Power Rankings

by Nick Ferraro 1. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers won on Thursday a lot like they did all year last year: Big Ben throwing and the defense giving up next to nothing.  Can they do it again without a running game? 2. New England Patriots That wasn’t exactly what the Pats had in mind for the… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.  Pittsburgh Steelers The champs head into the season in the top spot.  The defense will be ferocious again, and the running game will improve.  The only question facing Steel Town is this: do the sexual assault allegations against Big Ben derail the Steelers the way his motorcycle accident did a couple… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.  Pittsburgh Steelers If the Steelers get 13 points, they win. 2.  Tennessee Titans The Titans can knock off the Steelers on Sunday and ensure that if they play again it will be in Tennessee. 3.  Indianapolis Colts The Colts are rolling toward the playoffs. 4.  Carolina Panthers Carolina has to like… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Tennessee Titans The Titans regain the top spot after the Giants got upended by the Eagles.  There is little to play for now in Nashville, so the only interest is in how much the starters will play in the last three games and how to enter January on a roll. 2… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. New York Giants How did the Browns beat this team? 2. Tennessee Titans Thanksgiving was an easy ride for the Titans.  It also gave them extra time off before the last four games of the year. 3. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers embarrassed the Patriots.  They were winning games ugly, but only… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. New York Giants The Giants take over the top spot after handling another playoff-bound opponent on the road. 2. Tennessee Titans The Titans were beaten easily in their own backyard.  It was just their first loss, so panic shouldn’t set in, but there are adjustments to be made. 3.    Pittsburgh Steelers… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Tennessee Titans Kerry Collins made some big plays Sunday. A viable passing game makes this team near unbeatable. 2. New York Giants The Ravens just don’t get pushed around the way the G-men pushed them around. It’s just the latest impressive win for Big Blue. 3. Carolina Panthers This team is… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Tennessee Titans The Titans are still lacking respect despite their perfect record.  They are a legit threat to the ’72 Dolphins.  If they win this week in Jacksonville, Shula and company should take notice. 2. New York Giants The Giants are winning road games against top teams.  They are clearly out… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1.  Tennessee Titans Funny how when a team that lacks star power is winning, the run to the championship is considered “wide open”.  Nobody said things were “wide open” when Dallas was playing well.  The Titans are head and shoulders above everyone else in the league. 2.  New York Giants Winning in… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Tennessee Titans The Titans swatted the Chiefs and now have a three-game lead in the division. 2. Pittsburgh Steelers The Steelers will need to find ways to handle the Giant’s pass rush on Sunday.  The Bengals weren’t much of a test. 3. New York Giants The Giants figure to be the… Read more

By Nick Ferraro 1. Tennessee Titans It will be interesting to watch the Vince Young drama play out.  The offense has been better with Kerry Collins as the starter; however, the Titans don’t want their quarterback of the future to lose confidence.  His feelings will take a back seat if the team continues to win… Read more