Week 2 Power Rankings

[CelibatePimp]

Whoa... NFL has us at #6. That's saying a lot lol.

[Inimicus]

Reddit: http://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/2fxa67/official_week_1_rnfl_power_rankings/

9.

Panthers

+1

1-0

The Panthers set a new franchise first by winning their first season opener after a winning season in franchise history. Despite missing their most dynamic player in Cam Newton, the defense picked up where it left off and forced 3 turnovers to seal the road win. A dangerous Detroit offense awaits them in the home opener.

[dldove77]

Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2014/09/09/seattle-seahawks-vault-to-no-1-in-fancy-stats-nfl-power-rankings-after-week-1/

3. Carolina Panthers

Pro Football Focus rated the Panthers’ defense the second best in Week 1 with a 21.9 rating and gave their pass coverage top honors. Carolina’s cornerbacks yielded just 28 yards after the catch to the Buccaneers.

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[Cary Kollins]

Fox updated it.

8. Carolina Panthers

"The Panthers proved the offseason doubters wrong by winning in a similar fashion to many of their wins from 2013. They boast one of the most dominant front sevens in the league in any defensive scheme. The additions of Kelvin Benjamin and Jerricho Cotchery will keep the passing game relevant."

 

 

I wonder at what point the front seven goes from "one of the best" to "the best".

[French Navy]

Would have preferred to work up the rankings for a few weeks. Another win and that's out the window. 

[TheMaulClaw]

CBS Sports (Pat Kirwan, not Priscunt)

 

6. Panthers: Ron Rivera sits Cam Newton (ribs), but still beats the improving Bucs withDerek Anderson at the helm. We saw how good rookie WR Kelvin Benjamin will be for a team in need of wide receivers. Riverboat Ron bet on his team without Newton and won.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24702551/nfl-power-rankings-can-cards-make-it-a-3-team-race-in-tough-nfc-west

 

I'm not sure if I've ever seen a team that has fluctuated so much in the power rankings.

[Smith vs Lucas]

These reporters are lazy and talk out their damn ass.

 

[TheMaulClaw]

Peter King is setting up the story line to trash Newton if he loses next week....  

 

Well Newton does need to have a good showing. 

[SZ James (banned)]

Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/fancy-stats/wp/2014/09/09/seattle-seahawks-vault-to-no-1-in-fancy-stats-nfl-power-rankings-after-week-1/

3. Carolina Panthers

Pro Football Focus rated the Panthers’ defense the second best in Week 1 with a 21.9 rating and gave their pass coverage top honors. Carolina’s cornerbacks yielded just 28 yards after the catch to the Buccaneers.

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Boy PFF sure does hate us

[4Corners]

Prisco is a moron. I think realistically, 9-13 is a fair assessment. If Cam comes out ballin and we handle the Lions - I think a move into the top 5 would be realistic. 

[4Corners]

Well Newton does need to have a good showing. 

 

Yeah agree w/ this. He needs to play efficient and we need to win. If that happens you've got to start talking about us as a potential, legit playoff team. 

[TheMaulClaw]

Yeah agree w/ this. He needs to play efficient and we need to win. If that happens you've got to start talking about us as a potential, legit playoff team. 

 

Quite honestly this is why the Detroit game scares me.  Newton typically starts slow in the preseason.  With diminished reps and injury this year it could take a game or two for Newton to get into full rhythm.     We can't afford to go down early against the Lions like NYG did.  We'll win if we start hot.

 

[4Corners]

Quite honestly this is why the Detroit game scares me.  Newton typically starts slow in the preseason.  With diminished reps and injury this year it could take a game or two for Newton to get into full rhythm.     We can't afford to go down early against the Lions like NYG did.  We'll win if we start hot.

 

 

OL is going to be tested. Big test for our defense, too. Calvin Johnson looks unstoppable. If I had to put a number on it, I'd probably go with Detroit as a TD favorite 

[4Corners]

Quite honestly this is why the Detroit game scares me.  Newton typically starts slow in the preseason.  With diminished reps and injury this year it could take a game or two for Newton to get into full rhythm.     We can't afford to go down early against the Lions like NYG did.  We'll win if we start hot.

 

 

Something else to consider -

 

People like Prisco, Peter King, Schein, Florio, Darren Gant...they are going to be licking their chops for an opportunity to get some website clicks/publicity by suggesting a QB controversy if Cam plays poorly and we get beat. They've prob already got the article written and are just waiting for a a couple of turnovers from Cam in a losing effort. 

 

I don't think anyone (well, maybe Prisco) will flat out say to start DA but come on...creating a suggestive take on a QB controversy including a QB a lot of people don't like...most def "buzzworthy".