NFL Power Rankings: Week 4 - Dexter Edition!

With the (once) popular television show Dexter (mercifully) coming to a close this past Sunday, I take a stab (get it??) at sending the show off in style by using its characters as the theme for this week’s spoiler-free power rankings!

Tier One: Dexter Morgan

1. Broncos (3-0) – (Previous rank: 1)

2. Seahawks (3-0) – (2)

More specifically, Dexter Morgan from seasons 1-4.  Back when this show was one of the best on television, Dexter was among the most compelling protagonists out there.

Despite the fact that there are seven undefeated teams, the Broncos and Seahawks are easily a cut above the rest thanks to the league's best offense and defense, respectively. Until further notice, these are the favorites to face off in the Super Bowl.

NFL Power Rankings: Week 3 - Billy Joel Edition!

After the announcement that the Piano Man will be one of the honorees at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors, we would like to offer up even greater accolades to Long Island’s own by making his songs the subject of this week’s power rankings.

Tier One: Piano Man

1. Broncos (2-0) – (Previous rank: 1)

2 Seahawks (2-0) – (4)

Regardless of personal taste, there is no question that Piano Man is Billy Joel’s top song.  Sure, it’s become overplayed over the years, especially if you are a regular at your local dueling piano bar.  But that’s your own fault for being a regular at a dueling piano bar.

Likewise, there is no argument over the top team in each conference.  The Broncos and Seahawks are the unquestioned favorites at this early juncture, especially after a couple of dominating performances against (in theory) NFC contenders.

NFL Power Rankings: Week 2 - Hollywood Edition!

Welcome to Ned Snark Power Rankings!  This week, I attempt to shoehorn at least one 2013 movie reference into each team’s blurb.  Some of them are unsubtle.  The others are even less subtle.

See if you can catch all 38 references!

1. Broncos (1-0) – The Broncos strengthen their claim to the top spot thanks to their fast and furious offense.  Peyton Manning threw seven touchdowns in week one, conjuring images of the all-time great performances. (Preseason rank: 1)

2. 49ers (1-0) – We know their defense is fantastic, but the continuing development of Kaepernick means this team’s upside is Riddickulous (sorry, I’ll try and do better).  Alternate movie reference: Inside Vernon Davis. (2)

3. Falcons (0-1) – Matt Ryan finally crossed “winning a playoff game” off his to-do list.  Now he needs to take the next step. (3)

4. Seahawks (1-0) – Someone in my fantasy football leagues took Seahawks D as one of his keepers.  That has more to do with his terrible decision-making, but it also shows how good this defense could be.  And with the acquisitions of Percy Harvin, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett, the Seahawks were the kings of summer.  Alternate movie reference: Percy Harvin and the Seahawks of Monsters. (4)

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The internet's lack of pop culture / sports blogs with clever Game of Thrones-related titles written by me was simply embarrassing, so I promised myself that I would at least attempt to change that.

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