NFL Power Rankings – Week No. 6
After 14 weeks of the 2004 campaign, the Eagles had a feeling that the season was theirs. Donovan McNabb was having his best year as a pro; the late Jim Johnson’s blitzes continued to terrorize opposing quarterbacks; Brian Westbrook was proving his worth as an all-around threat; and Andy Reid was preparing to finally jump the hurdle that represented the NFC Championship Game.
That was of course, until Terrell Owens broke his ankle; bringing the dream to a screeching halt. And even though Owens made a remarkable comeback that enabled him to play in the Super Bowl, the city of Philadelphia and the rest of the League, were left wondering what could had happened if he would’ve remained healthy.
Injuries are a constant in the National Football League. They’re omnipresent and unavoidable. Through Week 6 of the 2009 season, every team has been tainted with the injury bug. Just like dealing with a disease, some teams have withstood the infection (Pittsburgh-Troy Polamalu; Colts-Adam Vinatieri; Vikings-Antoine Winfield); while others have been terminally contaminated
(Chicago-Brian Urlacher; Cincinnati-Antwan Odom; Seattle-Lofa Tatupu.) Most of the teams at the top are healthy, like QB Kyle Orton and the 6-0 Denver Broncos (above right).
I understand it can get frustrating with the timing of injuries, but maladies are here to put the contenders to the test. It’s the survival of the fittest.
Enjoy your NFL’s Chutes ‘N Ladders for Week 6:
Chutes ‘N Ladders – Week 6 – (1-16)
Chutes ‘N Ladders – Week 6 – (17-32)
Greetings to everybody. If you have any questions or comments about the rankings, please feel free to do so. I’ll make sure to answer. Thanks.
Re: Merwin in NY
Sorry about not putting the scores and the upcoming schedule. I’m having some trouble with the design and as you can see, I’m working with a deadline. But I’m still working on it, don’t forget to check back. Thanks.
Excellent job again, Enrique.
I have to say, though, that after seeing the Saints hand the Giants their asses…New Orleans looks like the best team in the NFL right now, to me.
Re: Mad Chief
Thanks. And trust me, I would have no problem with the Saints being the top ranked team. What’s the tie-break you say? Favre and Manning have been there and done that.
Enrique says:
” What’s the tie-break you say? Favre and Manning have been there and done that.”
I can see that point, certainly. I’d like to see Brees added to that list after this year. If the Chiefs can’t go to the Super Bowl…then why not the Saints? They’re a likable team, and a lot of fun to watch. Plus, I get tired of the same old teams being in the big games. So, Go Saints!
Enrique, I didn’t expect you to get it done in one week, just a suggestion for the future, still a nice power ranking. I have to admit it was tough when both Len Dawson and Ed Budde’s kids came into the NFL many years ago, getting older! Hope to see the Chiefs keep on rising in the poll in the weeks to come! GO CHIEFS!