Each week during the heart of the NFL season, and once or twice during the NFL Preseason, we\u2019ll gather the troops around the roundtable and hash out the NFL Power rankings. We check out the stats, looks at the records, and, most importantly, we take a close, close look at the heart of each team.\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Best performance from Week 12<\/strong> Worst performance from Week 12<\/strong> Best game of Week 13 <\/strong>– I was tempted to go with Pittsburgh vs Cincinnati which might mean more but I think Detroit vs. New Orleans should be very important as well. \u00a0On top of that we should see some very entertaining football.<\/p>\n The Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n Green Bay (11-0) – <\/strong> I thought the Lions would give them more of a game this week. \u00a0It wasn\u2019t their best game of the year but it was good enough to make the outcome never be in doubt.<\/p>\n Baltimore (8-3) – <\/strong> The Ravens were focused on defense against the visiting 49ers who came in on a roll. \u00a0I couldn\u2019t place the Niners ahead the week thereafter. \u00a0Baltimore is in god shape to earn top seed in AFC.<\/p>\n New England (8-3) – <\/strong> I am jumping up the Pats this week because they are starting to look like they are finding their stride. \u00a0For all the criticism thrown their way this team still has just three losses and you know they will be tough to beat in the playoffs.<\/p>\n New Orleans (8-3) – <\/strong> It is looking more and more like a showdown between the Packers and the Saints for NFC supremacy. \u00a0Too bad for New Orleans that game is likely to be plaid at Lambeau Field instead of the SuperDome<\/p>\n San Francisco (9-2) – <\/strong> Losing on the road at Baltimore is nothing to be ashamed of but it made it look like this team is not quite as good as its record. \u00a0Playoff success might depend on matchups.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh (8-3) – <\/strong> They got the job done but weren\u2019t very impressive against Kansas City. \u00a0Cincinnati will have revenge in their minds this weekend so the Steelers will need a better effort to maintain their lead on the Bengals.<\/p>\n Detroit (7-4) – <\/strong> I was hoping for a better showing on Thanksgiving but the Packers are tough to beat, especially if you beat yourself. \u00a0Really looking forward to the Lions visit to the Superdome this week. \u00a0I wouldn\u2019t say it is must win, but if they did, it would be very exciting.<\/p>\n Cincinnati (7-4) – <\/strong> If the season ended right now the Bengals would be in the playoffs. \u00a0If they can beat Pittsburgh this weekend then they might not have to sweat it out to the final week in an AFC that is getting bunchy.<\/p>\n Dallas (7-4) – <\/strong> The Cowboys may have eked out a win but this team is definitely trending upward right now. They have two games left against the Giants. \u00a0With a game lead now all they have to do is split…and win at Arizona this week.<\/p>\n Atlanta (7-4) – <\/strong> The Falcons have the lightest schedule of the three 7-4 teams gunning for the Wild Card in the NFC. \u00a0They are at Houston this week but given their QB situation they are catching them at a perfect time.<\/p>\n Houston (8-3) – <\/strong> This team is hard to gauge because who knows who will be playing quarterback for them next week. \u00a0Their two game cushion over Tennessee should be enough with games against Carolina and Indy remaining.<\/p>\n Oakland (7-4) – <\/strong> Could this team actually be developing some consistency? \u00a0They have won three in a row and have a great chance to make it four at Miami. \u00a0They need to because at Green Bay is next and they only have a one game cushion in the AFC West.<\/p>\n New York Jets (6-5) – <\/strong> The Jets needed a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. \u00a0It will be nice to go a week without stories about how Mark Sanchez is the devil – he actually had a pretty nice game.<\/p>\n New York Giants (6-5) – <\/strong> Things are looking bleak for the G-Men right now. \u00a0They just got whooped and are now behind the Cowboys in the standing too. \u00a0Up next Green Bay. \u00a0Yikes.<\/p>\n Tennessee (6-5) – <\/strong> I still don\u2019t like this team but when Chris Johnson plays well they have a good chance to win. \u00a0They need a lot of teams to stumble to really get into the race but they have a great schedule if they keep winning.<\/p>\n Denver (6-5) – <\/strong> The Tebows are on a four game winning streak and face a new challenge…a game they are actually supposed to win. \u00a0Minnesota is a mess and they have to have this one.<\/p>\n Chicago (7-4) – <\/strong> Unlike Houston above who has a lead and no QB, the Bears are in a dog fight and have no QB. \u00a0It was a nice run but until they win without Cutler I am going to doubt them. \u00a0Even against KC this weekend. \u00a0Maybe that is too much doubt.<\/p>\n Philadelphia (4-7) – <\/strong> The only reason these guys are this high is because I have a hunch they have an upset still in them. \u00a0There should be some value with them this week at the Seahawks.<\/p>\n Buffalo (5-6) – <\/strong> They still have a chance to have a better season than people expected but that window is closing. \u00a0Memo to Stevie Johnson. \u00a0If you are going to poke fun, make sure your team wins the game by not dropping touchdown passes.<\/p>\n Arizona (4-7) – <\/strong> They don\u2019t have a lot of talent but this team is trending up having won three of their last 4. \u00a0They host Dallas and if they can run the ball like they did last week they should be able to stay in the game. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n San Diego (4-7) – <\/strong> How do these guys look at themselves in the mirror right now. \u00a0One more loss and coach Norv Turner is history. \u00a0Maybe this is the kind of job to bring Cowher back. \u00a0Lot\u2019s in place, or so it seems.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay (4-7) – <\/strong> I don\u2019t know what to write about the Bucs any more. \u00a0They had their chances last week against Tennessee and blew it. \u00a0Now all they can hope for is to spoil someone else\u2019s season.<\/p>\n Miami (3-8) – <\/strong> The run had to end sometime. \u00a0Miami came up just short at Dallas on Thanksgiving. \u00a0They kicked four gimme FGs. \u00a0Why not take a shot to punch it in at some point is my question. \u00a0They were playing not to lose for the first time in a few weeks and it cost them.<\/p>\n Cleveland (4-7) – <\/strong> These guys fight hard but I am not sure what there is to like about this team. \u00a0I want to give Colt McCoy a chance but I don\u2019t think he has what it takes. \u00a0Until they upgrade at QB this team will be limited.<\/p>\n Seattle (4-7) – <\/strong> Can you tell I really don\u2019t like the Redskins? \u00a0Marshawn Lynch is OK but their leading receiver is a rookie undrafted wideout. \u00a0I can\u2019t remember that ever happening. \u00a0Tavaris Jackson is horrible.<\/p>\n Washington (4-7) – <\/strong> They just announced that Roy Helu is their starting running back. \u00a0Duh? \u00a0This team still is weak in so many areas but Helu is a nice guy to root for and he can help your fantasy team.<\/p>\n Carolina (3-8) – <\/strong> Beating Indianapolis is hardly a feat but it is a good win for Carolina as they try to build for next year. \u00a0Cam Newton showed us the team can win without him having to steal the show.<\/p>\n Kansas City (4-7) – <\/strong> This team is dead in the water right now and bringing in Kyle Orton is not going to change that. \u00a0I don\u2019t think they will win another game the rest of the way.<\/p>\n Jacksonville (3-8) – <\/strong> They just turfed coach Jack Del Rio. \u00a0This team is going nowhere fast but I never understand what is gained from getting rid of a coach mid-season unless you have their long term replacement ready to go.<\/p>\n Minnesota (2-9) – <\/strong> Coaches are starting to get turfed so you have to wonder how much longer Leslie Frazier will be around. \u00a0Playing without Adrian Peterson doesn\u2019t help but this team was plenty bad with him too.<\/p>\n St. Louis (2-9) – <\/strong> It wasn\u2019t just that they lost to Arizona. \u00a0It was that they let a team that struggles to run the ball do so so effectively with Beanie Wells having a record setting day. \u00a0There is no pride left for this team.<\/p>\n Indianapolis (0-11) – <\/strong> It is hard to see where the Colts team is going to get a win to avoid an historic season. \u00a0Makes you wonder what would happen if Peyton calls it a career.<\/p>\n The 2011 NFL Season is finally here. 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\nNew Orleans – On Monday night the Saints offense looked unstoppable. \u00a0Drew Brees had his best game of the year but more importantly the running game came to life. \u00a0The Saints rushed for more than 200 yards and averaged almost 7 yards per carry. \u00a0When they can run this offense is impossible to stop.<\/p>\n
\nSan Francisco – With the whole world watching they laid an egg scoring just 6 points against the Ravens. \u00a0Yes the defense is very good but only 170 yards is pathetic. \u00a0They also killed themselves with penalties (97 yards) which was uncharacteristic. \u00a0Maybe this team isn\u2019t ready for prime time just yet.<\/p>\nGRAB OUR NFL HANDICAPPING EXPERTS PREDICTIONS ALL SEASON LONG – CLICK HERE NOW \u2014\u2013><\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"