NFL Power Rankings - Week 11

By Tom Torrisi
SportsTicker Pro Football Editor

(Last week's rankings in parentheses)

1. (1) New England Patriots - Content to let Celtics run it up during bye week.
2. (3) Dallas Cowboys - Winning does cure all ills. T.O. is starting to sound diplomatic.
3. (4) Pittsburgh Steelers - Ben Roethlisberger's 30-yard TD run last week not only put Steelers ahead, but it took three minutes off the clock.
4. (2) Indianapolis Colts - Now if Adam Vinatieri stayed in New England, he wouldn't have to worry about making (and missing) short field goals.
5. (5) Green Bay Packers - As Butch Cassidy said to Sundance, "Who are these guys?"
6. (8) Jacksonville Jaguars - Desperate measures ... Coach Jack Del Rio went for it on fourth down five times last week.
7. (6) New York Giants - Eli Manning relies on his back foot more than a 10-year old mule.
8. (10) San Diego Chargers - That 5-6 next to Darren Sproles' name is both his size and time in the 50 dash.
9. (7) Tennessee Titans - Vince Young looks like he needs a bowl game to get his touch back.
10. (11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Potential for major distraction with riveting NASCAR season finale on tap.
11. (14) Seattle Seahawks - O.J hearing drew higher ratings than last week's MNF game.
12. (9) Detroit Lions - Went backwards last week, and it's not just coach-speak: Try minus-18 yards rushing.
13. (17) Philadelphia Eagles - Brian Westbrook making push for MVP, thanks in large part to write-in vote from Fantasy freaks.
14. (16) Cleveland Browns - They lost and we're still moving them up a notch.
15. (12) New Orleans Saints - Coaches placed rat traps around stadium last week to remind team not to look ahead. The rats won anyway.
16. (21) Denver Broncos - Last chance to see Travis Henry farewell tour. Seating is limited since he needs tickets for his nine children and nine moms.
17. (19) Buffalo Bills - Marshawn Lynch is out and Patriots coming to town. Better hope for lake-snow effect.
18. (20) Chicago Bears - Brian Griese must feel like he just lost the three-legged sack race ... and he wasn't wearing a sack.
19. (13) Baltimore Ravens - Steve McNair met Father Time last week ... and Grandfather's knocking on the door.
20. (23) Arizona Cardinals - Ball-control offense works a bit better when you throw it.