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NFL Power Rankings: Week 12 Edition ^Featured

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Green Bay Packers

Rank: 1

Record: 11-0

Convincing win over the Lions on Thursday night. The defense showed up and shut down a high powered Lions offense. It is going to take a real meltdown to remove these guys from the top spot.

Baltimore Ravens

Rank: 2

Record: 8-3

What a defensive performance on Thursday night as the Ravens win the Har-Bowl. Facing a team that was undefeated against the spread by ten points is a big deal, especially since the Niners have been playing out of their heads. Ravens are for real and move to #2.

San Francisco 49ers

Rank: 3

Record: 9-2

Failed to score a touchdown against Baltimore. They played great defense and were undefeated against the spread until this week. If they lost to any other team, they would still be ranked #2.

New Orleans Saints

Rank: 4

Record: 8-3

What a ridiculous offense, honestly. They stay ranked in fourth, but move ahead of the Texans, but lose ground to the Ravens who put up a win against a tougher team. But, wow did this team show us something on MNF, watch out for the Saints!

Houston Texans

Rank: 5

Record: 8-3

They looked lost at times out there, and only beating the shitty Jags by a touchdown. This team is still good, and right now are hanging on by a thread in the top 5.

New England Patriots

Rank: 6

Record: 8-3

Stay two games ahead of the Jets with a blowout victory against the Eagles. Philly had their backs against a wall and were playing at home, but the Patriots took care of business, and may just be a contender come February.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Rank: 7

Record: 8-3

They made their win over KC on Sunday night look a lot harder than it had to be, and every time this team shows me they have the tools to go deep in the playoffs, they come out and show inconsistency, which will make them drop in the rankings.

Chicago Bears

Rank: 8

Record: 7-4

Not a good post-Cutler start, as the Bears played awful, yet still managed to make it a close game. They played good defense when Oakland started driving, and made them settle for field goals instead of touchdowns. Hanie looked horrible.

Cincinnati Bengals

Rank: 9

Record: 7-4

Held off the Browns late, and came through with a big victory. Even though they were the favourite, I knew this game would be tough for them, and they showed a lot of poise, hanging tough, and coming up with a big win at the end of the game.

Oakland Raiders

Rank: 10

Record: 7-4

They stay atop their division with a big win against Chicago. A lot of people still had Chicago winning, but the Raiders held them off and won the game. It was a big win, especially since Tebow and the Broncos can't seem to lose.

Atlanta Falcons

Rank: 11

Record: 7-4

The Falcons beat the Vikings by 10 points, which was enough to cover the spread. A bigger blowout would have moved them up in the ranks but sitting at 11 is deserved.

Dallas Cowboys

Rank: 12

Record: 7-4

Barely beat the Dolphins on Thursday afternoon. This game was supposed to be a blowout, so even if I wanted to move the Cowboys up in the ranks, I don't see how I could, because that win was ugly.

Detroit Lions

Rank: 13

Record: 7-4

A loss to the Packers was expected, but they may suffer a greater loss as Suh was ejected from the game for stomping a Packers player. His suspension is expected to be announced shortly. Without Suh, the Lions are likely to tumble, and in the rankings, they do.

Denver Broncos

Rank: 14

Record: 6-5

Another win for the Broncos keeps them moving up in these ranks. The level of doubt remains the same, but every time we're in the last two minutes, it seems as if only Denver is going to win the game. I credit the defense, not Tebow.

New York Jets

Rank: 15

Record: 6-5

A big win for the Jets on Sunday as they beat the Bills right at the end of the game. Most of us are wondering why the Jets are so inconsistent this year, as they almost blew this game to the Bills, after blowing on to the Broncos.

Tennessee Titans

Rank: 16

Record: 6-5

Big win for the Titans, and huge bounce back game for CJ. Factor in their remaining schedule and the Titans definitely have a shot at the playoffs.

New York Giants

Rank: 17

Record: 6-5

An ugly loss to the Saints on MNF moves them down in the rankings...way down.

Philadelphia Eagles

Rank: 18

Record: 4-7

A loss to the Patriots basically ends their season. They are now three games back of the division lead, and it would be VERY surprising if the Cowboys lost three of their remaining five games. Bye Bye Dream Team.

Seattle Seahawks

Rank: 19

Record: 4-7

I am very impressed with the Seahawks this year. They have a horrible offense, but their defense has been outstanding. They played terrible late against the Redskins however, which shows me they still have ways to go.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Rank: 20

Record: 4-7

They have lost five in a row, but always show glimmers of hope. Too inconsistent however, and buried in a good division. Almost beat the Titans, but couldn't hold them off in the end.

Buffalo Bills

Rank: 21

Record: 5-6

Although they have a 5-6 record, this team is way too injured on defense to even make any noise for the rest of the year. No one is touching the Bills with a 10 foot pole. The only reason they aren’t lower is because of their great start, and how badly the Chargers suck.

San Diego Chargers

Rank: 22

Record: 4-7

I don’t care who you are, this is a BAD team. They have lost five in a row, and a lot of no-excuse losses. Norv Turner should be fired, and these guys are third in a division with the Raiders and Broncos. Terrible.

Cleveland Browns

Rank: 23

Record: 4-7

Good showing by the Browns against a division rival on the road. This is a young team and they have a lot of things to work on for next year, but have many things to be proud of this year.

Kansas City Chiefs

Rank: 24

Record: 4-6

I don’t understand how the Chiefs managed to get so many primetime games! They’ve dropped four in a row and are on the downhill. A good effort against the Steelers keeps them at the 24 spot.

Arizona Cardinals

Rank: 25

Record: 4-7

Now tied for second with Seattle in their division after a big win in St. Louis. Beanie Wells is a superstar in the making and rushed for 228 yards. If these guys can add the pieces around Wells and Fitzgerald, they may be back in the playoffs in no time.

Carolina Panthers

Rank: 26

Record: 3-8

Nice win for Newton and the Panthers against the lowly Colts. At least we know this team can beat the bad teams.

Miami Dolphins

Rank: 27

Record: 3-8

Tough loss for the Dolphins late against the Cowboys. They were recent winners of three straight games and almost made it four, as they had the lead late in the fourth quarter. Signs of life from these Dolphins keeps them out of the bottom five in the league.

Washington Redskins

Rank: 28

Record: 4-7

Finally, Shannahan gives the ball to Helu. I hate him for all his tactics, this team should have won a few more, but instead they remain in the bottom five. If they pull off a win next week, they will shoot up in these rankings.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Rank: 29

Record: 3-8

Played decent against the Texans, however, if they were going to get out of the bottom five, they needed a win on Sunday. This team really sucks on offense, and with the recent injuries to the defense, I don't see them coming out of the bottom five.

Minnesota Vikings