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2011 NFL Power Rankings



My pre-free agency 2011 NFL Power Rankings.

I'm going to use these rankings as the order for my 2012 NFL Mock Draft updates.

I've gone from WORST to FIRST, so if you don't see reverse numbering (via Javascript), don't worry; the Panthers, Redskins and Broncos aren't my top teams.

Updated: 9/5




  1. Seattle Seahawks (7-9) - Previously: 31.
    Warren Sapp said it best when discussing why Tarvaris Jackson is Seattle's starting quarterback:

    "Darrell Bevell must have pictures of Pete Carroll doin' something nasty because this doesn't make any sense."

    And that is why Seattle is No. 32 in my 2011 NFL Power Rankings.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 2-14

  2. Cincinnati Bengals (4-12) - Previously: 28.
    Why do I get the feeling that Carson Palmer was a fat douche when he was a kid? In fact, I believe he grew up in a small Colorado town.

    "I have $80 million in the bank. Screw you guys, I'm going home."

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 3-13

  3. San Francisco 49ers (6-10) - Previously: 18.
    When a giant nuclear bomb destroys the entire planet, two things will survive: cockroaches and Alex Smith. How is this guy still the starting quarterback of an NFL team?

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 4-12

  4. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-9) - Previously: 27.
    I really get the feeling that this team is going to quit on lame-duck coach Jack Del Rio and the lazy David Garrard, much like the Panthers gave up on John Fox.

    By the way, I have the Jaguars ahead of the 49ers, but with a worse record because the former has a tougher schedule. I still get the feeling that I'm going to receive e-mails and comments like, "THIZ DUMA$$ CANT EVAN GET THE ORDER RITE LOLZ!!!!!!1"

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 3-13

  5. Carolina Panthers (2-14) - Previously: 25.
    Cam Newton's mechanics are awful, and he's nowhere near ready to be a starting quarterback in this league. But like Vince Young in 2006, he'll run around, make things happen and win some games. I'll be mildly surprised if Carolina has the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL Draft.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 4-12

  6. Miami Dolphins (7-9) - Previously: 20.
    If you think the Dolphins are going to be good this year, check out this picture. Yeah, they're screwed.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 4-12

  7. Oakland Raiders (8-8) - Previously: 23.
    I can't believe some artsy-fartsy, new-age hippie on Yahoo picked the Raiders to go to the Super Bowl. It's almost as crazy as some idiot projecting the Buccaneers to go to the Super Bowl. I can't remember his name, but he's a DUMA$$.

    In all seriousness, having Oakland in the Super Bowl makes no sense. Yeah, they swept the awesome AFC West last year, but they lost their top defensive player and second-best offensive play-maker. No chance.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 5-11

  8. Buffalo Bills (4-12) - Previously: 26.
    I have the Bills at 8-8 because of their insanely easy schedule. They are better - Marcell Dareus and Shawne Merriman have looked great in the preseason - but they still have major holes on their roster.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 8-8

  9. Washington Redskins (6-10) - Previously: 32.
    I can't believe how good Rex Grossman looked this preseason. Well, maybe I can. I found this excerpt from my 2003 NFL Season Previews and posted it in my Redskins 2011 NFL Season Preview. Feel free to call me a "DUMA$$" in the comment section:

    I lost a lot of respect for head coach Mike Shanahan, when he signed QB Jake Plummer to take over his team. Since 1998, Jake has thrown 43 interceptions, while only throwing 21 touchdowns. Having an excellent running game will help Jake the Snake, but his inaccuracy and inability to scan the whole field will continue to cause him to throw many interceptions.

    Oops!

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 6-10

  10. Arizona Cardinals (5-11) - Previously: 21.
    Kevin Kolb has been pretty inconsistent this preseason, but inconsistent is a major upgrade over last year's inept (Max Hall), raw (John Skelton) and drunk (Derek Anderson).

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 7-9

  11. Denver Broncos (4-12) - Previously: 24.
    The Broncos are going to be pretty decent this year. The offense will be more balanced, and the pass rush will be fierce with "Doom and Gloom" wreaking havoc upon opposing quarterbacks. The secondary is still an issue, however, and Kyle Orton really needs to improve in the red zone.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 6-10

  12. Tennessee Titans (6-10) - Previously: 30.
    Everyone, let's all hold hands and say a prayer for Chris Johnson. May CJ2K receive an even greater contract in a few years. CJ2K doesn't have an ordinary job like us peons, so he needs as much money as possible. Please let him have all that he wishes for. Amen.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 5-11

  13. Minnesota Vikings (6-10) - Previously: 29.
    The Vikings are relying on Donovan McNabb, Bernard Berrian and the worst left tackle in the NFL, Charlie Johnson. Yeah, this is not going to end well. On the bright side, Christian Ponder looked solid in the preseason finale...

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 5-11

  14. Cleveland Browns (5-11) - Previously: 22.
    I'm a big fan of Colt McCoy, but he has nothing to work with outside of Peyton Hillis. The Browns have two first-round picks in the 2012 NFL Draft, however, so they could be a playoff contender next year.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 8-8

  15. Kansas City Chiefs (10-6) - Previously: 19.
    I hate the Chiefs. They're the worst franchise ever! At least that's what Kansas City fans believe I'm thinking. I honestly don't care either way; I just think the Chiefs are going to be very mediocre this year because Charlie Weis is gone, so Matt Cassel's flaws will be exposed. A ridiculously tough second-half schedule doesn't help either.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 6-10



  16. St. Louis Rams (7-9) - Previously: 17.
    I want to love Sam Bradford as a fantasy football quarterback, but Mike Sims-Walker is always hurt, Donnie Avery was waived, Lance Kendricks is just a rookie, Brandon Gibson stinks, Mark Clayton has a knee problem, Steven Jackson is old, and Danny Amendola is white. Sorry, that's racist. At any rate, as forum member Franchize would say, "Bradford's receivers are f***ing trash!"

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 9-7

  17. New York Giants (10-6) - Previously: 12.
    As I'm writing this, the Giants just suffered another two injuries. Next time, perhaps Tom Coughlin should rethink urinating all over a witch doctor's front lawn.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 8-8

  18. Houston Texans (6-10) - Previously: 9.
    I've liked how Houston's new defense has looked this preseason. I still maintain that the big issue is Matt Schaub's ability to come through in the clutch. As I pointed out in my season previews, in the past two years when playing in overtime or the fourth quarter within seven points, Schaub has thrown six interceptions to just three touchdowns. Otherwise, his touchdown-interception ratio is 50-21. Also, Houston is 8-5 before Nov. 1, and an abysmal 7-12 after Halloween the past two seasons.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 9-7

  19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-6) - Previously: 14.
    In case you couldn't figure it out, I'm the DUMA$$ who picked the Buccaneers to go to the Super Bowl. I've been pretty accurate with my past few Super Bowl predictions, and I was confident with my Tampa projection - until I saw Josh Freeman this preseason. Freeman's decision-making has just been really bad. If this continues, he's going to throw way more than six interceptions this year.

    I'd like to change my Super Bowl pick, if I may. Since this is my Web site, I sure as hell may. Stay tuned...

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  20. Baltimore Ravens (12-4) - Previously: 5.
    I'm not a fan of the Ravens this year. Joe Flacco's two most reliable weapons are gone, while the offensive line is a major concern. The defense was also shaky in the preseason, as it had struggled to contain the great Rex Grossman and Tim Hightower.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 9-7

  21. Chicago Bears (11-5) - Previously: 16.
    I think the Bears are really underrated. Everyone seems to think that last year was a fluke for them, but I recall a Chicago team nearly knocking off the Packers at Lambeau in Week 17. No one should be surprised if the Bears can go 11-5 again.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  22. Detroit Lions (6-10) - Previously: 15.
    I love Bill Simmons, but how dare he say that he created the Detroit Lions bandwagon? I projected the Lions to go 9-7 last year, and they would have if Matthew Stafford didn't miss most of the season. I am insecure, so I want credit, Sports Guy. I'll be expecting this credit in your next football podcast.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  23. Dallas Cowboys (6-10) - Previously: 10.
    My friend Chris looked at my 2011 NFL Season Previews and told me he was surprised that I had the Cowboys at 9-7. Meh... Tony Romo is back, but the offensive line and secondary are both really shaky. Plus, winning games in the always-tough NFC East will once again be tough.

    If you haven't been following my 2011 Fantasy Football Rankings, by the way, I love Felix Jones and Dez Bryant this year much more than most other publications.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  24. Indianapolis Colts (10-6) - Previously: 3.
    I really don't feel like talking about Peyton Manning right now. I just had a fantasy draft where one of my friends was screwed out of a quarterback; one guy took Philip Rivers and Manning, so because of that, my friend has Jay Cutler as his starter. Throughout the entire second half of the draft, he kept asking me, "Do you think I should trade Mike Wallace for Peyton? What about Anquan Boldin and Mark Ingram? What about Malcom Floyd and Mike Wallace? What about Neil Rackers?"

    Like I said, I don't want to discuss Manning.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  25. San Diego Chargers (9-7) - Previously: 7.
    I'm not going to give away any of my NFL Picks until Monday, but I'm definitely taking the Chargers in survivor. I know they start slowly, but I don't see the Vikings winning in San Diego without one of their top defensive players, Kevin Williams.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  26. New York Jets (11-5) - Previously: 8.
    I really don't feel like discussing Plaxico Burress either. He's done, and ESPN has killed that for me anyway. Actually, this has me thinking - why doesn't ESPN have spin-off channels dedicated to one athlete? Like, since they talk about Brett Favre so much, why not create an ESPN Brett Favre? Or an ESPN Plaxico Burress? Or an ESPN QB Dog Killer? Speaking of which...

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 10-6

  27. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6) - Previously: 11.
    MAY 11 UPDATE: ESPN essentially had its "ESPN QB Dog Killer" in its last issues of "The Mag." Included in this was a very controversial article. Here was the headline if you missed it:

    What if Michael Vick were spare ribs

    This is a preview of one of my Jerks of the Week entries this Monday.

    As for this actual Eagles team, well, that's sort of an oxymoron. Philadelphia has numerous great players, but they're not a team. They also have numerous glaring flaws, namely the right side of the offensive line.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 11-5

  28. Atlanta Falcons (13-3) - Previously: 13.
    I still can't believe Matt Ryan threw the ball 42 times against the Steelers in the first half of the third preseason game.

    Let's have some fun with this. What if Ryan attempts 42 passes in every single half this year? Assuming his completion, touchdown and interception percentages of 2010, as well as a 7.0 YPA (upgraded from 6.5 because of Julio Jones), Ryan's 2011 season stats would be:

    840-of-1,344, 9,408 yards, 66 touchdowns, 21 interceptions

    Get this man on your fantasy team immediately!

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 11-5

  29. Green Bay Packers (10-6) - Previously: 1.
    It's only the preseason, but Green Bay's defense has been VERY shaky this August. They've had trouble containing Colt McCoy, Kevin Kolb, and even Curtis "Finger" Painter. You have to wonder if there's some post-Super Bowl complacency going on.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 12-4

  30. New Orleans Saints (11-5) - Previously: 6.
    My new NFC representative in this year's projected Super Bowl is New Orleans. Unlike last year, Drew Brees is healthy. And speaking of health, the Saints usually suffer lots of injuries because Sean Payton runs the team into the ground in practice. He won't be able to do that per the new CBA rules.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 12-4

  31. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) - Previously: 2.
    Unlike their Super Bowl opponent, the Steelers definitely look sharp this preseason. Super Bowl losers generally fare poorly the following year, but 2011 could be different because of the lockout. I'd have Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl if it weren't for...

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 12-4

  32. New England Patriots (14-2) - Previously: 4.
    The Patriots are still my pick to win it all. Their defensive front is amazing, and Tom Brady is still on top of his game. I'll go as far as saying that another undefeated season isn't out of the question, but I'll have them winning 14 games.

    2011 NFL Projected Record: 14-2


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Saints fan 06-11-2013 01:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 4)
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Also dbomb doesn't Rodgers have as much as Brees does and yet makes the playoffs?also he doesn't have a Jimmy Graham or Darren Sproles.just saying...
Saints fan 06-11-2013 01:28 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.205 (total posts: 4)
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Dbombnation if any of the coaches should be out it should be Joe Vitt and GOAT(he doesn't deserve the name Greg)Williams.
dbombnation 06-07-2013 02:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.42 (total posts: 2)
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And again think losing the head coach for a year over bountygate is enough okay tell that to families in the nfl that are supported by it okay and a guy could possibly have his career cut short over a bounty yeah payton should have lost his job and been indefinately suspended he's the head proffesional in charge plain and simple he should have a better grasp on his people and the people around him the Saints are i disgrace to the NFL that's worse than the spygate that the Patriots pulled but since the Saints bandwagon is high for now until they slip into another deep suck after brees retires we won't penalize them too badly I'm a fan of the game being played the right way by professionals not street thugs trying to take out the other guy trying to even the odds.
Dbombnation 06-07-2013 10:08 am xxx.xxx.xxx3.42 (total posts: 2)
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I really think you just don't like organizations well certain ones lets see bucs were close to making playoffs last years and improved the worst part of the team drastically also to the lions yes the lions made great strides to not only increase offensive fire power but pieced together a decent defense and the ever aging over rated Saints they have a phenomenal QB average backfield and average o-line they have lost their 2 best protecters now drew brees will play a similar role to matt stafford in pickjing him self up off the grown frequently match that with a lackluster d and you finish behind the falcons bucs and panthers and then the dolphins make a leap because of a one year wonder and a diva wide receiver get it together i use to respect this site
Dharv 06-04-2013 10:19 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.65 (total posts: 1)
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I think the bears should be top ten not only because they added Marc trestman as the new head coach, they got protection for cutler who is deadly when he has time in the pocket
peter 06-04-2013 08:27 pm xxx.xxx.xxx9.88 (total posts: 1)
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Thank you, I don't know person who would of thought 1:00 pm game on the east coast could cause them to lose. But yes they have to get use to the different time and 1:00 pm!! I'm a hawks fan, I can't stop but think dose roger hate us(dislike us), I think he dose! GO HAWKS!!!!!!!
Tony 06-03-2013 11:18 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.193 (total posts: 1)
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hhahhahahahha wow this person that made this page is down syndrome you have 8 teams above a team that went 11-5 last year and they all had 8 wins you my friend should stuff your face with dynamite and light the wick
FeevekarTeece 05-31-2013 11:40 am xxx.xxx.xxx.160 (total posts: 1)
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Arm Length 05-24-2013 05:24 pm xxx.xxx.xxx1.45 (total posts: 2)
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ProFootballFocus did an analysis on arm length for offensive tackles and found no correlation to length or arms and performance. In fact, it actually looked like the longer armed tackles played worse.

Now maybe you didn't read that article, but I am curious what you think of this evaluation:

23. Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa: A+ Grade
History repeats itself. Two years ago, Iowa tackle Bryan Bulaga was a top-10 prospect who dropped to the 20s. That pick worked out really well, and I'll be shocked if the Lions don't have similar success with Riley Reiff. Detroit really needed a tackle to protect Matthew Stafford, and Reiff was the best player on the board. Great move.

You should be more familiar with that since you wrote it. So Reiff went from being a great A+ pick to getting Stafford killed in one year despite shutting down the Texans' pass rush in his only start? Make perfect sense.
Falcon Fan 05-23-2013 05:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.21 (total posts: 1)
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John Abraham is 35 and has lost a step big time. Clabo is 32 and is no longer a starter in my view. Todd Mcclure is so old his mom ran track with Jesus. Grimes didn't even play for the Falcons last year due to injury. Dunta was a liability in coverage and could not make a tackle in a phone booth.
Osi is better than Abe. Sjax is better than Turner and Trufant will be a starter. We got better in the offseason and will be superbowl chamos this season!
Patrick 05-21-2013 01:20 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.11 (total posts: 2)
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Please explain Chip Kelly's arrogance? Why because he is doing things his way and not falling into the mold of the NFL. Hmm...lets see, Harbaugh did that fairly well, as did PC in Seattle. You have Seattle ranked #1 and last year you would have had them in the bottom 10.

Also while your add it please tell me you were in the discussion for Sheriff Floyd as the Eagles pick at #4. Great call.

This website blows.
Chris 05-19-2013 05:25 am xxx.xxx.xxx6.80 (total posts: 1)
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Hey Walt,
You're douchbaggery has actually reached a new level. "The Chiefs....not going anywhere with this unbelievably overrated Reid-Smith combination." Seriously? F' off. Are you getting tons of emails from KC fans saying we're going to easily beat the Broncos, win the AFC west and guarantee a Superbowl victory? No, jackass...you're not. Is ESPN or the NFL Network saying that? Nope. Look you toolbag, they had 6 Pro Bowlers and won 2 f-ing games last year. If they win 8 or 9 games after being 2-14, that's a huge jump. Most of us expect 7-9 to 9-7.

Granted, I check this site out for entertainment and not unbiased reporting, but I suspect I'm one of a large group of your readers that's getting frickin' sick of your constant bashing of certain teams. Your need to get on your knees every chance you can for certain coaches, GMs or teams for the EXACT SAME decisions that you bash other teams for is amateur at best.

I couldn't care less that you don't like my team. But if you want me...and I suspect a growing number of other readers.. to continue to check out your draft and FA stuff, you might try to make your bias a little less blatant.
Bolder Perdictions 05-15-2013 09:03 am xxx.xxx.xxx.149 (total posts: 1)
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Dole fan - you forgot the object in your sentence:
Geno Smith and Matt Barkley will start a relationship this year.

fixed.

Also, the football world will be shocked when the seehawks finish in third place in the weast.
Vikes 05-14-2013 04:02 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.154 (total posts: 1)
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I have no idea why everyone will say the Vikings will finish worse than last season, when they only improved. It is true this is a make-or-break year for Ponder. If Ponder doesn't pan out then at least we can get Peterson's record out of the way. If we need a QB I hope we get A.J. McCarron.
Dumbass Walt 05-13-2013 04:00 pm xxx.xxx.xxx0.96 (total posts: 1)
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"So, the Eagles aren't going to run Chip Kelly's offense from Oregon, yet they still thought bringing in Kelly was a good idea. Yeah, that makes a ton of sense.

Kelly's arrogance isn't a good sign for this regime. Kelly apparently believes that he can win in the NFL like he did in college with quarterbacks who aren't regarded highly. That's cool, but that's not how the league works."

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