12 oz of NFL power rankings
By Jason Marcum
Oct 20, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) and Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) shake hands after the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
12 oz Power Rankings
Rank
Team
Record
Comment
Previous
1
Broncos
6-1
They may have lost, but I still don’t see a team I believe is better (including Indy).
1
2
Saints
5-1
Bye week sees the Saints staying put.
2
3
Seahawks
6-1
A good road win in Arizona, but nothing too impressive.
3
4
Chiefs
7-0
I like this team, just not enough to move them to the top (even with their 7-0 record).
4
5
Packers
4-2
With losses by the Bears and Lions, the Packers are back atop the division – to stay.
5
6
49ers
5-2
After a rocky start to the season, the 49ers seem to be back on track.
7
7
Bengals
5-2
An impressive road win in Detroit. When Dalton protects the ball, the Bengals are tough.
9
8
Colts
5-2
Impressive wins over Den, Sea and SF, but losses to SD and Mia keep the Colts from climbing higher.
10
9
Lions
4-3
A loss to the Bengals is not a bad loss and this Lions team has a potent offense.
15
10
Patriots
4-3
Iffy call aside, the Patriots played poorly and lost an 11 point lead to Geno Smith.
6
11
Cowboys
4-3
The teams they have beat (NYG, Wash, Phi, StL) are a combined 9-18.
12
12
Panthers
3-3
At 3-3, I may have to start eating crow on Newton.
18
13
Ravens
3-4
They aren’t the team they were last year. But they aren’t as bad as they have played.
11
14
Chargers
4-3
If Phillip Rivers is back, this is a decent team…not a playoff team.
19
15
Bears
4-3
The healthy Bears are better than 15 – but they aren’t healthy. Peppered with big injuries, the Bears are trying to tread water.
8
16
Cardinals
3-4
A decent team in a tough division. They will get better.
14
17
Titans
3-4
A big surprise in 2013. A good defense and respectable passing game.
17
18
Eagles
3-4
If Vick is healthy, they are higher than 18. I don’t think Vick can stay healthy.
13
19
Dolphins
3-3
After starting 3-0, the Dolphins are being welcomed back to reality.
16
20
Bills
3-4
Thad Lewis looks pretty competent.
21
21
Redskins
2-4
Moving up simply based on big injuries on the teams below them.
25
22
Falcons
2-4
2-4, Jones is out for the year, White and Jackson are still out = trouble for the Falcons.
20
23
Steelers
2-4
A big win against the Ravens shows the Steelers are not dead.
24
24
Jets
4-3
Take away the questionable Patriots game, and the record of the other 3 teams they have beaten is 5-14.
23
25
Raiders
2-4
Pryor and the defense have been much better than I expected and they are still just 2-4.
27
26
Browns
3-4
Jason Campbell may be better than Weeden, but this team is still not a good football team.
22
27
Texans
2-5
They have had a lot of injuries, but not sure I recall a worse preseason Super Bowl contender.
26
28
Rams
3-4
Kellen Clemens = QB. Zac Stacy = RB. Rams = Bad
28
29
Giants
1-6
The winning team of a disgraceful game.
29
30
Vikings
1-5
Freeman is not as bad as he was on Monday, but this team still is not good.
30
31
Buccaneers
0-6
The first NFL seat will open in Tampa Bay and will open soon.
31
32
Jaguars
0-7
The 2008 Lions are starting to get nervous.
32