NFL Power Rankings, Week 13: The Saints Go Marching In

The Colts and Saints are yet again in the top two spots after the Colts wiped away an early deficit to dismantle the Texans and the Saints plowed past the Patriots.

Both teams seem to be clicking at exactly the right time, forcing us all to truly wonder if we can see two teams go 16-0 in the regular season.

Possibly a more important question: are either of them even the best team in the league? Quite likely it is indeed the Colts, but the thought needs to be discussed.

Read on to see where your team ranks in Week 13's NFL Power Rankings :

1. New Orleans Saints (11-0)

Drew Brees delivered one of his classic flawless performances, showing us with every touchdown pass why New Orleans is undefeated and still the class of the NFC, and quite possibly the NFL.

2. Indianapolis Colts (11-0)

After comebacks, close, narrow wins, and crushing defeats against lesser opponents, we thought we saw it all from this team. And quite honestly, after that first half we thought the streak was over. Doubt this Colts team no more .

3. Minnesota Vikings (10-1)

Eleven games in and it's safe to say Brett Favre is still playing at a high level. They obviously have to be behind any undefeated team in the rankings, but is anyone else starting to wonder if this is actually the best team in football?

4. San Diego Chargers (8-3)

The Chargers just keep on spreading a dominant effort on their opponents, and they're spreading it on thick. If they keep their eye on the prize and don't get complacent, the division is theirs.

5. New England Patriots (7-4)

There will be no questions about where New England ranks after Monday night's game. They clearly don't have the fire power to both keep up with the Saints offense, nor get past their improving defense.

6. Cincinnati Bengals (8-3)

They squeaked past a terrible Browns team just one week after falling to the Raiders. Considering how well Bernard Scott and Larry Johnson have been playing, I think it looks like the passing game is holding this team back.

7. Dallas Cowboys (8-3)

They put on a show against a supposedly solid Oakland pass defense. That's awesome, but you have to wonder if they're ever going to truly get their ground game going.

8. Philadelphia Eagles (7-4)

They almost blew a "gimme " win against the Redskins. Which should be more telling—the fact that they won in dramatic fashion, or the fact that they had to?

9. Green Bay Packers (7-4)

The offensive line is doing a better job in protection and run-blocking, and the defense is doing what the 3-4 advertises. Albeit not against outstanding competition, but Green Bay will take the positives where they can get them. A Monday night showdown with the 6-5 Baltimore Ravens may prove if this team is for real .

10. Arizona Cardinals (7-4)

We'll give them a mulligan for losing to a hot team when they didn't have their starting quarterback, but really they had this game won. If that defense is going to let Vince Young march 99 yards for a game-winner, what kind of an answer will it have for Brett Favre?

11. Baltimore Ravens (6-5)

I know it wasn't Ben Roethlisberger behind center, but the Ravens still did a heck of a job on defense and closed-out a game they needed badly. Until they blow another game that they should have won, they're right in the thick of things.

12. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5)

Mike Tomlin has vowed or the Steelers to march into December with a vengeance. Let's hope that march includes Ben Roethlisberger.

13. Denver Broncos (7-4)

Their rebound game came against a fellow "four-straight loss" team, but a win is a win. They really took it to the Giants and showed us why they started the season 6-4. But is it too late to have a serious shot at their division?

14. Tennessee Titans (5-6)

Make it five in a row for the Comeback Player of the Year front-runner Vince Young and the crazy running of Chris Johnson. What breaks next week—the Colts streak, or the Titans?

15. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-5)

They had us thinking that they were a well-balanced team, but after a dispiriting loss to the 49ers, it looks like they are as average as we thought they were to start the season. Jack Del Rio can start counting the days until he receives a pink slip.

16. New York Giants (6-5)

How annoyed are NFL fans with this Giants team? They're only hanging around in the playoff picture because of their cakewalk schedule to start the season, yet they have a very realistic shot at grabbing a wild card spot despite losing five of their last six.

17. Atlanta Falcons (6-5)

That was a heroic effort by Chris Redman and the rest of the under-manned Falcons offense to come back and beat the Bucs. That's great and all, but now what? Losing Matt Ryan and/or Michael Turner for any amount of time could quickly kill this team's new-found energy.

18. Miami Dolphins (5-6)

What happened to the resurgent Miami Dolphins that were suddenly only a Patriots loss away from fighting for the division? They have all they can do now to just sniff the playoffs the rest of the way.

19. New York Jets (5-6)

Run the ball with Thomas Jones and limit Mark Sanchez to 20 or less passes. That's how you win if you're the Jets, and this one over the Panthers was Exhibit A.

20. Houston Texans (5-6)

They had the Colts right where they wanted them and then they flat-out blew it. Both sides of the ball choked and let Peyton Manning will his team to an 11-0 start and the division title. Don't worry Kris Brown, we can't blame you for this one. No, this loss hangs on Matt Schaub and that pitiful second-half offense.

21. San Francisco 49ers (5-6)

They gave it all they could in the second half against the Packers last week, and finished the job with a convincing win against the Jaguars. They're down, but not out just yet.

22. Buffalo Bills (4-7)

What a nice win against a solid Miami club. Just when you think this team is about ready to cash it in, they look like they have the potential to make a nice little run.

23. Carolina Panthers (4-7)

Will this finally be the week we don't see Jake Delhomme under center? For the sake of all Carolina fans, the entire NFL world prays it is so.

24. Chicago Bears (4-7)

You can't blame it all on Jay Cutler, but a large chunk of it does have to fall on his shoulders. This isn't just about him, the offensive line, or a defense clearly in decline. This team looks like it needs to completely start over.

25. Seattle Seahawks (4-7)

So they beat the Rams twice this year. Hooray. Still, is there any question that Justin Forsett should be the starter at running back going forward?

26. Kansas City Chiefs (3-8)

They really took it to the chin against San Diego on Sunday. What a beat-down. They were showing some true grit in the past few weeks. Has that all been erased or can they regroup and get to respectability?

27. Oakland Raiders (3-8)

So much for their stingy pass defense being an asset. Tony Romo and Miles Austin officially made this team a complete mess, and in front of the nation, no less.

28. Washington Redskins (3-8)

That was a tough game against Philadelphia and really showed that this team has a ton of fight in it. Jason Campbell isn't making the strides you'd like to see, but he isn't lying down and giving up either.

29. St. Louis Rams (1-10)

They're playing tough and doing things the right way, but Seattle just wanted it more this week. It also doesn't help when you have Kyle Boller under center. Keith Null to the rescue?

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-10)

For the third straight week, I retract a statement regarding Raheem Morris. He really had them playing some inspired football. Atlanta was down Michael Turner and Matt Ryan, but still, inspired, nonetheless.

31. Detroit Lions (2-9)

Let's just say that the Lions have it hard enough without Matthew Stafford throwing interceptions for touchdowns. I still think it was the right idea to start him from day one, but boy, is he learning through some bad games.

32. Cleveland Browns (1-10)

They kept it close with a supposedly strong Bengals team, despite having almost no offense to speak of all game. The loss of Shaun Rogers in the middle kills an already atrocious defensive unit.