| Rank | Team | Rec. | Summary |
| 1 | Green Bay Packers
Won : 42-34 Vs New Orleans | 1-0 | The reigning Super Bowl Champs started the year off in style with a close win against New Orleans. Aaron Rodgers picked up right where he left off, and until they’re knocked off; they’re still the champs. |
| 2 | Baltimore Ravens
Won: 35-7 Vs Pittsburg | 1-0 | The Ravens never seem to be able to beat the Steelers; well that sure changed this week. Forcing 7 turnovers, the Ravens rolled the defending AFC champs. Joe Flacco was questioned all offseason; but looked good in week one. |
| 3 | Chicago Bears
Won: 30-12 Vs Atlanta | 1-0 | How bout’ them Bears? After a disappointing end last year in the NFC title game, they came out on fire. Atlanta won 13 games and the NFC South last season – the Bears made them look bad, really bad. |
| 4 | New York Jets
Won: 27-24 Vs Dallas | 1-0 | The Jets looked sluggish for three quarters; good thing you have to play four. They became the first team ever to come back down 14 in the final quarter and defeat the Cowboys. And Rex Ryan gets bragging rights over his brother Rob. |
| 5 | Philadelphia Eagles
Won: 31-13 @ St. Louis | 1-0 | The “Dream Team” Eagles started slow, but in the end put a whooping on Sam Bradford and the Rams. Vick didn’t look very accurate, but ran for nearly 100 yards. The scary thing is; they’re only going to get better. |
| 6 | New England Patriots
Won: 38-24 @ Miami | 1-0 | Tom Brady never ceases to amaze. In the Monday Night Football debut, Brady threw for more than 500 yards in a victory over the Dolphins. Questions still remain about their defense; but with Brady running the show – the Patriots always have a chance. |
| 7 | San Diego Chargers
Won: 24-17 Vs Minnesota | 1-0 | The biggest mystery in the NFL – the Chargers – started with a win. After leading the NFL in offense and defense but missing the playoffs last year; the Chargers need to rebound. A win over McNabb in his Vikings debut wasn’t pretty – but it’s a win. |
| 8 | Detroit Lions
Won: 27-20 @ Tampa Bay | 1-0 | The Lions have seemed to be NFL doormats forever. That could be changing. After a 4-0 preseason; the Lions carried that momentum into week one. If Matthew Stafford can stay healthy – look out. With Suh running the defense, they could win some games this year. |
| 9 | Houston Texans
Won: 34-7 Vs Indianapolis | 1-0 | The Texans have been on the brink of being a top tier NFL team for a few years. Not quite sure how good they actually are, as they beat a Manning-less Colts team. But Andre Johnson and a new 3-4 defense have Houston fans pumped. |
| 10 | Washington Redskins
Won: 28-14 Vs New York Giants | 1-0 | Rex Grossman who? That’s right, Rex Grossman. The Redskins seemed to have moved on from the Hainsworth and McNabb era; and Mike Shanahan has a team that will listen. The Giants won 10 games last season; but the Redskins had the upper hand and are now 1-0 in the NFC East. |
| 11 | Buffalo Bills
Won: 41-7 @ Kansas City | 1-0 | Huh? The Bills absolutely demolished the defending AFC West champ Chiefs – in Kansas City. One of the tougher paces to play in the NFL; the Bills look very good. Can they keep it up? Well, we’ll see. |
| 12 | New Orleans Saints
Lost: 34-42 @ Green Bay | 0-1 | The Saints defense looked terrible at times against the Packers; but Drew Brees will always keep them in the game. They were 1 yard away from possibly sending the game into overtime against the defending Super Bowl Champs on the road. Not a bad start. |
| 13 | Dallas Cowboys
Lost: 24-27 @ New York Jets | 0-1 | Tony “Oh-No” Romo was at it again Sunday night. The Cowboys should have won their opener against the Jets, but reverted to their old screw up ways and blew a 14-point 4th quarter lead. Their defense looks greatly improved under Rob Ryan but they need to protect the football. If they can stay healthy, the Cowboys could have good year. |
| 14 | San Francisco 49ers
W: 33-17 Vs Seattle | 1-0 | Jim Harbaugh won his 49ers debut, and Alex Smith didn’t turn the ball over. A stout defense led by Pro-Bowler Patrick Willis held they Seahawks to 40 yards and no points in the first half. And how about Ted Ginn Jr.? He returned a kickoff and punt for touchdowns to seal the win. Next week will be a better test, through, when the Cowboys come to Candlestick. |
| 15 | Cincinnati Bengals
Won: 27-17 @ Cleveland | 1-0 | The Bengals began their first season without Chad Ochocinco and Carson Palmer with a win. Could be a rough year though – but winning game one in Cleveland was a good start. |
| 16 | Oakland Raiders
Won: 23-20 @ Denver | 1-0 | The Raiders behind Darren McFadden and a 63 yard field goal from Janikowski beat the Broncos in Denver on Monday night. They were lucky though, as the Broncos handed them turnover after turnover. But, in the end, they extend their dominance of the AFC West. |
| 17 | Jacksonville Jaguars
Won: 16-14 @ Tennessee | 1-0 | The Jaguars caught lightning in a bottle a few years ago when they surprisingly released Byron Leftwich on the eve of week one. Doing the same to David Garrard this year seemed to work again – for one week at least. |
| 18 | Arizona Cardinals
Won: 28-21 Vs Carolina | 1-0 | The Cardinals began their Kevin Kolb era with a win over the Panthers. To say I’m concerned would be an understatement though, as they allowed 400 passing yards to a way below average quarterback in Cam Newton. |
| 19 | Pittsburg Steelers
Lost: 7-35 @ Baltimore | 0-1 | The defending AFC Champs looked horrendous in week one; as their dominance over the Ravens evaporated. One positive and negative sign – 7 turnovers. Turning it over that many times is a bad way to start; but at the same time gives them an excuse. |
| 20 | Minnesota Vikings
Lost: 17-24 @ San Diego | 0-1 | No more Brett Favre, no more Tavaris Jackson. The Donavan McNabb era began with a loss to the Chargers. McNabb looked bad, but with Adrian Peterson – they’ll be in games this year. If McNabb can rekindle any form of his old self, they could be ok. |
| 21 | New York Giants
Lost: 14-28 @ Washington | 0-1 | Eli Manning was the only Manning starting in the NFL at QB for the first time since he was drafted – and it didn’t bode well for the Giants. After narrowly missing the playoffs last year; a loss to the Redskins was not a good way to start this year’s campaign. |
| 22 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Lost: 20-27 Vs Detroit | 0-1 | The young Bucs’ surprised many last season. This year, however, they won’t be sneaking up on anyone. Josh Freeman is a solid young QB and Laggarette Blount will run anyone over. But a loss to the Lions at home was a bad start. |
| 23 | Miami Dolphins
Lost: 24-38 Vs New England | 0-1 | The Dolphins hung tough with the Patriots on Monday night, but in the end came up short. New running back Reggie Bush actually looked decent, but the Chad Henne grumbling won’t be going anywhere. And, giving up 500 passing yards to Brady was a bad way for the defense to start. |
| 24 | St. Louis Rams
Lost: 13-31 Vs Philadelphia | 0-1 | Going from #1 overall draftee to missing the playoffs by one game was a great turn around for the Rams last season. But, the Eagles exposed them in a rout in St. Louis. Sam Bradford left the game with an injury, but word is he’ll be ready for week two. |
| 25 | Tennessee Titans
Lost: 14-16 Vs Jacksonville | 0-1 | The Titans experienced their first game with Matt Hasslebeck under center, and it didn’t go well. A loss to the lowly Jaguars at home was not a good way to start things off. If this trend continues, look for Jake Locker to move under center. |
| 26 | Atlanta Falcons
Lost: 12-30 @ Chicago | 0-1 | 13-game winning, defending NFC South champ Atlanta couldn’t have started on a worst note than they did Sunday in Chicago. Matt Ryan threw for 300 yards but giving up 30 points to a decent Bears offense and only scoring one touchdown themselves was very bad. Hopefully this was just a rough beginning, or else the Falcons are in for quite a drop off. |
| 27 | Carolina Panthers
Lost: 21-28 @ Arizona | 0-1 | Surprised? Well, yes. The Panthers, who owned the worst record in the NFL a year ago, put up a fight against the Cardinals in week one. #1 overall pick Cam Newtown became the first rookie to throw for 400 yards – and more importantly did not throw a pick. I bet no one saw that coming. A little concerning though, because Newton had 4 chances to tie the game inside the 10 yard line in the 4th and couldn’t get it done. But all in all, a good start for both Newton and the Panthers. |
| 28 | Denver Broncos
Lost: 20-23 Vs Oakland | 0-1 | The Broncos could be ushering in the Tim Tebow era far too soon, I’m worried. After dumb turnovers from starter Kyle Orton and a bad loss at home to start the year against the Raiders, the “we want Tebow” chant was out in full force in the Mile High city. A positive note – if Orton holds onto the ball the Broncos easily could have won that game. |
| 29 | Cleveland Browns
Lost: 17-27 Vs Cincinnati | 0-1 | The Browns didn’t look horrible in week one; but a loss to the lowly Bengals doesn’t look good. Colt McCoy continues to surprise – and the Browns are hoping they will be able to turn things around. If not, they’ll be in the “suck for Luck” category. |
| 30 | Seattle Seahawks
Lost: 17-33 @ San Francisco | 0-1 | Beginning a season without Hasslebeck will take Hawk’ fans a while to get used too. And after 40 yards and no points in the first half against the 49ers – I bet they miss him. After winning the terrible NFC West last season; the Seahawks could be in for a long year. Also, I was a little disappointed we didn’t see a Carroll Vs Harbaugh fist fight after the game. It will be fun to watch those two coach against each other in the future. |
| 31 | Indianapolis Colts
Lost: 7-34 @ Houston | 0-1 | Well, hard to say I didn’t see this coming. Peyton Manning is that team, I mean literally. Manning is for the Colts what Lebron James was for the Cavaliers. If he’s done for the year – it could be a long, long season in Indiana. Hopefully they can win a few games, but if not expect a Cleveland Cavalier type result; the #1 overall pick. Then – to draft Luck or not to draft Luck is the question. |
| 32 | Kansas City Chiefs
Lost: 7-41 Vs Buffalo | 0-1 | Ouch. I couldn’t think of a better word to sum this one up. An embarrassing loss at home against the dreadful Bills lands the Chiefs the bottom spot in our first installment of the Power Rankings. After winning the AFC West a year ago, the Chiefs laid a larger than life egg in week one against the lowly Bills – at home. They were a surprising team last season; but if they keep this up – expect a top 5 draft pick come April. And to lose worst than the Colts against a horrible team; now that’s truly scary. |
