NFL Power Rankings - Week 10

Here are my NFL Power Rankings through Week 10, with last weeks rankings in parentheses:

Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1. Tennessee Titans (9-0) (1)

I was this close to moving the Giants ahead of the Titans, but decided against it. The Titans keep winning and I will keep them at # 1 until they lose a game, even though I'm starting to think the Giants are the best team in the NFL.

2. New York Giants (8-1) (2)

The Giants have been impressive so far this season and just finished beating Pittsburgh, Dallas, and Philly. They finish their season up with a string of tough games against playoff contending teams, but make no mistake about it, the road to the Super Bowl goes through New York in the NFC.

3. Carolina Panthers (7-2) (4)

It's hard to tell just how good Carolina is when they are playing teams like Oakland and Detroit on back to back weeks. I still think they are shaky on the road and their unimpressive performance at Oakland probably backs that up. That doesn't bode well for a team who still has to play the Falcons, Packers, Giants, and Saints on the road. They are now 5-0 at home and 2-2 on the road. My guess is that they will be lucky to split their 4 remaining road games, but they still should be able to get to 10 or 11 wins.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) (3)

I'm not even sure that Pittsburgh is the 4th best team in the NFL, but I don't really see any teams below them that are definitely better. Plus, their three losses were all to quality teams: Eagles, Giants, & Colts. Their defense is solid, but how long can Roethlisberger last this season before completely breaking down?

5. Washington Redskins (6-3) (5)

The Redskins have a huge game in Week 11 against the Cowboys. The winner of that game could have a leg up on the second playoff spot in the NFC East. With the way Carolina, Atlanta, and Tampa Bay are playing right now, it is no guarantee that the NFC East will get a third playoff team.

6. New England Patriots (6-3) (9)

The Patriots were able to take down the struggling Bills in Week 10 and will now battle the Jets for first place. Matt Cassell continues to improve at QB for the Pats. Losing Adalius Thomas for the season certainly hurts though.

7. Arizona Cardinals (6-3) (8)

The Cardinals squeaked by the 49ers on Monday Night and have now pretty much wrapped up the NFC West barring a disaster of epic proportions. The offense is great, but I'm not sold on the defense yet.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) (6)

The Eagles loss to the Giants was a killer, because they now sit at 0-3 in the division, which could up being the difference if they end up in a tie for the last playoff spot. Luckily they play the Bengals in Week 11, which should keep them afloat for now.

9. New York Jets (6-3) (14)

The Jets crushed the Rams in Week 10, but that is nothing to be impressed over, because in 6 of their 8 losses the Rams have lost by more than 2 touchdowns. If the Jets can beat the Patriots in New England, then I will be more convinced that they are really putting things together.

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) (10)

Tampa Bay hosts the Vikings in Week 11, which should prove to be an interesting matchup and is a big game for both teams.

11. Dallas Cowboys (5-4) (11)

All indications point to a healthy Tony Romo is Week 11 versus the Redskins, which is good news for the Cowboys who desperately need to win that game.

12. Indianapolis Colts (5-4) (16)

The Colts have somehow managed to keep themselves in the playoff picture despite some obvious flaws early on in the season. I expect them to be 6-4 after they face Houston at home in Week 11.

13. Atlanta Falcons (6-3) (18)

Matt Ryan and the Falcons have been great at home this season and if their defense continues to hold opposing offenses from putting points on the board then this team could actually win the NFC South.

14. Chicago Bears (5-4) (13)

The Bears weren't able to generate enough offense to beat the undefeated Titans, but they might get Kyle Orton back just in time for their big divisional matchup against the Packers.

15. Baltimore Ravens (6-3) (19)

Before the season I predicted that the Ravens would struggle to win more than 3 games all season, but they have already doubled that total. The Ravens are now tied for first could possibly win the division if they can go 4-3 or better down the stretch.

16. Minnesota Vikings (5-4) (21)

The Vikings are now tied for first in the NFC North after beating the Packers in Week 10. I am somewhat surprised to see this team back in the playoff picture. The rest of their schedule is tough though: at Tampa Bay, at Jacksonville, Chicago, at Detroit, at Arizona, Atlanta, & NY Giants.

17. San Diego Chargers (4-5) (17)

The Chargers beat the Chiefs in Week 10, but did not look impressive doing so. Tough game for them in Week 11 having to trouble across country to face the Steelers. Looking at the rest of their schedule it's going to take a major effort just for them to get to 9-7 and the division race could come down to the last week when they play Denver at home.

18. Buffalo Bills (5-4) (7)

Buffalo is really struggling, but can get themselves back on track with a Monday Night game in Week 11 against the also struggling Browns.

19. Miami Dolphins (5-4) (20)

Believe it or not Miami has an excellent chance to climb to 6-4 if they can beat the lowly Raiders at home in Week 11. They still have games against the Rams, 49ers, and Chiefs too, so it's possible they could win 9 games at the very least this season.

20. Green Bay Packers (4-5) (12)

The Packers are a disappointing team to me With their offense, there is no reason they shouldn't be leading the NFC North right now, bu their defense has let them down, especially against the run where they are ranked 28th in the league (154.6 yards given up a game).

21. Denver Broncos (5-4) (22)

The Broncos managed to pull one out against the Browns, despite the fact they were down as many as 13 points in the third quarter. They head to Atlanta in Week 11.

22. New Orleans Saints (4-5) (15)

The Saints are probably out of the playoff picture unless they can run the table, which looks unlikely at this point.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) (24)

Jacksonville beat up on the Lions, but they won't find things as easy against the undefeated Titans in Week 11.

24. Houston Texans (3-6) (23)

The Texans got creamed by the Ravens in Week 10 and they might be headed for a similar fate against the Colts in Week 11.

25. Cleveland Browns (3-6) (25)

I thought Brady Quinn looked good in his first start. He made quick decisions with the ball and looked comfortable in the pocket. The bad news is that the Browns still lost.

26. Seattle Seahawks (2-7) (26)

The good news is that Seattle might get Matt Hassleback back at QB soon. The bad news is that it's too late for them to make the playoffs anyway.

27. San Francisco 49ers (2-7) (28)

The 49ers have been more competitive then the Rams the past two weeks, so I moved them ahead of the Rams. If that's not good enough for you, then we can just wait to see who wins when they face each other in Week 11.

28. St. Louis Rams (2-7) (27)

The Rams lost for the 6th time this season by more than 2 touchdowns. Somebody should be looking into what the record is for most losses by more than 2 TDs in a season, because the Rams might break it.

29. Cincinnati Bengals (1-8) (29)

The Bengals face the Eagles in Week 11. Normally a Bengal would probably rip an Eagle to shreds, but somehow I don't think that will happen in this one.

30. Oakland Raiders (2-7) (30)

Since there isn't much you can say about the Raiders, I'll just mention that Darren McFadden has been a complete non-factor in his rookie season, but I hope he gets some shine in the last few weeks..

31. Kansas City Chiefs (1-8) (31)

The Chiefs offense has been solid the last few weeks with Tyler Thigpen running the show, but they still haven't been able to get a W.

32. Detroit Lions (0-9) (32)

I'm still convinced the Lions are going to go winless. Check out the rest of their schedule: at Carolina, Tampa Bay, Tennessee, Minnesota, at Indianapolis, New Orleans, at Green Bay. Wouldn't that be something if Tennessee was undefeated going against the winless Lions on Thanksgiving Day and lost?