Week 5 Power Report

Week 5 is Statement Sunday, and it was a rough week for "surprise" 3-1 teams that could have made a statement. Bucs get blown out, Giants give a game away at home, Texans lost to the Raiders, and Titans get pounded by an injured Steelers team.

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Power Report

1. Packers. Gave up two long drives to start the game and then shut down the Falcons the rest of the game.
2. Patriots. Nothing like a game against the Jets to get the defense and ground game back on track.
3. Saints. Offense is firing on all cylinders.
4. Lions. Can’t wait for Thanksgiving, when the Lions meet the Packers. A lot can happen before then. Lions offense and defense is Top 10.
5. Ravens
6. 49ers. Another dominating performance by the defense. Alex Smith’s QB rating is 104.
7. Chargers. 4-1, racking up lots of unimpressive wins. Too many turnovers.
8. Raiders. McFadden held to 3.2 ypc, Jason Campbell completed less than 50% of his passes, offense outgained by 200, and they still come up with the emotional win to honor Al Davis.
9. Bills. Fred Jackson has become an MVP candidate.
10. Texans. Coach Kubiak, about the season-ending injury to star player Mario Williams: “I feel so bad for Mario, because he’s such a heck of a player.” He also feels so bad because without Big Mario, Kubiak will lose his job.
11. Steelers. Just when I leave them for dead, Big Ben throws 5 touchdowns and the Steelers blow out the Titans.
12. Cowboys
13. Giants. GMen take the first major upset of the season. Is Big Blue the worst good team in the NFL or the best bad team?
14. Redskins. Good week for them as they gain a game on the Giants and Eagles without playing.
15. Titans. Major letdown in a statement game. A week off to think about it, then a big division showdown against the Texans.
16. Bears. Matt Forte had another big day, but Jay Cutler has nobody to throw to. This is the least talented group of receivers in the NFL.
17. Buccaneers. It’s a long flight back from San Francisco. And after giving up 48 points to Alex Smith and the 49ers, have fun with Drew Brees next week.
18. Jets. 7 of 11 offensive possessions were 3 and out (3 plays and punt), and this was against the #32 ranked defense. Allowed BenJarvus Green-Ellis a career high in rushing. A Rex Ryan defense allowed a 300 yard passer and 100 yard runner in a game for first time since 1995. Other than a terrible offense and average defense…?
19. Falcons. After the first two drives of the game the Falcons mustered 111 yards the rest of the game, getting outscored 25-0 at home.
20. Seahawks. Heading into their bye the ‘Hawks are a missed long field goal away from a 3-game winning streak.
21. Eagles. The offensive line, defense, and coaching blunders have buried them.
22. Bengals. Already at more wins than anyone could have guessed.
23. Chiefs. Nice comeback win against a Colts team that was supposed to have a decent defense. Matt Cassell hads 7 TD/1 INT in the last 3 games.
24. Browns
25. Vikings. McNabb 21 passes : Adrian Peterson 29 carries = a Vikings win.
26. Panthers. New game, same story: Cam looks good and the Panthers lose their 4th game by 7 or less.
27. Broncos. With Orton the Broncos are completely lifeless. Tim Tebow adds a little spark, at least. Kyle Orton is a better quarterback but Tim Tebow is a playmaker, the only one on the Broncos, and he gives them the best chance to win.
28. Cardinals. Since their Opening Day win over the Panthers they have lost 4 straight to the Redskins, Seahawks, Giants, and Vikings, and Kevin Kolb looks terrible.
29. Dolphins
30. Jaguars. Their last play
31. Rams. Bring on the Packers.
32. Colts. When you have a 17 point lead against a bad team, you have to average better than 2.9 yards a carry.