Week 14 NFL Power Rankings

Week 14 NFL Power Rankings

1. Green Bay (13-0)- On the surface, Green Bay look unbeatable.  I think if you dig a little deeper, you may find they are, indeed, unbeatable.  A high powered offense is even more deadly with a defense that is fast and forces plenty turnovers, leading the league in interceptions.  Get out of their way.
2. New Orleans (10-3) - Sean Payton has the offense in gear.  They are playing as perfect as a team (not named Green Bay) can right now.
3. Pittsburgh (10-3) - The Steelers are doing what they do.  Playing their best ball as the post-season approaches.  Big Ben was hurt last game though.  If they can get healthy before playoffs, look out!
4. Baltimore (10-3) - They play well against good teams and play bad against bad teams.  Well, in the playoffs, all the teams are good.
5. New England (10-3) - Tom Brady has the Patriots on a roll.  If the defense comes around, you could be looking at the AFC Champs.
6. San Francisco (10-3) - Man, what a defense.  And what a run game to lean on.  Jim Harbaugh quickly has the team thinking championship.
7. Houston (10-3) - Schaub goes down. Andre Johnson goes down (again).  That's okay because they have the best run game in the NFL and a revamped Wade Phillips 3-4 defense.  With Yates coming along, they could look to damage in the post-season.
8. NY Giants (7-6) - Big win in Big D on Sunday. This team controls it's on destiny in the NFC East.
9. NY Jets (8-5) - Love him or hate him.  Rex Ryan can get this Jets "machine" rolling at just the right time.
10. Denver (8-5) - Tim Tebow is creating gigantic waves around the league with his unique style and leadership.  Denver's defense has come on strong during their run thanks to Elvis Dumervil and, rookie, Von Miller's pass rushing abilty.
11. Detroit (8-5) - Detroit narrowly held on to a win this week.  They'll have to play better if they won't a wild card.
12. Atlanta (8-5) - Acquired Julio Jones in a "Super Bowl or bust" type maneuver.  Right now, maintaining their wild card and getting to the playoffs will be a challenge.
13. Dallas (7-6) - Tough loss to Arizona. Tougher loss to the Giants.  They'll have to scratch and claw to regain post-season positioning
14. Chicago (7-6) - Without Cutler and Forte, the Bears will need to lean on their stout defense to keep playoff hopes alive.
15. Oakland (7-6) - They were dismantled by the best team in football and it hurt more than their ego. With Denver winning, their playoff hopes are starting to fade.
16. Cincinnati (7-6) - Their schedule has finally caught up with them as this surprise team is trying to vie for one of two wild cards. 
17. Tennessee (7-6) - Chris Johnson is finally looking like CJ2K once again.  They're making a bid at a wild card spot.
18. San Diego (6-7) - The Bolts looked like their old selves last week.  Efficient run game and explosive passing led to an easy win.
19. Seattle (6-7) - They've decided to go "Beast Mode" for four quarters and it is paying off big time.
20. Arizona (6-7) - This Cardinals' got off to a poor start but the talent is their.  Now they're showing what they were capable by beating San Francisco.  They won't be an easy "out" for the rest of the season.
21. Philadelphia (5-8) - Mike Vick is back.  Maybe Philly will play good enough to save Andy Reid's job prove they are worthy of the attention they received.
22. Miami (4-9) - This team has turned it around.  They're fast and aggressive.  And too late.  Maybe this will give them something to strive for in the offseason
23. Buffalo (5-8) - "Fitzmagic" has worn off.  Fred Jackson has landed on IR.  The defense is being ripped apart weekly.
24. Jacksonville (4-9) - MoJo is worth four wins a season apparently.
25. Carolina (4-9) - Cam Newton is ridiculously talented.  He needs to cut down on the turnovers if he wants to be the elite quarterback his team needs him to be.
26. Kansas City (5-8) - This team lost its two most important players (J. Charles and E. Berry) in the early going.  Todd Haley never could right the ship and it cost him his job.
27. Tampa Bay (4-9) - Bucs were forced to not lean on Freeman for the first time all season.  Didn't fair well without him.  This team hasn't won since they played the Saints.
28. Cleveland (4-9) - This is called a rebuilding year.
29. Washington (4-9) - It's hard to tell if Shanny is losing it or has already lost it.  Either way, Washington's light is getting dimmer.
30. Minnesota (2-11) - Fresh off getting Tebow'd, Minnesota had a chanced to win but didn't deliver. Joe Webb was impressive in relief action.
31. St. Louis (2-11) - Was I crazy to think St. Louis only going to get better following last year's semi success?  Don't answer that.
32. Indianapolis (0-13) - One more game and the Andrew Luck sweepstakes can be Indy's.