Week 13: 12 oz Power Rankings

 

12 oz Power Rankings
Rank	Team	Record	Comment	Prev. Week
1	New Orleans Saints	9-2	The Saints have looked stronger against stronger competition and do not have the injury/suspension concerns of the Seahawks. Monday night may decide the #1 seed in the NFC.	2
2	Seattle Seahawks	10-1	The Seahawks have now had 7 players banned  for PEDs since 2011 (Sherman's overturned). The loss of Browner and Thurmond could cost them big time. Is the "12th Man" the fans or the PEDs?	3
3	Denver Broncos	9-2	The weather may affect Manning, but I still like this team as the top in the NFL.	1
4	Carolina Panthers	8-3	The Panthers did what good teams do - they won a game in which they played poorly. The Panthers look like legitimate contenders.	5
5	Cincinnati Bengals	7-4	With the bye week, the Bengals were able to get healthy at some positions. Maualuga and Still should return this week.	6
6	New England Patriots	8-3	A big win against the Broncos, but the Patriots continue to look very shaky.	7
7	Kansas City Chiefs	9-2	After a 9 game win streak, the Chiefs are likely to enter next week on a 3 game losing streak.	4
8	Arizona Cardinals	7-4	After a beat down of the Colts, the Cardinals are no longer flying completely under the radar, but they still are not garnering much respect.	10
9	San Francisco 49ers	7-4	They beat the Redskins comfortably, but who hasn't? The offense still does not look playoff worthy.	8
10	Dallas Cowboys	6-5	I still don't buy into them, but someone has to win the NFC East and they have the most "talent" to do so.	14
11	Philadelphia Eagles	6-5	Speaking of teams I am not buying into, but you don't have to be impressive in the NFC East, just less crappy than the other teams. That explains the Eagles.	12
12	Pittsburgh Steelers	5-6	From 0-4 to 5-6 and now tied for the last wild card spot. With 2 of their next 3 coming against the Ravens and Bengals, the Steelers can play their way into or back out of the playoffs.	19
13	Saint Louis Rams	5-6	They are still 4th in their own division, but they have looked very impressive of late. Are they better with Clemens?	18
14	Indianapolis Colts	7-4	They are still 7-4, hold a 2 game lead in their division, and beat SF, Sea and Den, but since losing Wayne, the Colts are 2-2 and a play or two away from 0-4.	9
15	Chicago Bears	6-5	Tied for first in the NFC North, but not being able to build a lead on GB while Rodgers is out could prove costly.	11
16	San Diego Chargers	5-6	The Chargers may have saved their season with a last second win in KC, but with 3 of their final 5 against Cin, Den and KC, they are far from out of the woods.	17
17	Tennessee Titans	5-6	The Titans are a solid team and if the season ended today, they would be the 6 seed in the AFC, I just don't think they are ready for the playoffs.	15
18	Baltimore Ravens	5-6	The former champ is never out of it until they are mathematically eliminated. Last week's win kept them alive, but every game from now on is basically a must win.	22
19	Green Bay Packers	5-5-1	The Packers need to keep within striking distance while Rodgers is out. The tie last week was huge. If they can stay within .5 game until Rodgers comes back, I like them to take the division.	24
20	Detroit Lions	6-5	There is no team I trust less than the Lions. There is no coach I trust less than Schwartz. Lots of talent + no discipline = disappointment.	12
21	Buffalo Bills	4-7	The Bills are only a game out of the 6 seed, but I don't see them as a true playoff contender. They are capable of spoiling someone else's playoff chances.	20
22	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	3-8	Schiano is apparently not going to give up his seat easily. Mike Glennon is apparently a capable QB. And, believe it or not, this team is an eyelash away from 5 or 6 wins.	28
23	New York Giants	4-7	The loss to the Cowboys was deflating. In the NFC East, they are not completely out of it, but 2 games back with 5 to play, they have more than an uphill battle.	16
24	Miami Dolphins	5-6	Like about 10 other teams, the Dolphins are tied for the 6 seed, but nothing about the Dolphins screams playoffs to me.	21
25	New York Jets	5-6	Technically in the playoff hunt, but if you watch them play, you would see they are nothing close to a playoff team…and Geno Smith is not going to be a quality NFL QB.	23
26	Washington Redskins	3-7	Last year, the Redskins won 7 in a row to make the playoffs. Outside of that stretch, RGIII is 6-15.	27
27	Oakland Raiders	4-7	Let the QB carousel in Oakland continue.	25
28	Cleveland Browns	4-7	The surprising season for the Browns looks to be over. Let the draft strategizing begin.	26
29	Minnesota Vikings	2-8-1	Wonder if Greg Jennings is regretting his decision of going somewhere to have Christian Ponder throw him passes over Aaron Rodgers?	30
30	Jacksonville Jaguars	2-9	Since starting 0-8, the Jaguars are 2-1 and have climbed out of the bottom of the rankings.	32
31	Houston Texans	2-9	One of the preseason Super Bowl favorites has dropped to 31st in the rankings and lost to the Jaguars.	29
32	Atlanta Falcons	2-9	One of the other preason Super Bowl favorites has dropped to 32nd in the rankings and have a legitimate shot at going from 13-3 to 3-13 and the #1 pick. I wonder if that has ever happened?	31