2010 NFL Blogpoll Week 8
Every week our bloggers will rank all 32 NFL teams from top to bottom. Before we get to this weeks rankings, here are some things that stood out.
- The NFC is still giving ground to the AFC with only 4 teams in the top 13.
- Not only are the Patriots the new number one, but they're average rating of 1.3 is the heighest we've had all year.
- There is quite a battle going on for second place. The next 5 teams are packed in there with average rankings of 4.2-5.
- Nobody seems to be buying the Bucs even at 5-2. They barely cracked the top half of the rankings and didn't a vote in the top ten.
Without further ado.....
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 1 |  |
1.3 |
3 |
 2 |
6-1 |
@ Browns |
| "The Patriots are winning again with a bunch of "no name" players. Believe in the power of the hoodie." - Foxboro Blog |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 2 |  |
4.2 |
1 |
 1 |
5-2 |
@ Bengals |
| "The Steelers' loss to the Saints doesn't change that this team is still a Super Bowl contender. " -Xtra Point Football |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 3 |  |
4.5 |
4 | 1 |
5-2 |
@ Seahawks |
| "Sean Payton:"In my mind, the Giants are the best team in the NFC.""- Ultimate NYG | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 4 |  |
4.6 | 6 | 2 |
5-2 |
vs. Dolphins |
| "The Ravens are one of the best teams in the league, but their offense should be more explosive considering all their weapons.” - Xtra Point Football |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 5 |  |
4.8 | 5 | - |
5-2 |
@ Eagles |
| "How good is Manning? This is one of the worst Colts teams in years and he's got them at 5-2. Amazing. "- The Saints Nation | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 6 |  |
5 | 2 |
4 |
5-2 |
@ Lions |
| "Rex Ryan is talking big, calling his defense the best in the NFL. Luckily, the Jets' D is backing up his claim. As for the Jets' offense? How about that defense, they're good! " -Wayne Fontes | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 7 |  |
7 | 7 | - |
5-2 | vs. Buccaneers |
| "The Birds roll into their bye week at 5-2. This is a team ready to make the leap. " - Wayne Fontes |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 8 |  |
9 |
12 | 4 |
5-3 |
@ Panthers |
| "Never thought I would say in the Sean Payton/Drew Brees era that the Saints' defense is absolutely carrying them right now. " - The Saints Nation |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 9 |  |
9.1 | 10 | 1 |
5-3 |
vs. Cowboys |
| "They beat the Jets at their own game last Sunday-- with defense." - TFDS Sports |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 10 |  |
9.3 |
8 | 2 |
5-3 |
Bye |
| "Is Moss the answer in Tennessee? Or will he trash Vince Young's already fragile psyche? I am leaning toward the latter. " - TFDS Sports |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 11 |  |
11 | 9 |
2 |
5-2 |
@ Raiders |
| "They're the Everyman character of the NFL now...piling up wins without a single big play. " - Eagles Eye | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 12 |  |
12.2 | 13 | 1 |
4-3 | @ Ravens |
| " Could win the conference if every game was an away game. " - Redskins Hog Heaven | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 13 |  |
13.6 | 11 | 2 |
4-3 |
vs. Chargers |
| " Once again, after teasing their fanbase, looking as if they would make the leap to true playoff contender, the Texans have caved, falling to 4-3 in the highly competitive AFC. This is not a playoff team as currently constructed." -Wayne Fontes |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 14 |  |
13.8 | 14 | - |
4-3 |
vs. Colts |
| "The acid test is coming up against the Colts... let's see what Vick and the Birds' defense can really do against a top-tier team." - Eagles Eye | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 15 |  |
14.1 | 16 |
1 |
5-2 |
@ Falcons |
| "What the Buccaneers have done with a rookie running back, two rookie wide receivers, and a second-year quarterback is simply amazing. " - Xtra Point Football |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 16 |  |
18.4 | 18 | 2 |
4-3 |
@ Bills |
| "The Bears have a winning record and they’re playing an 0-7 team this week... but do you have any faith in this team beating anybody at this point?" -Randall Simon's Sausages |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 17 |  |
19.1 |
24 |
7 |
4-4 |
Bye |
| ""They keep beating bad teams. That's better than losing to them." - 18 to 88 | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 18 |  |
19.8 | 25 | 7 |
4-4 |
Bye |
| " Steve Spagnuolo, NFL Coach of the Year? With the Rams at 4-4, Spags is on the short list. " -Wayne Fontes | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 19 |  |
19.9 | 22 | 3 |
3-5 | @ Texans |
| "Philip Rivers is well on pace to set the single season record for passing yards, too bad the rest of the team hasn’t produced. Possible elimination game this week at Houston." - Randall Simon's Sausages | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 20 |  |
20.1 | 21 |
1 |
4-4 |
vs. Chiefs |
| "Three big wins in the last four games has the Raiders at .500 and a sudden AFC contender." - TFDS Sports |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 21 |  |
20.1 | 17 | 4 |
4-3 |
vs. Giants |
| "Hmm, pounded by the Raiders... but they won big in Chicago... Stay tuned for a wild finish in the NFC West. " - Eagles Eye | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 22 |  |
20.3 |
15 |
7 |
4-4 |
Bye |
| "If the Rex Grossman era has any chance of starting, the Skins fans should boycott all home games. " - The Saints Nation |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 23 |  |
22.6 | 20 |
3 |
2-5 |
vs. Steelers |
| " It looked so good on paper. " - Eagles Eye |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 24 |  |
23.1 | 23 | 1 |
3-4 | @ Vikings |
| "Until they commit to one QB (Anderson), they are not going to have any identity. " - Ultimate NYG | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 25 |  |
23.5 | 28 | 3 |
2-5 |
vs. Jets |
| "If Ndamukong Suh doesn't win Defensive Rookie of the Year, it'll be a criminal offense. The Lions' prize rookie is playing so well, there's talk of his winning Defensive Player of the Year... and it is deserved. " - Wayne Fontes | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 26 |  |
24.1 | 18 |
8 |
2-5 |
vs. Cardinals |
| "Chilly axed Randy Moss saying he wants “good people” on his team. So I guess the narcissistic QB under investigation for possible sexual harrassment doesn’t count. This team deserves it’s fate. " - Randall Simon's Sausages | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 27 |  |
26.7 | 29 |
2 |
2- 5 |
vs. Patriots |
| "The Browns are slowly starting to come together and become competitive, but they still lack depth at receiver. " -Xtra Point Football | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 28 |  |
27.8 |
30 |
2 |
2-6 |
Bye |
| "The Niners actually looked like a decent NFL team in London. Perhaps Troy Smith can finally get his chance to lead an NFL team, he has the pedigree and ability to get the job done." -Randall Simon's Sausages |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 29 |  |
28.1 | 27 | 2 |
2-6 |
Bye |
| "Tim Tebow looks like a viable goal line option, and Josh McDaniels looks like a viable janitor" - The Saints Nation |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 30 |  |
29 | 26 |
4 |
1-6 |
@ Packers |
| "The beauty of Dallas’ season will be to watch them continue to suck with several primetime and nationally televised games ahead - this could be fun!" - Randall Simon's Sausages |
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| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 31 |  |
30 | 31 |
- |
1-6 |
vs. Saints |
| " The Panthers' excellent running backs are going to waste because there's no passing threat on this team." - Xtra Point Football | ||||||
| Ranking | Team | Avg. Rank | Last Week | Change | Record | Next Game |
| 32 |  |
31.4 | 32 | - |
0-7 |
vs. Bears |
| " This team may not have a win yet but they put every team they play on upset alert. Just ask the Ravens and Chiefs." -TFDS Sports |
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