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The Phinsider's weekly NFL Power Rankings for Week 9 stuns every one by continuing to put the Green Bay Packers at the number one spot. Okay, so maybe that's not so surprising.
After the Packers, we find the San Francisco 49ers holding the second spot for the second straight week.
We also find several teams making big moves, both positive and negative, this week. The top gaining teams are the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets, both of whom moved up 5 positions. Meanwhile, the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs each feel 6 spots, while the New England Patriots and Oakland Raiders each made five position drops.
Head below the jump to see the full power rankings and the division power rankings:
LW |
Team |
Mosul |
Matty I |
kmb |
TCP |
Remarks |
|
1 |
1 |
Packers |
1 |
1 |
1 |
1 |
If you want to beat the Packers, you have to outgun them. The rub? No one can outgun Aaron Rodgers right now. (kmb) |
2 |
2 |
49ers |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
Huge game at home vs Giants coming up. Will tell us a lot about this team. (Matty) |
3 |
6 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
Very much a Jekyll and Hyde team right now. When the Ravens are on, they're great. When they're bad, they're unwatchable. Will they play down to Seattle on Sunday? (kmb) |
|
4 |
3 |
6 |
6 |
5 |
5 |
Coughing up a game against a hated division rival was inexcusable, and Pittsburgh needs to patch up its corner position opposite Ike Taylor (kmb) |
|
5 |
8 |
8 |
7 |
3 |
4 |
Exact opposite of Miami - great home team, not as good on the road. (Mosul) |
|
6 |
10 |
Giants |
5 |
5 |
6 |
6 |
Look for real after a win over the Patriots. Now on to another test against the 49ers. (tcp) |
7 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
8 |
7 |
The Lions will know where they stand in the NFC after the Packers visit Ford Field on Thanksgiving. (kmb) |
|
8 |
9 |
7 |
8 |
7 |
9 |
Starting to make me feel better about my AFC Champions predicition. (Mosul) |
|
9 |
4 |
Patriots |
9 |
9 |
11 |
10 |
Won't lose 3 straight, will they? (tcp) |
10 |
12 |
10 |
12 |
9 |
8 |
A potential statement game against Pittsburgh awaits the Bengals this Sunday. Can Andy Dalton and Co. take out the Steelers at home? (kmb) |
|
11 |
11 |
11 |
10 |
10 |
12 |
Awesome win for the Bears in a very hostile environment last Monday night. Jay Cutler is having a Pro Bowl-caliber season. (kmb) |
|
12 |
17 |
Jets |
12 |
11 |
12 |
14 |
Hoping to take over first place in the division with a win over the Pats and a possible Bills loss. (tcp) |
13 |
7 |
Bills |
13 |
13 |
13 |
11 |
Seem to have come back down to earth after a fast start. (tcp) |
14 |
14 |
15 |
14 |
14 |
13 |
Complete with Bye week number 2 (read: beating the Colts), the Falcons now face the Saints, which will determine the road to the division championship. (Mosul) |
|
15 |
16 |
14 |
15 |
15 |
15 |
Pup up a great fight against unbeaten Packers. But too many turnovers to overcome. However, once again favorite to win the weak AFC West. (Matty) |
|
16 |
21 |
Cowboys |
16 |
16 |
16 |
20 |
Could be 6-2 if not for Romo's late game blunders. (tcp) |
17 |
18 |
17 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
Losing to the Saints in New Orleans isn't a surprise fpr anyone. (Mosul) |
|
18 |
13 |
Raiders |
19 |
17 |
20 |
16 |
I know we need more time before passing final judgment. But that Carson Palmer trade looks bad through first 2 games. (Matty) |
19 |
19 |
18 |
19 |
18 |
21 |
Can the "dream team" still catch up in their own division? (tcp) |
|
20 |
20 |
20 |
21 |
19 |
19 |
4-4 is much better than anyone really expected the Titans to be. (Mosul) |
|
21 |
15 |
Chiefs |
21 |
20 |
21 |
18 |
Blown out at home against the lowly Dolphins starting a career backup QB. Nothing else to add. (Matty) |
22 |
24 |
22 |
23 |
22 |
25 |
The offensive line in Minnesota is a joke, but Christian Ponder's presence should take some of the sting out of the Vikings' disappointing 2011 season. (kmb) |
|
23 |
22 |
24 |
24 |
23 |
22 |
I guess John Beck was never destined to be the answer anywhere. (tcp) |
|
24 |
23 |
23 |
25 |
24 |
23 |
The Browns can possibly find some momentum against the visiting Rams on Sunday, but Cleveland's biggest problem right now is its lack of play-makers on offense. (kmb) |
|
25 |
25 |
25 |
22 |
26 |
27 |
It doesn't matter how many yards Cam Newton runs or throws for each week if the team continues to put up Ls. (Mosul) |
|
26 |
27 |
26 |
26 |
25 |
24 |
Back to earth for Tim Tebow. Wait? Isn't that a sign of the rapture? (Matty) |
|
27 |
26 |
27 |
27 |
27 |
28 |
Jaguars at Colts this week - is anyone going to be watching? (Mosul) |
|
28 |
30 |
28 |
28 |
28 |
29 |
Patrick Peterson may not be playing up to expectations early on at cornerback. But his return skills are elite. (Matty) |
|
29 |
28 |
29 |
30 |
29 |
26 |
The Seahawks put up over 380 yards of offense vs DAL, which is a step in the right direction. But 3 costly interceptions on the road will do you in. (Matty) |
|
30 |
29 |
Rams |
31 |
29 |
30 |
31 |
Very tough loss to swallow for Rams fans. But at least Steven Jackson continues to look rejuvenated. (Matty) |
31 |
31 |
Dolphins |
30 |
31 |
31 |
30 |
Look to win their second game of the season against a sliding Redskins team. (tcp) |
32 |
32 |
Colts |
32 |
32 |
32 |
32 |
The drama of Peyton Manning vs. Andrew Luck will get more entertaining as the season continues (Mosul) |
LW | Division | Average Team Ranking | |
1 | 1 | NFC North | 10.25 |
2 | 2 | AFC North | 12.25 |
3 | 4 | NFC South | 15.25 |
4 | 6 | NFC East | 16 |
5 | 3 | AFC East | 16.25 |
6 | 7 | AFC South | 19.75 |
7 | 5 | AFC West | 20 |
8 | 8 | NFC West | 21 |