Week 10 is now officially in the books and it’s time to take a look at those Week 11 Power Rankings.
First things first, we have a new member in the top 5. Making its season debut is the Cincinnati Bengals, fresh off a over Pittsburgh. The Bengals came in at number four and look they they are here to stay.
The big winner this week is the Baltimore Raves, who jumped four spots to number 11 after a dominating win over the Browns. Six teams moved up three spots.
The big loser this week is the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons delivered a less than impressive effort against the Panther and Matt just doesn’t the same. The Eagles and jets, both dropped four spots.
1. New Orleans Saints (9-0) –
Let the Rams stay around a little too long.
2. Indianapolis Colts (9-0) –
Got a gift from the Pats and capitalized.
3. Minnesota Vikings (8-1) –
The Vikings rolled to an easy victory over the Lions.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (7-2) +3
A huge statement win for the Bengals, who are in control of the AFC North.
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) -1
A sight setback for the defending champs, but a game against the Chiefs should take of that.
6. New England Patriots (6-3) –
A tough loss for the Patriots, who now have the archrival Jets coming to town this week.
7. San Diego Chargers (6-3) +3
The Chargers are on fire having won four in a row heading into their matchup versus the Broncos.
8. Arizona Cardinals (6-3) +3
This team is starting to find its groove again and they get the Rams next week.
9. Denver Broncos (6-3) -3
Three losses in a row and now suddenly the Broncos could be watching the playoffs at home. A huge game for the division coming up against the Chargers.
10. Dallas Cowboys (6-3) -2
A let down game for the Cowboys, but after four straight win you were kind of expecting it anyway.
11. Baltimore Ravens (5-4) +4
Don’t count the Ravens just yet. Nex week though, the Colts won’t be as easy the Browns
12. Houston Texans (5-4) +1
Were on a bye this past week and now get the suddenly red hot Titans at home on MNF.
13. Philadelphia Eagles (5-3) -4
McNabb put up wonderful stats, but they couldn’t convert in the red zone. This team will miss Brian Westbrook a lot.
14. New York Giants (5-4) –
The Giants didn’t play on Sunday but picked up ground on a few teams that stumbled.
15. Green Bay Packers (5-4) +2
The Packers needed a win on Sunday and they delivered and are now back in the thick of things.
16. Carolina Panthers (4-5) +3
Don’t look now but the Panthers are coming on strong. Delhomme has been turnover free recently and Steve Smith found the end zone for the first time all season.
17. Atlanta Falcons (5-4) -5
Matt Ryan has officially hit the sophomore slump. Crucial game versus the Giants next week.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4) +2
Can you believe this team is 5-4 and in playoff contention?
19. Miami Dolphins (4-5) +3
Escaped with a win over Tampa after Henne almost gave it away.
20. New York Jets (4-5) -4
The wheels look to be falling off for the Jets. Must win versus the Pats in Foxboro next week.
21. Tennessee Titans (3-6) +2
This is looking like a team that no one wants to play down the stretch.
22. San Francisco 49ers (4-5) –1
A big win for a team that was in dire need of one.
23. Chicago Bears (4-5) -5
A disastrous performance for Cutler. It doesn’t get any easier as they play the Eagles in primetime next week.
24. Washington Redskins (3-6) +3
A nice victory for the Redskins without Clinton Portis.
25. Seattle Seahawks (3-6) –
Their slim playoff hoped are all but gone now.
26. Buffalo Bills (3-6) -2
Things are looking gloomy in Buffalo now days.
27. Kansas City Chiefs (2-7) +1
Pulled out an ugly win over the Raiders, but they’ll take it.
28. Oakland Raiders (2-7) –1
Russell was benched again, but Gradkowski was even worse.
29. St. Louis Rams (1-8) –
Were very competitive against the Saints and actually were driving for the win as time expired.
30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-8) +1
Are looking competitive with Josh Freeman.
31. Detroit Lions (1-8) –1
Hung in there for a while, but were never going to beat the Vikings. A battle of the two worst teams next week as the Browns visit.
32. Cleveland Browns (1-8)
An embarrassing loss at home to the rival Ravens, on national television.
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Colts 9-0. I can tell i’m moving to the right city. Hopefully after seeing Sunday’s game I will be able to see many more. I’d like to see Indianapolis alone as undefeated – nothing against the Saints.
I have to say that you’ve done a very good job with these rankings; however, I’m me being the argumentative SOB that I am I’ll show you where I disagree.I don’t see the Saints being the top team. They turn the ball over way too much, Brees hasn’t been unstoppable since week 2, they’re defense is very shaky, and they could have lost any of the last four games. I realize they won those games but allowing sub par teams to compete with you, and having to lead huge comebacks week after week is not a good sign..
I believe the Vikings all around are the best team in the NFL right now. They have a great running game, a huge defensive line, and a 40 yr old QB playing like an MVP. Right now they have the fewest weaknesses of all the top teams.
I’ll also add that the Colts are not a great 9-0 team. No doubt they have a legendary QB, but they have no running game and a spotty defense. They have not played all that well the last three games but, being the Colts they have the tendency to win games in which they’re outplayed. I’ll also say that if Manning’s play drops in the postseason (as it usually does) I don’t see them making the Super Bowl this year.