I Just Wanna Be Your Dog

Here are my version of the power rankings. These have nothing to do with anything really, but since everybody else is doing it, why can’t I? 1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-0). They are the only undefeated team in the league and completely spanked Buffalo 35-5 Sunday night. Everyone was questioning their last several wins since they were close games. But I always say that the mark of a championship team is to win no matter what. The team we have here could possibly go 16-0. My fingers are crossed. 2. Minnesota Vikings (6-1). So they suffered a loss to the New York Giants. So the holes in their pass defense were exposed. I have full confidence any problems they have will be fixed for their home game against NFC North rivals Green Bay. Besides the biggest weapon Green Bay has is Ahman Green who will definitely be stuffed next week. Look for a reinvigorated Vikings team this time next week. 3. Indianapolis Colts (6-1). Everyone knows Peyton Manning is an incredible quarterback. The Achilles heel of this team has always been the defense. Head Coach Tony Dungy has taken steps to strengthen the defense turning this team into a championship caliber team. Who remembers Jim Mora’s screaming press conferences after games in the 2001 season now? 4. Tennessee Titans (6-2). Steve McNair is probably the only QB in the league right now who can give Peyton Manning a run for his money. Although their running game has been negligible this season, they have plenty of other offensive weapons to decimate other teams’ defenses. Could we see Kansas City and Tennessee in the AFC Championships in January? 5. Carolina Panthers (6-1). I’m not comfortable with this team. I know the mantra is, “defenses win championships,” but at some point the offense is going to have to step up. Their offense has scored fewer points than the 3-5 49ers and 4-4 Bills. Their game at Houston is going to be tougher than they think. Remember the Texans almost came out of the first half of their game with the Colts with a lead. So anything can happen. 6. St. Louis Rams (5-2). I don’t know how they did it, but they look like the Rams of 1999-2001. After a dismal 2002 season, a quarterback controversy and an injured Marshall Faulk they seem to be on the path to the Superbowl. If they can play consistently, we will see them in the postseason. 7. New England Patriots (6-2). Almost all of their starters are injured and they have managed to win 4 games in a row to stand atop of the AFC East. This goes to show what a good coaching staff can do for a team. 8. Miami Dolphins (5-2). They’ve played well most of this season with the exception of their season opening loss to Houston. But as history dictates, they will go through a slump towards the end of the season. Now people have high hopes for Brian Griese in Miami, but I have severe doubts. I remember the talk when Griese was in Denver, how he was supposed to be the next John Elway. Miami: this Griese won’t save you like his father did. 9. Seattle Seahawks (5-2). Like everyone else, I’m waiting for them to prove themselves. And last weekend’s performance at Cincinnati was not it. In reality, all they really need to do is fill up a couple of holes on defense. This is one of those surprise teams. Let’s see how they do the rest of the season. 10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3). For this spot, it was either Tampa or Dallas, and seeing as how Tampa spanked Dallas I have to give it to Tampa. They have a tough schedule ahead of them but have the talent to pull out a win every week. Let’s just hope they don’t have any more distractions of the field. My dark horses to get post-season play are Cincinnati (3-4) and Green Bay (3-4). Green Bay has not been performing well, but they might eke out a wild card entry into the playoffs. Cincinnati, on the other hand, is only a game behind Baltimore in the weak AFC North. If they play like they have been the past several weeks, they could be playoff contenders. Who would’ve thunk it? I think I’m getting Parkinson’s. My employee noticed that my hands were trembling. I had no idea. *shrugs* I guess I’m getting old. Bah!