PromoTheRobot Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings The Patriots, despite being 1-2, are ranked 8th and above 8 other teams with 2-1 records including the Bills. Go figure. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalos#1Fan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The Patriots, despite being 1-2, are ranked 8th and above 8 other teams with 2-1 records including the Bills. Go figure. PTR Do you actually think we are a better team than the Pats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Do you actually think we are a better team than the Pats? Actually, yes. I think the only areas they truly out-rank us are at QB and LBs. I'll give them the edge on TE, but with Hernandez out, Chandler levels the field a bit against Gronk. If the Bills come out firing, and stick to a GOOD gameplan, we could really take it to these guys. First time in almost a decade Ive felt that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5 Wide Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The question is, if the Bills beat the Pats, are the Pats still above the Bills in the power rankings??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's in My Blood Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Actually, yes. I think the only areas they truly out-rank us are at QB and LBs. I'll give them the edge on TE, but with Hernandez out, Chandler levels the field a bit against Gronk. If the Bills come out firing, and stick to a GOOD gameplan, we could really take it to these guys. First time in almost a decade Ive felt that way. I totally agree. Our D-line continues to gel in this one and dominates the Pats O-line, is what I see happening this weekend. I think we can and will win this game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Cubed Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings The Patriots, despite being 1-2, are ranked 8th and above 8 other teams with 2-1 records including the Bills. Go figure. PTR Well the 1-2 Packers are ahead of them at 7.... So that's fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny33 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The question is, if the Bills beat the Pats, are the Pats still above the Bills in the power rankings??? No. If we win, Buffalo jumps to 10 or 11; the Pats fall to 15 or 16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Actually, yes. I think the only areas they truly out-rank us are at QB and LBs. I'll give them the edge on TE, but with Hernandez out, Chandler levels the field a bit against Gronk. If the Bills come out firing, and stick to a GOOD gameplan, we could really take it to these guys. First time in almost a decade Ive felt that way. You raise an interesting argument comparing Gronk to Chandler. At first, I was about to mock the comparison. But as I thought about it more, you might be right. When you look at Gronk, a lot of his success is due to Brady making some unreal throws; there are so many times when he is blanketed and yet Brady gets him the ball perfectly. If Chandler were on the Pats, I wonder if his production would skyrocket too due to QB play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 The question is, if the Bills beat the Pats, are the Pats still above the Bills in the power rankings??? Yes. It's about consistency. The Bills will need to win consistently and beat good teams to get ranked higher. Barely losing to Baltimore and beating the browns are not equal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Do you actually think we are a better team than the Pats? Absolutely. The question is, if the Bills beat the Pats, are the Pats still above the Bills in the power rankings??? Of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanNC Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 There are five 1-2 teams ranked ahead of the Bills. # 7 Packers, #8 Pats*, #14 Broncos, #16 Steelers and #18 Lions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 We've beaten two of the worst teams in the league and were dominated by a middle-of-the-pack team in our only true test. Based on week 1 and our 6-10 record last year (not to mention losing our 2 best offensive players), we are ranked right about where we should be. I suspect this will be proven true when New England smacks us down once again on Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalos#1Fan Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Actually, yes. I think the only areas they truly out-rank us are at QB and LBs. I'll give them the edge on TE, but with Hernandez out, Chandler levels the field a bit against Gronk. If the Bills come out firing, and stick to a GOOD gameplan, we could really take it to these guys. First time in almost a decade Ive felt that way. I'd give them the edge at WR, I think Welker and Lloyd are better than Stevie and Jones. Unfortunately, a good QB could be the difference between a 2-14 season and a 10-6 (Manning for the Colts). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 No. If we win, Buffalo jumps to 10 or 11; the Pats fall to 15 or 16. 1-3, yet still considered in the top-half of the league. Sounds about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kota Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 why do people get upset about this? The bills haven't been in the playoffs in forever and have been horribly inconsistent. It happened again this year with the Jets game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 After the last few years were going to have to do it long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 why do people get upset about this? The bills haven't been in the playoffs in forever and have been horribly inconsistent. It happened again this year with the Jets game. I've never understood the point of power rankings that don't attempt to inject some sort of opinion, much less complaining about those that do. If you want to just sort by record, that's easy enough to do by looking at the standings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobChalmers Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Forget the Bills' position - how about this nonsense: (1-2) Steelers 11 spots above the team they just lost to (1-2) Oakland. (2-1) 49ers 17 spots above the also (2-1) Vikings who just beat them handily. (2-1) Ravens 6 spots over the (2-1) Eagles they lost to. (2-1) Giants 6 spots above (2-1) Cowboys, who beat the Giants convincingly on opening night. (1-2) Redskins 3 spots over the also (1-2) Rams - who beat the 'Skins. (1-2) Oakland 2 spots over the also (1-2) Dolphins who beat them. Like the commentary from the idiot talking heads (usually former players) on NFLN and to a lesser extent, ESPN - these "Power Rankings" are nothing but outdated expectations from prior seasons mixed with a load of stupid hype, What is extra stupid, is that it is perfectly possible to construct actual mathematical power rankings (RPI, etc.) as they do for college ball, but that would be too much "work" for the under educated fools who write for these "publications". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billsrhody Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You raise an interesting argument comparing Gronk to Chandler. At first, I was about to mock the comparison. But as I thought about it more, you might be right. When you look at Gronk, a lot of his success is due to Brady making some unreal throws; there are so many times when he is blanketed and yet Brady gets him the ball perfectly. If Chandler were on the Pats, I wonder if his production would skyrocket too due to QB play. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDO'Kearney Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 You know what? The Pats have a 10 year body of work behind them and were Super Bowl runners up 8 months ago. 3 games isn't a large enough body of work to say that's changed. You can't say this year's Power Rankings have nothing to do with last year when they have 90 % of the same players and a first ballot HOF QB. Leave the Bills at 19 for a few more weeks, lets see how they do these next 3 games before I'd consider raising the rank. I love the direction the Bills seem to be going in but they were 5-2 last year too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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