23
Oct
2007
NFL Power Rankings Week 8
Everyone has been talking about the Patriots and how they may be one of the greatest teams in NFL history. Why are we forgetting about the Colts? I don’t get it. The Colts defense has improved vastly from last year to the point where they are ranked fifth in the league. They are making plays from every position. They are getting sacks, fumbles, interceptions, three and outs. They are doing everything that the Pats are doing, only against better opponents through seven weeks.
I know their offense isn’t scoring 34+ every game but they don’t really need to the way they are playing. And lets be real, do we really need to question the Colts ability to put up points in large numbers if they want to? The style of play the Colts are playing this year is even better than last year. By having long, time consuming drives, the offense is letting the defense stay rested. When the defense is coming onto the field, they are fresh, faster, and playing at a much higher intensity level.
I’m not knocking the Pats or what they’ve accomplished thus far but I think its time that the defending world champions get some more respect.
