| 2008
Power Rankings: November 15 |
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Titans
(9-0) |
QB Kerry Collins' veteran presence and rookie RB Chris Johnson's speed
have been major improvements over last season's offense. |
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Giants
(8-1) |
The Giants continued to roll with an impressive win at Philadelphia.
Another tough opponent awaits this week as New York hosts the
Ravens. |
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Panthers
(7-2) |
Despite four Jake Delhomme interceptions, Carolina managed to beat the
Raiders last week, 17-6. The Lions are up next. |
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Cardinals
(6-3) |
They've beaten teams (Rams, 49ers) that they were expected defeat over
the past two weeks. They've got another one this week at Seattle.
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3 |
Steelers
(6-3) |
Ben Roethlisberger has thrown eight interceptions over the past three
games. The Steelers are 1-2 during that stretch. |
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Redskins
(6-3) |
Washington had a bye after a tough outing against Pittsburgh. Now
they'll face the Cowboys who should get a boost from Tony Romo's return. |
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Eagles
(5-4) |
Philadelphia put up a good fight against the Giants, but couldn't stop
the run. This week's opponent, the Bengals, are ranked last in offense. |
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8 |
Buccaneers
(6-3) |
The Bucs had a bye last week and it came at a good time. They play an
improved Vikings club that appears to be hitting its stride. |
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9 |
17 |
Jets
(7-3) |
New York is riding a four-game winning streak that includes wins over
the Bills and the Patriots. The Jets are in the driver's seat in the AFC
East. |
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12 |
Falcons
(6-3) |
The erratic Saints couldn't match the Falcons' consistency last
weekend. Atlanta faces another team that has been hot and cold as they host Denver. |
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Colts
(5-4) |
The Colts have knocked off the Patriots and the Steelers in
consecutive weeks. And now they hit a soft stretch on their schedule,
beginning with Houston. |
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Ravens
(6-3) |
Three of their four wins during their streak were against the Browns,
Raiders and Texans. Are the Ravens for real? We'll find out this week
when they play the Giants. |
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Cowboys
(5-4) |
After losing three of their last four, can Dallas turn it around
against the Redskins on Sunday night? Both teams have something to
prove. |
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Vikings
(5-4) |
The Vikings are tied atop the NFC North with the Bears after a
convincing win over the Packers. Can they keep the momentum going at
Tampa Bay? |
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Patriots
(6-4) |
Recent losses to Indianapolis and the Jets have knocked
New England into second place in the AFC East. |
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Bears
(5-4) |
The Bears put up a good fight against the undefeated Titans, but came
up one score short. They go head-to-head with the reeling Packers. |
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Packers
(4-5) |
The Packers have lost two in a row, but only by a combined total of
four points. They have a chance to draw even with the Bears in the NFC
North this weekend. |
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Dolphins
(5-4) |
Miami has won three straight and will look to extend that to four at
home against the Raiders. But they only snuck by Seattle by two points. |
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Bills
(5-4) |
Losers of three straight, the Bills hope to bounce back on Monday
night against the Cleveland Browns. |
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Broncos
(5-4) |
Denver is ranked second in overall offense, but their defense will
have to play better this weekend when they face the Falcons' potent rushing attack. |
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Saints
(4-5) |
Weeks ago, the Saints' upcoming matchup against Kansas City would have
been a breeze. But now, the Chiefs are capable of giving New Orleans a
battle. |
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Chargers
(4-5) |
The Chargers are still one of this year's most puzzling teams. They
head to Pittsburgh with the worst-ranked pass defense and the sixth-best
pass offense. |
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Jaguars
(4-5) |
Jacksonville lit up the scoreboard against Detroit last week. But
they'll have to play even better to have a chance against the Titans. |
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Browns
(3-6) |
Veteran RB Jamal Lewis called some of his teammates quitters after
their loss to the Broncos. Maybe that's the spark this team needs. Next
up, Buffalo. |
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Seahawks
(2-7) |
Seattle gets QB Matt Hasselbeck and WR Deion Branch back this week.
That's good news for Seahawks fans with Arizona up next. |
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49ers
(2-7) |
San Francisco had an upset in the making against the Cardinals last week.
They'll face the Rams this week, another team desperately seeking a win.
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Texans
(3-6) |
The Texans were embarrassed by the Ravens by a score of 41-13 last
week. Now they have to travel to Indy with Matt Schaub still sidelined. |
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Chiefs
(1-8) |
If the Chiefs play as well as they have the past three weeks, they
could give the Saints a run for their money at Arrowhead this weekend. |
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Rams
(2-7) |
It's looking like RB Steven Jackson was worth the huge contract the
Rams gave him this year -- when he's healthy. The team has really
struggled without him. |
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Raiders
(2-7) |
The Raiders lost WR Javon Walker to an ankle injury and head coach Tom
Cable is taking over the play-calling for the offense. Oakland continues
to grasp at straws. |
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Bengals
(1-8) |
Cincinnati had a bye last week and an extra week to prepare for
Philadelphia. But it's not likely to help them against the Eagles. |
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Lions
(0-9) |
With the Panthers, Bucs, Titans, Vikings, Colts, Saints and Packers
left, their best shot at a win may be in Week 16 against New Orleans. |