POWER RANKINGS - WEEK 1, 2005
Week
Year

1

Merry Men 10-3

Defending champs will need to prove their No. 1 ranking in Week 1.


2

Chickens 6-6-1

Haven't been ranked this low since 2003.


3

Beans 6-6-1

High expectations for talented and deep Beans.


4

Buddies 10-3

Should be nibbling at the Merry Men's heels all season long.


5

Huskers 4-9

Need to get off to a hot start to keep up with the Chickens and Beans.


6

Orangutangs 6-6-1

All eyes are on year 3 of the never-ending QB controversy.


7

White Guys 4-9

Now or never for aging White Guys.


8

Thugs 6-7

Bulger (1-8) should improve overall record as Thugs starting QB.


9

Refugees 3-10

Hopes ride on Kerry Collins' shoulders.


10

Dragons 7-6

Without Manning, won't breathe fire like they used to.


11

Poop 7-6

I said it: "Poop will finish above .500".


12

Llamas 4-8-1

Reasonable Goal: Finish with better record than the Mallards.


13

Eaters 3-10

Big Hurt? 1st Round pick Eric Shelton out for the year.


14

Boys 11-2

Ranking this low is a testament to the steady decline of a legendary owner.


15

Mallards 5-8

Will Chris Simms and Drew Henson ever get their chance?


16

Brothers 10-3

Much-improved but still need to earn their ranking.