2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 15

Week 14 contained many exciting, nail biting games. The Steelers beat the Cowboys late in the fourth quarter to improve to 10-3, the Giants dropped a heartbreaker to the Eagles, the 49ers upset the Jets making the AFC East a three-way tie, and the Lions inched closer to that 0-16 mark, and much more.

Speaking of the Lions let us move onto Week 15’s Power Rankings! 

32.  Lions  0-13

You have to love how Rod Marinelli will not answer a simple question of wondering if his team will go winless in 2008. With the Colts, Saints, and Packers on the list of teams to still play, will the Lions make the history books by going 0-16 in 2008?

31.  Bengals  1-11-1

The Bengals are officially punchless, and Marvin Lewis is on the hot seat in Cincinnati. The Bengals have dropped three in a row now in which they have been outscored 16-96 in that span. Somewhere, Carson Palmer must be counting his blessings and praying to play for a winning team someday.

30.  Rams  2-11

Even with Steven Jackson back in the lineup, the Rams still could not get close to winning a football game. The Rams have now gone on to lose their last seven games.  This is still plenty of work to do before the Rams are even able to compete.

29.  Raiders  3-10

That had to hurt. The Raiders dropped another one, this time to another division rival team in the Chargers in Week 14 to take them to 3-10 on the season. With recent draft selections of JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden, who would have thought that scoring would be this difficult?

28.  Chiefs  2-11
They came close to winning back to back games but lost in dramatic form once again losing to the Broncos 17-24 in Week 14. Could the Chiefs have found their quarterback of the future in Tyler Thigpen? 

How about a better question, how will the Chiefs fix their defensive woes?

27.  Seahawks  2-11

Seneca Wallace and company were so close to upsetting an 8-5 Patriots team in Week 14. I am sure this was not what Coach Mike Holmgren had in mind for his final year with the club. I feel for the guy, his successor will have plenty of work to do come 2009.

26.  Jaguars  4-9

We had such high hopes after last year’s great run, now the Jaguars have little hope left. Speaking of little hope, rumors are out that veteran Fred Taylor may be out for the remainder of the season. What else could go wrong in Jacksonville?

25.  Browns  4-9

Poor Browns. Brady Quinn, Derek Anderson, and now, Ken Dorsey are thrusted into action. The Browns have a mess to deal with in the offseason with plenty of decisions to be made regarding the team’s future. Better yet, will Romeo Crennel be coaching the Browns come 2009?

24.  49ers  5-8

Can you believe the 49ers have won three of their past four games? I have to hand it to Mike Singletary and his excellent decisions he has made in recent weeks. Last season, we saw Shaun Hill perform well when called upon, Singletary called on Hill to take his team to victory and boy has Hill not disappointed. 

Can Hill and his rejuvenated 49ers upset the up and coming Dolphins in Week 15? 

23.  Chargers  5-8

I said it in previous weeks, but I’ll say it once again. Talk about an off year for the Chargers. 

At least the Chargers were able to flex their muscles by blowing out the Raiders once again this season in Week 14. 

With all the Chargers struggles this season, will Norv Turner be back at head coach come 2009 or will we see a passing of the baton in San Diego?

22.  Bills  6-7

Poor Bills fans. After a spectacular start, things have gone all downhill for the Bills. They have lost six of their last seven games and now must rely on backup quarterback, J.P. Losman to take on the Jets, Broncos, and Patriots to finish off the season.

21.  Packers  5-8

Is it time for Green Bay to pack it in for 2008?

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