2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 11

J.J. McDermott by Scribe Written on November 13, 2008
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Bob Sanders is back in the lineup, now are the Colts officially back? If the Colts run the table in the second half of the season, they may have the chance to at least make the wild card. Now at home the Colts can make it three wins in a row against a struggling 3.-6 Texans in Week 11.

 

14.  Eagles  5-4

After winning three in a row, the Eagles dropped a close one to the Giants in Week 10.  What is concerning for the Eagles is Brian Westbrook’s health heading into Week 11.  Luckily for the Eagles, they head to Cincinnati to face a 1-8 Bengals team fresh off a bye week.

 

13.  Bears  5-4

The Bears succeeded in Week 10 by grounding the Titans running game. Sadly, the Bears were unable to keep Kerry Collins under raps as he threw for 289 yards and two scores on the way to lifting the Titans to their ninth win.  The Bears look to turn things around as they head to Green Bay in Week 11.

 

12.  Cowboys  5-4

After their Week 10 bye week, the Cowboys head to Washington for revenge against the Redskins for their Week Four win over the 'Boys. Good news for the Cowboys, they welcome back Tony Romo into the lineup for this week’s game. Can the Cowboys get back in the NFC East race starting Sunday?

 

11.  Jets  6-3

The Jets put a whooping on the helpless Rams in Week 10. Thomas Jones had his best day as Jet as he continues to improve with each passing week. Now we will find out Thursday night if Brett Favre can do what the Jets brought him to New York to do, beat the Patriots.

 

10.  Ravens  6-3

With a rookie quarterback and an aging defense, the Ravens have gone on to win four straight. What is more impressive is the Ravens averaging a healthy 33 points a game in that four game stretch. Now can the Ravens continue their ways by grounding the Giants run attack in Week 11?

 

9.  Falcons  6-3

After last week’s 34-20 win over divisional rival Saints, rookie head coach Mike Smith deserves a lot more credit for has transformed his team in Atlanta. Matt Ryan seems to improving with each week as the Falcons inch closer and closer to the division lead with each week.

 

8.  Cardinals  6-3

In one of the more impressive feats seen this season, the Cardinals were able to shut down the 49ers twice on the one-yard line to win their Monday Night Football match-up.

With Monday night’s win, the Cardinals increased their division lead to four games.  Now the Cardinals head to Seattle to face a struggling 2-7 Seahawks team.

 

7.  Patriots  6-3

Even through all the injuries the Patriots have faced in 2008, they have been able to stay afloat in the AFC East. Bill Belichick deserves credit for keeping the Patriots above the .500 mark. 

The Patriots defend their 6-3 record at home against Jets on Thursday night to see who is the leader of the AFC East.

 

6.  Buccaneers  6-3

After a late season bye week, the Buccaneers go in to Week 11 defending a 6-3 record.  He is back! After an injury that left most people with a queasy feeling in their stomach and an unknown future ahead of him, Cadillac Williams will be in uniform for Sunday’s matchup against the Vikings.

 

5.  Redskins  6-3

After a heart-wrenching loss against the Steelers in Week Nine, the Redskins were given a week off in Week 10 to prepare for Week 11’s showdown with the Cowboys.  The downfall for the Redskins, star running back Clinton Portis is struggling with an injury.  Can the Redskins overcome Portis’ injury and go 2-0 against the Cowboys in 2008?

 

4.  Steelers  6-3

With a porous offensive line and injuries piling up, the Steelers are still atop of the AFC North. With injuries to Ben Roethlisberger and Willie Parker, the Steelers must defend themselves against a struggling Chargers team in Week 11.

 

3.  Panthers  7-2

The Panthers dominated a helpless Raiders team in Week 10, even through Jake Delhomme’s four interceptions on route to their seventh win. The Panthers stand atop the NFC South as they take on the win-less Lions in Week 11.

 

2.  Giants  8-1

The Giants fought a Eagles team that refused to back down in Week 10. Even without top defensive weapons, the Giants still have one of the most dominating defenses in the league. Also with one of the top rushing attacks in the NFL, the Giants take on one of the top rushing defenses in the league against the Ravens in Week 11.

 

1.  Titans  9-0

Another week, another win for the Titans. The Titans run game was shutdown in Week 10 as they had to rely on Kerry Collins arm to keep them in the game. The Titans have played all around excellent football all season long.  They face the Jaguars, Jets, and Lions the next three weeks; can they continue their winning trend?

 

This is the way the rankings look for right now; tune in next week once again to see how your team fairs!

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