MJS Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001042972/article/nfl-preseason-power-rankings-patriots-rams-saints-lead-way Bills ranked 23rd: "The Bills start in humble territory in our power rankings, but keep an eye on the upstarts out of Western New York. Coach Sean McDermott has a roster that could surprise, and the Bills could be downright frisky if Josh Allen develops in Year 2. The 2018 first-round pick was sharp on Friday against the Panthers, leading the Bills to 10 points in two possessions. Fantasy owners: Keep an eye out on wide receiver Cole Beasley, who has developed a quick rapport with Allen. He has six catches for 72 yards on six targets through two preseason tilts. Former English rugby player Christian Wade continued his long-shot bid to crack the Bills roster, taking a swing pass from Tyree Jackson and rumbling nearly 50 yards to the goal line. That'll do mate." I actually think this ranking is pretty good, with one major problem: The Ravens are too high at 12. Edited August 20, 2019 by MJS 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Its what you would expect for the Bills. They haven’t proved anything yet. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, HamSandwhich said: Its what you would expect for the Bills. They haven’t proved anything yet. No complaints from me. That's where I would expect us to be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Just now, MJS said: No complaints from me. That's where I would expect us to be. Not here either, just being capt obvious! I like where we are, I only expect a rise this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerJ Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Most power rankings are heavily weighted on past performance and reputation unless, for a specific team there are compelling reasons to weight something else more heavily. We all have been watching Josh Allen and his improved performance with relish, along with the improved support around him, but that doesn't mean to much to national observers . . . yet. Baltimore is rated higher because John Harbaugh led teams have more history of success over the past number of years than Buffalo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 28 minutes ago, HamSandwhich said: Its what you would expect for the Bills. They haven’t proved anything yet. 2-0 in preseason. It's a PRESEASON power ranking! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 2-0 in preseason. It's a PRESEASON power ranking! Still projecting the regular season results though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
416BillsFan Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 I enjoyed Elliot Harrison's weekly column, is he gone from nfl.com? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 34 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: 2-0 in preseason. It's a PRESEASON power ranking! I guess I assumed it was rankings expected in the regular season. Or is this just for the preseason and the champion wins the preseason trophy? Is it a paper Lombardi trophy or something? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJS Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 5 minutes ago, HamSandwhich said: I guess I assumed it was rankings expected in the regular season. Or is this just for the preseason and the champion wins the preseason trophy? Is it a paper Lombardi trophy or something? No, it is for regular season expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Yeah, I was being facetious toward promo. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Preseason power rankings? Is that kind of like winning in the offseason? Edited August 20, 2019 by DaBillsFanSince1973 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 23rd feels fair, as does the explanation. The Bills can certainly rise from there but I have no issue with that as the starting point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY315 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 23 is higher than I would have expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 49 minutes ago, MJS said: Still projecting the regular season results though. Then why is is called PRESEASON POWER RANKING??? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Then why is is called PRESEASON POWER RANKING??? It’s where they rank the teams as of today (middle of the preseason). It is a check on how they are progressing. As an example, if a QB went down for the season that team would be expected to perform worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 1 minute ago, Kirby Jackson said: It’s where they rank the teams as of today (middle of the preseason). It is a check on how they are progressing. As an example, if a QB went down for the season that team would be expected to perform worse. So it's just a power ranking then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamSandwhich Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 9 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Then why is is called PRESEASON POWER RANKING??? Poor word usage. It’s a blight on journalism these days. Trying to get something out too quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: So it's just a power ranking then? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Shenanigans on the Falcons that high. Everyone has figured out Dan Quinn. That guy has never recovered from the Super Bowl defeat and it's been downhill ever since. It won't surprise me to see that team crater hard this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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