NFL Power Rankings

NFL Week 15 Power Rankings

Another week in the books and we have no change at the top.  The top five remains the same with the Green Bay Packers on the outskirts after rising to the six slot.

As we get closer to the playoffs we are really starting to see the rankings crystallize.  No team moved more than two slots up or down this week, a first for the Power Rankings.

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-12) -1

Didn’t get a first down until midway through the third quarter and it was on a penalty.

31. St. Louis Rams (1-12) -1

The first career start for Keith Null was a forgettable one.

30.  Cleveland Browns (2-11) +2

Props to Eric Mangini and Rob Ryan for a nice win over the Steelers.

29. Detroit Lions (2-11) –

Maybe Daunte Culpepper should have stayed retired?

28. Kansas City Chiefs (3-10) –

The fans are starting to give up on the Chiefs.

27. Oakland Raiders (4-9) -1

JaMarcus Russell will get another shot after Bruce Gradkowski’s injury.

26. Seattle Seahawks (5-8) -1

An embarrassing effort against the Texans.

25. Buffalo Bills (5-8) +2

An ugly win, but a win nevertheless.

24. Chicago Bears (5-8) –

The Bears have now lost seven of their past nine.

23. Carolina Panthers (5-8) -1

The offense has no firepower.

22. Washington Redskins (4-9) +1

The offense has really come around since Sherm Lewis has come aboard.

21. San Francisco 49ers (5-8) –

The 49ers holding on to their slim playoff hopes.

20. Atlanta Falcons (6-7) -1

A valiant effort without Matt Ryan and Michael Turner.

19. Houston Texans (6-7) +1

The Texans ended their four game losing streak, but not in time to save their playoff hopes.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-7) -2

The ship has sailed for defending champs.  I’d expect some coaching changes in the offseason.

17. Tennessee Titans (6-7) –

Kept their extremely slim playoff hopes alive and get the Dolphins next week.

16. New York Jets (7-6) +2

The defense was dominating this past week, albeit it was the Bucs.

15. New York Giants (7-6) -1

Their defense couldn’t stop anybody on Sunday Night.

14. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-6) -2

With a tough upcoming schedule, the Jags are in serious trouble.

13. Baltimore Ravens (7-6) +2

Playing the Lions was the trick to jumpstart the offense again.

12. Miami Dolphins (7-6) +1

A dominating defensive effort in Jacksonville.

11. Dallas Cowboys (8-5) -2

The ‘Boys may need to beat the Saints this week to make the playoffs.

10. New England Patriots (8-5) +1

Something needs to be done about Randy Moss.

9. Denver Broncos (8-5) +1

Hung in there against the Colts despite being down 21-0 early.

8. Arizona Cardinals (8-5) -2

A slight setback for the Cards after their big win over Minnesota.

7. Philadelphia Eagles (9-4) –

DeSean Jackson is the most electrifying player in the league.

6. Green Bay Packers (9-4) +2

Make it five in a row for the red hot Pack.

5. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) –

The Bengals are good, but they’re not an elite team…yet.

4. San Diego Chargers (10-3) –

No team wants to face the Chargers right now.

3. Minnesota Vikings (11-2) –

A nice rebound for the Vikings, who dominated the Bengals.

2. Indianapolis Colts (13-0) –

After clinching home field advantage, the Colts may rest their starters staring this week.

1. New Orleans Saints (13-0) –

Another close game for the Saints, who keep finding a way to win.

Source:  Cippin on Sports