NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Are the Giants Now the Best Team in Football?

Week 9 may not be quite over in the NFL, but with only one more game left to be played, we can assume where most teams will fall and look ahead to Week 10 Power Rankings.

For the second week in a row, the best team in the NFL was knocked off its perch. Some teams were dealt devastating injuries while others worked as a team to forge an upset. It was a great Sunday, so let's see where the ships have landed.

Bottom Feeders: Nos. 32-21

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MINNEAPOLIS - NOVEMBER 07: Vikings cheerleaders perform in the game between the Arizona Cardinals and the Minnesota Vikings at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on November 7, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings won 27-24 in overtime. (Photo by Steph

32: Bills (0-8 ) lost to Bears 

Last Week's Ranking: 32

Another week, another close one that ends in defeat. They will win one, I think. 

31: Panthers (1-7) lost to Saints 

Last Week's Ranking: 30

The Panthers had their quarterback and running back injured in this one. Their season just went from bad to worse. 

30: Cowboys (1-7) lost to Packers

Last Week's Ranking: 31

I do not have the words to describe how bad this team is. Therefore, I will make one up: The Cowboys are horrific. 

29: Cardinals (3-5) lost to Vikings 

Last Week's Ranking: 23

Losing does not feel good. Losing to the Vikings feels worse. 

28: Broncos (2-6) BYE 

Last Week's Ranking: 29

The Broncos have lost four straight—maybe the bye week came just in time. 

27: 49ers (2-6) BYE

Last Week's Ranking: 28

The 49ers are slowly turning this around. Their game this week against the Rams is a must-win though. 

26: Lions (2-6) lost to Jets 

Last Week's Ranking: 26

At least they pushed the Jets to the limit. 

25: Bengals (2-5) Monday Night 

Last Week's Ranking: 25

Monday night will showcase either the best the NFL has in a receiving corps or an offense that is broken. It will be fun to watch regardless. 

24: Vikings (3-5) beat Cardinals 

Last Week's Ranking: 24

Does one quarter of great football save a job? Brad Childress hopes so. 

23: Browns (3-5) beat Patriots 

Last Week's Ranking: 27

This was the biggest upset of the week. It was a fabulous win for this gritty team. 

22: Seahawks (4-4) lost to Giants 

Last Week's Ranking: 19

Seattle looked bad—real bad. 

21: Jaguars (4-4) BYE 

Last Week's Ranking: 21

You can't lose ground when you are just sitting at home watching the action from your couch. 

20: Chargers (4-5) Beat Texans

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks for a receiver as linebacker Brian Cushing #56 of the Houston Texans applies pressure at Reliant Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Gett

Philip Rivers was a true leader for San Diego against the Texans. It is quite clear that the Chargers can not win unless one aspect of their team completely dominates. They are still such a shaky team that they needed a Pro Bowl-level game from their QB to squeak by the Texans. 

Rivers threw four touchdowns and they still barely won. They did find a potential star in wide receiver Seyi Ajirotutu. 

Last Week's Ranking: 22

19: Rams (4-4) BYE

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ST. LOUIS - OCTOBER 31: Head coach Steve Spagnuolo of the St. Louis Rams looks on from the side lines against the Carolina Panthersat the Edward Jones Dome on October 31, 2010 in St. Louis, Missouri. The Rams beat the Panthers 20-10. (Photo by Dilip Vis

The Rams are 4-4 and tied for first in the NFC West. They better have received ample rest during their bye week because their biggest game comes this week against the 49ers. 

The grudge match will make or break each team's season.

Last Week's Ranking: 20

18: Redskins (4-4) BYE

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: Donovan McNabb #5 of the Washigton Redkins warms up prior to the start of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

Sometimes a bye week comes just in the nick of time. Just when you couldn't stand to hear another Mike Shanahan or Donovan McNabb story, the Redskins get a week off. 

The rest will serve to alleviate some of the tension that was building between coach and player. 

Last Week's Ranking: 17

17: Raiders (5-4) Beat Chiefs

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Oakland Raiders cheerleaders, the Raiderettes, cheer for their team during their game against the San Diego Chargers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Image

For the life of me, I just cannot figure out the 2010 Raiders. They started off as a team without a direction. But here they are with another impressive win against a very good opponent. 

This time the Raiders beat the Chiefs with grit and good special teams play. It pains me to say it, but I may have to jump on board the bandwagon soon. 

Last Week's Ranking: 18

16: Buccaneers (5-3) Lost to Falcons

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers walks off the field after their 27-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

I hate dropping the Buccaneers. They are young and exciting. Their loss to the division-leading Falcons was a close one.

This week was just a life lesson that younger teams must receive before they make the big jump. 

Last Week's Ranking: 14

15: Texans (4-4) Lost to Chargers

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 07: Quarterback Matt Schaub walks off the field after throwing an interception to San Diego Charger Paul Oliver at Reliant Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Houston's loss to the Chargers may have been a tough game. It may have even been well-fought. But you cannot let a shaky team like the Chargers run up that many yards on your defense.  

Last Week's Ranking: 13

14: Chiefs (5-3) Lost to Raiders

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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Matt Cassel #7 of the Kansas City Chiefs runs with the ball against Lamarr Houston #99 of the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on November 7, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jaco

Chiefs fans, I understand your team has put together a great season. I understand that you would like to get a bit more respect from NFL pundits. Well, someone needs to tell your team to not drop a game against the Oakland Raiders.

I was just about to sing your praises and then you go and do something like this. 

Last Week's Ranking: 11

13: Dolphins (4-4) Lost to Ravens

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BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 7: Chad Henne #7 of the Miami Dolphins looks for a receiver during the game against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Dolphins 26-10. (Photo by Larry Fren

The Dolphins played a mirror image of themselves Sunday. The Ravens have a great running game to complement a stout defense. The Ravens have a young QB still getting things going in the NFL.

The Ravens though, showed that they could do what the Dolphins do, just better. 

Last Week's Ranking: 12

12: Packers (6-3) Beat Cowboys

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 31: Charlie Peprah #26 of the Green Bay Packers in action against the New York Jets on October 31, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Packers defeated the Jets 9-0. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/

The Packers played a complete game Sunday night, but I still have qualms bumping them up this far. You shouldn't get a pat on the back for beating up on the Cowboys. 

Dallas is already adept at gift-wrapping the game for their opponents. This week was no different. 

Last Week's Ranking: 16

11: Bears (5-3) Beat Bills

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 07: Jay Cutler # 6 of the Chicago Bears scrambles ahead of Chris Kelsay #90 of the Buffalo Bills at Rogers Centre on November 7, 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Chicago won 22-19. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

There are some weeks that the Jay Cutler for Kyle Orton deal looks lopsided in favor of Chicago. This was one of those weeks. Facing a surprisingly competent offense in Buffalo, the Bears knew going into the game they would have to put points on the board. 

Cutler was a leader out there. He controlled the pace of the game and gave the Bears enough to sidestep what would have been a big upset. 

Last Week's Ranking: 15

10: Titans (5-3) BYE

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 31: Quarterback Vince Young #10 of the Tennessee Titans drops back to pass against the San Diego Chargers in the game at Qualcomm Stadium on October 31, 2010 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Titans 33-25. (Photo by

This Titans team is exciting. They have one of the best running backs in the game to go along with one of the more mobile quarterbacks. They are a surging team that is looking to make some noise in the postseason. 

Oh yeah—they also just signed Randy Moss. 

Last Week's Ranking: 10

9: Patriots (5-2) Lost to Browns

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Eric Mangini of the Cleveland Browns shakes hands with head coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

Well, that could have gone better against the Browns. The Patriots just received their worst defeat of the season against one of the bottom feeders in the NFL. 

However, with a team that is as stacked with talent as the Patriots are, we will give them a mulligan this week and keep them in the Top 10. 

Last Week's Ranking: 1

8: Colts (5-3) Lost to Eagles

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 10: Austin Collie #17 of the Indianapolis Colts runs with the football against the Kansas City Chiefs at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Colts defeated the Chiefs 19-9. (Photo by Scott Boehm/G

It is hard to fault the Colts for the loss here. They were going against a hot Eagles team that was getting back their star quarterback in Mike Vick.

Beyond that, they were missing some of their key offensive players. They then lost receiver Austin Collie on a brutal hit early in the game. With all that said, the Eagles just looked better. It remains to be seen how the depleted Colts bounce back from this. 

Last Week's Ranking: 2

7: Eagles (5-3) Beat Colts

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PHILADELPHIA - SEPTEMBER 12: Michael Vick #7 of the Philadelphia Eagles rushes during a game against the Green Bay Packers at Lincoln Financial Field on September 12, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

The Eagles needed this one. After coming off a disappointing loss, they needed a statement game. That is exactly what they had in beating the Colts.

They let it be known throughout the NFL that when the Eagles have Mike Vick behind center, they are one of the best teams in the league. 

Last Week's Ranking: 9

6: Falcons (6-2) Beat Buccaneers

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ATLANTA - NOVEMBER 07: An Atlanta Falcons cheerleader performs during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Georgia Dome on November 7, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

When Matt Ryan and Michael Turner are at their best, they are a joy to watch. This week they took the division grudge match with Tampa Bay and showed the youngsters how it is done.  

The Falcons are in for a real test next when they take on the Ravens. 

Last Week's Ranking: 8

5: Giants (6-2) Beat Seattle

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SEATTLE - NOVEMBER 07: Running back Ahmad Bradshaw #44 of the New York Giants rushes after taking the handoff from quarterback Eli Manning #10 against the Seattle Seahawks at Qwest Field on November 7, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. The Giants defeated the

The Giants killed the Seahawks. Seattle was made to look utterly silly to even think they could take the same field as New York. Eli did what Mannings do best—throw touchdowns. 

The only blemish on the game was the touchdown thrown by Seattle QB Charlie Whitehurst. By that time, though, most of the Giants were phoning the game in. 

Last Week's Ranking: 7

4: Jets (6-2) Beat Lions

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DETROIT - NOVEMBER 07: Nick Folk #2 of the New York Jets gets ready to kick the game winning field goal during the overtime period of the game against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on November 7, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. The Jets defeated the Lions 23

Last week the Jets lost a close one to the Packers that dropped them in the rankings. This week they flirted with an even bigger upset: The Jets were taken to the limit by the lowly Detroit Lions. 

The Jets may be one of the best teams in the NFL, but they have clear question marks. 

Last Week's Ranking: 6

3: Ravens (6-2) Beat Dolphins

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FOXBORO, MA - OCTOBER 17: Ray Lewis #52 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts before a game with the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 17, 2010 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

The Ravens have been unstoppable since Joe Flacco decided to act like a quarterback. But they are the best in the business when their defense is clicking. 

The Dolphins tried to make this a game but were unable to mount any kind of production in the second half. The Ravens defense refused to be beaten today. When they play like that, Baltimore is just a scary team to face. 

Last Week's Ranking: 5

2: Saints (6-3) Beat Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints waits with his team during player introductions against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Gett

Another team that beat up a sorry excuse for an NFL team. What makes the Saints' beat-down of Carolina more shameful is that they took out the only bright spots the Panthers had. 

Both Matt Moore and Jonathan Stewart had to leave the game due to injuries. There is no need to pick on teams when they are down. 

Last Week's Ranking: 4

1: Steelers (5-1) Monday Night

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NEW ORLEANS, LA - OCTOBER 31: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws the ball against the New Orleans Saints at the Louisiana Superdome on October 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images)

The Steelers will answer any questions from last week's loss when they take on the Bengals on Monday night. 

Despite their loss to the Saints, they are still the No. 1 team. They have the most balanced and dangerous team in the NFL. With little to no weak spots they would be the hands-down favorite to win if the Super Bowl were played tomorrow. 

Last Week's Ranking: 3