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Week 15 NFL Power Rankings

Jonathan Ellish — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:51:25 +0000

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It is another week and another victory as the Packers are again atop the Power Rankings this week. The Ravens stand strong in the number two spot for the third straight week as they continue their quest for a bye in the playoffs. The Broncos find themselves cracking the top 10 after Tim Tebow yet again led an improbable comeback this week over the Bears moving Denver into the lead in the AFC West.

The big winners this week are the Saints, Jets, and Giants. The Saints, while only moving up 1 spot from 5^th to 4^th, got a gift from the Cardinals who beat the 49ers. With the 49ers squaring off with the Steelers, the Saints could potentially move into the 2^nd seed in the NFC. The Jets moved up from 10^th to 9^th, but, thanks to help from the rest of the NFL, the Jets now control their own destiny.

The Giants got a big late win over the Cowboys and jumped from 16^th to 12^th and more importantly are now 1^st in the NFC East with control over their destiny. It’s looking like the showdown at MetLife Stadium in a week between the Jets and Giants might mean a lot for both teams.

The big losers this week are the 49ers, Cowboys, and Bills. The 49ers fell from 3^rd to 6^th with a loss to the Cardinals and, more importantly, could lose the number two seed with a loss to Pittsburgh this weekend. The Cowboys fell five spots from 9^th to 14^th with a heartbreaking loss late to the Eli and the Giants.

After two straight losses the Cowboys are again looking up at the playoff teams. The Bills fell from 18^th to 22^nd after dropping their sixth straight and officially being eliminated from playoff contention. A season that started with so much promise has really taken a turn for the worst and they might end up finishing last in the AFC East.

Rounding out the bottom of the rankings again this week are the Vikings, Rams, and Colts. The Vikings have shut Adrian Peterson down for the season, the Rams are as far removed from the greatest show on turf as can be, and the Colts divisional rivals now have a chance to unleash years of torment by sending them to an imperfect season.

Rank (LW)	Team	Record	Comment
1 (1)	Packers	13-0	The Packers are on their way to a showdown with the Lions for an undefeated season on Week 17.
2 (2)	Ravens	10-3	The Ravens are on pace for the top seed in the AFC.
3 (4)	Steelers	10-3	The Steelers could be 13-3 and have to go on the road in the playoffs.
4 (5)	Saints	10-3	Drew Brees has 1,364 yards, 11 TDs and no INTs over the Saints’ last four games. (Mike Sando ESPN)
5 (6)	Patriots	10-3	Tom Brady eclipsed the 4,000 yard mark and Rob Gronkowski broke the record for most touchdowns by a tight end in a season with three games remaining.
6 (3)	49ers	10-3	With a game against Pittsburgh this week the 49ers could be in danger of losing their 3rd game in four weeks and the second seed in the NFC.
7 (7)	Texans	10-3	Despite injuries to WR Andre Johnson and QB Matt Schaub, the Texans are winning with defense and on their way to a bye in their first playoff appearance.
8 (8)	Falcons	8-5	The Falcons offense has seemed to hit its stride at the right time and after Jacksonville this Thursday they have a huge game against the Saints.
9 (10)	Jets	8-5	With some help from the NFL yet again, the Jets control their playoff destiny.
10 (11)	Broncos	8-5	How to stop Tim Tebow? Don’t let the Broncos hang around til the fourth quarter.
11 (12)	Lions	8-5	The Lions are fighting for a wild card spot, but have three tough games left against Oakland, San Diego, and Green Bay.
12 (16)	Giants	7-6	And just like that the Giants are atop the NFC East heading down the stretch.
13 (13)	Titans	7-6	The Titans are still in the hunt for the final playoff spot, but need to win out and hope they get some help elsewhere.
14 (9)	Cowboys	7-6	Back to back losses have taken the Cowboys from a possible home playoff game to possibly not making the playoffs.
15 (14)	Bengals	7-6	Losing the game late to T.J. Yates and the Texans probably cost the Bengals their shot at a wild card.
16 (15)	Raiders	7-6	The Raiders have Detroit, San Diego, and Kansas City left. Three wins could have them atop the AFC East.
17 (17)	Bears	7-6	Losing Jay Cutler on a careless play probably cost the Bears a playoff berth.
18 (19)	Chargers	7-6	The Chargers have won two straight, but it’s likely too little too late.
19 (21)	Cardinals	6-7	The Cardinals could finish above .500 after a big win over the 49ers.
20 (20)	Seahawks	6-7	Marshawn Lynch leads the NFL since Week 9 with 336 yards rushing after first contact. (Mike Sando ESPN)
21 (24)	Eagles	5-8	The Eagles are technically still in it, but the season has overall been a dissapointment.
22 (18)	Bills	5-8	Six straight losses later and the Bills “are who we thought they were.”
23 (23)	Dolphins	4-9	With a loss to the Eagles and another losing season, coach Tony Sparano is one of two head coaching victims this weekend.
24 (25)	Panthers	4-9	Cam Newton hasn’t dissapointed, but the defense has.
25 (22)	Chiefs	5-8	Tyler Palko couldn’t get it done and because of that coach Todd Haley got the axe this weekend.
26 (29)	Jaguars	4-9	The Jaguars have placed 27 players on injured reserve this year – -more than half a roster. (Paul Kuharsky ESPN)
27 (27)	Redskins	4-9	If the Redskins keep this up they’ll be able to draft a decent QB.
28 (26)	Buccaneers	4-9	Tampa Bay has been one of the bigger dissapointments this year.
29 (28)	Browns	4-9	The Browns need a lot of things, high draft picks being one of them.
30 (30)	Vikings	2-11	The Vikings’ pass defense has really gone from the Cover 2 to the Cover None. (John Clayton ESPN)
31 (31)	Rams	2-11	The Rams are looking at a top 3 draft pick and will try to improve, though it might be at coach Steve Spagnuolo’s expense.
32 (32)	Colts	0-13	The road to 0-16 goes through their divisional rivals and I’m sure all three will relish the opportunity to send them there.

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Week 12 NFL Power Rankings

Jonathan Ellish — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 10:45:21 +0000

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Not much change this week at the top of the rankings as the top four remain the same with the Packers still at number 1. The Ravens saw themselves move up into the 5 spot with the injury to Bears QB Jay Cutler and could move up again with a Thanksgiving showdown against the 49ers.

The Cowboys find themselves in the top 10 this week after another victory and a Giants loss has them atop the NFC East with a game against Miami coming up on Thanksgiving.

The Big winners this week are the Broncos, Eagles, and Dolphins. The Broncos are 4-1 with Tim Tebow under center and after another comeback win to knock off the Jets the Broncos suddenly are contenders in the race for the AFC West and a wild card spot moving them up to 16^th from 19^th.

The Eagles got a win over the Giants moving them up to 18^th from 23^rd and giving them a record of 4-6 and giving them an outside shot at still making the playoffs. The Dolphins jumped from 29^th to 25^th with their third straight win and could jump even higher if they manage the upset against the Cowboys on Thanksgiving.

This wasn’t a good week for New York teams as it saw all three teams fall in the rankings. The Giants, Jets, and Bills make the list for big losers this week all losing games they should’ve won.

The Giants fell to 12^th from 6^th after a poor showing against the Eagles left them in 2^nd place behind the Cowboys for the AFC East title. The Jets fell from 14^th to 17^th after Tim Tebow performed his magic beating the Jets late and potentially ending their chances for a Super Bowl and a playoff spot. The Bills got beat down by Miami losing their third straight falling from 17^th to 19^th and losing their lead rusher Fred Jackson.

Rounding out the bottom of the list again this week are the Panthers, Rams and Colts. The Panthers and Colts play this weekend so look for one of those two teams to move up the rankings next week, but Cam Newton should be too much for the Colts to handle.

Rank (LW)	Team	Record	Comment
1 (1)	Packers	10-0	The Packers have a real test when they face the Lions on Thanksgiving.
2 (2)	49ers	9-1	The 49ers have a tough game as the battle of the brothers will commence on Thanksgiving night.
3 (3)	Steelers	7-3	Coming out of the bye the Steelers had a chance to rest some key players, Roethlisberger being one of them.
4 (4)	Saints	7-3	A bye week, then four of the final six at home. Sounds like a winning formula for the Saints. (Mike Sando ESPN)
5 (7)	Ravens	7-3	Jim and John Harbough face off in what could be a preview of the Super Bowl.
6 (5)	Bears	7-3	The Bears got a win, but lost their QB Jake Cutler with a broken thumb which could put an end to the Bears playoff chances.
7 (8)	Patriots	7-3	New England’s remaining schedule is very easy and the Patriots should coast to home field advantage.
8 (10)	Lions	7-3	Matthew Stafford led the Lions back against the Panthers throwing 5 TD’s and looking in prime form to face the Packers.
9 (9)	Texans	7-3	The teams fate rests with QB Matt Leinart, but he will benefit from getting WR Andre Johnson back.
10 (12)	Cowboys	6-4	Tony Romo has been on fire since getting fully healthy and the Cowboys now sit atop the NFC East.
11 (13)	Falcons	6-4	The Falcons look to push for a wild card and to keep pace with New Orleans facing Minnesota and the Texans next.
12 (6)	Giants	6-4	The Giants are amidst the roughest part of their schedule and it continues with New Orleans and Green Bay on the horizon.
13(11)	Bengals	6-4	Though they’ve lost two straight to the Steelers and Ravens the Bengals have put up good showings and are sitting in a good spot to get a wild card.
14 (15)	Raiders	6-4	The Raiders get to see how good the Bears are without Jay Cutler.
15(16)	Titans	5-5	The Titans are still in the hunt for a wild card and need to get hot to have a shot.
16 (19)	Broncos	5-5	Can’t argue with the results. Tim Tebow is 4-1 since taking over as a starter.
17 (14)	Jets	5-5	The Jets have a lot of ground to make up and right now may not even make the playoffs, much less win the Super Bowl.
18 (23)	Eagles	4-6	The Eagles have an outside shot due to their 3-1 conference record, but they’re going to need a lot of help.
19 (17)	Bills	5-5	The Bills have scored 26 points during this three game losing streak compared to averaging 30 points before hand.
20 (18)	Chargers	4-6	If the Chargers want to save their season and make a run it starts with heading to Denver and beating Tim Tebow.
21 (20)	Buccaneers	4-6	The Bucs fattened up on NFC West opponents last season, but no such luck in 2011. (Mike Sando ESPN)
22 (21)	Chiefs	4-6	Things were tough enough for Kansas City with Matt Cassel, but without him they don’t look like much of a contender.
23 (24)	Seahawks	4-6	Seattle got a solid win over St.Louis and is close to getting back to .500
24 (28)	Browns	4-6	Good defense has given Cleveland all four of its victories this season. (James Walker ESPN)
25 (29)	Dolphins	3-7	The Dolphins might be the hottest team in football right now aside from the Packers and they look to continue playing spoiler with a trip to Dallas on Thanksgiving.
26 (26)	Redskins	3-7	The Redskins have lost 6 straight and with Seattle up next might make that 7.
27 (22)	Cardinals	3-7	John Skelton proved why he was a backup with a miserable performance against the 49ers.
28 (25)	Jaguars	3-7	There is some problems going on internally with the players and coaching staff and Jack Del Rio may be on his way out.
29 (27)	Vikings	2-8	Adrian Peterson won’t play this week with no reason to rush his return after suffering a high ankle sprain.
30 (30)	Panthers	2-8	Cam Newton is going to have a monster game against the Colts this week.
31 (31)	Rams	2-8	The Rams have too many injuries and not enough talent.
32 (32)	Colts	0-10	The Colts defense is horrible and with Carolina’s offensive weapons they will probably look bad again this weekend.

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