Top Five Teams - Take 2
Last week, I went through the thirty-two teams in the NFL and picked out the five best. As promised, I will continue to do so on a week-to-week basis. This week’s matchups featured a big time game against my number one and two teams. After watching the game, it became clear what the rankings this week should be.
1. New England Patriots - This team may have the best chance of anyone to go 16-0 and their dominating win against Dallas proved it. They didn’t just beat Dallas, they dismantled them. They took Romo and co.’s best blow and hit back harder. Much harder. In fact, if Tom Brady hadn’t overthrown Moss on a couple of plays where he was wide-open down field, the game never may have been close.
2. Indianapolis Colts - The spot where they, now, rightfully belong. Maybe I took this team for granted. It is easy to forget that before every team in the league realized offense was in fashion, the Colts were trying to win by outscoring opponents. The Colts shouldn’t lose too many games this year, but to move up they have to beat New England again and prove they are number one. Super Bowl wins from last season, again, don’t mean much for the current season.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers - It is funny that every team in the league will get a chance to prove they are better than New England. Pittsburgh stopped the Pats from going 16-0 a few years ago, can they do it again this year? We’ll see.
4. Green Bay Packers - They have a great defense and it is the main reason they are 5-1. But how long can they keep winning with an inconsistent passing game and a non-existent running game? It is a good thing they play in the NFC.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars - There is little not to like about this team. Great run game, good defense, and solid quarterback play. But will they ever be able to jump past the Indianapolis Colts? Not at their current state. But for now, they do round up the top-five teams in the league.
Dropped out - Dallas Cowboys - This may seem a little harsh but the Cowboys proved that they were not on a championship level last Sunday. They gave in to New England in a game that was within their grasp and imploded over and over and over again.
Back next week!