NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Ranking All 32 Cornerback Tandems

They are the farthest players away from each other on the football field.  A team's two cornerbacks don't interact on the field much during a game, but each has an enormous effect on the other.

A shutdown corner on one side and a liability on the other does absolutely nothing for a defense.  

Darrelle Revis with Lito Sheppard was nothing special.

Cortland Finnegan combined with Nick Harper was a disaster.

To truly have a dominant secondary, two talented cornerbacks must combine.

It's when you get the Charles Woodson-Al Harris combination a defense really gets scary.

Here are the rankings of the cornerback duos worst to best in the NFL this season:

32. Houston Texans

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HOUSTON - OCTOBER 10: Kareem Jackson #25 of the Houston Texans avoids a tackle after intercepting a pass by Mario Manningham #82 of the New York Giants at Reliant Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Houston, Texas. The Giants defeated the Texans 34-10. (Ph

Duo: Kareem Jackson and Glover Quin

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 301.3 (32nd)

Quick Analysis:

The Texans pass defense as a team is an absolute joke.  When a defense has Mario Williams creating pressure, and is still having problems defending the pass, the secondary is to blame.

31. New England Patriots

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CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 07: Wide receiver Joshua Cribbs #16 of the Cleveland Browns jumps for a pass with cornerback Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/

Duo: Devin McCourty and Kyle Arrington

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 277.8 (30th)

Quick Analysis:

Rookie Devin McCourty has a bright future, but the Patriots desperately need more talent on the other side.

30. Seattle Seahawks

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GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 27: Marcus Trufant #23 of the Seattle Seahawks interfers with a catch attempt by Jordy Nelson #87 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 27, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Seahawks 48-10. (Ph

Duo: Marcus Trufant and Roy Lewis

Duo's Interceptions: 1

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 272.2 (28th)

Quick Analysis:

Roy Lewis shouldn't be starting in the NFL.

29. Jacksonville Jaguars

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SAN DIEGO - SEPTEMBER 19: Rashean Mathis #27 of the Jacksonville Jaguars on defense against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium on September 19, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Duo: Rashean Mathis and Derek Cox

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 272.3 (29th)

Quick Analysis:

Derek Cox has been inconsistent this season, but the Jaguars don't have much safety help behind him.

28. Arizona Cardinals

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GLENDALE, AZ - OCTOBER 10: Cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie #29 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates with teammate Michael Adams #27 after scoring a touchdown on an interception during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the New Orleans Saint

Duo: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and Greg Toler

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 269.3 (27th)

Quick Analysis: 

The Cardinals defense as a hole is just awful.  Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie could use a better partner on the outside.

27. Kansas City Chiefs

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 31: Brandon Flowers #24 and Brandon Carr #39 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after a tackle during the game against the Buffalo Bills on October 31, 2010 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squir

Duo: Brandon Flowers and Brandon Carr

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 240.2 (22nd)

Quick Analysis:

Brandon Flowers is a top cornerback in the league, but Brandon Carr has regressed in 2010.

26. Cleveland Browns

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CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 28: Eric Wright #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals on September 28, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Duo: Eric Wright and Sheldon Brown

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 245.3 (23rd)

Quick Analysis:

Nothing special here, but a Browns cornerback duo will have high potential when Joe Haden is inserted into the starting lineup.

25. Atlanta Falcons

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ATLANTA - OCTOBER 03: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers against Dunta Robinson #23 of the Atlanta Falcons at Georgia Dome on October 3, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Duo: Dunta Robinson and Brent Grimes

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 245.3 (23rd)

Quick Analysis:

Dunta Robinson has missed games due to injury which has hurt this pair's numbers.

24. St. Louis Rams

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HOUSTON - NOVEMBER 27: Cornerback Ron Bartell #32 of the St. Louis Rams looks on against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium on November 27, 2005 in Houston, Texas. The Rams defeated the Texans 33-27 in overtime. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

Duo: Ronald Bartell and Bradley Fletcher

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 228.0 (18th)

Quick Analysis: 

The Rams pass defense has been able to produce around the middle of the pack without losing anything in the run stopping department. 

23. Denver Broncos

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 19: Cornerback Champ Bailey #24 of the Denver Broncos lines up against against the Seattle Seahawks at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 19, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The Broncos defeated the Seahawks 31-14. (Photo by Doug Pensi

Duo: Champ Bailey and Andre' Goodman

Duo's Interceptions: 1

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 229.8 (19th)

Quick Analysis:

An embarrassing run defense often results in good pass defense numbers.  Bailey is amazing, but Goodman has been held back by an injury this year.

22. Dallas Cowboys

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 31: Wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker #11 of the Jacksonville Jaguars is tackled by Mike Jenkins #21 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Duo: Terrance Newman and Mike Jenkins

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 232.0 (21st)

Quick Analysis:

The Cowboys have huge names, but they've failed to meet their expectations.

21. Pittsburgh Steelers

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NEW ORLEANS - OCTOBER 31: Robert Meachem #17 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Ike Taylor #24 of the Pittsburgh Steelers at the Louisiana Superdome on October 31, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Matthew Sharpe/Getty Images)

Duo: Ike Taylor and Bryant McFadden

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 252.2 (26th)

Quick Analysis:

Offenses are forced to pass on the Steelers because of their unstoppable front seven.

20. Baltimore Ravens

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BALTIMORE - NOVEMBER 1: Fabian Washington #31 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates a play against the Denver Broncos at M&T Bank Stadium on November 1, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Broncos 30-7. (Photo by Larry French/Getty Images)

Duo: Fabian Washington and Chris Carr

Duo's Interceptions: 1

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 216.7 (13th)

Quick Analysis:

They definitely don't have the biggest names ever, but they haven't been a huge liability surrounded by a strong supporting cast.

19. Washington Redskins

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DETROIT - OCTOBER 31: DeAngelo Hall #23 of the Washingon Redskins intercepts the pass during the second quarter as Calvin Johnson #81 of the Detroit Lions atempts to defend during the game at Ford Field on October 31, 2010 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by

Duo: DeAngelo Hall and Carlos Rogers

Duo's Interceptions: 7

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 286.6 (31st)

Quick Analysis:

DeAngelo Hall leads the league in interceptions, but the Redskins pass defense has still been horrendous.

18. Buffalo Bills

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TORONTO - DECEMBER 3: Terrence McGee #24 of the Buffalo Bills walks off the field dejected after they lost 19-16 against the New York Jets at Rogers Centre on December 3, 2009 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

Duo: Terrance McGee and Drayton Florence

Duo's Interceptions: 0

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 206.8 (7th)

Quick Analysis:

The team's pass defense looks so good because they have the worst run defense in the league.

17. Tennessee Titans

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ARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 10: Cornerback Alterraun Verner #20 of the Tennessee Titans returns his intercepton to the one yard line in front of tight end Martellus Bennett #80 of the Dallas Cowboys at Cowboys Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Arlington, Texas.

Duo: Cortland Finnegan and Alterraun Verner

Duo's Interceptions: 4

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 247.7 (25th)

Quick Analysis:

Finnegan has been inconsistent, but Verner has exceeded all expectations.

16. Carolina Panthers

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 07: David Thomas #85 of the New Orleans Saints is tackled by Chris Gamble #20 of the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty

Duo: Chris Gamble and Richard Marshall

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 195.2 (5th)

Quick Analysis:

The Panthers are another example of pass defense looking good because of bad run defense.

15. San Francisco 49ers

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SEATTLE - SEPTEMBER 12: Wide receiver Mike Williams #17 of the Seattle Seahawks rushes as Nate Clements #22 of the San Francisco 49ers moves in for the tackle during the NFL season opener at Qwest Field on September 12, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. (Phot

Duo: Nate Clements and Shawntae Spencer

Duo's Interceptions: 5

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 230.8 (20th)

Quick Analysis:

The two 49ers cornerbacks have made plays, but haven't performed up to their interception numbers.

14. Chicago Bears

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CHICAGO - OCTOBER 24: Charles Tillman #33 and Julius Peppers #90 celebrate a take-away by Tillman against the Chicago Bears of the Washington Redskins at Soldier Field on October 24, 2010 in Chicago, Illinois. The Redskins defeated the Bears 17-14. (Photo

Duo: Charles Tillman and Tim Jennings

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 219.6 (15th)

Quick Analysis:

The secondary of the Bears can get exposed when the defensive focus is to stop the run, but they haven't been a weakness this season.

13. New York Jets

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DENVER - OCTOBER 17: Wide receiver Jabar Gaffney #10 of the Denver Broncos hauls in a reception against cornerback Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets at INVESCO Field at Mile High on October 17, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Ge

Duo: Darrelle Revis and Antonio Cromartie

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 217.1 (14th)

Quick Analysis:

A Revis injury has held the duo back.  They could easily end up being the number one tandem.

12. Minnesota Vikings

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NEW ORLEANS - SEPTEMBER 09: Pierre Thomas #23 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball against Antoine Winfield #26 of the Minnesota Vikings in the second half at Louisiana Superdome on September 9, 2010 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Saints won 14-9. (P

Duo: Antoine Winfield and Chris Cook

Duo's Interceptions: 1

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 210.8 (9th)

Quick Analysis:

The veteran Antoine Winfield combines with the rookie Chris Cook to make a solid cornerback tandem.

11. Miami Dolphins

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CINCINNATI - OCTOBER 31: Vontae Davis #21 of the Miami Dolphins defends Chad Ochocinco #85 of the Cincinnati Bengals as he catches a pass during the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on October 31, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Duo: Vontae Davis and Sean Smith

Duo's Interceptions: 2

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 203.9 (6th)

Quick Analysis:

Vontae Davis and Sean Smith form a talented young tandem that could be elite in years to come.

10. Oakland Raiders

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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 10: Malcom Floyd #80 of the San Diego Chargers catches a ball while defended by Nnamdi Asomugha #21 of the Oakland Raiders at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Ima

Duo: Nnamdi Asomugha and Stanford Routt

Duo's Interceptions: 1

Yards Surrendered Per Game: 184.8 (2nd)

Quick Analysis:

Arguably the best cornerback in the NFL combines with a no name here, but the secondary has still played great.

9. Detroit Lions

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MINNEAPOLIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Alphonso Smith #27 of the Detroit Lions catches for an interception against the Minnesota Vikings during the game at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome on September 26, 2010 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Ima

Duo: Alphonso Smith and Chris Houston

Duo's Interceptions: 6

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 222.8 (17th)

Quick Analysis:

Alphonso Smith is one of the most improved players in the NFL this season.

8. Indianapolis Colts

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DENVER - SEPTEMBER 26: Wide receiver Demaryius Thomas #88 of the Denver Broncos battles in the air with cornerback Kelvin Hayden #26 of the Indianapolis Colts during NFL action at INVESCO Field at Mile High on September 26, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. The

Duo: Kelvin Hayden and Jerraud Powers

Duo's Interceptions: 4

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 211.0 (10th)

Quick Analysis:

Neither Colts cornerback is a huge name, but together they form a solid duo.

7. Cincinnati Bengals

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Leon Hall #29 of the Cincinnati Bengals returns a kick against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Duo: Leon Hall and Johnathan Joseph

Duo's Interceptions: 5

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 213.6 (12th)

Quick Analysis:

This duo is the strength of the Bengals defense and are almost just as talented than the more famous duo on the other side of the ball.

6. San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO - OCTOBER 24: Quentin Jammer #23 of the San Diego Chargers waits for play against the New England Patriots at Qualcomm Stadium on October 24, 2010 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Duo: Quentin Jammer and Antoine Cason

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 185.2 (3rd)

Quick Analysis: 

The loss of Antonio Cromartie hasn't hurt the Chargers at the cornerback position.

5. New Orleans Saints

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CHARLOTTE, NC - NOVEMBER 07: Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints against the Carolina Panthers during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 7, 2010 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Duo: Jabari Greer and Traci Porter

Duo's Interceptions: 3

Yards Surrendered Per Game: 166.3 (1st)

Quick Analysis: 

Neither Saints corner is an All-Pro, but they're both solid and are part of the best pass defense in the league.

4. Green Bay Packers

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GREEN BAY, WI - OCTOBER 03: Rahvid Best #44 of the Detroit Lions is tackled by Charles Woodson #21 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on October 3, 2010 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 28-26. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty

Duo: Charles Woodson and Tramon Williams

Duo's Interceptions: 5

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 211.8 (11th)

Quick Analysis:

No Al Harris, no problem for the Packers.  Tramon Williams has turned out to be an excellent find.

3. Philadelphia Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 07: Asante Samuel #22 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates after defeating the Indianapolis Colts on November 7, 2010 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Eagles defeated the Colts 26-24. (Photo by Jim M

Duo: Asante Samuel and Dimitri Patterson

Duo's Interceptions: 8

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 221.0 (16th)

Quick Analysis: 

This Eagles duo leads the league in interceptions as the big name in Asante Samuel combines with the no name in Dimitri Patterson.

2. New York Giants

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - OCTOBER 03: Terrell Thomas #24 of the New York Giants celebrates after an interception against the Chicago Bears with teammates Kenny Phillips #21 and Corey Webster #23 at New Meadowlands Stadium on October 3, 2010 in East Rutherfor

Duo: Corey Webster and Terrell Thomas

Duo's Interceptions: 5

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 186.8 (4th)

Quick Analysis:

The Giants cornerbacks may be aided by an elite pass-rush, but you can't argue with their production.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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CINCINNATI, OH - OCTOBER 10: Aqib Talib #25 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers returns an interception against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on October 10, 2010 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Duo: Aqib Talib and Ronde Barber

Duo's Interceptions: 7

Team Passing Yards Surrendered Per Game: 210.0 (8th)

Quick Analysis:

The rising star in Aqib Talib and the wise old vet in Ronde Barber form the best duo in the league.