Week 4 Top 10 BDML Power Rankings
April 1, 2010 by Packers
Filed under Power Rankings
Week 4 of the BDML is upon us, and teams are starting to buckle down for the long season ahead. Let’s take a look at who’s leading the pack this week:
The Top 10
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1. Atlanta Falcons (3-0) Last Week: 1 | ||
| The Falcons pulled out a win in Carolina on a last second field goal to win, keep their loss column empty, and keep their top spot on the Power Rankings. Michael Turner was the key to victory with 115 yards and 2 touchdowns. How long can the Dirty Birds keep the streak going? | |||
| Next Game: BYE | |||
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2. Arizona Cardinals (3-0) Last Week: 2 | ||
| Behind the arm of Matt Leinart, The Cards cruised to a 28-8 win over their division rival Seahawks, and keep their place at number 2 this week. Leinart was 18 for 20 for 233 yards and 3 TD’s, all to different receivers. The Cardinal defense also allowed only field goals. But can the Cards soar above the Falcons on our list? | |||
| Next Game: 49ers (1-2) | |||
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3. Baltimore Ravens (3-0) Last Week: 4 |
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| The Ravens take advantage of the Jets bye week and a win over their division rival Bengals to move up to number 3 on our list. Joe Flacco threw for 348 yards in the win, and hit Derrick Mason 5 times for 104 yards. Todd Heap even had a 92 yard TD catch. It looks like the top of the Power Rankings so far is one giant nest of birds. | |||
| Next Game: Browns (1-2) |
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4. New York Giants (3-0) Last Week: 5 | ||
| For the Giants game last week against Detroit, the TV guide should have listed it as The Brandon Trammell Show. The rookie had 111 yards and 3 TD’s, and it looks like Eli Manning has a new threat on the field to work with. Speaking of Eli,he threw for 268 yards, and he had 4 TD passes. The G-men are rising to the top of the NFC East out of the gate. Can they stay there? | |||
| Next Game: Redskins (1-2) | |||
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5. New York Jets (2-0) Last Week: 3 |
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| The Jets didn’t see any action last week on the bye, so they take a little tumble down our list. But we didn’t forget about them. They take on the Steelers this week, looking to improve their standing in the AFC East. We’ll keep them here at 5 for now. Can Mark Sanchez help them creep back up the list? | |||
| Next Game: Steelers (1-1) | |||
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6. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-0) Last Week: NA |
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| Jacksonville makes their first appearance on our list after beating the Oakland Raiders with a late field goal. Jarrett Dillard had 101 yards receiving, and proved to be David Garrard’s favorite target. Maurice Jones-Drew also provided scoring, with 2 TD’s on the ground and one through the air. Now that the Jags have made it to the rankings, will they stay? | |||
| Next Game: BYE | |||
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7. Chicago Bears (3-0) Last Week: 8 |
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| The Bears held strong at home against the Bills, keeping pace with the Vikings in the NFC North. Jay Cutler continued to add to his strong start to the season, throwing for 197 yards and 3 TD’s. Devin Hester also proved he’s still got the kick returner skills, racing 96 yards for a TD near the end of the 2nd quarter. Can Coach Lovie Smith get his Bears back into Super Bowl form? | |||
| Next Game: BYE | |||
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8. Minnesota Vikings (3-0) Last Week: 9 |
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| The Viking D continued to hold strong this past week, allowing no points on offense to the Dolphins all game. Miami’s only touchdown came on a kick return. The Vikes found their offense through Sidney Rice’s capable hands, as he hauled in 9 catches for 152 yards and a score. Can they take advantage of a Bears bye week to pull ahead in the NFC North? | |||
| Next Game: Packers (1-2) |
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9. Oakland Raiders (2-1) Last Week: 6 |
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| The Raiders lost a heartbreaker to the Jags, giving up a last minute field goal to give them their first loss of the season. But since it was so close, they only slip down to 9 this week. Rookie Jack English had another strong game, passing for 332 yards, with 4 TD’s and 1 pick. Darren McFadden also had 155 yards on the ground and a score, but ultimately the defense could not hold. Can the Raiders redeem themselves this week against the Chargers? | |||
| Next Game: Chargers (1-1) | |||
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10. Houston Texans (2-1) Last Week: NA | ||
| The Texans are newcomers to the list, and with the way they dismantled the Tennessee Titans, we had to give them the final spot. Rookie Dane Morrow didn’t put up big numbers (129 yards, 9/17 passing) but managed the game well, got 2 TD passes, and didn’t turn the ball over. The real player of the game was Jacques Reeves on defense, who picked off 2 Kerry Collins passes, and returned one to the house. Watch out for the Texans in the AFC South. | |||
| Next Game: Cowboys (0-3) | |||
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