Here are BTSC's AFC Week 1 Power Rankings.
BTC AFC Power Rankings, Week 1| Team | Comment |
|---|---|
| 1. Pittsburgh | Batch filled in admirably in Week 1. Now it's Ben's turn. |
| 2. Indianapolis | Indy had trouble running the ball against the Giants, but that didn't stop Peyton from having a big day. |
| 3. Baltimore | How can you not put them near the top after that performance? Let's see if they can follow it up. |
| 4. Cincinnatti | Carson Palmer looked fine against the Chiefs. The defense needs to continue to improve if this team wants to make a run. |
| 5. New England | The Patriots looked sloppy against the Bills. Who's Brady going to throw to now that Branch has departed? |
| 6. Jacksonville | An opportunistic defense and a poised Leftwich were enough against the Cowboys. Next up? Monday Night Football against the Steelers. |
| 7. San Diego | LT + swarming defense = playoff contender. |
| 8. Denver | Broncos fans are already calling for Jay Cutler. Not going to happen. This team will get hot at some point. |
| 9. Miami | Despite a loss in Week 1, this is a dangerous football team. Ronnie Brown needs to get it going though. |
| 10. Kansas City | Trent Green?s out. Tony Gonzales isn?t getting any younger. Larry Johnson better do his best Superman impersonation. |
| 11. New York Jets | Chad Pennington gives this team a chance to stay in close games. Still a few years away though. |
| 12. Bufallo | The Bills missed a golden opportunity to get in the Win column. Not sure how many more chances they'll have on the road. |
| 13. Cleveland | Defense got run all over by the Saints. Same offensive woes. Check back next year. |
| 14. Tennessee | The Kerry Collins days are already numbered. |
| 15. Houston | The defense got shredded and the offensive line is still a mess. |
| 16. Oakland | This is a bad football team, any way you carve it up. |