Defending champs will need to prove their No. 1 ranking in Week 1.
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+1
The Deputy Commissioner's Weekly Ballot
Power Rankings
Steve Dugas ranks the league for Week 1 of the 2005 season, with movement, records, statistics, and his candid weekly analysis.
2
1
Haven't been ranked this low since 2003.
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3
9
Mexican Beans
0-1
High expectations for talented and deep Beans.
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-1
4
1
Should be nibbling at the Merry Men's heels all season long.
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0
5
Need to get off to a hot start to keep up with the Chickens and Beans.
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0
6
4
All eyes are on year 3 of the never-ending QB controversy.
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0
7
3
Now or never for aging White Guys.
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0
8
3
Market Thugs
0-0
Bulger (1-8) should improve overall record as Thugs starting QB.
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0
9
1
Cuban Refugees
0-0
Hopes ride on Kerry Collins' shoulders.
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10
4
Snapdragons
0-0
Without Manning, won't breathe fire like they used to.
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11
4
Bear Poop
0-0
I said it: "Poop will finish above .500".
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0
12
1
Reasonable Goal: Finish with better record than the Mallards.
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0
13
6
Apple Eaters
0-0
Big Hurt? 1st Round pick Eric Shelton out for the year.
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0
14
Big Boys
0-0
Ranking this low is a testament to the steady decline of a legendary owner.
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0
15
6
Will Chris Simms and Drew Henson ever get their chance?
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0
16
Memphis Brothers
0-0
Much-improved but still need to earn their ranking.
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0