My Power Rankings
(Updated prior to Thanksgiving games)
1. New Orleans (10-0): The Saints have used a balanced mix of their big play offense and an opportunistic defense to remain undefeated, but Monday will prove to be their biggest test this season.
2. Indianapolis (10-0): The Colts seem to enjoy playing with fire, taking both of their last two matchups down the wire. In week eight only a wide left field goal attempt by Texan's kicker Kris Brown spared the Colts a defeat. If Manning and the boys hope to avoid disaster a third time, they'd better not let this one stay close.
3. Minnesota (9-1): In many circles some may have the Vikings actually ranked higher. There is no question over the past several weeks no team is playing better than Minnesota. In their last three wins the Vikes are outscoring their opponents by average 33-15.
4. Cincinnati (7-3): The Bengals have had somewhat of a wacky season. In 2009 they have defeated both the Ravens and the Steelers twice and they could very easily be 9-1; and by all rights should be except for a flukie play in week one and a fumble in week 10 against them darn Raiders.
5. New England (7-3): Despite their loss to the Colts a couple of weeks ago, with the way that Tom Brady is now playing the Patriots will be one of the most feared AFC teams heading toward the playoffs. With all of the anticipation, Monday night's matchup will be classic even just after the coin toss.
6. San Diego (7-3): The Chargers were more than likely hardly the topic of the NFL post season after their week six loss to the Broncos that dropped them to 2-3. Well that was five weeks ago and five wins later, you have to start mentioning Rivers and the San Diego gang as one of the better teams in the AFC.
7. Arizona (7-3): Whether people would like to admit it or not, last year's fluke is proving to be anything but. The Cardinals are winning the games they should and when healthy Warner still looks like the gunslinger that took this team to the NFC title game a year ago.
8. Dallas (7-3): Prior to their Thanksgiving matchup with the Raiders the boys from Texas had earn themselves the top spot in the NFC East. With a win on Thursday, believe it or not Romo and company keep inching just a little closer to the post season.
9. Pittsburgh (6-4): The struggling Steelers are in danger of falling further behind the Bengals with a tough matchup this week against the Ravens and possibly no Big Ben.
10. Philadelphia (6-4): The Eagles have had their lumps this season, but without a sustained running game and no Westbrook, how far can head coach Andy Reid ride McNabbs arm. This week's divisional matchup with the Redskins won't be a walk in the park.
By David Ortega Check back every week for more of my "Power Rankings!”
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