No Cease Fires Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 As far as I'm concerned, the only rankings that matter are Football Outsiders' and they have us somewhere between 10th and 18th. http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/teameff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 As far as I'm concerned, the only rankings that matter are Football Outsiders' and they have us somewhere between 10th and 18th. http://www.footballo...m/stats/teameff Agreed. That's because it's an accurate ranking based on statistics. Most people just automatically bump us down 3 or 4 spots because we're the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ganesh Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 True, but if you look at the teams from #11 (Cincinnati) all the way to #22 (Buffalo) — at least on the Yahoo Power Rankings — it's amazing how little difference there actually is among all of those teams. Is there really any major advantage for one of these teams over any other? Cincinnati Miami Houston Dallas Atlanta Tennessee Baltimore Carolina Cleveland San Diego New York Jets Buffalo Tell me the Bills wouldn't be matched up closely with any of those teams, certainly at home (on the road is a different story). And if we somehow beat Cleveland, that means we would have beaten three teams ranked above us right now, with the following two games against the Bengals at home and Miami on the road. These next three games are huge. +1 and Winnable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Whoever asked what the difference is between teams 11-22. Schedule. That's what it will come down to. Who plays who and when. Are you lucky enough to get NE mid season or out the gate? Do you play the Cowboys early or late? Do you have Denver, Indy and Houston all scheduled within 5 weeks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 True, but if you look at the teams from #11 (Cincinnati) all the way to #22 (Buffalo) — at least on the Yahoo Power Rankings — it's amazing how little difference there actually is among all of those teams. Is there really any major advantage for one of these teams over any other? Cincinnati Miami Houston Dallas Atlanta Tennessee Baltimore Carolina Cleveland San Diego New York Jets Buffalo Tell me the Bills wouldn't be matched up closely with any of those teams, certainly at home (on the road is a different story). And if we somehow beat Cleveland, that means we would have beaten three teams ranked above us right now, with the following two games against the Bengals at home and Miami on the road. These next three games are huge. Agreed about all of those teams except atlanta and houston. I believe they are better than their records suggest because of their schedules. What would have happened if houston actually won in OT vs. the seahawks? Everyone would praise them and expect them to be great for the rest of the season. I'm not saying their as good as the hawks or broncos, but I would put them around 7-9. Same with atlanta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 @nfl Power Rankings: Top Movers #26. Panthers (-6) #25. Bills (-11) #19. Raiders (+11) #15. Jets (+9) #13. WATCH - http://on.nfl.com/1go79Cx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangarang Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I don't see it getting much better until EJ comes back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Agreed about all of those teams except atlanta and houston. I believe they are better than their records suggest because of their schedules. What would have happened if houston actually won in OT vs. the seahawks? Everyone would praise them and expect them to be great for the rest of the season. I'm not saying their as good as the hawks or broncos, but I would put them around 7-9. Same with atlanta. Curious if you feel any differently about Houston or Atlanta after this past week's games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 pistol pete pissco has the Bills down 2 season over w/o EJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wazzu Bill Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Curious if you feel any differently about Houston or Atlanta after this past week's games. Yep I was pretty damn wrong lol. Really hurts the Falcons that they will be moving forward without Jones or White too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 how do these silly power ranking threads get revived? what a waste of time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubes Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 how do these silly power ranking threads get revived? what a waste of time Of course, you can feel free not to open or post in threads that you believe are a waste of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campy Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 As far as I'm concerned, the only rankings that matter are Football Outsiders' and they have us somewhere between 10th and 18th. http://www.footballo...m/stats/teameff As far as I'm concerned, the only rankings that matter are the NFL's. This whole "Power Rankings" things is joke played on the simple minded. Don't be simple. I mean really, who cares about arbitrary rankings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Cease Fires Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 (edited) As far as I'm concerned, the only rankings that matter are the NFL's. This whole "Power Rankings" things is joke played on the simple minded. Don't be simple. I mean really, who cares about arbitrary rankings? Football Outsiders' rankings are the only ones that AREN'T arbitrary. They are based on statistics and plays and strength of schedule and everything that normal power rankings are not. Seriously, would it kill people to think for a second before hammering out their simple knee-jerk reactions? Edited October 9, 2013 by No Cease Fires Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-E-T-S-L-O-L Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Football Outsiders' rankings are the only ones that AREN'T arbitrary. They are based on statistics and plays and strength of schedule and everything that normal power rankings are not. Seriously, would it kill people to think for a second before hammering out their simple knee-jerk reactions? I think some discretion is needed in order to rank teams. Several times a year a team will suffer a big injury that wil impact the team going forward. Football outsiders will not account for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No Cease Fires Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 I think some discretion is needed in order to rank teams. Several times a year a team will suffer a big injury that wil impact the team going forward. Football outsiders will not account for that. Oh absolutely. FO is in no way perfect. But it's at least more interesting than the gut call most rankings go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDH Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 how do these silly power ranking threads get revived? what a waste of time You took the time to not only open it but respond to it. As my mamma used to say, "you've got nobody to blame but yourself." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Bills #13 in the Peter King's The MMQB Fine Fifteen: http://mmqb.si.com/2...-quarterback/6/ Edited October 21, 2013 by 26CornerBlitz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) Bills #13 in the Peter King's The MMQB Fine Fifteen: http://mmqb.si.com/2...-quarterback/6/ say what? A team with so much ship going on, losing their 1st rd rookie QB, starting a practice squad QB, new everything and in every freaking game. 13. Buffalo (3-4). Kiko Alonzo is becoming a cult hero/tackling machine approaching the midpoint of his rookie year. He has 70 tackles in seven games, and four interceptions. :thumbsup: 14. New York Jets (4-3). Chris Ivory: 34 rushes for 104 yards. That’s from the Earl Campbell days, carrying the ball that much. psssst thats a carppy 3 ypc average ---------------- IMHO Any doorknob that rates Miami higher than Buffalo needs his man card revoked and How many games have the NYETS won because of a late end of game penalty in their favor? 2? 3? more? Edited October 21, 2013 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 say what? A team with so much ship going on, losing their 1st rd rookie QB, starting a practice squad QB, new everything and in every freaking game. 13. Buffalo (3-4). Kiko Alonzo is becoming a cult hero/tackling machine approaching the midpoint of his rookie year. He has 70 tackles in seven games, and four interceptions. :thumbsup: 14. New York Jets (4-3). Chris Ivory: 34 rushes for 104 yards. That’s from the Earl Campbell days, carrying the ball that much. psssst thats a carppy 3 ypc average ---------------- IMHO Any doorknob that rates Miami higher than Buffalo needs his man card revoked and How many games have the NYETS won because of a late end of game penalty in their favor? 2? 3? more? I absolutely hate the Jets, but they deserve to be ahead of us. I'm shocked at how well they are doing. That said, I love our chances against them with a healthy secondary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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