NFL Power Rankings-Week 11

And then there was one. Miami is now the only team yet to win a game this season. Here are the power rankings going into week 11.


1. New England Patriots
Move from Week 10: 0
Why?: Duh


2. Dallas Cowboys
Move from Week 10: +1
Why?: Since I consider the Patriots in another league as everyone else, I'm going to say that the Cowboys are now #1 in the regular NFL. Big win over the Giants to have a cushy lead for the division.


3. Indianapolis Colts
Move from Week 10: -1
Why?: They almost pulled off the improbable. Down by a helluvalot with 5 interceptions by Manning (he ended up with 6) and the Colts still came within two. Two losses in a row was very unexpected by this team.


4. Green Bay Packers
Move from Week 10: 0
Why?: Couldn't move them up despite a dominant performance over the Vikings. Colts might have a worse record on paper, but they are still in my opinion, a better team.


5. Pittsburgh Steelers
Move from Week 10: +1
Why?: It's funny how much one game can affect a team. They looked like they were going to lose all game against the Browns, but managed to escape with a win. If they had lost that game I'm not sure they would have been in the top 10.


6. Jacksonville Jaguars
Move from Week 10: +3
Why?: Why the big surge in the rankings? They won the biggest game of the season without Dave Garrard. Now that he's coming back I sense an easy wild card clinch by this team (maybe even the division..who knows).


7. New York Giants
Move from Week 10: -2
Why?: Not a horrible performane against the Cowboys, but not very good either. If the Giants win next week against the Lions, they'll definitely make the playoffs. If not, you might see a repeat of last season sans a playoff birth.


8. San Diego Chargers
Move from Week 10: +4
Why?: You know what? Despite losing horribly two weeks ago to the Vikings, they pulled off a win against the Colts. I believe that loss to the Vikings was a huge wake up call and expect them to run away with this division.


9. Tennessee Titans
Move from Week 10: -2
Why?: They lost a huge game against the Jags. That being said, if the playoffs were decided right now they'd still clinch. Titans are performing well despite a mediocre showing from Vince Young. If he gets back on track this team will be fine.


10. Detroit Lions
Move from Week 10: -2
Why?: They had a chance to pull to 7-2 with a game against the Cards, but instead got their asses handed to them. They need to bring their A game against the Giants next week or the playoffs might not look like such a sure thing anymore.


11. Cleveland Browns
Move from Week 10: -1
Why?: Poor Browns. They had a huge lead against their division rivals and ended up blowing it. It's interesting to see if this team is going to recover from this big loss.


12. Seattle Seahawks
Move from Week 10: +2
Why?: They started throwing the ball and it really payed off. They absolutely destroyed the 49ers and any chance that team had of making a comeback in the division. This, in my opinion, was the best game the Seahawks had played all year.


13. Washington Redskins
Move from Week 10: -2
Why?: After looking like a probably playoff contender with the Giants, they are slowly slipping away. I really don't think this team has a shot at it despite being only game back. They can't pull off the division wins they desperately need.


14. Buffalo Bills
Move from Week 10: +4
Why?: They looked like they were going to hand Miami their first win, but instead escaped with a win. Winners of 5 in a row, but don't expect that to last with a game against the Pats next week.


15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Move from Week 10: +1
Why?: The Bucs need to take advantage of the Panthers and the Saints losing for a shot at the division. It's going to come down to the wire in my opinion.


16. Baltimore Ravens
Move from Week 10: -3
Why?: I like their impression of the 49ers offense. It was quite good. Well the performance wasn't good, but their impression was. Defense actually played quite well (only holding the Bengals to field goals), but the Bengals ended up kicking 7-7 with field goals and the Ravens couldn't capitilize on offense.


17. New Orleans Saints
Move from Week 10: -2
Why?: Really Saints? You have a shot at the division after a horrible start and you lose to the Rams.


18. Kansas City Chiefs
Move from Week 10: -1
Why?: This team can't afford to lose divisional games to the Broncos especially when the Chargers beat the Colts. Their playoff hopes to me are done.


19. Arizona Cardinals
Move from Week 10: +3
Why?: Nobody is really paying attention to this, but the Cardinals are only one game out of first. Yes it is the worst division in football, but the Cardinals could potentially take it.


20. Denver Broncos
Move from Week 10: +4
Why?: Big win over the Chiefs. However, I can't move them into the teens yet due to every other game this season.


21. Philadelphia Eagles
Move from Week 10: +4
Why?: A huge win over the Redskins makes this team not out of the playoffs yet. I dont' think this team is good at all nor do they have a shot in my opinion, but hey with the way this season has been so far you never know.


22. Houston Texans
Move from Week 10: -1
Why?: This team really isn't that bad especially compared to last season or the year before. They just happen to be stuck in the hardest division in football.


23. Carolina Panthers
Move from Week 10: -4
Why?: While tied for first, this team is in a lot of trouble. They lost to a lowly Falcons and their QB situation is a mess.


24. Chicago Bears
Move from Week 10: -1
Why?: Ok they won, but I'm still moving them down. You shouldn't have a nail biter game against the Raiders.


25. Minnesota Vikings
Move from Week 10: -5
Why?: They are in a lot of trouble with Adrian Peterson getting injured. They cannot win without the guy.


26. Atlanta Falcons
Move from Week 10: 0
Why?: They are now one win away from meeting my expectations for their season. With two wins in a row, the Falcons are actually on a streak now!


27. Cincinnati Bengals
Move from Week 10: 0
Why?: Them and the Falcons should have moved up, but I couldn't place them above any of these teams yet. With Carson Palmer as your QB you shouldn't be winning by kicking 7 field goals and scoring zero touchdowns.


28. St. Louis Rams
Move from Week 10: +4
Why?: Why am I moving them up this much? They are looking like a decent team again. They didn't win their first game by horrible playing by the Saints or any luck. They actually looked good. They might be back on track (although too little too late).


29. New York Jets
Move from Week 10: 0
Why?: I'm a Giants fan and while I already hate the Jets, I'm now officially embarrassed to have this team play in our stadium.


30. Oakland Raiders
Move from Week 10: -2
Why?: The first time all season they are ranked this low. After starting a promising 2-2 they are now 2-7. This is the Raiders we remember from last year.


31. San Fransisco 49ers
Move from Week 10: +1
Why?: If the Dolphins would have won this team would be ranked last. Their first two wins of the season helped saved this team from a last place ranking. They are horrible. Zero offense and not a great defense either.


32. Miami Dolphins
Move from Week 10: -1
Why?: Chatman will be the reason they win their first game, but it might not happen for a while after blowing a lead against the Bills.