Week 12: NFL Power Rankings

Number 17: Miami Dolphins (5-5) – Last Week 19 

Thank god. As you all know the Dolphins are my team. They’ve been through a lot over the past couple of weeks so it was nice to see them bounce back and get a huge victory. The defense really stepped it up when it matter and the make shift offensive line played pretty well. Hopefully they can continue to play good football.

Number 18: San Diego Chargers (4-6) – Last Week 17

Although I just said how well the Dolphins play, the Chargers really beat themselves with a lot of really bad penalties. The roughing the passer when Hartline fumbled and Keenan Allen’s meltdown really caused the Chargers a win and possibly a shot at the postseason. Shame, because Rivers is playing really well this season.

Number 19: Tennessee Titans (4-6) – Last Week 19

Tough loss for the Titans as their hopes of obtaining the last Wild Card spot in the AFC was reduced. They’re not out of it though and their remaining schedule is actually very doable for them. They need Fitzpatrick to protect the ball a little bit better though.

Number 20: St. Louis Rams (4-6) – Last Week 20

The Rams got a much needed week off as they will look to close out the season on a positive note. It won’t be easy as their schedule isn’t exactly in their favor. But they certainly have some momentum after last weeks massacre of the Colts.

Number 21: Baltimore Ravens (4-6) – Last Week 18

Another tough loss for Baltimore as they are seeing their season slip away. The defending champs had a real hard time stopping Matt Forte as he amounted for over 120 yards on the ground and in the air. They played well enough late to force overtime for the second straight week.

Number 22: New York Giants (4-6) – Last Week 22

Whoever number 90 is on the defense is really good. Haven’t seen him all season. Who is he? Oh, that’s “The Great” Jason Pierre-Paul? Didn’t recognize him. Don’t look now, but the Giants won four straight and are still in the mix in the NFC East.

Number 23: Pittsburgh Steelers (4-6) – Last Week 23

Much like the New York Giants, the Pittsburgh Steelers have been able to shake off their horrid start of the season and are playing pretty good football. They defeated the Lions, who, in my opinion are a top 10 team. If the Steelers are looking to move Big Ben at the end of the season then he had a great audition tape. Four touchdowns, no picks.

Number 24: Oakland Raiders (4-6) – Last Week 24

Terrelle Pryor who? Matt McGloin did a tremendous job in filling in for the injured Pryor. McGloin threw for three touchdowns and no interceptions. Rashad Jennings also had a monster game as the Raiders were able to squeak out of Houston with a victory. The Raiders are just one game out of the Wild Card. Who would’ve thought?

Number 25: Buffalo Bills (4-7) – Last Week 27

E.J. Manuel was able to shake off some of his return rust that he had last week with a big time performance against the New York Jets. He completed 20 of his 28 passes for over 200 yards and a couple of touchdowns. He definitely has a future in the NFL and Buffalo fans are glad it’s with them.

Number 26: Cleveland Browns (4-6) – Last Week 25

If you’re looking for a recipe to lose a game, just watch the footage from Cleveland’s game against the Bengals. Jason Campbell threw the football 56 times and was intercepted three times. Campbell is a decent quarterback, however, you’re not going to win if he throws that much in a game.

Number 27: Washington Redskins (3-7) – Last Week 26

Despite a great fourth quarter effort by Robert Griffin to bring Washington to within a touchdown, the Redskins were unable to complete the comeback. This defense is really holding this team back from its full potential.

Number 28: Houston Texans (2-8) – Last Week 28

So Kubiack returned and he benched Case Keenum mid-way through the game. I don’t get it. I’m sure Texans fans don’t get it and quite frankly, I’m not so sure the Texans front office get’s it. They also are losing Andre Johnson due to how incapable they are on the field. Not good. Look’s like it’s back to the drawing board for Houston.

Number 29: Atlanta Falcons (2-8)  – Last Week 29

I can’t believe how bad this team is. They went from one win away from a Super Bowl appearance, to one loss away from potentially getting the first pick in the draft. It might not be such a bad thing. They are in a position to possibly draft Clowney. That wouldn’t be so bad.

Number 30: Minnesota Vikings (2-8) – Last Week 30 

Whoever made Minnesota’s schedule this season must have wanted them to fail. They got absolutely destroyed in Seattle and now they have to travel to Green Bay with the possibility of Aaron Rodgers returning. Out of their remaining six games, five of the teams have a winning record and the one team that doesn’t is the defending Super Bowl champs.

Number 31: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-8) – Last Week 31

Two straight for the Buccaneers. Who is this Bobby Rainey kid, because he sure can run the ball effectively. With Martin, James, Leonard and Rainey, Tampa Bay has a plethora of young running backs in their possession.

Number 32: Jacksonville Jaguars (1-9) – Last Week 32

Well, the win was fun while it lasted. The Jaguars were no match for the Arizona Cardinals. With the Buccaneers winning for the second straight time, the Jaguars are in first place in terms of the race for the first pick. Will it be Bridgewater, Mariota or Clowney?