NFL Power Rankings: Week 11

1 (1) Tennessee Titans (9-0)

Another impressive win at Chicago. I see the Titans getting to 14-0 but losing one of their final two games to Pittsburgh or Indianapolis, who, unlike Tennessee, will be fighting for a playoff spot.

2 (2) New York Giants (8-1)

The Giants' offense continues to roll, but they'll face another stiff test against Baltimore's defense next week.

3 (3) Carolina Panthers (7-2)

I guess it's a good sign when your quarterback throws four interceptions but you still win by 11 on the road. Then again, they were playing Oakland. Circle Dec. 21 on your calendars. That's when the Panthers travel to the Meadowlands to play the Giants for home-field advantage in their NFC title game rematch.

4 (10) Atlanta Falcons (6-3)

After the top three teams, there's a ton of parity in the NFL this year. What else is new? With Pittsburgh losing and Arizona looking shaky in their win, I'm bumping the Falcons all the way up to four, because they looked pretty convincing in their victory over the Saints.

5 (4) Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)

Mewelde Moore got shut down by a suspect Indy rush defense.

6 (5) Washington Redskins (6-3)

The 'Skins could end Dallas's season this week.

7 (6) Arizona Cardinals (6-3)

Everyone expected Arizona's high-powered offense to blow out San Francisco on Monday night. The Cards got the win, but it wasn't easy.

8 (7) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3)

The Bucs needed that bye week after nearly losing to Kansas City.

9 (8) Chicago Bears (5-4)

How do I still have the Bears ninth? They've beaten Indy and Philly and have only lost by a combined 15 points to Carolina, Tampa Bay, Atlanta, and Tennessee (all top eight teams).

10 (13) Indianapolis Colts (5-4)

The Colts just keep finding ways to win.

11 (16) Baltimore Ravens (6-3)

Before we get too excited about the Ravens, remember that the six teams they've beaten have a combined record of 17-35.

12 (14) New England Patriots (6-3)

Congratulations on your first win against a team with a defense in the top half of the league.

13 (15) New York Jets (6-3)

That was a slaughter of the Rams Sunday, but I see the Jets coming back down to earth the next two weeks against the Pats and Titans.

14 (9) Philadelphia Eagles (5-4)

The offense looked good Sunday night against the G-men. Defense? Not so much.

15 (11) Dallas Cowboys (5-4)

The season could be on the line as Tony Romo returns against Washington.

16 (17) Miami Dolphins (5-4)

Didn't look great at home against the Seahawks Sunday, but they picked up their third straight win and are still in position to win the AFC East.

17 (18) Buffalo Bills (5-4)

Move up a spot because of other teams dropping, but make no mistake, this team is heading nowhere but down.

18 (19) Minnesota Vikings (5-4)

Adrian Peterson wills the Vikes to another victory.

19 (12) Green Bay Packers (4-5)

All of their losses are to playoff contenders but sooner or later, the Pack are gonna have to win one.

20 (20) Denver Broncos (5-4)

The worst team with a winning record won't be above .500 anymore, after getting torched for 350 yards by Matt Ryan in Atlanta this week.

21 (21) New Orleans (4-5)

Can't make the playoffs if you can't win on the road. The Saints are 0-4 away from the Superdome.

22 (22) San Diego (4-5)

Wow. That did not look convincing at home against KC. The Chargers may really be mediocre after all.

23 (23) Cleveland Browns (3-6)

Blew a lead at home against Denver Thursday night.

24 (25) Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5)

Fell behind early and then realized they were about to lose to winless teams in back-to-back weeks.

25 (26) Houston Texans (3-6)

Terrible defense.

26 (27) Oakland Raiders (2-7)

Picked off Jake Delhomme four times and still lost. Not good.

27 (28) Kansas City Chiefs (1-8)

You play to win the game. 100 percent the right call to go for two.

28 (29) Seattle Seahawks (2-7)

Played tough but lost a close one at Miami.

29 (24) St. Louis Rams (2-7)

They are just not the same team without Steven Jackson.

30 (30) San Francisco 49ers (2-7)

Showed a lot of heart but came up short at Arizona.

31 (31) Cincinnati Bengals (1-8)

Got a well-deserved week off after their first win.

32 (32) Detroit Lions (0-9)

Yup, they're not winning a game this year.

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