Week Eleven Power Rankings

A change at the top, despite the fact that my top team won again this week. While the Saints and Colts are both 9-0, I am looking at HOW each team won in this weeks version of JVZ's Power Rankings.s

1. Indianapolis Colts (9-0, LW: 2): After the epic comeback Sunday night, there is no question the Colts are the class of the AFC. Manning continues to get it done, and Reggie Wayne is still making clutch grabs. Now they go to Baltimore.

2. New Orleans Saints (9-0, LW: 1): They lose the top spot after almost blowing the game against the Rams. I realize they were without most of their secondary, but come on, they should have scored 90 points against this team.

3. Minnesota Vikings (8-1, LW: 3): They got a freebie this week against the Lions, and they have a stranglehold on the NFC North. They have to keep pace with the Saints, and they get Seattle this week. Should be a big day for AP.

4. Cincinnati Bengals (7-2, LW: 5): They are now the best team in the AFC North. They are in good shape for a possible Bye week as well. Now, they need to avoid a let down and keep winning. It may be hard without Cedric Benson. Should be OK this week against the Raiders.

5. New England Patriots (6-3, LW: 4): The Pats should be fired up after that loss, and that is scary for the rest of the league. The call on fourth down was foolish, but Manning probably would have scored anyway. Pats go for revenge this week against the Jets.

6. San Diego Chargers (6-3, LW: 9): The Super Chargers are hot again, and mostly because LaDainian Tomlinson is scoring again. They get another showdown with the Broncos this week, and can take over the AFC West with a win.

7. Arizona Cardinals (6-3, LW: 11): The Cardinals are red-hot again, and they got a key division win against the Seahawks. This week they get a gimme against the Rams. Beanie Wells is establishing himself as the starting running back.

8. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3, LW: 6): The Steelers couldn't get anything going on offence, and now are way behind the Bengals in the division race. They are in great shape for a playoff spot still, and they get back on track this week in Kansas City.

9. Dallas Cowboys (6-3, LW: 7): The Cowboys need to figure out what they are after that game against the Packers. The offence struggled, but they came on late. The good news is they have the Redskins and the Raiders for their next two games.

10. Baltimore Ravens (5-4, LW: 13): The Ravens got back on track against the Browns, but have the Colts on tap for this week. The good news is: the defence played better. But, it was against the Browns.

11. Green Bay Packers (5-4, LW: 15): The Packers played inspired in beating the Cowboys, but can they turn this into a playoff run? The offence didn't play well, but they got on the board when they had to. They get a tough task this week against the 49ers.

12. Denver Broncos (6-3, LW: 8): Remember when this team was 6-0? What a mess, how can you lose to Washington? The running game is gone, and the defence hasn't done much lately. Now they face the Chargers again, trying to seal up the division.

13. Atlanta Falcons (5-4, LW: 10): They may be in the market for a kicker soon, after veteran Jason Elam missed another key field goal. However, the offence hasn't done much in their losing skid. Now they face the Giants, in a battle of two teams that are seemingly lost.

14. Philadelphia Eagles (5-4, LW: 12): The Eagles have dropped two in a row to good teams, and now travel to Chicago to face an inconsistant Bears team. Losing Brian Westbrook will hurt, but the offence should be OK.

15. New York Giants (5-4, LW: 14): The Giants come off the Bye with a showdown against a reeling Falcons team. They need to find their offence again, or the losing will continue.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4, LW: 18): The Jags are surprisingly still in the playoff race, but just barely. They need to keep rolling this week against Buffalo. David Garrard has been up and down all year, and he needs to take control of this team if they are to have a hope of a playoff birth.

17. Houston Texans (5-4, LW: 17): They come off the Bye with a Monday Night Showdown against the red-hot Titans. They have to choose on a running back and stick with him. They are still in the race, but just barely.

18. Chicago Bears (4-5, LW: 16): The Bears need to find their way. Jay Cutler has stunk recently, and needs to rebound against the Eagles on Sunday Night. If the running game doesn't get going soon, their season is over.

19. Miami Dolphins (4-5, LW: 19): The Dolphins had a tough time getting rid of the Bucs, but they got the win to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. They go to Carolina this week, and if they win they get back to .500. The defence needs to be better.

20. Tennessee Titans (3-6, LW: 22): The Titans are 3-0 with Vince Young at the helm. The defence has been a lot better, and they might be slowly getting back in the race. It may be too little, too late for this team, but Jeff Fisher may be safe.

21. Carolina Panthers (4-5, LW: 24): The Panthers are back in the hunt after their upset of the Falcons. Jake Delhomme is playing smart, and the defence has done a good job. They get a winnable game this week against the Dolphins.

22. San Francisco 49ers (4-5, LW: 25): The Niners got the win over the Bears, but honestly, they aren't that good. The offence isn't working out, even with Alex Smith. The defence has been great all year, and this will have to continue against the Packers.

23. Seattle Seahawks (3-6, LW: 20): The Seahawks head into Minnesota this week needing a win to keep their season alive. Now Julius Jones is out. The offence has been a disappointment, and the Seahawks need to start the rebuilding process.

24. New York Jets (4-5, LW: 21): The Jets are in trouble. They are under .500 again, and the Patriots are next on the slate. I think they have to focus now on getting the peices in place for a run next season.

25. Kansas City Chiefs (2-7, LW: 26): This was their chance to get a decisive win over a bad team. Instead, they struggled to get past the Raiders, and proved this team isn't very good. Jamaal Charles looked solid, and they will need that to continue now that Larry Johnson is gone.

26. Washington Redskins (3-6, LW: 27): Even though they just beat the Broncos, they don't move up too far. This team has problems that need to be fixed. Just asking, but is Ladell Betts still the answer with a healthy Clinton Portis?

27. Buffalo Bills (3-6, LW: 24): The Bills are considering going with Ryan Fitzpatrick for good now. Not a good decision, but Trent Edwards wasn't getting it done. The defence had been good all year, but they got rocked by the Titans.

28. Oakland Raiders (2-7, LW: 28): The Raiders couldn't even beat the Chiefs. This is how bad the situation is in the Black Hole. They need major changes, and they need to start hitting on their draft picks. Charlie Frye isn't the answer either.

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-8, LW: 29): After their upset win over Green Bay, the Bucs nearly got another win on the board against Miami. Josh Freeman has looked good, but there isn't much talent around him. The defence needs work.

30. St Louis Rams (1-8, LW: 30): Props for keeping with the Saints, but they had a chance at the end and blew it. Marc Bulger continues to struggle, but Steven Jackson is running hard. They need more talent on both sides of the ball.

31. Detroit Lions (1-8, LW: 31): The Lions got smashed again, this time by the Vikings. They actually may get a win this week, as they take on the lowly Browns. Matt Stafford to Calvin Johnson is coming around, and will be a force in the future.

32. Cleveland Browns (1-8, LW: 32): Attempt #2 at Brady Quinn as a starter didn't start out very well. The offence looked lost. The defence did a good job shutting down the Ravens attack, but folded early in the second half.