NFL 2017 Week 8 Power Rankings

[Loyal]

If any of you can post the complete ESPN rankings, please do...Let's see positions 4,5 and 6.

4. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)
12.5 percent. The Eagles are making it difficult for everyone else in the NFC East right now, but Dallas still has two games in hand against them and five total division games left. The Cowboys' 12.5 percent chance of winning the division might seem low, but it could look much different in a few weeks.

5. Seattle Seahawks (4-2)
77.8 percent. A win over the Rams in Week 5 has Seattle in the driver's seat for the NFC West, and the two teams won't meet again until Week 15. The Seahawks continue to win with defense, allowing a league-best 15.7 points per game this season.

6. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)
21.8 percent. How do the Rams, who currently lead the NFC West and have the best point differential (+74) in the NFL, have a less than 22 percent chance of winning the division? In Los Angeles, it's all about who you know ... er, who've you beat, and the Rams didn't beat the Seahawks. That puts L.A. in the back seat until it can beat Seattle or create more separation.

ON another story, Mike Sando admits that he has been wrong 4 times about the Rams this year (lol). Earlier this year, ESPN created a whole narrative about the rankings being directed by how good the winning teams were from a defensive point of view AFTER the Rams beat the 49ers in a combined 80+ point game on Thurs Night. Now that our defense is clicking like a motherfarker, no mention of the 33-0 blowout in London. Look at the bolded comments with the Rams and then look at the 3-3 Dallas Cowboys. These fukkers can't be consistent to save their lives...You hear me, Mike Sando?

 

[DaveFan'51]

If any of you can post the complete ESPN rankings, please do...Let's see positions 4,5 and 6.

4. Dallas Cowboys (3-3)
12.5 percent. The Eagles are making it difficult for everyone else in the NFC East right now, but Dallas still has two games in hand against them and five total division games left. The Cowboys' 12.5 percent chance of winning the division might seem low, but it could look much different in a few weeks.

5. Seattle Seahawks (4-2)
77.8 percent. A win over the Rams in Week 5 has Seattle in the driver's seat for the NFC West, and the two teams won't meet again until Week 15. The Seahawks continue to win with defense, allowing a league-best 15.7 points per game this season.

6. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)
21.8 percent. How do the Rams, who currently lead the NFC West and have the best point differential (+74) in the NFL, have a less than 22 percent chance of winning the division? In Los Angeles, it's all about who you know ... er, who've you beat, and the Rams didn't beat the Seahawks. That puts L.A. in the back seat until it can beat Seattle or create more separation.

ON another story, Mike Sando admits that he has been wrong 4 times about the Rams this year (lol). Earlier this year, ESPN created a whole narrative about the rankings being directed by how good the winning teams were from a defensive point of view AFTER the Rams beating the 49ers in a combined 80+ point game on Thurs Night. Now that our defense is clicking like a motherfarker, no mention of the 33-0 blowout in London. Look at the bolded comments with the Rams and then look at the 3-3 Dallas Cowboys. These fukkers can't be consistent to save their lives...You hear me, Mike Sando?

Two things about this ^^ BS!
* Seattle may only average allowed points of 15.7 per game, But How many Points per game are they scoring!!?!
AND
* Mike Sando, I believe lives in Seattle, and has always loved there Dirty-Drawers, and been in the Bag for them! AND he's a Ram HATER! POH!

 

[shovelpass]

Yeah, espn has some weird ways of trying to put the Rams down. After the win against Jax espn used some "metric" that projected the Rams to somehow finish 8-8.

 

[Psycho_X]

Ok, having the Seahawks over us at this point I can accept with our loss even though we would have beat them easily if we simply didn't keep giving them easily avoidable turnovers and the bullshit touchback rule. But whatever. But Dallas over us is just stupid.

 

[rdw]

Hell, the Bills are 4-2 and 15th on their list. How they're 10 spots below the cowturds is beyond me.

 

[Zero]

2017 NFL division power rankings


Cameron DaSilva @camdasilva
Jun 9, 2017 at 10:05a ET

8

NFC West


Super Bowl contenders: 1

Potential playoff teams: 2

Once the premier division in football, the NFC West is now the worst in the league. The Seahawks are the only Super Bowl contenders among the four teams, and will probably be the only playoff team, too.

The rest of the division is just … not great. The Cardinals look like they should be on paper with Carson Palmer, David Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald and Patrick Peterson, but they had an awful offseason. Calais Campbell, Tony Jefferson and Marcus Cooper are all gone, and the offensive line remains a trouble spot.

They’re the only team that could potentially take down the Seahawks, though it’s highly unlikely to happen in 2017.

The Rams and 49ers are two of the worst teams in the league and will almost certainly both be picking in the top 10, which brings down the overall strength of the division. Neither team is in position to compete for anything besides the No. 1 pick in 2018.

Ahh.The good ole days.lol

 

[Loyal]

I keep hearing various Talking heads say that "no one saw this coming." Really? You really mean that none of the chatting class herd, saw this coming....

 

[dieterbrock]

I can see why the Rams are behind Seattle based on the methodology, but cant understand how Dallas is ahead of the Rams using same logic.

 

[CanRamFan]

I keep hearing various Talking heads say that "no one saw this coming." Really? You really mean that none of the chatting class herd, saw this coming....

We saw it coming so fuck those uninformed ass hats

 

[Ants]

I can see why the Rams are behind Seattle based on the methodology, but cant understand how Dallas is ahead of the Rams using same logic.

That's how fake news works. :fuelfire:
:rolllaugh:

 

[dieterbrock]

Ok, having the Seahawks over us at this point I can accept with our loss even though we would have beat them easily if we simply didn't keep giving them easily avoidable turnovers and the bullcrap touchback rule. But whatever. But Dallas over us is just stupid.

Not even that they are over the Rams, how can they be that close to Philly? Even if they "assume" Dallas beats Philly twice, then clearly they cant believe Philly should be #1 overall....

 

[Legatron4]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ings-week-8-philadelphia-eagles-hit-no-1-spot
We’re #2

 

[Prime Time]

http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/new...s-redskins-steelers/7c9i8043f6k01d7kqbyss3nl9

NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: The Rams just might be for real
Ron Clements

Paraphrasing Ygritte from “Game of Thrones” might be the perfect way to summarize the first seven weeks of the 2017 NFL season.

“You know nothing, football experts.”

The Rams have already won more games than they did all last season. This week the Broncos and Colts were both shut out for the first time in over 23 years. The Saints have a defense to go with their high-powered offense and the Dolphins are 4-2 despite being minus-20 in point differential.

This season’s unexpected results, coupled with multiple injuries to star players, have created wide-open races in each conference.

6. Los Angeles Rams (5-2): The Rams put together possibly their most complete game in London. If Todd Gurley keeps posting 100-yard games and the defense remains stout, Sean McVay could be a lock for Coach of the Year.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...ere-does-every-team-stand-heading-into-week-8

6. Los Angeles Rams

Mitchell Gunn/Getty Images

Last Week's Ranking: 10

You have to be impressed with the way the Rams' run defense stepped up against Arizona, especially a week after Adrian Peterson went off for his new team.

This was the best performance from the Rams defense all year. Robert Quinn and Aaron Donald created havoc up front. The secondary got turnovers. Getting Lamarcus Joyner back was big because he's one of the better ballhawks on the back end of L.A.'s defense.

The evolution of the offense continues to impress too. Was Jared Goff perfect? No, he did have an avoidable interception and he missed a few throws. For the most part, though, he's playing good ball. Sean McVay's play design is getting people open downfield for Goff, and the run game is rolling behind Todd Gurley.

It's time to officially call the Rams one of the better teams in the league. I'm not completely sold on Goff and his ability to beat elite defenses yet, and he's going to make or break the season with his play. However, L.A. is solid enough on both sides of the ball to win the majority of its games in 2017.

http://www.nj.com/sports/index.ssf/2017/10/nfl_power_rankings_week_8_mvp_candidate_carson_wen.html

6. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)
Sean McVay is the Coach of the Year—and the Rams have the formula to play in January.

 

[4mation0]

"Coach of the Year? Wait while I puke." -Mike

 

[Rainram]

Here’s hoping Seattle’s tough second half can bring them down.

Texans, Redskins, Jags, Eagles, Falcons, Rams, Dallas

 

[Rmfnlt]

But Dallas over us is just stupid.

but cant understand how Dallas is ahead of the Rams

I broke the code!!!!!!

Here's how it goes...
Rams only barely beat SF
DAL clobbered SF

Turn out that SF is THE benchmark by which all teams are based.

IF you beat SF soundly, you are a VERY powerful team!

But, if you barely beat SF? Well, you are not as powerful.

Understand?

Good... now forget everything I just wrote because it made you "stupider" (surprised they didn't use that word)

 

[Prime Time]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/10/24/week-seven-power-rankings-6/

Week Seven power rankings
Posted by Mike Florio on October 24, 2017

1. Eagles (6-1; No. 2): Before they can be a Team of Density, they need to be sure that it’s not Carson Wentz‘s destiny to get injured while being reckless with his body.

2. Patriots (5-2; No. 3): It’s just a matter of time before we forget all about the time they were 2-2.

3. Steelers (5-2; No. 4): They’re suddenly treating Le'Veon Bell like a rented car on a rocky road.

4. Chiefs (5-2; last week No. 1): With all the praise directed to the offense, has anyone noticed that the defense isn’t getting it done?

5. Seahawks (4-2; No. 6): They’ll face the Eagles in the regular season; it may be an appetizer to an excellent postseason rematch.

6. Vikings (5-2; No. 7): The Vikings and Teddy Bridgewater are currently like Helen Hunt and Tom Hanks at the end of Castaway. #timely.

7. Rams (5-2; No. 9): Why do I have a feeling people would be saying “we’re not sure what to think of this team” even as they are hoisting the Lombardi Trophy?

8. Bills (4-2; No. 10): Doug Whaley joins fired General Managers like John Dorsey and Dave Gettleman as potential Executive of the Year In Absentia candidates.

9. Dolphins (4-2; No. 11): The 2011 team MVP has a chance to become the 2017 team MVP.

10. Saints (4-2; No. 15): They’re starting to party like it’s 2009.

11. Texans (3-3; No. 13): Deshaun Watson will soon find out that Legion of Boom is slightly better than the Legion of ‘Bama.

12. Panthers (4-3; No. 5): Mike Shula is starting to make David Shula look good in comparison.

13. Washington (3-3; No. 8): If the offensive line continues to get banged up, Captain Kurt may soon need to go see Doctor Spork.

14. Falcons (3-3; No. 12): Is Steve Sarkisian still under warranty?

15. Titans (4-3; No. 17): Does beating the Browns in overtime actually count as a win?

16. Lions (3-3; No. 16): With the Steelers coming back to town, will Phil Luckett be joining them?

17. Jaguars (4-3; No. 18): Does the bye week count as a “bad week” in the good-week-bye-week-good-week-bye-week formula?

18. Cowboys (3-3; No. 19): Will Dak Prescott vs. Carson Wentz become the new Manning-Brady?

19. Chargers (3-4; No. 23): Could it be 1992 all over again for the Chargers?

20. Raiders (3-4; No. 25): How much better would they be if they’d drafted a running back instead of luring one out of retirement?

21. Broncos (3-3; No. 14): They had “sub-optimal, near-replacement-level quarterbacking” in 2015, and it was still better than what they’re doing now.

22. Packers (4-3; No. 20): It’s hard to take a guy seriously when he says “don’t count us out” immediately after giving everyone a reason to count them out.

23. Bears (3-4; No. 27): When the offensive game plan consists of scoring multiple defensive touchdowns, that’s not a sustainable offensive game plan.

24. Jets (3-4; No. 21): Tanks for the memories.

25. Bengals (2-4; No. 24): Could Hue Jackson pull off the ultra-rare moved of being fired by one team and hired by another in the same state?

26. Buccaneers (2-4; No. 26): It’s a good thing that ownership is patient and even-keeled and never makes rash decisions when it comes to firing coaches.

27. Ravens (3-4; No. 28): Steve Bisciotti recently passed out votes of confidence. Which means the pink slips will be passed out, eventually.

28. Colts (2-5; No. 29): Receiver T.Y. Hilton would like to apologize for accurately pointing out that the offensive line stinks.

29. Cardinals (3-4; No. 22): When Drew Stanton‘s career highlight is a celebration on the sideline, it hasn’t been a very memorable career.

30. Giants (1-6; No. 30): During the bye, does Ben take a vacation from the Brylcreem?

31. 49ers (0-7; No. 31): After so many close losses, it feels like they’ve just given up.

32. Browns (0-7; No. 32): Carson Wentz. Deshaun Watson. So who’s the next franchise quarterback on whom they will pass?

 

[leoram]

I’m so tired of lazy reporting. So called experts that are paid to inform fans rarely do sufficient homework to do their jobs. I’d like to see a guy like Waldman tasked with articles like this.

Alas, reporters don’t produce wins and losses so I shouldn’t give a flying rip. By the end of the season, the truth always bears out.

I just wish there were public stats that measured how accurately sports reporters did their jobs. I’d start a PFF that rated everything they reported and predicted along with extra weight for negative reports that hurt athlete’s reputations and earning capacity that are later proven to be falsehoods. How much fun would that be?

 

[Mackeyser]

We saw it coming so freak those uninformed ass hats

You damn right we saw it coming.

Heck, me and @jrry32 were going to the mattresses about how good we would be IF we got McVay. Once we got McVay, Wade Philips, Kromer and LeFleur... it was hard to hear anyone over us banging the table and it wasn't just kool-aid, but cold analysis.

And once we saw our draft and FA moves....well success became a reasonable projection.

Just goes to show that these national guys don't know the Rams like we do.

 

[DaveFan'51]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...ings-week-8-philadelphia-eagles-hit-no-1-spot
We’re #2

Here's one power ranking I can live with! ..... For now!

7. Rams (5-2; No. 9): Why do I have a feeling people would be saying “we’re not sure what to think of this team” even as they are hoisting the Lombardi Trophy?

Well ... this is a quote from Florio! and ... I would like to say to him ..