Week 6 Power Rankings

[Draft Crazy]

1. Patriots
2. Packers
3. Bengals
4. Panthers
5. Steelers

 

[cdumler7]

1) Patriots
2) Bengals
3) Packers
4) Panthers
5) Broncos--Something not many talk about is the fact that the Broncos have played the most road games of any team in the league yet are undefeated at this point. Road wins even against the worst teams in the league are not always easy to come by.

 

[Mingo]

1. Patriots
2. Packers
3. Broncos
4. Bengals
5. Panthers

 

[cdumler7]

Also just to point out that defense really is the way to go. Right now the Chargers are #1 in total offense yet are 2-4. The Broncos are 29th in total offense yet 6-0. AS great as those Star Wars numbers can be on offense it is still defense that has shown consistency in being able to win in this league.

 

[SpringStein]

1. Pats
2. Bengals
3. Packers
4. Broncos
5. Panthers

 

[MileHigh64]

Patriots
Bengals
Packers
Panthers
Jets

 

[CEH]

I just don't think Denver is top 5 right now with their anemic offense
Until they stop turning the ball over and until they start converting in the red zone they are hoping that the defense scores points to win games . That is not a gameplan against the upper half of the league

Why can't manning make throws like the one to sanders every time
His nerve damage must come and go because most times the ball is not coming out of his hand correctly and he's not getting by on his wits any longer
He actually playing his best she. He throws lazers

 

[Orange Crush77]

I just don't think Denver is top 5 right now with their anemic offense
Until they stop turning the ball over and until they start converting in the red zone they are hoping that the defense scores points to win games . That is not a gameplan against the upper half of the league

Why can't manning make throws like the one to sanders every time
His nerve damage must come and go because most times the ball is not coming out of his hand correctly and he's not getting by on his wits any longer
He actually playing his best she. He throws lazers

Unfortunately I agree with this. I do still believe that Kubiak is forcing things on Peyton that he is just not cut out for. It is frustrating to watch, that's for sure.

 

[Mingo]

Packers Opponents 11-23 - Bronco opponents 10-24 - the Pack has had some close games, too, but they are in everyone's top 5. LOL

 

[cdumler7]

Packers Opponents 11-23 - Bronco opponents 10-24 - the Pack has had some close games, too, but they are in everyone's top 5. LOL

Just to add to that the Packers so far have had 4 home games to only 2 road games. Both games on the road were a lot closer than many thought with only beating the Bears by 8 and the 49ers by 14 scoring on 17 total points.

 

[MileHigh64]

Just to add to that the Packers so far have had 4 home games to only 2 road games. Both games on the road were a lot closer than many thought with only beating the Bears by 8 and the 49ers by 14 scoring on 17 total points.

Nice reminder. I'm going to hope that home field plays a huge role in the Broncos upcoming game. Both teams have their bye week to prepare so anything could happen. The wild card leading up to this game will be how much the Broncos will alter their approach on offense. Injured players ability to heal in the next two weeks could also have dramatic effect but I really like our chances at home. Phillip Rivers looked like 2013 Manning last Sunday so maybe the Broncos decide to unleash the no-huddle, up-tempo, shotgun Manning offense against the Pack. I can't wait for this game!

 

[Broncos6482]

Also just to point out that defense really is the way to go. Right now the Chargers are #1 in total offense yet are 2-4. The Broncos are 29th in total offense yet 6-0. AS great as those Star Wars numbers can be on offense it is still defense that has shown consistency in being able to win in this league.

I can't understand why winning with defense is considered unsustainable. IN 2013, no one was saying we were suspect because our defense sucked. Win with a great offense and terrible defense, and you're a great team. Win with a great defense and bad offense, and suddenly you're incredibly lucky that you even won one game, and your success is totally unsustainable. It's dumb.

 

[Orange Crush77]

Sooner or later defenses will wear down if an offense can not sustain drives. And our offense does not protect the ball well, fortunately for us our defense is making up for that with turnovers and scores of their own. I don't believe the pace we are on, relying on our defense to score touchdowns, is sustainable

 

[MileHigh64]

Sooner or later defenses will wear down if an offense can not sustain drives. And our offense does not protect the ball well, fortunately for us our defense is making up for that with turnovers and scores of their own. I don't believe the pace we are on, relying on our defense to score touchdowns, is sustainable

Well, the 2012 Seahawks and the 2001 Ravens might disagree that a defense can't sustain a team for an entire season. Of course, those teams weren't seeing an offense being outscored by the defense and special teams like the Broncos are.

 

[Mingo]

Sooner or later defenses will wear down if an offense can not sustain drives. And our offense does not protect the ball well, fortunately for us our defense is making up for that with turnovers and scores of their own. I don't believe the pace we are on, relying on our defense to score touchdowns, is sustainable

Quick - let me get these thoughts over to the coaches - they may have been planning to just win with the defense all season.

 

[Orange Crush77]

Quick - let me get these thoughts over to the coaches - they may have been planning to just win with the defense all season.

Well hurry up Ming, they've managed to take a top rated offense and make it anemic practically overnight.

 

[Mingo]

Well hurry up Ming, they've managed to take a top rated offense and make it anemic practically overnight.

They're still mad at you for running a 4 hour "happy hour" for the scouting staff every night a few years back. I'll have to say the advice comes from Springstein.

 

[WalkerBoh]

Packers
Patriots
Bengals
Broncos
Panthers

Top five should all be undefeated IMO.

 

[58crash]

I just don't think Denver is top 5 right now with their anemic offense
Until they stop turning the ball over and until they start converting in the red zone they are hoping that the defense scores points to win games . That is not a gameplan against the upper half of the league

Why can't manning make throws like the one to sanders every time
His nerve damage must come and go because most times the ball is not coming out of his hand correctly and he's not getting by on his wits any longer
He actually playing his best she. He throws lazers

I would Agree but Kubiak is toying with the O at this point .... Why is he ? He knows, he can toy with the O until he get nervous of out come ... I believe with the better teams the game plan will start with the shot gun Well before the 4th Quarter ..

I would like to see what this team could do with a Game plan of the 2013 Broncos . Alex Gibbs style . His blocking Schemes and all .. Something tell me would run away from even NE and any other team for that matter .

 

[MrDoc420]

1) Patriots
2) Bengals
3) Packers
4) Panthers
5) Broncos--Something not many talk about is the fact that the Broncos have played the most road games of any team in the league yet are undefeated at this point. Road wins even against the worst teams in the league are not always easy to come by.

This is a great point and something I was just discussing the other day. Our wins may not have been sexy, but we've already racked up 4 on the road, and of course this means the backside of our schedule is heavy with home games. Makes squeaking out those wins even that much more important IMO. Those home games against the Pack and the Pats are going to be insane. Going to tell a lot about this team.