 2010 Power Rankings: Week 11 |
|
RK (LW) |
TEAM |
REC |
COMMENT |
|
1 (3) |
Falcons |
7-2 |
Confident, rested Falcons must guard against letdown when visiting improved Rams. (Sando) |
|
2 (6) |
Patriots |
7-2 |
The Patriots went 3-1 against the AFC North, with just the one bad day against Eric Mangini. (Clayton) |
|
3 (5) |
Jets |
7-2 |
Rex Ryan had to go overtime against Eric Mangini, but at least the Jets pulled out the win. (Clayton) |
|
4 (1) |
Ravens |
6-3 |
There’s no shame in a last-second loss to Atlanta at the Georgia Dome. (Walker) |
|
5 (2) |
Steelers |
6-3 |
Steelers are just 1-2 in their last three games. (Walker) |
|
6 (8) |
Eagles |
6-3 |
Michael Vick is the Eagles’ new franchise quarterback and now is awaiting a big payday. (Clayton) |
|
7 (7) |
Packers |
6-3 |
The well-rested Packers have a chance to beat Brett Favre one more time. (Walker) |
|
8 (4) |
Giants |
6-3 |
Lost in the dark against the Cowboys in Week 10, the Giants now have to prepare for the electric Michael Vick. (Clayton) |
|
9 (9) |
Saints |
6-3 |
Week 11 brings together Reggie Bush and Pete Carroll, minus NCAA investigators. (Sando) |
|
10 (10) |
Colts |
6-3 |
How many injured guys can make it back for the showdown at New England? (Kuharsky) |
|
11 (13) |
Buccaneers |
6-3 |
Bucs have not defeated a team that currently owns a winning record. (Sando) |
|
12 (12) |
Raiders |
5-4 |
Outside of team headquarters, few predicted the Raiders would be in first place after nine games. (Kuharsky) |
|
13 (11) |
Titans |
5-4 |
Hard to knock out two Miami QBs and still lose to a third-stringer. (Kuharsky) |
|
14 (17) |
Dolphins |
5-4 |
Has there been a costlier win than Sunday’s over Tennessee? The Dolphins lost Chad Pennington, Chad Henne and Jake Long. (Clayton) |
|
15 (14) |
Chiefs |
5-4 |
From 5-2 to 5-4 in a flash, and that 1-2 AFC West record is a problem. (Kuharsky) |
|
16 (16) |
Chargers |
4-5 |
In range of first place, again, after enjoying the bye week and Denver’s win over K.C. (Kuharsky) |
|
17 (19) |
Bears |
6-3 |
The “Monsters of the Midway” are second in the NFL in points allowed per game (16.2). (Walker) |
|
18 (20) |
Jaguars |
5-4 |
The Jags can’t afford a letdown against Cleveland after Hail Mary Hysteria. (Kuharsky) |
|
19 (15) |
Texans |
4-5 |
The Texans need something, anything to serve as a jolt. How are they going to find it at the Jets? (Kuharsky) |
|
20 (24) |
Seahawks |
5-4 |
Pete Carroll sweeps the Cardinals and becomes the first Seattle coach to win at University of Phoenix Stadium. (Sando) |
|
21 (18) |
Redskins |
4-5 |
Donovan McNabb got his contract extension, but the Eagles delivered a spanking to the Redskins. (Clayton) |
|
22 (23) |
Browns |
3-6 |
Playoff contenders want to avoid Cleveland in the second half of the season. (Walker) |
|
23 (21) |
Rams |
4-5 |
Issues in the Rams’ secondary caught up to St. Louis in its OT loss at San Francisco. (Sando) |
|
24 (22) |
Vikings |
3-6 |
Vikings are a perfect example of dysfunction undermining talent. (Walker) |
|
25 (28) |
49ers |
3-6 |
Troy Smith has completed 17 of 20 passes for 357 yards on first down in two starts. (Sando) |
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26 (29) |
Broncos |
3-6 |
In a three-game span, the Broncos allowed 59 points to one division rival and scored 49 against another. (Kuharsky) |
|
27 (25) |
Cardinals |
3-6 |
Issues on defense might be worse than obvious concerns at the quarterback position. (Sando) |
|
28 (26) |
Bengals |
2-7 |
The Bengals have the NFL’s longest losing streak at six games. (Walker) |
|
29 (30) |
Cowboys |
2-7 |
The combination of Jason Garrett’s discipline and Dez Bryant’s incredible ability stole the show against the Giants. (Clayton) |
|
30 (32) |
Bills |
1-8 |
After three losses by a field goal, the Bills and Chan Gailey finally taste victory. (Clayton) |
|
31 (27) |
Lions |
2-7 |
Only the Lions would throw a two-point conversion out of bounds to end a game. (Walker) |
|
32 (31) |
Panthers |
1-8 |
Panthers face the NFL’s toughest remaining schedule and could finish 2-14 easily. (Sando) |
November 16, 2010 7:50 PM 
2010 Power Rankings: Week 11
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