Dave B’s NFL Power Rankings – Week 13
NFL Power Rankings – Where Every Team Sits After Week 12
Week 12 is in the books and oh – what a week it was. The Broncos lost, the Chiefs suffered their second straight defeat and the Colts continue to slide down the Rankings at a rapid pace. Only two of last week’s Top 4 won this week – the other two were on byes! So how does it all affect this week’s Power Rankings?
Let`s take a look at where every teams stands after another scintillating week of NFL Football.
1. SEAHAWKS (Last Week: 2)
Six straight wins overall and 13 straight on home field has the Hawks atop the NFC and with the best record in Football. This week will be a challenge however – they will be forced to play without two of their stout defensive backs (one is injured and the other was smoking something he shouldn’t have).
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The Saints are coming to town Monday night – the winner of that contest will be #1 next week for sure.
2. BRONCOS (Last Week: 1)
Beat the Chiefs in Week 11 and let one slip away from them in New England in what lived up to be a classic game. If the first half of Sunday night’s game was any indication – the Broncos would have easily been #1 easily – too bad about the second half in Foxborough. Peyton can’t win in cold weather but Knowshon Moreno’s 224 yards on the ground was a good sign – IF HE IS HEALTHY going into Week 13!
3. SAINTS (Last Week: 4)
The Saints climb in the Rankings despite not even playing. We know the offense is elite but the Saints defense is what lands them in the #3 spot. They play Seattle this week and have Carolina two of the next three weeks after that – the Saints will be tested!
4. PANTHERS (Last Week: 5)
Seven wins in a row – they could be as high as #2 on the Rankings to be honest. They are a team that nobody wants to play right now and even with Cam Newton not playing his best, the defense has shown that they are huge contributors to the Panthers success.
5. PATRIOTS (Last Week: 6)
I’ve said it before and I will say it again – never, ever count out Brady and Belichek. Sunday night produced a comeback for the ages and proved that the Pats are never out of a game. Gotta love the Patriots!
6. CHIEFS (Last Week: 3)
We were all waiting for the Chiefs stumble and it is happening right now – two straight losses has them slipping to #6. Some injuries – Tamba Hali and Justin Houston specifically are a huge concern right now – so is the overall play of the former #1.
7. 49ERS (Last Week’s Ranking: 11)
Put their foot on the pedals in the second half Monday night against Washington and put up a defensive effort for the ages. The Niners are getting healthier on offense and the defense is lights out right now. Look out for the 49ers!
8. BENGALS (Last Week: 9)
Had the bye last week and like the others that had a week off – they climbed the Rankings! Good news – linebacker Rey Maualuga should play this weeks as well as Devon Still. The running game and defense have been solid all season lone – a little more consistency fro Andy Dalton would be nice though!
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9. COLTS (Last Week: 7)
Ugh! What is going on with this team? The offense is completely out of whack and the team seems to be lost on when the games actually start. Trent Richardson can take some blame – the coaches can also take the rest for not getting the team ready to go from the first whistle.
10. CARDINALS (Last Week: 18)
Are 5-2 in their last seven games and Carson Palmer seems to finally be getting it. Now the Cardinals with a 7-4 record hold down one of the Wild Card spots in the NFC. The Cards defense is superb and as long as Carson Palmer keeps taking care of the ball, the Cards could be the surprise of the league this year.
11. EAGLES (Last Week: 12)
Yet another team that had a week off and finds themselves advancing in the Rankings! They play the Cards this week – quite a test but with Nick Foles, Shady McCoy and a defense that is improving every week, the Eagles are a legitimate threat in the NFC East.
12. COWBOYS (Last Week: 17)
The Cowboys won’t get any style points for their win Sunday but the defense for once played well enough to secure the win. Dez Bryant, Jason Witten and DeMarco Murray each had a hand in their win Sunday – a good sign going forward for this team. They are 4-0 in their division so far – something that could come in handy at season’s end.
13. CHARGERS (Last Week: 19)
14. LIONS (Last Week: 8)
15. BEARS (Last Week: 10)
16. STEELERS (Last Week: 21)
17. RAMS (Last Week: 22)
18. RAVENS (Last Week: 24)
19. TITANS (Last Week: 26)
20. PACKERS (Last Week: 13)
21. DOLPHINS (Last Week: 14)
22. GIANTS (Last Week 20)
23. JETS (Last Week: 16)
24. BILLS (Last Week: 23)
25. RAIDERS (Last Week 25)
26. REDSKINS (Last Week: 29)
27. BUCCANEERS (Last Week: 30)
28. BROWNS (Last Week: 15)
29. VIKINGS (Last Week: 27)
30. FALCONS (Last Week: 31)
31. JAGUARS (Last Week: 32)
32. TEXANS (Last Week: 28)
