NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Colts Remain on Top

Anna BelleNov 25, 2009

NFL Power Rankings Week 12: The Colts’ recent slew of victories over Houston, New England, and Baltimore is enough to keep them just ahead of the Saints for the top spot.

Also, a pair of major AFC North upsets has the rankings shuffling around a bit heading into Week 12.

1. Indianapolis Colts (10-0)

The aforementioned trio of wins has been nice, but don’t expect the Colts to let up any time soon.

Their next two games are against two divisional rivals in Houston and Tennessee.

2. New Orleans Saints (10-0)

Drew Brees and company went into Tampa and breezed through the Bucs Sunday.

It won’t be so easy next Monday night, when the Patriots come to town.

3. Minnesota Vikings (9-1)

Brett Favre just keeps on trucking along.

Heading into game No. 11, Favre has thrown for 21 touchdowns with just three interceptions and is very much a part of the MVP race.

4. New England Patriots (7-3)

After avenging a loss earlier this season to the Jets Sunday, the Patriots can go a long way towards a first-round bye in the playoffs by marching into New Orleans and beating the Saints next week.

5. San Diego Chargers (7-3)

Remember when this team was 2-3?

They’ve stormed back in the AFC West, and now the division is theirs to lose.

6. Cincinnati Bengals (7-3)

So, you beat the Steelers and respond by going to Oakland and coughing up a game to the Raiders?

7. Arizona Cardinals (7-3)

Interesting matchup for Arizona next Sunday, as they go on the road (where they’re 5-0 this season) to face the suddenly red-hot Tennessee Titans.

8. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)

The Cowboys have scored a grand total of 14 points in their last two games, and Roy Williams piled up zero catches in Sunday’s narrow win over Washington.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3)

Considering how the rest of the AFC North performed Sunday, the Steelers blew a great opportunity to gain some big-time ground with their OT loss to the lowly Chiefs.

10. Philadelphia Eagles (6-4)

It’s going to be a tough road to the playoffs for the Eagles.

Their remaining schedule: vs. Washington, at Atlanta, at New York Giants, vs. San Francisco, vs. Denver, at Dallas.