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A little OT but I really don't understand people's infatuation with the Giants (well, with NY teams in general). The Giants have had a pretty easy schedule so far this year and still managed some close games and pathetic losses. How are they ranked 5th? Particularly after and embarrassing loss to the Cowboys (rofl). I just don't see it.
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1 Sep 12 CAR 18 @ NYG 31 yay beat the panthers?
2 Sep 19 NYG 14 @ IND 38 trounced by indy
3 Sep 26 TEN 29 @ NYG 10 smacked by the Titans
4 Oct 03 CHI 3 @ NYG 17 ok, beat the bears
5 Oct 10 NYG 34 @ HOU 10 nice win vs hou
6 Oct 17 DET 20 @ NYG 28 barely beat the lions, fail.
7 Oct 25 NYG 41 @ DAL 35 barely beat dallas, fail.
8 Bye
9 Nov 07 NYG 41 @ SEA 7 yay beat the seahawks?
10 Nov 14 DAL 33 @ NYG 20 reality check vs dallas
A little OT but I really don't understand people's infatuation with the Giants (well, with NY teams in general). The Giants have had a pretty easy schedule so far this year and still managed some close games and pathetic losses. How are they ranked 5th? Particularly after and embarrassing loss to the Cowboys (rofl). I just don't see it.
Is that really the record of a top 5 contender?
I dont think its that tough to get.
A recent SB winner who has a good record is almost always going to be considered a contender. That said I would put the Saints and Atlants ahead of them (not factoring the afc teams they would leap in doing so). Saints for similar reasons but their win was more recent and some of the injured guys they are getting back are no slouches and Falcons because well their record is better and Matt Ryan really seems to be coming into his own.
I am going to Say Pats V Jets in the AFC championship and the Falcons V Eagles in the NFC championship. With it winding up Pats V. Falcons.
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By this logic, New Orleans should certainly be rated higher than the giants. If one is allowed to look at recent history (last year), then the giants should be expected to fold and the saints should be expected to win in the NFC.
Power ratings are supposed to measuring the strength of teams THIS YEAR.
What is surprsing to me is that this set of rankings has BALT, INDY and PITT so low with the same record as other teams.
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I dont think its that tough to get.
A recent SB winner who has a good record is almost always going to be considered a contender.
I think the nature of the Giants win at Dallas is what impressed people. And if people are going to gush over the Jest for barely beating the Lions in OT, when they should have lost, then it should be no surprise that people won't hold a close regulation win over the Lions against the Giants.
Also, the Giants propensity for IR'ing opposing QBs gets the media's attention.
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A little OT but I really don't understand people's infatuation with the Giants (well, with NY teams in general). The Giants have had a pretty easy schedule so far this year and still managed some close games and pathetic losses. How are they ranked 5th? Particularly after and embarrassing loss to the Cowboys (rofl). I just don't see it.
Is that really the record of a top 5 contender?
The Giants have a pretty complete team - best D-line in the league, good secondary, solid running & passing games.
What team doesn't have close wins combined with an embarassing loss or 2?
By this logic, New Orleans should certainly be rated higher than the giants. If one is allowed to look at recent history (last year), then the giants should be expected to fold and the saints should be expected to win in the NFC.
Power ratings are supposed to measuring the strength of teams THIS YEAR.
What is surprsing to me is that this set of rankings has BALT, INDY and PITT so low with the same record as other teams.
Hahaha I addressed your question by editing my original post before I even saw your post.
I see nothing wrong with using past success to factor into a power ranking as how a team/players perform in the playoffs and clutch moments is important and I would think this logic could be used to break a tie but it is not an end all be all which is why I would still put the Falcons ahead of both the Saints and Giants.
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YAWN - Who cares about power rankings, let alone be upset by them. They are worth NOTHING and I'm ashamed I even took this long to post on this thread...let alone open it.
The Giants have a pretty complete team - best D-line in the league, good secondary, solid running & passing games.
What team doesn't have close wins combined with an embarassing loss or 2?
As #14 defense points allowed per game, I have a hard time with "best D-line". They do well in yards per game, but when the plays count, they fold up.
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I see nothing wrong with using past success to factor into a power ranking as how a team/players perform in the playoffs and clutch moments is important and I would think this logic could be used to break a tie but it is not an end all be all which is why I would still put the Falcons ahead of both the Saints and Giants.
I'm with mgteich on this. A lot can change for a team season to season. Only the now matters.
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YAWN - Who cares about power rankings, let alone be upset by them. They are worth NOTHING and I'm ashamed I even took this long to post on this thread...let alone open it.
lol. True, however my comment really isn't power rating specific. The Giants seem to be a media darling this year. I think it is mostly because of this:
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the Giants propensity for IR'ing opposing QBs gets the media's attention.
So basically, they are top 5 for targeting QBs. I don't know just seems wrong to me. Anyway, back to your regularly scheduled Pats are the underdogs still (hooray) program!
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who has a good record is almost always going to be considered a contender. That said I would put the Saints and Atlants ahead of them (not factoring the afc teams they would leap in doing so). Saints for similar reasons but their win was more recent and some of the injured guys they are getting back are no slouches and Falcons because well their record is better and Matt Ryan really seems to be coming into his own. 
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