2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 14

15.  Dolphins  7-5

The Dolphins win over the Rams in Week 13 was their fifth of their past six games.  Who would have ever thought the Dolphins would be in this position after going 1-15 in 2007?  With match-ups against the Bills, 49ers, and Chiefs before season’s end, the Dolphins will be shooting for the ten win mark.  My hat is off to Bill Parcells and Tony Sparano for turning this club around at such a radical pace.

14.  Vikings  7-5

They did it!  The Vikings fought back, beat the Bears, to earn their spot at the top of the NFC North division.  Now how will the Vikings fare without top defensive tackles Pat and Kevin Williams if both are suspended following the taking of banned substances?

13.  Patriots  7-5

After throwing for back to back 400+ yard games, Matt Cassel and the Patriots were brought back down to earth in Week 13.  Cassel and company committed five turnovers in Sunday’s bone crushing loss.  The Patriots will have their chance to get back on their feet starting Week 14 as they face the 2-10 Seahawks and then take on the 3-9 Raiders in Week 15.

12.  Redskins  7-5

Houston we have a problem…  The Redskins barely pulled off an upset in Week 12 beating the Seahawks 20-17 but following Week 13’s loss, the Redskins have dropped three of their last four games.  The Redskins main man and star, Clinton Portis is suffering from a long list of injuries that is hurting the Redskins running game.  With a less than 100% Portis, the Redskins must face the Ravens and Eagles in the final few weeks.  Will the Redskins hold on and prevail to make a playoff run?

11.  Cardinals  7-5

After a hot streak of three games in a row, the Cardinals have hit a brick wall, losing their past two games.  Where has the running game been?  There is good news for Cardinals fans, Kurt Warner and company face the Rams in Week 14 and look to bring the pain against his former team.

10.  Ravens  8-4

Talk about a hot streak.  The Ravens have won six of their past seven contests heading into Week 14’s match-up against the fallen Redskins.  8-4 with a first year coach and quarterback?  If this was any other team I would say keep dreaming but it has happened to our #9 and #10 teams.

9.  Falcons  8-4

Matt Ryan is still at the top of my list to be named this year’s Rookie of the Year.  The Falcons have won six of their last eight with Ryan at the helm.  Ryan has been able to spread the ball around while Michael Turner keeps the chains going on the ground.  The Falcons biggest tests come in Weeks 14 and 15 against fellow NFC rivals, Saints and Buccaneers.

8.  Cowboys  8-4

First, they get back Tony Romo and they begin to pick up the pieces; rallying for three straight wins.  Now the Cowboys have reactivated ‘Pacman’ Jones to help revive their banged up secondary.  The timing could not be better for a Cowboys team hungry for a playoff birth but first they must take on tough games against the Steelers, Giants, Ravens, and Eagles during the remaining four weeks of the season.

7.  Colts  8-4

After a slow start, the Colts have won five in a row; not too shabby for a team that started off the season 3-4.  Even with a lacking running game, Peyton Manning has found a way to win and the timing could not be better.  Manning and company will look to continue their current win streak against the Bengals, Lions, and Jaguars over the course of the next three weeks.

6.  Jets  8-4

After two huge wins against the Patriots and the previously undefeated Titans, the Jets were due for a letdown loss.  Week 13’s soggy loss to the Broncos was a heart-breaker for this up and coming Jets team as they will look to add to their AFC East lead against the 49ers in Week 14.

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