nfl team rankings Archive

The Colts may have lost, but they still remain atop the power rankings.  The reason being if their starters play the whole game they’re 15-0 and going for a perfect season against Buffalo this week.

Other than that a few changes at the top, but the top 10 remains the same.

32. St. Louis Rams (1-14) –

Their only win has come against the Lions.

31. Detroit Lions (2-13) –

Their quarterback play without Stafford has been abysmal.

30. Kansas City Chiefs (3-12) -1

Since Larry Johnson was released only Chris Johnson has more rushing yards than Jamaal Charles.

29. Washington Redskins (4-11) -3

Jim Zorn’s assistants are interviewing for the head-coaching job while he still has a job.

28. Seattle Seahawks (5-10) -1

It may be one and done for Jim Mora Jr. in Seattle.

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-12) +3

Coming back from down 17-0 in New Orleans is no easy task.

26. Cleveland Browns (4-11) +2

Why hasn’t Jerome Harrison been playing all season?

25. Buffalo Bills (5-10) -1

This team has a lot to address in the off-season.

24. Oakland Raiders (5-10) -1

Al Davis may have to decide between Tom Cable and JaMarcus Russell in the off-season.

23. Chicago Bears (6-9) +2

That’s the Jay cutler the Bears thought they were getting.

22. San Francisco 49ers (7-8) -1

A .500 season wouldn’t be all too bad for the 49ers.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8) -4

This team has fallen apart in the past few weeks.

20. Miami Dolphins (7-8) -4

This team just can’t seem to get over .500.

19. New York Giants (8-7) -6

The Giants should be embarrassed after that pitiful performance on Sunday.

18. Atlanta Falcons (8-7) –

With a win on Sunday the Falcons will have back to back winning seasons for the first time in franchise history.

17. Carolina Panthers (7-8) +5

Would the Panthers be in the playoffs if Matt Moore had started the entire season?

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After a nine weeks of no change at the top, we have a new leader. Following their loss to the Cowboys on Saturday night the Saints nine week reign at the top has ended as the Indianapolis Colts take over the top spot.

We also have two more changes in the top 5 as the Vikings fell out of the top 3 and the Bengals fell out of the top 5.

Also the Buccaneers found their way out of the cellar with their win in Seattle.

32. St. Louis Rams (1-13) -1

At least the Rams will likely get the number one pick.

31. Detroit Lions (2-12) -2

Daunte Culpepper should have stayed retired.

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-12) +2

A nice win in Seattle, a tough place to play.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (3-11) -1

Their defense and special teams performance was terrible against the Browns.

28. Cleveland Browns (3-11) +2

What took Eric Mangini so long to give Jerome Harrison the ball?

27. Seattle Seahawks (5-9) -1

This is a bad football team.  Jim Mora Jr. may be out of a job in a few weeks.

26. Washington Redskins (4-10) -4

After a couple of nice showings, the Redskins laid an egg on Monday night.

25. Chicago Bears (5-9) -1

Jay Cutler continues to throw more interceptions.

24. Buffalo Bills (5-9) +1

It now looks like Brian Brohm will close the season out as the starter.

23. Oakland Raiders (5-9) +4

The Raiders continue to be the king of the upset.

22. Carolina Panthers (6-8) +1

Matt Moore and Steve Smith had a nice connection going on against the Vikings.

21. San Francisco 49ers (6-8) –

Alex Smith was eaten up by the Eagles defense.

20. Houston Texans (7-7) -1

An ugly win against the Rams.

19. New York Jets (7-7) -3

The blew a golden opportunity missing three field goal attempts.

18. Atlanta Falcons (7-7) +2

After Michael Turner aggravated his ankle injury for a second time, they better shut him down for the season.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7) -3

Played the Colts very tough, but couldn’t come out on top. 

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Not too much change this week, as we are starting to get a good idea of who each team is.

No one made a big push up the rankings this week, but the biggest mover was the Cardinals, who jumped up four spots to number 11 after a blowout victory in Chicago.

The big loser this week is the Baltimore Ravens.  The Ravens looked like they turned the corner last week with an impressive victory over the Broncos, but then were beaten by the Bengals to fall back to .500.

1. New Orleans Saints (8-0) –

Got down early but fought back to remain undefeated.

2. Indianapolis Colts (8-0) –

Survived again and are now in complete control of the AFC South.

3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1) –

The NFC North leading Vikings had the week off and get the Lions this coming week.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) –

Haven now on five in a row heading into their huge showdown versus the Bengals.

5. Denver Broncos (6-2) -1

Will try to stop the bleeding next week.  Thankfully they get the Redskins.

6. New England Patriots (6-2) –

Overcame the Wildcat to defeat the pesky Dolphins.

7. Cincinnati Bengals (6-2) +1

There is no doubting this team anymore.  They are among the AFC’s elite.

8. Dallas Cowboys (6-2) +2

A big time road win in Philly.  Now in sole possession of first place.

9. Philadelphia Eagles (5-3) -2

Couldn’t hold sever at home.  Four of their next five are on the road.

10. San Diego Chargers (5-3) +3

Needed some last second heroics to come away with a victory in New York.

11. Arizona Cardinals (5-3) +4

I can’t figure this team out.  They’re undefeated on the road (4-0

), but only 1-3 at home.

12. Atlanta Falcons (5-3) +2

A nice rebound game for the Falcons, who had lost two straight.

13. Houston Texans (5-4) -2

Came o so close against the mighty Colts.

14. New York Giants (5-4) +2

A heartbreaking loss for the Giants, who have lost four in a row heading into the bye.

15. Baltimore Ravens (4-4) -6

Lost all momentum they gained from the Broncos game.

16. New York Jets (4-4) +3

The bye came at a good time for the Jets.  They get the Jags next week.

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The top 2 remain the same but we have a new number 3, the Minnesota Vikings, who knocked the Broncos out of the number 3 hole.

The big winner this week is the Houston Texans.  They moved up  six spots and now sit at number 11, knocking on the door of the top 10.

The big loser this week is the New York Giants.  The Giants once claimed the top spot only 3 weeks ago but now have fallen all the way to down 16 after losing three straight.

1. New Orleans Saints (7-0) –

A big win that creates separation in the NFC South.

2. Indianapolis Colts (7-0) –

Had to grind it out against the 49ers but got the job done.

3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1) +2

Favre saved his best for the Packers.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) –

Had a bye to prepare for the Broncos next week.

5. Denver Broncos (6-1) -2

First loss of the season but they weren’t going to win every game.

6. New England Patriots (5-2) +2

Had a bye last week.  Face the Dolphins this week.

7. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2) +1

A season defying win for Eagles over the division rival G-Men.

8. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2) -1

Were idle last week.  Big division game versus the Ravens coming up.

9. Baltimore Ravens (4-3) +3

The defense showed why they are considered one of the best.

10. Dallas Cowboys (5-2) +3

Getting hot now but have to play the just as hot Eagles this week.

11. Houston Texans (5-3) +6

This may finally be the year for the Texans.

12. Green Bay Packers (4-3) -1

The o-line is still the number one concern for the Packers.

13. San Diego Chargers (4-3) +3

Not an impressive win, but a win never the less.

14. Atlanta Falcons (4-3) –

Gave the Saints a good battle but came up short.  Luckily, they get the Redskins next week.

15. Arizona Cardinals (4-3) -5

After they beat the Giants in New York they go lay an egg at home against Carolina.

16. New York Giants (5-3) -7

This team is reeling after three losses in a row.  Is Eli’s foot bothering him more than he’s letting on?

17. Chicago Bears (4-3) +1

Slaughtered the Browns but Cutler didn’t play great and the o-line allowed four sacks.

18. Miami Dolphins (3-4) +1

Are now 3-0 in the division and 0-4 against everyone else.  They play the Pats this week.

19. New York Jets (4-4) -4

Let one slip away against the Dolphins.  Have a bye week upcoming to sort things out.

20. San Francisco 49ers (3-4) –

Played the Colts tight but they need to start winning again.

21. Buffalo Bills (3-5) –

Should get Trent Edwards back this week.

22. Carolina Panthers (3-4) +2

Two season firsts: Jake Delhomme didn’t turn the ball over and Steve Smith caught a touchdown

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-4) –

How did the Jaguars only give M.J.D. only eight carries?

24. Seattle Seahawks (2-5) -2

This year’s version of the Seahawks is starting to look awfully similar to last year’s.

25. Tennessee Titans (1-6) +3

With Vince behind center the Titans get win number one.

26. Oakland Raiders (2-6) -1

They played the Chargers tight both times this season, but unfortunately they lost both games.

27. Washington Redskins (2-5) –

They needed more than a bye week to sort out all their problems.

28. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) -2

The suspension of Larry Johnson will finally give Jamaal Charles a chance.

29. St. Louis Rams (1-7) +3

The Rams get their first win of the season, albeit against the Lions.

30. Detroit Lions (1-6) -1

No Calvin Johnson has hurt them the past few weeks.

31. Cleveland Browns (1-7) -1

Derek Anderson finally got benched for Brady Quinn.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-7) -1

Josh Freeman had a bye to prepare for his first career start.