@armchairreport said:Cleveland is making big gains on the playoff power ranking board. So you're telling me there is a chance. http://www.armchairreport.com/2010/11/09/n...layoff-week-10/ Just posted on 16 other team boards.....

I think the Browns' greatest improvement this year is rush defense, particularly when measured by YPC, where we're at 3.9, in a virtual tie with a bunch of teams after the top 7. Pretty impressive, given our recent history. The result is that we don't give up a lot of points... we're edging toward upper third in scoring defense. The pass defense is showing signs of coming along, understandable with so many new faces. The defense will need to deal with ILB, DE, and probably add another pass rusher type... not all that much, really.

I usually write about the upcoming games but we had a contributing writer submit this article. It is kinda fun. http://www.armchairreport.com/2010/11/03/moss-titans/

seriously who is this armchair report guy im tired of his inconsistent anaylsis on our team

We actually gained on the playoff power rankings. We run the entire schedule each week after updating all the statistics to find out how teams are doing on their way to the post season. I get it we are still not in a great spot but we hopefully should improve. That is the optimism that I want to cling to. Is optimism bad? Anyway here is the link to the updated rankings. http://www.armchairreport.com

I predict Miami over Cincy, Jacksonville over Dallas, and Steelers win in New Orleans (without "assistance").. Colts will pund the Texans Monday.

By E. Hartman Week seven and sparks are flying in the NFL. We are seeing dominance from new teams and surprises that keep us guessing. Oakland? New Orleans? Controversial calls? Broken quarterbacks? These are just some of the amazing events that happened in week 7. Cleveland show'd the NFL what we can do. If we continue to play this way the NFL needs to take notice. I enter in the plays for every NFL team each week and compute the power rankings, upcoming match ups, and offense and defense rankings. Complete rankings at http://www.armchairreport.com/2010/10/26/p...layoff-chances/ E. Hartman is a contributing writer for www.ArmchairReport.com

@dcdiplomat said:I'm very, very much against the 18 game regular season. We see too many pro football players end up as borderline vegetables as it is. Let's face it, players now are faster, bigger, and strong now than they were when the NFL switched to a 16 game season in the '70s. If you add this to the 1-4 post-season games some teams play, well...it's just too much, in my opinion. I'm in agreement here. Unlike the exhibition season when starters play on a very limited basis, you're talking 18 games playing "full throttle" against the best the other teams have to offer. IMHO, it's just too much pounding. Mike

There is still time to climb. Complete rankings at: http://www.armchairreport.com/2010/10/19/m...">Who’s Making The Playoffs?: Chances | Armchair Report</a> Six weeks done and we have some separation within the league. But anyone who is paying attention sees this season as one of more parity than ever before. We’ve written about how parity is good for the league and suffering defeats make the wins that much more sweet. So for many teams this is going to be as sweet as honey coated strawberries. Others its turning a little tart. Gainers: The Tennessee Titans, New Orleans Saints, and Philadelphia Eagles all made big gains to jump into the playoff mix. Other notable gainers but still on the outside looking in are the Minnesota Vikings and Miami Dolphins. The Dolphins schedule is a little tougher than the Vikings so the edge goes to the Vikings but the Dolphins are having more games go their way. Slipping: These teams slipped this week. The biggest surprise was the Indianapolis Colts but the change is less to do with them and more their competition. They are still right in the mix and it is early but the AFC is a tough beast. In fact I would not be surprised if an 8-8 team made the playoffs from the NFC. I’m not saying, but I’m just saying. The San Diego Chargers seem to have everything in their favor except the ability to make friends with the letter W. Tampa Bay Buccanneers and Washington Redskins fell also. I personally think the Redskins are playing much better ball than last year.

Pretty nice work armchair.