NFL Power Rankings – Week 1 Playoffs

1. New England Patriots (14-2 SU, 10-5-1 ATS)

The MVP debate is an open and shut case for Tom Brady. He leads the league in touchdowns, interceptions, quarterback rating and is top-8 in everything else. Plus he played in every single game this year, a feat that Michael Vick did not accomplish.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4 SU, 10-6 ATS)

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Explosive on offense and defense with no viable proof that their offensive line is in tatters like the countless injuries suggest. Bet against Troy Polamalu at your own risk.

3. Atlanta Falcons (13-3 SU, 11-5 ATS)

Sure, Atlanta has done a fine job of beating up on bad teams but they’re seriously equipped to wear down anyone left in the NFL playoff picture. A grinding, hard nosed offense and a very tough defense make for great intangibles on this NFC Championship favorite.

4. Chicago Bears (11-5 SU, 9-6-1 ATS)

One thing that might hurt the Bears overall is the week off, but with Jay Cutler and this receiving corps defiantly finding the endzone every week, the Bears are still one of the most balanced teams in NFL football. Too bad we have to say that about every other team in the top-7.

5. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6 SU, 8-8 ATS)

Anyone else ready for the riot when the Eagles and Michael Vick go in to Atlanta for the NFC Championship game?

Next Game: Green Bay vs. Philadelphia -3.0

6. Kansas City Chiefs (10-6 SU, 9-7 ATS)

Way to go, Charlie Weiss. You couldn’t wait three more weeks to sign your life away in the college ranks? Has Josh McDaniels sent you a thank you card already?

Next Game: Baltimore -3.0 vs. Kansas City

7. New York Jets (11-5 SU, 10-5-1 ATS)

The only reason the Jets drops so low is because of Mark Sanchez but this team is so damn talented that they can carry him, which makes you wonder what they’d potentially be able to do with an experienced veteran.

Next Game: NYJ vs. Indianapolis -2.5

8. Indianapolis Colts (10-6 SU, 8-8 ATS)

Finding ways to survive has been the mantra of the 2010 season for the Colts. They get a bump up the standings simply because of Peyton Manning who, in some other peoples’ eyes, would be a reason to put them down a few notches in the rankings.

Next Game: NYJ vs. Indianapolis -2.5

9. Baltimore Ravens (12-4 SU, 8-7-1 ATS)

Can you idiots get one big play to shut all the doubters up? Please?! Forget it. This team can win a grinding affair, but they can’t come from behind. Overrated from all angles.

Next Game: Baltimore -3.0 vs. Kansas City

10. Green Bay Packers (10-6 SU, 9-7-1 ATS)

For all the noise the fans make about Green Bay’s love affair with Aaron Rodgers, you’d have to wonder how much they’ll adore him if he can’t get them out of the first round again.

Next Game: Green Bay vs. Philadelphia -3.0

11. New Orleans Saints (11-5 SU, 6-10 ATS)

The Saints are damn lucky that they got the Seahawks in the first round of the playoffs, because that’s the only team out there that can’t mimic what the Bucs did defensively to quiet Drew Brees.

Next Game: New Orleans -10.5 vs. Seattle

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-6 SU/ATS)

Thanks for the apology about a blown call that would’ve led to the Bucs beating the Lions in Week 16, NFL officials. I’m sure that’s enough to soothe all the wounds for the upstart Young Bucs.

13. New York Giants (10-6 SU, 7-9 ATS)

There’s simply nothing positive to say about the Giants, who had their playoff destiny in the palm of their hands for the last few weeks of the season…and strangled it to death.

14. San Diego Chargers (9-7 SU, 8-8 ATS)

You think “Let’s start off the season well” tops the New Years resolutions for the Chargers?

15. Oakland Raiders (8-8 SU/ATS)

The end of The Cable Guy era, the Jason Campbell era, the Bruce Gradkowski era and the “making fun of the Raiders” era all came in Week 17.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8 SU, 9-7 ATS)

The 2010 playoff hopes of the Jaguars came to an end because of David Garrard’s middle finger, which is ironic because the fans could’ve sworn he was waving it at them while resting on the bench in Week 17.

17. Detroit Lions (6-10 SU, 12-4 ATS)

Most dangerous team in 2011? That’s right – the Detroit Lions who ended the season with the best betting record of all teams in the NFL betting.

18. Dallas Cowboys (6-10 SU/ATS)

Why does the thought of Tony Romo returning next year do zilch to invigorate any positive feelings about the Cowboys?

19. Tennessee Titans (6-10 SU, 8-8 ATS)

If this team chooses the temper tantrums of Vince Young over Jeff Fisher, then they’re sending the wrong message to their fans.

20. Cincinnati Bengals (4-12 SU, 7-9 ATS)

In mirroring their 2010 NFL season implosion, the Bengals will blow up this entire roster and coaching staff to begin anew next season. This is probably a good time to take those tiger stripes off the uniforms as well. Seriously. Tiger stripes on pants is soooooo yesterday.

21. Seattle Seahawks (7-9 SU/ATS)

Forget a 7-9 SU team making the playoffs. How about 22-79? That’s the combined score of losses by the Seahawks to the Giants and Buccaneers, who are the two teams that the Seahawks cheated out of a playoff berth.

Next Game: New Orleans -10.5 vs. Seattle

22. St. Louis Rams (7-9 SU, 10-6 ATS)

For the first time in a long time, the St. Louis Rams have reason to be hopeful heading in to an offseason.

23. Denver Broncos (4-12 SU, 6-10 ATS)

Tim Tebow replaces Jay Cutler. Brandon Lloyd replaces Brandon Marshall. Eric Studevsville replaces Josh McDaniels. Just like we all predicted.

24. Miami Dolphins (7-9 SU, 8-8 ATS)

The Miami Dolphins went the way of Jennifer Lopez’s singing career this year.

25. Cleveland Browns (5-11 SU/ATS)

Let the Mike Holmgren rumors begin…

26. Minnesota Vikings (6-10 SU/ATS)

I think Brett Favre should hold fake press conferences all summer just to torture us some more. C’mon! It’ll be fun!

27. Washington Redskins (6-10 SU, 10-5-1 ATS)

Letting McNabb go after just one year is a mistake, regardless of how badly he played. Signing him to a $75 million contract that will go in to effect next season, if he stays on the roster, just backed Snyder and Shanahan in to a brutal corner. Now they have to let him go and turn to their future with…uh…with…oh man…

28. Houston Texans (6-10 SU, 5-10-1 ATS)

People in Houston are actually defending Gary Kubiak? Based on what???

29. Buffalo Bills (4-12 SU, 8-7-1 ATS)

At the very least, the Bills gave us one of the best Twitter lines ever when receiver Stevie Johnson questioned our Lord and Savior with “THIS IS HOW YOU DO ME?!”. I’m almost sure that’s what Jake Locker will ask God when he’s drafted by this team next season. “ORCHARD PARK?! THE FREAKING BILLS?! THIS IS HOW YOU DO ME?!?!”

30. San Francisco 49ers (6-10 SU, 7-9 ATS)

Make that seven new offensive coordinators for Alex Smith starting in 2011. Good thing this guy was smart enough to finish his masters degree in three years because you have to be a borderline genius to digest that many playbooks in a lifetime.

31. Arizona Cardinals (5-11 SU/ATS)

Ken Wisenhunt deserves to be fired for not being better prepared for Kurt Warner’s retirement. “I’ll find someone! I swear! We’ve got Matt Leinart…I’m sure we can get Derek Anderson. I really like that guy. He takes this $#!% seriously. If not we’ve always got Max Hall and John Skelton. There’s no way the fans won’t be on board with this!”

32. Carolina Panthers (2-14 SU, 4-12 ATS)

I’m sure everyone in Carolina had “a quarterback who doesn’t throw interceptions” at the top of their Christmas wish list, which is tragic because I have a sneaking suspicion they’re not going to draft Andrew Luck.

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