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NFL Power Rankings and Thought Nuggets Week Eight

 
In this edition of power rankings, Ray laughs at the Cowboys, exalts the Rams, and rejoices that the number one curse just might have been lifted. Ladies and Gentlemen, boy, girls, and…otherwise, welcome to another edition of power rankings! Week Seven is typically a bellwether for the NFL season; just late enough that everyone has played everyone, just early enough that you can still get good odds on a sleeper team. What did we learn this week? Let’s find out. The Top Ten 1. Tennessee :  The Titans benefited this week by playing Kansas City, a team that essentially counts for a second bye week. Kerry Collins is going to need that time off since making insane throws to bad receivers has got to take a toll on his arm. A player out of nowhere list now includes Lendale White. Seriously, when did he stop just being some fat guy? Funny thing about Tennessee, I’ve not heard a word about how ready Vince Young is to play. It’s just as well, this team (and every ... (link)

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