Here are my NFL Power Rankings through Week 11, with last weeks rankings in parentheses:Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
1. Tennessee Titans (10-0) (1)
Kerry Collins is throwing the ball well and the Titans keep winning and looking better every week doing it. Week 12 has them playing the surging Jets. This could be the week they lose, but I wouldn't bet on it.
2. New York Giants (9-1) (2)
The Giants stomped out the Ravens and now head to Arizona for an intriguing Week 12 matchup. My guess is that this game will be a shootout.
3. Carolina Panthers (8-2) (3)
Another unspectacular peformance for Carolina in Week 11. Now they'll head to Atlanta in Week 12, where I think they will catch an L.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) (4)
The Steelers have found some ugly ways to win this year, but you can't complain with the end result. They should have no problems in Week 12 against the Bengals.
5. Arizona Cardinals (7-3) (7)
How amazing is Anquan Boldin? The guy had half his face restructured and now he's back dominating in the passing game like nothing even happened. Arizona's offense is scary right now and they will give the Giants defense a handful in Week 12. I'm definitely looking forward to that game.
6. New York Jets (7-3) (9)
The Jets got a big win over New England and now lead the AFC East. They have a tough game ahead of them though at Tennessee in Week 12.
7. Dallas Cowboys (6-4) (11)
The Cowboys got a huge win against the Redskins in Week 11 and can put themselves in great position to make a playoff run over the next couple weeks if they can beat the 49ers and Seahawks.
8. Indianapolis Colts (6-4) (12)
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.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) (10)
Im not a big fan of the Bucs, but they keep winning so I have to keep them in the top 10. They got the Lions in Week 12, so I expect another win.
10. New England Patriots (6-4) (6)
Matt Cassel played his butt off against the Jets, but that Patriots defense can be shakey at times, and they continue to be banged up. The Pats head to Miami in Week 12, where they always struggle to win.
11. Washington Redskins (6-4) (5)
The Redskins are struggling on offense the past few weeks and I think they may even have some trouble at Seattle in Week 12.
12. Atlanta Falcons (6-4) (13)
The Falcons finally lost a home game and now will try to regroup against the Panthers, in what is a must win game if they still have hopes of winning the division.
13. Philadelphia Eagles (5-4-1) (8)
The Eagles playoffs chances don't look good after they failed to put away the Bengals in Week 11. There's always a chance they run the table, but right now I don't see that happening.
14. Baltimore Ravens (6-4) (15)
Not even the Ravens dominant rush defense was a match for the Giants running game. The Ravens will try to add to the Eagles misery in Week 12.
15. Miami Dolphins (6-4) (19)
If the Dolphins can beat the Patriots at home in Week 12, they might have an excellent shot at 10 wins and a playoff berth. Imagine that.
16. Green Bay Packers (5-5) (20)
The Packers put a whoopin' on the Bears and will head to New Orleans for Monday Night, in a must win game for both teams.
17. Denver Broncos (6-4) (21)
The Broncos are back in control of the AFC West with a two game lead on the struggling Chargers. It's looking like the Broncos might win this divison after all.
18. New Orleans Saints (5-5) (22)
The Saints took care of business against the Chiefs, but will now face a tougher opponent in Green Bay at home during Week 12.
19. Chicago Bears (5-5) (14)
The Bears got creamed by the Packers, but luckily for them they get to take out their frustrations against the Rams this week.
20. Minnesota Vikings (5-5) (16)
The Vikings had an excellent chance to beat the Bucs on the road and let it slip away. Now they head to Jacksonville, which is going to be a big game for both teams.
21. Buffalo Bills (5-5) (18)
Buffalo lost a heart breaker at home to the Browns, but can turn things around the next two weeks against the Chiefs and 49ers.
22. San Diego Chargers (4-6) (17)
The Chargers are in big trouble right now and have to hope the Broncos slip up in a few games or else they will find themselves out of the playoffs.
23. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) (23)
Jacksonville's playoff chances are on life support right now and they will probably have to win the rest of their games or at least 5 of 6 to make the playoffs.
24. Cleveland Browns (4-6) (25)
The Browns got a huge win in Buffalo on Monday Night to keep their slim playoff chances alive. They get the Texans at home in Week 12, which is definitely a winnable game.
25. Houston Texans (3-7) (24)
The Texans are better than their 3-7 record, but their season is pretty much over at this point.
26. San Francisco 49ers (3-7) (27)
The good news is that the 49ers moved into second place in the NFC West. The bad news is that they are only 3-7.
27. Seattle Seahawks (2-8) (26)
The return of Matt Hassleback didn't bring the Seahawks a win, but they were competitive against a strong Arizona team. They might be able to play spoiler for the rest of the season, starting with the Redskins in Week 12.
28. Cincinnati Bengals (1-8-1) (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.
29. Oakland Raiders (2-8) (30)
Word is that Darren McFadden is going to see some more carries against the poor Denver defense in Week 12. I'm interested to see how he performs if that is indeed the case..
30. Kansas City Chiefs (1-9) (31)
Tyler Thigpen and the Chiefs offense continue to play well, but they haven't been able to translate that in to any wins.
31. St. Louis Rams (2-8) (28)
The Rams lost for the 7th time this season by more than 2 touchdowns and they might make it 8 against the Bears in Week 12.
32. Detroit Lions (0-10) (32)
Does anyone doubt that Deroit will rank last in my power rankings for the rest of the season?
