Power Rankings Roundup
Posted by on October 16, 2012 – 10:40 am
With their 26-3 victory over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, the Giants improved to 4-2 and took sole possession of first place in the NFC East.
Here’s a look at what outlets across the nation are saying about the Giants and how they stack up in our weekly power rankings roundup.
NYG: 2
Previous: 6
Comments: Two first-place votes. Voters include Gil Brandt, Bucky Brooks, Charley Casserly, Heath Evans, Daniel Jeremiah, Michael Lombardi, Willie McGinest, Shaun O’Hara, Gregg Rosenthal, Darren Sharper, Kurt Warner, Brian Webber, Steve Wyche.
NFC East: No. 11 Eagles (previously 9), No. 16 Redskins (20), No. 17 Cowboys (14)
NYG: 5
Previous: 7
Comments: “The Giants’ win at San Francisco was the most impressive of the weekend, maybe even this season. The Giants absolutely dominated the 49ers, racking up 342 yards against a defense that was only giving up an average of 262 coming in.” (Brian Billick)
NFC East: No. 10 Cowboys (15), No. 11 Redskins (21), No. 15 Eagles (11)
NYG: 5
Previous: 7
Comments: “That was a statement game at San Francisco. They got back to their identity on defense with that suffocating pass rush.” (Pete Prisco)
NFC East: No. 14 Eagles (12), No. 19 Cowboys (18), No. 20 Redskins (19)
NYG: 3
Previous: 7
Comments: “They play down to the level of the competition, and they play up to the level of the competition.” (Posted by Mike Florio)
NFC East: No. 14 Eagles (13), No. 16 Redskins (20), No. 25 Cowboys (19)
NYG: 3
Previous: 7
Comments: “Their victory in San Francisco was the best game any team in the league has played against any other all season.” (Dan Graziano)
NFC East: No. 13 Eagles (11), No. 15 Redskins (21), No. 18 Cowboys (13)
NYG: 2
Previous: 7
Comments: One first-place vote. Who voted? A national panel of 12 voters was created by The Associated Press from the 50 sports writers and broadcasters who choose the NFL’s individual awards at the end of the season.
NFC East: No. 12 Eagles (11), No. 13 Redskins (19), No. 19 Cowboys (18)
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Posted in Daily Blitz | 5 Comments »
By T&C on Oct 16, 2012 | Reply
Thank god nobody picked us as #1
By fredsfocus on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
It is certainly fun trying to rate teams. Of course it is. That is why so many people try ot do it. However, fans are really only interested in who wins the game, first and then how far the team goes in the post-season. Writers write (and vote) for money, fans express themselves for the pure joy of it.
By Tom Sciascia on Oct 17, 2012 | Reply
Very impressed with the performance in SF…but clearly the Gmen are better than the 4-2 record. The schedule to start the season was very difficult and the loss to philly was gift. If the defense can play like they did at the end of last yr look out.
By jeanie moss on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
Please give the Giants no respect. They play much better when you give no respect.
By JustAVistor on Oct 18, 2012 | Reply
I agree, the Giants play a very good underdog. They need punched in the mouth time to time to remind them how easy it is to lose in the NFL. You all don’t want to be like the Packers or Pats of recent memory. Enjoy week 7. NFC East football is beautiful.