Week 5 Power Rankings
by ArkLaTex | 7 years ago | 6 Comments
1. Browns (4-0) - B holds the top spot. He has the #4 offense and the #1 defense in the SFL. Deshone Kizer(QB) and Jabrill Peppers (SS) are leading their respective sides of the ball for the Browns.
2. Falcons (4-0) - Q takes the #2 this week. Atl has the #5 offense and #1 defense (tied with Browns). Coleman(RB) is avg 7.0 ypc for the ground game while Jones(LB), Riley(LB), and Tak(DE) pace the defense for ATL.
3. Cowboys (5-0) - This will cause some uproar but Gomes has earned this ranking. Gomes has the #7 offense and #4 defense. Prescott(QB) and Elliot(RB) are leading the offense while FS Bryon Jones leads the defense in tackles.
4. Patriots (5-0) - Asstin has surprised me this 1st cycle, all 5 of his wins have been against well respected Madden players and he's only had 2 close games. Brady to Cooks has caused this offense to be the #3 offense in the league while the defense comes in at #14. FS Devin McCourty is shining on defense leading the team in tackles and 7 Ints.
5. Seahawks (5-0) - I know people will disagree with this one as well but Matt has done nothing but win all of his games. The defense is leading the way in Seattle coming in at #3, the offense has held its own (#12th ranked). 4 defensive TDs and 17 Ints should put opposing Offense's to be nervous.
6. Ravens (4-1) - Another surprise for me personally has been the play of Goins. His only loss this season was to the #1 player/team by 1 point. Outside of 3 games I expect Goins to win the rest and go 12-4 at the worst. His defense looks to be a bend but don't break and he has 2 players with double digit sacks already, Suggs with 10 and Bowser with 11.
7. Panthers (4-1) Crim has 2 really good wins over Saints and Bills that push up in the top 10 for Week 5. The concern for me is his 19th ranked offense and defense and playing in the NFC South. I'm not sure if he can keep this pace up. With Newton at the helm and a 1-2 punch in the backfield it'll be interesting to see how the Panthers play next 5 weeks.
8. Texans (3-2) Is Chan losing his magic? Not often would you see the Texas 1 game over .500 early in the season. He stays top 10 for me because both of his losses have been close. The offense is not bad, ranked #9th in the SFL. The problem is the defense, ranked #17th and allowing 29 PPG.
9. Buccaneers (3-2) Steps has disappointed me so far. I didn't expect him to be 3-2 with 5 games in, one more loss and I'll be selling stock on TB and Steps. The losses have been to good teams however. Offense is struggling with no identity and ranked 24th, the defense however has been playing well is ranked #7th.
10. Redskins (2-2) The new guy in SFL looks like he could potentially cause damage. 1 pt loss to Mike and the Raiders (Berman voice) will cause some people to sleep on him. He took down AC in week 4 by 2 and AC has appeared to hit his stride after a slow start. The Skins have the #2 ranked offense in the SFL but the #21st ranked defense. If he gets his defense tuned up, watch out SFL.
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11. Bills - (2-3) LB at 2-3??? Old age catching up to him?? Probably just a hiccup in a long season. The Pats have made a big push for winning the AFC East so LB does have some ground to make up if he wants to at least get a WC spot.
12. Giants - (2-3) Same song different verse as the Bills. No one expected Gabe to be sitting at 2-3. The NFC East is really competitive and I'm not sure if Gabe will be able to get in the playoffs this cycle.
13. Cardinals - (2-3) Same song, third verse as past 2 teams. Zach was projected by many to have a cakewalk in the NFC West and push for a SB spot....but that’s why the games are played.
14. Bengals - (2-3) Byrd has a win over LB, and all 3 of his losses are to top 10 players/teams. I have a feeling he is going to ruin someone's chances of making the playoffs in his 1st year in the SFL.
15. Chiefs - (2-3) AC started off slow this season but has since beat the shit out of the Chargers and had a 2 pt win over the Texans. Will the real AC please stand up?
16. Vikings - (3-2) Jason no big wins this year and lost to the winless Bears last week or he could be higher. The win vs Saints doesn't look as good now.
17. Titans - (2-3) Codie falls down to the #17 spot after a slow start. Rumor is stud RB Henry found out the team entertained trading him and it has really messed up team morale.
18. Saints - (1-3) Skkwwwaaaadddd. Kale has started off poorly and I blame Destiny 2. I think he has found his stride on offense and we all know how explosive that offense is. Many people steal his plays offensive plays, the highest form of flattery.
19. Raiders - (2-3) Mike has played better than I anticipated so the bump in rankings is deserving for him. He has a big 1 pt win over the Redskins and then 2 close losses to Denver and Balt. Could make a push for the AFC West.
20. Jets - (2-3) Deme has came in and been very competitive with a less than loaded roster in NYJ. Apparently has a pretty good passing offense. Give him a cycle or 2 and he could make a lot of noise in the SFL.
21. Eagles - (5-1) Bryce has the #1 offense in the SFL but he lost to the #32 ranked team in the SFL so I'm not sure what to make of him just yet. If he can prove the 5-1 is no fluke, expect the Eagles to "fly" up the rankings.
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22. Broncos - (1-3) Robb talked a lot preseason but he's sitting in last place in the AFC West, however I don't expect that to last. He's got a autopilot defense and Wolfe's offense.
23. Jags - (2-3) Bando has played like I expected but is on a 2 game win streak.
24. Rams - (2-3) Jahkbar has looked pretty decent this cycle. NFC West looks to be competitive but everyone is chasing the Hawks.
25. 49ers - (2-3) Spawn made a big move when he won vs Zach last week. I don't think anyone expected it to happen.
26. Bears - (1-4) Max got his first win of the year over the Vikings last week. Has he figured out how to win in the Windy City?? Only time will tell. NFC North looks wide open.
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27. Packers - (1-4) Turk hasn't quit yet so that is a positive he can build on. Glad he does a radio show otherwise I'd call for a new Cheesehead owner.
28. Steelers - (1-4) Jack has posted 3-4 times in chat. To the outside eye that aint shit, but once you learn Jack is playing in a nursing home, you understand.
29. Lions - (0-5) Julian.....be glad you can make videos, cuz you madden skills poo.
30. Dolphins - (0-6) Fast HB.....what the fuck dude? Are you Helen Keller?
31. Colts - (0-5) They are CPU now. Disappointed a guy was brought in that never spoke in chat or participated in the league. New owner will get a tough task when they are brought in.
32. Chargers - (4-1) They still aint shit.
