Kirby Jackson Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 It's so early to determine how good a team is based on their record after 4 weeks. Can New Orleans, Arizona, Indy and Carolina really suck? Can the Rams really be good? I don't know. These power rankings, for the most part, are shots in the dark, IMO. Yes on the bold for sure. Those might be the 2 worst rosters in the NFL outside of QB. Their rosters are as bad as Cleveland and San Francisco. Even great QB play will get the Saints to MAYBE 6 wins. They stink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Interesting snippet from ESPN's power rankings. It was in the Bronco's blurb, but it's good for the Bills! Denver has pressured opposing quarterbacks on a league-best 38.4 percent of dropbacks. Next highest? 32.3 percent (Bills). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Interesting snippet from ESPN's power rankings. It was in the Bronco's blurb, but it's good for the Bills! Antiquated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloHokie13 Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Antiquated! and without Dareus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 PFR's Simple Rating System has the Bills ranked 6th in the league. I'm assuming it's a pretty faulty system (fwiw, Rams are 25th) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 @PatKirwanCBS Power Rankings: https://goo.gl/NpbTn6 1.DEN Now Kubiak has 2young QB who can push ball downfield w/accuracy to complement strong run game19. Buffalo (23)Arizona may not be the team we thought they were, New England was under-manned. Nice wins for this team, but they’ll have to keep proving themselves this week against a Rams teams that’s won three straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snafu Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 @PatKirwanCBS Power Rankings: https://goo.gl/NpbTn6 1.DEN Now Kubiak has 2young QB who can push ball downfield w/accuracy to complement strong run game 19. Buffalo (23) Arizona may not be the team we thought they were, New England was under-manned. Nice wins for this team, but they’ll have to keep proving themselves this week against a Rams teams that’s won three straight. I'm not sure how under-manned NE defense was, but in general this seems fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolishDave Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 @McClain_on_NFL John McClain's Week 5 NFL power rankings https://t.co/gdwmAtc8b5 14. Buffalo (2-2) | Last week: 22 Nobody brags like Rex Ryan. He’s got bragging rights after beating Arizona and New England. Now he’s playing the Rams. @PatKirwanCBS Power Rankings: https://goo.gl/NpbTn6 1.DEN Now Kubiak has 2young QB who can push ball downfield w/accuracy to complement strong run game 19. Buffalo (23) Arizona may not be the team we thought they were, New England was under-manned. Nice wins for this team, but they’ll have to keep proving themselves this week against a Rams teams that’s won three straight. 19 Feels much more appropriate than 14 I would say. If they beat LA, then I could see them moving up near 14. And once or if the Bills beat another contender other than Arizona, then they will deserve to move into the top 12 or so. Just my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 If our defense is top 10 and offense is bottom 5-10, 19 seems fairly appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Not sure if posted but Bills 13th in NY Daily News written by Mehta .... http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/mehta-nfl-power-rankings-vikings-broncos-defense-article-1.2816758 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 @ESPNStatsInfo Updated NFL FPI Rankings for Week 5. Where does your team stack up? @JoeBuscaglia Joe Buscaglia Retweeted ESPN Stats & Info The #Bills are up against No. 29, 31, and 23 over the next three weeks. Below are ESPN’s NFL Football Power Index rankings heading into Week 5. For an explanation of FPI and how it is created, please read this article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted October 4, 2016 Share Posted October 4, 2016 Below are ESPN’s NFL Football Power Index rankings heading into Week 5. For an explanation of FPI and how it is created, please read this article. Conspicuously absent from that article is an explanation of how they throw a handful of chicken bones onto a table with the NFL logo crudely scrawled in blood while incanting, "IDRABMOL ECNIV." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 (edited) It's so early to determine how good a team is based on their record after 4 weeks. Can New Orleans, Arizona, Indy and Carolina really suck? Can the Rams really be good? I don't know. These power rankings, for the most part, are shots in the dark, IMO. They aren't shots in the dark, they are rankings of the teams going into the next week. Where they are based off of wha they did the week Prior. They don't really predict anything. Edited October 5, 2016 by Beef Jerky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @si_nfl Week 5 Power Rankings: @ChrisBurke_SI’s top teams are all riding their elite defenses http://on.si.com/2dJWiLq 12 Buffalo Bills Last Week: 20 Record: 2–2 When he is healthy and engaged in an offense, LeSean McCoy is right up there with Le’Veon Bell and the NFL’s most exciting backs to watch. He runs in the open field like he’s slaloming down a ski hill, just darting side to side avoiding obstacles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @AroundTheNFL Our Quarter-season Power Poll is up and mounds of assumptions have been destroyed http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000715714/article/atnfls-quarterseason-power-poll Back-to-back wins have lifted the Bills to the group's No. 19 spot, but Wesseling isn't buying what Rex Ryan is selling, placing them 24th on his list. Then there's -- that's right -- Conor Orr, who put the Bills up at No. 12, in what amounts to a predicted playoff run in Western New York. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @AroundTheNFL Our Quarter-season Power Poll is up and mounds of assumptions have been destroyed http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000715714/article/atnfls-quarterseason-power-poll Back-to-back wins have lifted the Bills to the group's No. 19 spot, but Wesseling isn't buying what Rex Ryan is selling, placing them 24th on his list. Then there's -- that's right -- Conor Orr, who put the Bills up at No. 12, in what amounts to a predicted playoff run in Western New York. Wesseling is a goon and he's very skeptical of the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @ESPNNFL Week 5 NFL Power Rankings: 1. @Broncos 2. @Seahawks 3. @steelers 4. @Patriots 5. @Vikings Full list: http://es.pn/2dsEGQQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @TodaysPigskin ICYMI: Week 4 NFL Power Rankings — #Bears, #Browns & #Dolphins fight to stay out of No. 32. #Steelers back in top 5 https://t.co/39tfvEkJga 17. Buffalo Bills (2-2) Last Week: 21 The key with any Rex Ryan team is to never get too excited by any one win or surprised by any one loss. That’s why, even after a rare (like Mewtwo rare) home shutout over the Patriots, Rex’s Bills only receive a modest bump. Now, if this team can continue it’s impressive streak for a few more weeks, especially without much of anything in the way of pass-catching talent, then it’ll be time to consider it for a spot in the top 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @PFF Broncos No. 1, Cowboys on the rise in PFF's NFL Power Rankings for Week 5 http://pffoc.us/2dKrqWQ The Pro Football Focus Power Rankings represent how every NFL team ranks overall to this point in the season, based on PFF’s grading of every player on every play of every game. It factors in offense, defense, and special teams, but does not factor in coaching and scheme, which may result in some teams playing better than the sum of their parts. It does not take into account things like team record, injuries or playoff odds, and is a measure of a team’s performance at this point of the season. Bills are listed as #11 overall with the offense at #23 and the defense at #4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphadawg7 Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 @TodaysPigskin ICYMI: Week 4 NFL Power Rankings — #Bears, #Browns & #Dolphins fight to stay out of No. 32. #Steelers back in top 5 https://t.co/39tfvEkJga 17. Buffalo Bills (2-2) Last Week: 21 The key with any Rex Ryan team is to never get too excited by any one win or surprised by any one loss. That’s why, even after a rare (like Mewtwo rare) home shutout over the Patriots, Rex’s Bills only receive a modest bump. Now, if this team can continue it’s impressive streak for a few more weeks, especially without much of anything in the way of pass-catching talent, then it’ll be time to consider it for a spot in the top 10. This is IMO a very fair and accurate ranking and assessment of where we are at. What the outside world sees: We beat a Cardinals team that in week 2 looked like the SB contender they were supposed to be, but in weeks 1, 3 and 4 looked like a team with major struggles...so its hard gauge the quality of that win since we don't really know if it was more us dominating them or them in a funk. Then the NE win has its obvious asterisk of a 3rd string QB and a hobbled Gronk. So while the win was fantastic, its hard to gauge what would have happened if even Jimmy played let alone Brady. There were wide open throws missed that Jimmy most likely hits given his short on field resume of looking pretty good. Who knows if 16 points would have been enough to win that game. Now add that into the loss of Sammy leaving us with a marginal at best WR group, and there are questions around our ability to keep winning. My personal assessment...this team has looked very good for 2 straight weeks against at the very least 2 quality opponents and deserves some credit for those wins because regardless of either their struggles or who they were missing they were still tough opponents. However, given the issues around AZ and NE we must keep a level head about those wins before we get ahead of ourselves. The real test is going to be this next 3 weeks against lesser competition...can this team keep playing as inspired and fired up as it has been against the Rams, Niners, and Fins before we see the Pats again. We really should go 3-0 during this stretch, and I suspect if we do then we will see the Bills in the top 10 when we see Brady in Buffalo the week after that stretch. And first up is the Rams...not as good as the 3-1 record, but also a dangerous opponent with that sick DL. The Rams offense has struggled all year, so if we can put some points up then it will be hard for them to keep up. But if its a close game, then the Rams chances rise significantly, especially with an unreliable kicker in Carpenter here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatdrinks Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 I'd have to agree with Alpha. While the NE win is nice, you can't overlook the fact of who was playing QB , or that the Bills had a game on film vs HOU they could look at and see what the Pats MO was with Brissett at QB. I don't think they believed they'd be facing Garrappolo . The Bills O has looked better under A Lynn, but they lack match ups in the passing game. If the Bills can find a way to get McCoy and Clay more involved and continue being diverse, they could possibly overcome deficiencies at WR. The odds are it catches up to them at some point so the next 3 game stretch against flawed opponents will be telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deranged Rhino Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 This is IMO a very fair and accurate ranking and assessment of where we are at. What the outside world sees: We beat a Cardinals team that in week 2 looked like the SB contender they were supposed to be, but in weeks 1, 3 and 4 looked like a team with major struggles...so its hard gauge the quality of that win since we don't really know if it was more us dominating them or them in a funk. Then the NE win has its obvious asterisk of a 3rd string QB and a hobbled Gronk. So while the win was fantastic, its hard to gauge what would have happened if even Jimmy played let alone Brady. There were wide open throws missed that Jimmy most likely hits given his short on field resume of looking pretty good. Who knows if 16 points would have been enough to win that game. Now add that into the loss of Sammy leaving us with a marginal at best WR group, and there are questions around our ability to keep winning. My personal assessment...this team has looked very good for 2 straight weeks against at the very least 2 quality opponents and deserves some credit for those wins because regardless of either their struggles or who they were missing they were still tough opponents. However, given the issues around AZ and NE we must keep a level head about those wins before we get ahead of ourselves. The real test is going to be this next 3 weeks against lesser competition...can this team keep playing as inspired and fired up as it has been against the Rams, Niners, and Fins before we see the Pats again. We really should go 3-0 during this stretch, and I suspect if we do then we will see the Bills in the top 10 when we see Brady in Buffalo the week after that stretch. And first up is the Rams...not as good as the 3-1 record, but also a dangerous opponent with that sick DL. The Rams offense has struggled all year, so if we can put some points up then it will be hard for them to keep up. But if its a close game, then the Rams chances rise significantly, especially with an unreliable kicker in Carpenter here. Yup. Playoff teams have to beat the teams they're superior to. Buffalo is unquestionably more talented than the Rams, better than the 9ers, and better than the Fins -- at least on paper. Those three games are must wins considering the tough stretch of schedule up ahead, and of the three, this week's game worries me the most. The Rams aren't very good, but they play hard and are talented on defense. It's going to be a big test for McCoy and Tyrod this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 5, 2016 Share Posted October 5, 2016 CBS Sports NFL Power Rankings: There's a new No. 1 The Pats fall back after getting blanked by the Bills but won't be down for long. Prisco has the Bills at #19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 6, 2016 Share Posted October 6, 2016 Power Rankings: http://www.therams.com/news-and-events/article-1/Rams-Power-Rankings-Week-5/0f3ff671-0ab4-4f38-84e4-a4484716b9e4 THIS WEEK’S OPPONENT’S RANKS — BUFFALO BILLSNFL.com: 15ESPN.com: 20CBSSports.com: 19FoxSports.com: 16ProFootballTalk: 21SBNation.com: 19Yahoo! Shutdown Corner: 20USA Today: 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @gmfb On #GMFB, @HarrisonNFL's Power Rankings: 1. @Vikings 2. @Patriots 3. @Seahawks 4. @AtlantaFalcons 5. @Broncos https://t.co/ughtSkrdMO RANK 11 3-2 BILLS Merely a guess here, but thinking Rex Ryan's job is not in jeopardy right about now. So will these Bills break their fans' hearts? If the defense performs as it has the last three weeks, some integral parts get healthier (please, Sammy Watkins), and LeSean McCoy continues to rip off Shady-style runs, anything is possible. There are no world beaters in the AFC right now. The Patriots already fell to these guys (though they were without Mr. Brady). The Steelers are vulnerable in the secondary. The Broncos have trouble stopping the run (hello again, Shady). You get the point. #Billsmafia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @TheBillsWire NFL Week 6 power rankings: Bills climb 3 spots in USA TODAY's rankings: https://t.co/CcHs6XPjMA The Buffalo Bills continue to climb up USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings for the third week in a row. After bottoming out at No. 32 following their 37-31 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, the Bills now rank No. 13 in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @TheBillsWire NFL Week 6 power rankings: Bills climb 3 spots in USA TODAY's rankings: https://t.co/CcHs6XPjMA The Buffalo Bills continue to climb up USA TODAY’s NFL power rankings for the third week in a row. After bottoming out at No. 32 following their 37-31 loss to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football, the Bills now rank No. 13 in the NFL. They had us at 32!!!!! Thats just silly. What a stupid big swing. You're the worst; nah, you're better than average. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aristocrat Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 13-15 is where i'd put them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Mike Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 ESPN is a joke. The Panthers are horrible, they are 1-4, they lost again this week, and moved UP 2 spots to #13. Huh?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @PatKirwanCBS Power Rankings: https://goo.gl/NpbTn6 1.DEN Now Kubiak has 2young QB who can push ball downfield w/accuracy to complement strong run game 19. Buffalo (23) Arizona may not be the team we thought they were, New England was under-manned. Nice wins for this team, but theyll have to keep proving themselves this week against a Rams teams thats won three straight. And what's the Rams excuse, Pat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 And what's the Rams excuse, Pat? In fairness, I suspect he's right about Arizona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mchammer Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 ESPN is a joke. We beat the Arizona Cardinals they get beat by the Rams and we beat the Rams and we are ranked 3 spots below them. Give me a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @walterfootball Week 6 NFL Power Rankings - http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php 14. Buffalo Bills (3-2) - Previously: 22.Overrated NFL Team: The Bills have won three games in a row! They're great again! That's what the public is thinking, but it doesn't seem like that is the case. Buffalo's three victories aren't overly convincing. The Arizona win was nice, but the Cardinals have since proven to be a middling team. Prevailing in Foxboro may look good on paper, but the Patriots' quarterback in that game, Jacoby Brissett, was so banged up that he needed thumb surgery immediately afterward. The Bills just beat the Rams, but Los Angeles was missing some key defenders and was still tied at 16 before Case Keenum's horrible pick-six. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manther Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 ESPN is a joke. The Panthers are horrible, they are 1-4, they lost again this week, and moved UP 2 spots to #13. Huh??Agreed, but, they were missing Cam Newton. But, yes, silly to move up when 1-4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 There are legitimate reasons for the media to question the Bills recent success. OK. But, few teams consistently blow out opponents. Few teams have balanced attacks and solid, aggressive defenses, and reliable STs. Nearly all teams are weak in one area or another. The Bills are a pretty balanced team, pretty good in all phases (with rushing making up for passing on offense), without obvious weaknesses. They belong in the second quintile, I think. A quintile is 1/5th of the total, or 7 or 8 teams in the NFL. There are 7 or 8 teams clearly better than the Bills, at least now. The Bills belong in the second group of 7 or 8 teams. Exactly where they fit in that group will vary week to week. If not too many more serious injuries happen, and we get Shaq and Sammy back, we could challenge to get into the top quintile. It's nice having this discussion, and not being Cleveland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 'Eye test' reviews put us in the bottom half of the league, while 'blind metric based' reviews put us in the top half. Pretty interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heitz Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @walterfootball Week 6 NFL Power Rankings - http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php 14. Buffalo Bills (3-2) - Previously: 22. Overrated NFL Team: The Bills have won three games in a row! They're great again! That's what the public is thinking, but it doesn't seem like that is the case. Buffalo's three victories aren't overly convincing. The Arizona win was nice, but the Cardinals have since proven to be a middling team. Prevailing in Foxboro may look good on paper, but the Patriots' quarterback in that game, Jacoby Brissett, was so banged up that he needed thumb surgery immediately afterward. The Bills just beat the Rams, but Los Angeles was missing some key defenders and was still tied at 16 before Case Keenum's horrible pick-six. Yeesh, they can only play the teams in front of them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @walterfootball Week 6 NFL Power Rankings - http://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php 14. Buffalo Bills (3-2) - Previously: 22. Overrated NFL Team: The Bills have won three games in a row! They're great again! That's what the public is thinking, but it doesn't seem like that is the case. Buffalo's three victories aren't overly convincing. The Arizona win was nice, but the Cardinals have since proven to be a middling team. Prevailing in Foxboro may look good on paper, but the Patriots' quarterback in that game, Jacoby Brissett, was so banged up that he needed thumb surgery immediately afterward. The Bills just beat the Rams, but Los Angeles was missing some key defenders and was still tied at 16 before Case Keenum's horrible pick-six. Proof that any team that loses to the Bills sucks anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 @SBNationNFL Blow that giant horn, Vikings. You’re the new No. 1 team in our power rankings http://www.sbnation.com/2016/10/11/13238444/nfl-power-rankings-2016-week-6-vikings-patriots Bills up to 15 from 19 on this list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-8 Forever? Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 The media ( and I) probably won't buy in this year no matter what they do until year end and we see what we have then. The market is too small for the media to care much in general, no big new star to market (other than Rex), the franchise is carrying 16 year old bags full of suck. It's going to take time. Look at the Bengals. Good team, tons of winning seasons... but you never hear much. Bills are kind of like that. Not really "marketable". Tiny fan base relative to most of the league. No stars. It's like Cincinnati, or Detroit-- who cares? It's Buffalo, for crissake .. who cares? Now the Raiders? Super marketable as they are "the Raiders". They have a brand. Bills need to build a brand of some kind, based on something, not sure what it is. Maybe it's Rex's snarky personality (seriously). He may be it. Something for the media to build a brand around. Sounds corny, but that's what the franchise needs. A brand identity. Not sure what it is right now. Maybe TT takes it to the next level, becomes Russell Wilson with actual QB stats to go with it. Becomes Vick but with class. Something. We shall see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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