Tuesday, December 20, 2011

NFL Power Rankings: Week 16

1. (1) Green Bay Packers (13-1) – Yes, the Packers pursuit of perfection is over. And to all the Packers fans that are saying this could be a good thing, shut your face! You are still the best team in the NFL, but don’t start making excuses.

2. (3) New Orleans Saints (11-3) – The Saints continue to keep their hot streak rolling. I am not sure if anyone is going to be able to slow down Drew Brees.    


3. (5) New England Patriots (11-3) – Brady is Tebow’s kryptonite! The Pats defense looked decent after the 1st quarter which is good to see heading into the playoffs.


4. (6) San Francisco 49ers (11-3) – The 49ers stepped up on the national stage to knock the Steelers lights out. They have a great shot at the #2 seed in the NFC with 2 division games left.      

5. (2) Baltimore Ravens (10-4) – The Ravens proved yet again how inconsistent they truly are. One week they look like a super bowl team and the next a team who forgot what defense is.  

6. (4) Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4) – Big Ben is human! The Steelers lost a tough game on the road but still have a chance for the division thanks to Baltimore.  

7. (9) Atlanta Falcons (9-5) – The Falcons offense seems to be clicking at the right time of the year as they demolished the Jaguars. This is a dangerous team that can still win the NFC South.

8. (11) Detroit Lions (9-5) – Somehow the Lions pulled out another late win against the Raiders. I’m concerned with their defense and lack of a running game come playoff time.

9. (7) Houston Texans (10-4) – The Texans were finally exposed by the Panthers? What shocked me most was how their defense gave up so many points to rookie QB Cam Newton.

10. (13) Dallas Cowboys (8-6) – The Cowboys showed that they can still win games without Murray in the backfield. They control their destiny from this point on so let the Romo show begin!

11. (10) New York Jets (8-6) – So much for Rex and his defense. The Eagles ran all over the Jets and Sanchez went back to his old ways turning the ball over. New Meadowlands showdown this weekend though!

12. (14) Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) – The Bengals did win but barely against the Rams led by 3rd string QB Kellen Clemens. But this is the style of play they are built for. 2 big games down the stretch will determine their playoff lives.

13. (8) New York Giants (7-7) – Eli Manning looked of old with his 3 turnovers. This team is way too inconsistent to be a lock for the playoffs. Good luck against Rex and the boys!

14. (16) San Diego Chargers (7-7) – The Chargers are continuing their trend of catching fire late in the season. I think they can win the AFC West if they keep playing at this high of a level on both sides of the ball.   

15. (12) Denver Broncos (8-6) – Tebow just….couldn’t get it done. He played well in the 1st quarter and declined from there on out. I still think this team can win the AFC West.

16. (17) Seattle Seahawks (7-7) – Seattle has quietly hung around in the playoff picture and could end up with a better record than last year and NOT make the playoffs!

17. (19) Arizona Cardinals (7-7) – Just like the Seahawks, the Cardinals are hanging around in the playoff picture. Their defense has emerged as one of the best out of nowhere.

18. (21) Philadelphia Eagles (6-8) – The Eagles continue their hot and cold streak with a HUGE win against the Jets. This may sound crazy, but I believe they will win the NFC East.

19. (15) Tennessee Titans (7-7) – The Titans are now the joke of the NFL after being once considered a possible playoff contender. That is all. P.S – Play Jake Locker!

20. (22) Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) – Fitting that this team would be the one to take down Aaron Rodgers. Countless injuries across the board, fired head coach of course they would! Congrats!

21. (18) Oakland Raiders (7-7) – The Raiders had their division in a choke hold a few weeks back but have managed to go backwards while every other team is driving forward. Put a fork in em!

22. (23) Miami Dolphins (5-9) – Reggie Bush looks like the USC RB we all marveled over and that is propelling this team to new heights. Just a month back they were considered to be just as bad as the Peyton Manningless Colts…

23. (20) Chicago Bears (7-7) – The Bears clearly and understandably are struggling without Cutler and Forte on offense. Scary accident with Johnnie Knox as well, my prayers go out to him.  

24. (25) Carolina Panthers (5-9) – Carolina showed what they are capable of doing when they play defense. Not good defense, but just any defense in general.  

25. (28) Washington Redskins (5-9) – After nearly outdueling Tom Brady, Grossman put Eli to shame despite 2 early INT’s. Grossman guarantees the playoffs…yeah that didn’t happen.  

26. (24) Buffalo Bills (5-9) – The Bills hot streak at the beginning of the year has completely faded away and is going in the opposite directions. Anti-Chargers much?   

27. (27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-10) – This team looks lost from last year and can’t seem to find their stride. Sad story because this team has a lot of young talent with a good young head coach.

28. (26) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-10) – Yay we destroyed the Buccaneers 41-14! Ah dang we lost to the Falcons 14-41. What is with the 1’s and 4’s, that’s what I’m interested in?

29. (29) Cleveland Browns (4-10) – Seneca Wallace nearly got the Browns a win, until he got injured. If anything at least Wallace had them in a close game that could’ve gone either way.

30. (30) Minnesota Vikings (2-12) – The Vikings hung with the Saints for a while there, but showed that they have a serious lack of depth and talent on this team.

31. (31) St. Louis Rams (2-12) – The Rams injury woes continue to haunt them as they lost yet again this week. Boo-hoo! At least you have a World Series ring! Not Pujols though…


32. (32) Indianapolis Colts (1-13) – THE COLTS WIN, THE COLTS WIN! Dan Orlovsky has been playing well and Donald Brown sealed the deal with a BEASTLY run into the endzone at the end of the game. Everyone in Indianapolis can breathe a sigh of relief! No defeated season here! But don’t win too many games; you still want Luck I MEAN the #1 overall selection in the 2012 NFL Draft.  

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