According to ESPN's AFC North Blogger James Walker, after the Week 1 games, we can expect some significant changes in the new NFL power rankings out Tuesday.
Here are some of the big changes to look for in the rankings with particular attention to our AFC North competition:
The Ravens were ranked No. 8 going into the opening weekend, and Walker personally ranked them No. 5 (the highest rating he recieved.) Following yesterday's game, Walker had this to say:
"Analysis: I voted the Ravens the highest last week at No. 5. I believe they're the best team in the AFC North this season. Baltimore thoroughly outplayed the Steelers to add confirmation to that prediction. If the offensive line continues to protect the way it did against Pittsburgh, Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco could make major strides this year. "
Ravens projected position in tomorrow's NFL Power Rankings: 4-7
The Steelers were ranked No. 3 going into the opening weekend. Following yesterday's game Walker had this to say:
"Analysis: The Steelers were one of the NFL's most surprising teams in Week 1 -- and not in a good way. Pittsburgh was dominated by Baltimore and looked like a shell of last year's team. Most likely Sunday's showing was just a horrible outing. But you wonder if Pittsburgh is getting old fast. I expect the Steelers to get back on track. But they could have one of the biggest drops this week."
Steelers projected position in tomorrow's NFL Power Rankings: 8-11
Check out the original post to see what he had to say about the other two AFC North competitors, the Browns and the Bengals!
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