2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 14

J.J. McDermott by Correspondent Written on December 03, 2008
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Let us check the Browns options at quarterback for the remainder of the season, Brady Quinn, Derek Anderson, Ken Dorsey, and newly signed Bruce Gradkowski.  After sustaining a season ending knee injury, Derek Anderson’s future as a Brown is up in the air.

 

24.  49ers  4-8

Not bad Mike Singletary, not bad.  The 49ers have surprised many by going on to win two of their last three games.   Can the 49ers take their new-found success back home to San Francisco to upset the New York Bretts?

 

23.  Chargers  4-8

4-8?  I said it last week but I’ll say it again - talk about an off year for the Chargers.  All eight losses have been decided by nine points or less.  With LaDainian Tomlinson’s decline and the Chargers struggling horrifically, is there any chance that Norv Turner will return to coach in San Diego come 2009? 

 

22.  Texans  5-7

During the draft were critics really saying Steve Slaton was too small and would not surmount to much?  Slaton has been the man and has performed terrifically in place of the always injured Ahman Green.  Now the Texans are on their second win streak of the season and come Sunday, the Texans may be welcoming Matt Schaub back into the lineup.

 

21.  Bills  6-6

The Bills have fallen apart at the seams in Buffalo.  The team has gone from 5-1 to losing five of their last six games bringing them to 6-6 on the year.  To make matters worse, Trent Edwards went down with a groin injury in Week 13’s loss.  With Edwards out, J.P. Losman must now step in for the Bills in the last month of the season.  With Losman at the helm, there is not much hope left to turn things around this season, sorry Bills fans…

 

20.  Packers  5-7

Brett Favre left quite the mess in Green Bay.  I feel for Aaron Rodgers and one tough 2008 schedule for the Packers.   There is still time for the Packers to get back on track, all four of their next contests are against opponents with records below the .500 mark.

 

19.  Saints  6-6

Drew Brees is on pace to break Dan Marino’s single season total yardage record but Brees three interceptions sealed the Saints loss in Week 13.  The Saints loss to the Buccaneers dropped them to 6-6 on the year but also put them in a tough spot.  If the Saints want any chance at a playoff spot, the team must win out the remainder of their season games that include two showdowns with division rival Falcons and Panthers.

 

18.  Bears  6-6

The Bears not only lost three of their past four games but also lost their division lead after losing to the new NFC North leading Vikings in Week 13.  Kyle Orton’s streak of 206 passes without an interception came to a sudden stop in Week 13’s loss.  Do not fear, there is good news for Bears fans.  The Bears remaining match ups are all against opponents with records below the .500 mark. 

 

17.  Eagles  6-5-1

Just when we thought the season may be lost and Brian Westbrook was too gimpy to return to his former self, the Eagles silenced the critics on Turkey day by defeating the Cardinals 48-20.  Donovan McNabb was able to get back on track, throwing for four touchdowns while Brian Westbrook rushed for over 100 yards and tallied four total touchdowns on the day. Westbrook and company will have to carry their newly re-found confidence against a Plaxico Burress-less Giants in Week 14 in hopes of climbing up the NFC East ladder.

 

16.  Broncos  7-5

What is with the AFC West division?  Teams like the Raiders, Chargers, and Broncos themselves have been some of the most unpredictable teams of the NFL in 2008.  The Broncos have lost to teams like the Chiefs and Raiders but have beaten teams like the Jets and Falcons.  Spin the wheel and take a chance, these Broncos may lead the AFC West division but are too unpredictable to predict on a weekly basis.

 

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