I can't get the link to work. However apparently ESPN has the Bengals rated 8th in their power rankings. I even admit the Bengals havent really looked good all year. So it is surprising that national people still view the Bengals as one of the better teams.

 

We will find out over these next few weeks. They should be able to do really good with this schedule.

Right now I feel more like they are middle teens.

ESPN is drunk.

Right now I feel more like they are middle teens.

 

ESPN is drunk.

 

I can't even argue that. As of right now, they have shown nothing to think they are in the top 10 in the nfl.

 

I do think the offense is Starting to get it together, however the defense definitely has struggled all year in all phases no matter what they do.

I was surprised when I first saw. Figured they would be around 15.

 

How many of the teams behind them would you definitely put in front of them?

Would someone list the list?

I was surprised when I first saw. Figured they would be around 15.

 

How many of the teams behind them would you definitely put in front of them?

 

The Steelers for one...

My opinion hasn't changed. The talent (on paper) is there, and I don't think they've clicked yet. I still think they're one of several that are a contender for the AFC Championship.

Ok. That puts them at 9 then. Who else?

Packers, Giants, Vikings

Well, Fox is just as bad, but on the other side. They have the Bengals rated at 25. No way they should be that low.

 

NFL Week 1

ESPN.com Power Rankings

 

1. Pats

2. Boys

3. Raiders

4. Seahawks

5. Falcons

6. Chiefs

7. Broncos

8. Bengals

9. Steelers

10. Vikes

11. Packers

12. Giants

13. Skins

14. Lions

15. Ravens

16. Cards

17. Chargers

18. Eagles

19. Texans

20. Saints

21. Bills

22. Colts

23. Titans

24. Panthers

25. Dolphins

26. Jets

27. Rams

28. Bucs

29. Bears

30. 49ers

31. Jags

32. Browns

Think I'd put the Lions ahead of the Bengals as well.

 

Right around the 13-14 spot with the Redskins seems about right IMO.

This year is just such a cluster outside of:

 

Patriots

Cowboys

 

 

Browns

Packers, Giants, Vikings

 

Disagree on the Vikings. Since their bye, I couldn't say without a doubt they are better.