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 16<\/strong><\/p>\n Detroit – They clinched their playoff spot and eliminated the Chargers in one fell swoop. The offense was cooking sufficiently to make some think they are a legitimate threat to win the NFC. Baby steps.Worst performance from Week 16<\/p>\n New York Jets – The battle for New York was played in Jersey but the reason it was a dud was because the Jets barely showed. \u00a0They wilt against teams that are willing to look them in the eye.<\/p>\n Best game of Week 17<\/strong><\/p>\n Dallas @ New York Giants – There are more than a few games that can influence the playoff picture. \u00a0This one will decide the winner of the NFC East while also closing out the regular season. \u00a0Pretty good scheduling for a prime time game.<\/p>\n Power Rankings<\/strong><\/p>\n Green Bay (14-1) <\/strong> – Against the Chicago Bears the Pack looked more like the team we have seen all season long. \u00a0Perhaps that loss to Kansas City really was good for them, took the pressure off.<\/p>\n New Orleans (12-3) <\/strong> – Drew Brees broke the season passing record and the Saints are looking better than ever. \u00a0They are still gunning for that #2 slot in the NFC, although opening the playoffs against Atlanta is not a bad fall back position.<\/p>\n San Francisco (12-3) <\/strong> – I would like to see some more offense from this club but you have to like what Jim Harbaugh has done this year. \u00a0He is having a greater impact than I would have expected…but it is hard to win in the playoffs without good QB play. \u00a0Alex Smith??<\/p>\n New England (12-3) <\/strong> – The Pats came back against Miami to maintain their lead in the AFC. \u00a0Now they have to finish strong against Buffalo to guarantee that top spot.<\/p>\n Baltimore (11-4) <\/strong> – They won but it is looking more and more like this team might have peaked too soon. \u00a0If they don\u2019t capture the division title and a home game then they could easily have a quick exit.<\/p>\n Pittsburgh (11-4) <\/strong> – The Steelers are still looking to pass the Ravens and have the much easier final game against the Browns. \u00a0Another day of rest for Big Ben is expected though.<\/p>\n Detroit (10-5) <\/strong> – The Lions are in the playoffs and it looks like they could supply some energy. \u00a0They close the season at Lambeau Field where they haven\u2019t won in a dogs age. \u00a0Too early to tell how both teams will play this last one out.<\/p>\n Cincinnati (9-6) <\/strong> – The Bengals are in great shape but need a win to be absolutely assured entry. \u00a0That will be a difficult task with the Ravens coming into the jungle also needing to win.<\/p>\n Houston (10-5) <\/strong> – This team is still sliding. \u00a0It is hard to imagine that they are going to do much damage in the playoffs even though they will be hosting that first game.<\/p>\n New York Giants (8-7) <\/strong> – It can\u2019t get any simpler than this, win at home and they are in. \u00a0Lose and you are out and your coach maybe gets fired.<\/p>\n Dallas (8-7) <\/strong> – Same as above except you are on the road facing a team that already beat you once this season. \u00a0Everything I am hearing is that Tony Romo is ready to go. \u00a0If not they are toast.<\/p>\n Atlanta (9-6) <\/strong> – The Falcons are in but aren\u2019t looking like a team anybody, especially the Saints, should fear. \u00a0What happened to their power running game? \u00a0Michael Turner is looking like an old 29.<\/p>\n Philadelphia (8-8) <\/strong> – The Eagles can finish at .500 but can\u2019t win the division. \u00a0It has been an up and down year to say the least but this team should be good again next year.<\/p>\n New York Jets (8-7) <\/strong> – First things first, the Jets have to win against a Miami team that is giving nothing away these days. \u00a0Then they need a lot of help.<\/p>\n Tennessee (8-7) <\/strong> – I think they are technically still in the race although tiebreakers may say otherwise. \u00a0The only interesting thing about the Titans would be that is they win this week at Houston is that they could potentially play them again in the first round of the playoffs.<\/p>\n Denver (8-7) <\/strong> – Back to back bad losses and now they are tied with Oakland with one game to go. They get the easier finish hosting the Chiefs but anything is possible.<\/p>\n Oakland (8-7) <\/strong> – They got back in the race by beating KC last week but to go the distance they have to beat San Diego and see how Denver does. \u00a0No clue about the tiebreaker scenarios.<\/p>\n San Diego (7-8) <\/strong> – They would have had a pretty good shot if they had won last week at Detroit. \u00a0They can even things with Oakland by beating them but need Denver to lose too. \u00a0It could get wild. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Carolina (6-9) <\/strong> – The legend of Cam Newton continues to build. \u00a0He is not getting his team into the playoffs this year but it looks like it is only a matter of time. \u00a0Seems like records are falling every week.<\/p>\n Seattle (7-8) <\/strong> – A better season than most expected with a chance to finish at .500 if they can win at Arizona. \u00a0The running game has been punishing but they are still not getting much out of the passing game.<\/p>\n Arizona (7-8) <\/strong> – Arizona is also looking to finish strong against rival Seattle. \u00a0The amazing part is how they rallied around John Skelton after touted Kevin Kolb got injured after a poor start. \u00a0No playoff implications for these teams this week but i expect a good battle.<\/p>\n Chicago (7-8) <\/strong> – Is there any stronger proof of the value of a decent QB than the Bears fall this season. \u00a0I am still not a fan of Jay Cutler but it is amazing how this team didn\u2019t have any other capable signal callers on their roster.<\/p>\n Buffalo (6-9) <\/strong> – The Bills looked determined against Denver and Tebow but where was that fire over the last two months. \u00a0With a healthy Jackson and good draft they could contend next year.<\/p>\n Miami (5-10) <\/strong> – Is there comfort in being the best last place team in the league? \u00a0If they are even that. \u00a0It will be interesting to see where they go in the draft.<\/p>\n Kansas City (6-9) <\/strong> – They can still play spoiler against Denver but their fate was sealed after losing to Oakland last week. \u00a0I think it is amazing this club even has 6 wins.<\/p>\n Cleveland (4-11) <\/strong> – The Browns can throw a wrench into the Steelers playoff fortunes with an upset. \u00a0But they haven\u2019t won a division game all season long so what are the odds of that happening.<\/p>\n Jacksonville (4-11) <\/strong> – As we get to the time of really looking back at the season, why were they in such a hurry to get rid of David Garrard? \u00a0With him they might have been a .500 team and then who knows.<\/p>\n Minnesota (3-12) <\/strong> – It was nice to get a win after so many losses but I am sure they would have been glad to take their lumps and know they had a healthy Adrian Peterson for next year. \u00a0Being forced to draft Trent Richardson might not be so bad.<\/p>\n Washington (5-10) <\/strong> – I really don\u2019t like this team. \u00a0It seems funny that they are always signing free agents but have hardly any playmakers. \u00a0RGIII seems like a good one to go after.<\/p>\n Tampa Bay (4-11) <\/strong> – A disastrous season is making it look like the Buccaneers may have to clean house. \u00a0A new coach? \u00a0Probably. \u00a0A new quarterback? \u00a0Maybe.<\/p>\n Indianapolis (2-13) <\/strong> – Back to back wins make the season more respectable. \u00a0There is always a few teams that finish in that territory. \u00a0Will is save coach Caldwell his job though?<\/p>\n St. Louis ( 2-13) \u00a0– Too bad for the Rams the 49ers need a victory to hold off the Saints for that #2 spot in the NFC. \u00a0Odds are we are looking at another punishing home loss to close the season.<\/strong><\/p>\n The 2011 NFL Playoffs are almost here. 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