Here are my NFL Power Rankings through Week 9:Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
1. Tennessee Titans (8-0) (1)
The Titans passed another test with a win over the Packers. The defense looks like it will be a problem for even the best offenses and the running game continues to be solid with Chris Johnson starting to emerge even more as the season goes on.
2. New York Giants (7-1) (2)
The Giants pounded on the Cowboys and look to be the class of the NFC. Should be a great game in Week 10 as the Giants visit the Eagles.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) (3)
The Steelers were able to go in to Washington and beat up on the Redskins, but they might have lost Ben Roethlisberger for a few games in the process. The Steelers are starting to separate themselves a little bit in the AFC, but I still think they are just as beatable as most other teams in the AFC.
4. Carolina Panthers (6-2) (5)
Carolina gets to travel to Oakland in Week 10, where they should be able to go to 7-2. Carolina is a team that is under the radar right now, but is definitely a contender in the NFC.
5. Washington Redskins (6-3) (4)
Just when you think the Redskins are going to prove themselves as a top tier team this year they seem to take a step back. They obviously did not matchup well with the Steelers, but not many teams have the run defense that the Steelers have.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (5-3) (7)
The Eagles are quietly starting to put things together to make a run for the playoffs. They have a huge game against the Giants in Week 10 and I think it's a must win for Philly if the want to make a statement.
7. Buffalo Bills (5-3) (6)
Buffalo is fading pretty quickly and if they lose to the Patriots in Week 10, they might be looking up at the Patriots and Jets for the rest of the season.
8. Arizona Cardinals (5-3) (11)
Arizona is a team that has the potential to be a scary matchup once the playoffs come around. With their offense, I would not want to be playing them in the playoffs. There's a small chance they even might be able to have a first round bye if the NFC South teams start to knock each other off.
9. New England Patriots (5-3) (9)
The Patriots lost a tough one to the Colts in Week 9, but I still like how they have been playing and I think they will take down Buffalo in Week 10.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) (10)
Tampa Bay barely squeaked past the lowly Chiefs and I think they might fade a little bit down the stretch. They are still tough to beat at home though.
11. Dallas Cowboys (5-4) (8)
Tony Romo should be back for the Cowboys in Week 11 and they will be hoping he is enough for them to start playing better and winning some games. The Cowboys have a lot of issues though and I think it's a must win game for them against the Redskins.
12. Green Bay Packers (4-4) (12)
The Packers gave the Titans a run for their money, but came up just short. I still like this team to win the division though, especially if the Bears have to play a few weeks without Kyle Orton.
13. Chicago Bears (5-3) (13)
It looks like the Bears will be without Kyle Orton for a few weeks, which means Rex Grossman will be back at QB. That is not good news for the Bears, who have the top rated Tennessee defense coming to town in Week 10.
14. New York Jets (5-3) (14)
The Jets surprised me by beating the Bills in Buffalo and now they get the Rams at home in Week 10. I still don't trust Brett Favre right now, but the Jets look to be in good position to make a playoff push.
15. New Orleans Saints (4-4) (15)
The Saints will head to Atlanta in Week 10 to face the surprising Falcons and at 4-4 this is a must win game for the Saints.
16. Indianapolis Colts (4-4) (17)
The Colts got the win they needed by beating the Patriots and might have caught a break with Roethlisberger being hurt as they head to Pittsburgh in Week 10. I think the Steelers might be too physical for the Colts though.
17. San Diego Chargers (3-5) (16)
The Chargers get to play the Chiefs in Week 10 and should win that game. I think they will end up beating out Denver for the divisional title despite their struggles this season.
18. Atlanta Falcons (5-3) (20)
Atlanta continues to play well and if they beat the Saints this week at home, then I might have to take them seriously as a possible playoff team.
19. Baltimore Ravens (5-3) (22)
Baltimore just won't seem to go away and have been just as surprising as the Falcons. They have another winnable game in Week 10 against Houston and a win would continue to keep pressure on the Steelers.
20. Miami Dolphins (4-4) (25)
The Dolphins make it three surprise teams in a row. They actually have a legitimate shot at the playoffs and are only a game out of first place.
21. Minnesota Vikings (4-4) (21)
The Vikings have a huge game against the Packers in Week 10. Adrian Peterson has been running well and look for that to continue against the Packers.
22. Denver Broncos (4-4) (18)
The Broncos are really struggling right now and I don't think it will be long before the Chargers take over the lead in the AFC West.
23. Houston Texans (3-5) (23)
Houston caught a bad break with Matt Schaub getting hurt in Minnesota. Their offense was starting to play well and they might have won that game in Shaub hadn't gotten hurt.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5) (19)
Jacksonville is another struggling team and time is running out on their playoff chances.
25. Cleveland Browns (3-5) (24)
The Brady Quinn era in Cleveland starts on Thursday against the Broncos and their horrible defense.
26. Seattle Seahawks (2-6) (26)
Seattle has to travel across the country to play the Dolphins in Week 10, which is probably not a good thing for them.
27. St. Louis Rams (2-6) (28)
The Rams got blasted by the Cardinals in Week 9 and will now play the Jets and hope to pull off an upset victory.
28. San Francisco 49ers (2-6) (29)
The 49ers come off of their bye week to play Arizona on Monday Night. My guess is that they will get crushed on national tv.
29. Cincinnati Bengals (1-8) (31)
The Bengals finally got a W and get a bye week as their reward.
30. Oakland Raiders (2-6) (27)
The Raiders have been horribly lately and things don't get any easier for them with Carolina visiting in Week 10..
31. Kansas City Chiefs (1-7) (30)
The Chiefs have actually been competitive the last two weeks, but blew a lead in both games in the 4th quarter.
32. Detroit Lions (0-8) (32)
The Lions are still winless and are desperate enough to bring Daunte Culpepper in at QB.
1. Tennessee Titans (8-0) (1)
The Titans passed another test with a win over the Packers. The defense looks like it will be a problem for even the best offenses and the running game continues to be solid with Chris Johnson starting to emerge even more as the season goes on.
2. New York Giants (7-1) (2)
The Giants pounded on the Cowboys and look to be the class of the NFC. Should be a great game in Week 10 as the Giants visit the Eagles.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) (3)
The Steelers were able to go in to Washington and beat up on the Redskins, but they might have lost Ben Roethlisberger for a few games in the process. The Steelers are starting to separate themselves a little bit in the AFC, but I still think they are just as beatable as most other teams in the AFC.
4. Carolina Panthers (6-2) (5)
Carolina gets to travel to Oakland in Week 10, where they should be able to go to 7-2. Carolina is a team that is under the radar right now, but is definitely a contender in the NFC.
5. Washington Redskins (6-3) (4)
Just when you think the Redskins are going to prove themselves as a top tier team this year they seem to take a step back. They obviously did not matchup well with the Steelers, but not many teams have the run defense that the Steelers have.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (5-3) (7)
The Eagles are quietly starting to put things together to make a run for the playoffs. They have a huge game against the Giants in Week 10 and I think it's a must win for Philly if the want to make a statement.
7. Buffalo Bills (5-3) (6)
Buffalo is fading pretty quickly and if they lose to the Patriots in Week 10, they might be looking up at the Patriots and Jets for the rest of the season.
8. Arizona Cardinals (5-3) (11)
Arizona is a team that has the potential to be a scary matchup once the playoffs come around. With their offense, I would not want to be playing them in the playoffs. There's a small chance they even might be able to have a first round bye if the NFC South teams start to knock each other off.
9. New England Patriots (5-3) (9)
The Patriots lost a tough one to the Colts in Week 9, but I still like how they have been playing and I think they will take down Buffalo in Week 10.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) (10)
Tampa Bay barely squeaked past the lowly Chiefs and I think they might fade a little bit down the stretch. They are still tough to beat at home though.
11. Dallas Cowboys (5-4) (8)
Tony Romo should be back for the Cowboys in Week 11 and they will be hoping he is enough for them to start playing better and winning some games. The Cowboys have a lot of issues though and I think it's a must win game for them against the Redskins.
12. Green Bay Packers (4-4) (12)
The Packers gave the Titans a run for their money, but came up just short. I still like this team to win the division though, especially if the Bears have to play a few weeks without Kyle Orton.
13. Chicago Bears (5-3) (13)
It looks like the Bears will be without Kyle Orton for a few weeks, which means Rex Grossman will be back at QB. That is not good news for the Bears, who have the top rated Tennessee defense coming to town in Week 10.
14. New York Jets (5-3) (14)
The Jets surprised me by beating the Bills in Buffalo and now they get the Rams at home in Week 10. I still don't trust Brett Favre right now, but the Jets look to be in good position to make a playoff push.
15. New Orleans Saints (4-4) (15)
The Saints will head to Atlanta in Week 10 to face the surprising Falcons and at 4-4 this is a must win game for the Saints.
16. Indianapolis Colts (4-4) (17)
The Colts got the win they needed by beating the Patriots and might have caught a break with Roethlisberger being hurt as they head to Pittsburgh in Week 10. I think the Steelers might be too physical for the Colts though.
17. San Diego Chargers (3-5) (16)
The Chargers get to play the Chiefs in Week 10 and should win that game. I think they will end up beating out Denver for the divisional title despite their struggles this season.
18. Atlanta Falcons (5-3) (20)
Atlanta continues to play well and if they beat the Saints this week at home, then I might have to take them seriously as a possible playoff team.
19. Baltimore Ravens (5-3) (22)
Baltimore just won't seem to go away and have been just as surprising as the Falcons. They have another winnable game in Week 10 against Houston and a win would continue to keep pressure on the Steelers.
20. Miami Dolphins (4-4) (25)
The Dolphins make it three surprise teams in a row. They actually have a legitimate shot at the playoffs and are only a game out of first place.
21. Minnesota Vikings (4-4) (21)
The Vikings have a huge game against the Packers in Week 10. Adrian Peterson has been running well and look for that to continue against the Packers.
22. Denver Broncos (4-4) (18)
The Broncos are really struggling right now and I don't think it will be long before the Chargers take over the lead in the AFC West.
23. Houston Texans (3-5) (23)
Houston caught a bad break with Matt Schaub getting hurt in Minnesota. Their offense was starting to play well and they might have won that game in Shaub hadn't gotten hurt.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-5) (19)
Jacksonville is another struggling team and time is running out on their playoff chances.
25. Cleveland Browns (3-5) (24)
The Brady Quinn era in Cleveland starts on Thursday against the Broncos and their horrible defense.
26. Seattle Seahawks (2-6) (26)
Seattle has to travel across the country to play the Dolphins in Week 10, which is probably not a good thing for them.
27. St. Louis Rams (2-6) (28)
The Rams got blasted by the Cardinals in Week 9 and will now play the Jets and hope to pull off an upset victory.
28. San Francisco 49ers (2-6) (29)
The 49ers come off of their bye week to play Arizona on Monday Night. My guess is that they will get crushed on national tv.
29. Cincinnati Bengals (1-8) (31)
The Bengals finally got a W and get a bye week as their reward.
30. Oakland Raiders (2-6) (27)
The Raiders have been horribly lately and things don't get any easier for them with Carolina visiting in Week 10..
31. Kansas City Chiefs (1-7) (30)
The Chiefs have actually been competitive the last two weeks, but blew a lead in both games in the 4th quarter.
32. Detroit Lions (0-8) (32)
The Lions are still winless and are desperate enough to bring Daunte Culpepper in at QB.
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