bengals' first win would make good office-pool fodder. (JW)

32 (31) Lions 0-5-0 A patented Lions move: Quarterback Dan Orlovsky steps three feet out of the back of the end zone for a safety -- in a two-point loss. (KS)

[GG]

Seriously, how can they rate Cardinals five spots below Bills?

[Numark]

Seriously, how can they rate Cardinals five spots below Bills?

 

how about because the media loves the buffalo bills!!!!!!!!

[deep2evans]

Seriously, how can they rate Cardinals five spots below Bills?

 

because theyre 4-2 and can't win on the road.

[IDBillzFan]

Now that's what I call addition by subtraction.

[BillsNYC]

I'd be happier if they had us back further, I'd rather not be talked about. Look at the crap the Giants are getting today.

[Dan]

I told everyone... the Bills won the bye week. Go Bills!

[2020 Our Year For Sure]

Did anybody else notice who it was that ranked us so high?

[lets_go_bills]

because theyre 4-2 and can't win on the road.

 

and they play in the most abysmal and pathetic division in football.

[GG]

and they play in the most abysmal and pathetic division in football.

 

And only played one game within that division...

[bizell]

nice, we get waxed by the cards and are still @ #4. woot.

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

how about because the media loves the buffalo bills!!!!!!!!

 

Stupid media bias--that's why I hate espn.

[afl0226]

Also #4 on cbs sports not that Prisco has any clue what he is talking about.

 

CBS Sportsline

 

Vic Carucci doesn't seem as confident in us he has us as # 11

 

NFL .com

[Orton's Arm]

Also #4 on cbs sports not that Prisco has any clue what he is talking about.

 

CBS Sportsline

 

Vic Carucci doesn't seem as confident in us he has us as # 11

 

NFL .com

I respect Carucci's opinion a lot. I think he recognizes this team has serious problems--such as its offensive line, or lack thereof--which must be fixed before we're a legitimate top tier team.

[DieHardBillsFan]

I'd be happier if they had us back further, I'd rather not be talked about. Look at the crap the Giants are getting today.

 

Well be happy NFL.com has us at 11th

[jarthur31]

I respect Carucci's opinion a lot. I think he recognizes this team has serious problems--such as its offensive line, or lack thereof--which must be fixed before we're a legitimate top tier team.

 

True but how does he rank Dallas ahead of us still? Esp, the Broncos!!!!

[BillsFan-4-Ever]

I respect Carucci's opinion a lot. I think he recognizes this team has serious problems--such as its offensive line, or lack thereof--which must be fixed before we're a legitimate top tier team.

 

And so does the douche bag Dr Z.

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...ek.7/index.html

 

How the hell can he rate the Putrids and or any 3-3 team above the Bills?

[BuffaloWings]

And so does the douche bag Dr Z.

 

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writ...ek.7/index.html

 

How the hell can he rate the Putrids and or any 3-3 team above the Bills?

Because they are the beloved Pats*, no matter who the QB is...and because the 3-3 Chargers dismantled said Pats* on national TV.