2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 14

J.J. McDermott, NFL Columnist at Fantasy Football Maniaxs

Thanksgiving week 2008 provided fans with a bevy of blowout games that either raised question marks or actually answered questions surrounding many teams. 

The Plaxico Burress story may have topped the headlines but the Boy’s down in Dallas are back, Pittsburgh proved flaunted their top defense of the NFL, the Bolts’ proved that they are this season’s complete bust, and the Lions proved to many that there is little hope for a single win in 2008. 

Speaking of the Lions, let us get right to it and move on to Week 14’s Power Rankings!

32.  Lions  0-12

It was not as happy as a Thanksgiving could be for the Lions in Week 13.  They Lions were slaughtered by the previously undefeated Titans who put a beating on the helpless team.  The Lions offense and defense are both top five as the league’s worst.  Will the Lions make the history books by going 0-16 in 2008?

31.  Bengals  1-10-1

Another week for the Bengals, another lopsided loss.  With no improvement insight, there is one question that must be asked; will Marvin Lewis be the head coach in Cincinnati in 2009?  Lewis and company now must head to Indianapolis in Week 14 for a battle against the up and coming Colts and then face a 7-5 Redskins team in Week 15.

30.  Rams  2-10

The Rams are like Swiss cheese when it comes to a football team.  They have a lot of positions to fill before they will be able to hold their own and win a few ball games.  The offensive line actually performed well in Week 13 by not allowing any sacks but on the other hand, Marc Bulger has continued his poor play by throwing three interceptions in last week’s game.

29.  Raiders  3-9

Just when many fans thought the Raiders might be climbing out of the cellar, the team blew what would have been back to back wins.  Turnovers killed the Raiders once again, especially Shane Lechler’s fumble in the second quarter that was turned for a touchdown.  In Week 14, JaMarcus Russell and company will look to get back on track against the divisional rival 4-8 Chargers in hopes of sparking a possible upset.

28.  Chiefs  2-10

Tyler Thigpen struggled but played well enough to lead the Chiefs to their second win of the season.  The Chiefs defense recovered a Raiders fumble in the second quarter to take the lead and not let go.  One last note on the Chiefs defense, they went sack-less in Week 13 and only have a total of six total sacks for the year.  Who knew life without Jared Allen would be this harsh in Kansas City?

27.  Seahawks  2-10

To add insult to injury on a horrible season for the Seahawks, being blown out 9-34 on Thanksgiving Day was added to the last of this year’s disappointments for the team.  Not even the addition of Matt Hasselbeck back at quarterback has been enough to stop the bleeding in Seattle.  Hasselbeck will have his hands full having to face the Patriots in Week 14.

26.  Jaguars  4-8

Things are real bad when your team leaders and own coach has given up on the team.  The Jaguars lost their third straight on Monday night and now must head to Chicago to take on a 6-6 Bears team fighting to stay in the playoff hunt.

25.  Browns 

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