On Wednesdays on TDActu, it’s Power Ranking! 3, 2, 1, Go!
The Power Ranking is not forgiving, especially at the top of the ranking: a defeat and the consequences are immediate. The reigning champions lost to the Raiders for the first time this season and are forced to leave their throne. The new number 1s are called the Seahawks. Seattle is the only team to be still undefeated after five games and has taken a nice leap forward this week (+4). Further down, the beautiful victory of the Dolphins allows Miami to jump in the standings (+5) just like the Raiders (+5) and the Browns (+4) once again.
Conversely, the Bengals (-5) and Colts (-4) are stopped in their progression.
Time passes, it’s time to take stock. Here is our ranking. This hierarchy is not only based on the number of successes, but also on the form of the moment. If two teams are close and haven’t played each other recently, one wonders which one would win if the match was played today. Beating the strongest isn’t going to propel you to the top in a snap. Losing to one of the dunces won’t plunge you into the Abyss, either. You can win and tumble, bow and climb.
It is the merciless law of Power Ranking …
1. Seattle Seahawks (5-0) +4
This is the first time in franchise history that the Seahawks have found themselves 5-0.
Week 6: rest.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (4-1) -1
The champion got run over by Carr.
Week 6: trip to the Bills.
3. Baltimore Ravens (4-1)
7 sacks worn by 7 different players, the Ravens can travel quietly.
Seven sacks. Three takeaways.
Baltimore’s defense was NOT messing around in Week 5.#RavensFlock | @Ravens pic.twitter.com/wt7YRUEiSo— NFL (@NFL) October 12, 2020
Week 6: trip to the Eagles.
4. Green Bay Packers (4-0) -2
Green Bay is the first team in history to score 150 points in the first 4 games without any turnover.
Week 6: trip to the Buccaneers.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-0) +1
The last time the Steelers started their season 4-0 was in 1979.
Week 6: Reception of the Browns.
6. Tennessee Titans (4-0) +2
Josh, bow down to King Henry.
HENRY TOSSED JOSH NORMAN! ???? # SCtop10
(via @NFL)pic.twitter.com/7h5KPyi1gT
– SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) October 14, 2020
Week 6: reception of Texans.
7. Buffalo Bills (4-1) -3
Back to earth for the Bills… and Josh Norman.
Week 6: Reception of the Chiefs.
8. New Orleans Saints (3-2) +1
Drew Brees gets on well with Emmanuel Sanders awaiting the return of Michael Tyson Thomas.
Week 6: rest.
9. Cleveland Browns (4-1) +4
The Browns go to Pittsburgh next week. We will find out.
Week 6: trip to the Steelers.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) -3
In Florida, Tom Brady rediscovered two yellow things that did not (or little) exist in New England. The sun and the handkerchiefs penalty. 11 for 109 yards last Thursday.
Week 6: reception of the Packers.
11. Las Vegas Raiders (3-2) +5
8 years that the Raiders had not won at the Arrow Head.
Week 6: rest.
12. Los Angeles Rams (4-1)
Aaron Donald played Aaron Donald again: 4 sacks, 3 tackles for loss and a forced fumble.
.@AaronDonald97 had FOUR sacks yesterday and we are not talking about it enough. pic.twitter.com/iqm95WWVka
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 12, 2020
Week 6: move to the 49ers.
13. New England Patriots (2-2) -2
Paradoxically, the Patriots will have had two weeks and very little training to prepare for this game against the Broncos.
Week 6: reception of the Broncos.
14. Indianapolis Colts (3-2) -4
The Rivers experience is not a long, quiet river in Indianapolis yet.
Week 6: reception of the Bengals.
15. Chicago Bears (4-1) +3
Nick Foles would love to play against Tom Brady every weekend.
Week 6: trip to the Panthers.
16. Arizona Cardinals (3-2) -2
A little green from Jets and the attack takes on color.
Week 6: trip to the Cowboys.
17. Dallas Cowboys (2-3) +2
The Cowboys found Ezekiel Elliott… but they lost Dak Prescott.
Week 6: reception of the Cardinals.
18. San Francisco 49ers (2-3) -3
The NFC champion is in danger, in a contested division he might not even make the playoffs.
Week 6: reception of the Rams.
19. Minnesota Vikings (1-4) -2
The Vikings dominated for 55 minutes. And then in 5 minutes, they lost the game.
Week 6: reception of the Falcons.
20. Houston Texans (1-4) +2
First successful for Roméo Crennel.
Week 6: trip to the Titans.
21. Miami Dolphins (2-3) +5
The Dolphins finally come out of the water.
Week 6: reception of the Jets.
22. Carolina Panthers (3-2) +1
If a panther fought against a bear what would be the result? Answer Sunday.
Week 6: reception of the Bears.
23. Los Angeles Chargers (1-4) +2
Despite the loss, Anthony Lynn must be happy with his choice as quarterback.
Week 6: rest.
24. Philadelphia Eagles (1-3-1)
Chase Claypool drowned the Eagles.
Week 6: reception of the Ravens.
25. Detroit Lions (1-3) -1
Matt Patricia saw Bill O’Brien and Dan Quinn get fired, the club of coaches in danger is reduced. He must save his skin.
Week 6: trip to the Jaguars.
26. Cincinnati Bengals (1-3-1) -5
Sometimes Joe Burrow plays at an elite level… and sometimes he’s just a rookie.
Week 6: trip to the Colts.
27. Denver Broncos (1-3)
« Bye Week » surprise…
Week 6: trip to the Patriots.
28. Atlanta Falcons (0-5)
Dan Quinn and Thomas Dimitroff are gone. Matt Ryan next on the list?
Week 6: trip to the Vikings.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4)
With a particular Hauschka, it’s difficult to win this match.
Week 6: reception of the Lions.
30. New York Giants (0-5) +1
Daniel Jones is now 31 turnovers in 18 NFL games.
Week 6: Washington Football Team reception.
31. Washington Football Team (1-4) -1
This match will at least have had the merit of allowing us to see Alex Smith again.
Week 6: trip to the Giants.
32. New York Jets (0-5)
Bell’s hour has come in New York.
Week 6: trip to the Dolphins.
