Updated: January 8, 2008, 1:45 PM ET
Speed of top-rated Cowboys could bother Manning
Scouts Inc. updates its rankings of the top playoff linebackers and says the Chargers got a boost last weekend.
The Cowboys remain atop the rankings after a bye week, and they will use their speed off the edge to pressure Giants QB Eli Manning and their active inside linebackers to fill holes and make tackles against the run game. ILB Bradie James will continue to make plays and line up his defense correctly.
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Updated Playoff Rankings
With the playoff field down to eight, Scouts Inc. went back and once again ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
Initial Playoff Rankings
Before the playoffs started, here's how Scouts Inc. ranked the field by position.
• Overall Rankings
• Quarterbacks
• Running backs
• Receivers
• Offensive line
• Defensive line
• Linebackers
• Defensive backs
• Special teams
• Coaching
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