NFL Power Rankings Week 7: Is AFC or NFC Strongest Conference?

Let the season-long debate surge on—is the AFC or NFC the NFL's strongest conference?

It's close. 

I'm here to break it down.

The Green Bay Packers are clearly the best team in football right now. Their defense isn't as lock-down as it was last year, but Aaron Rodgers and the offense are operating on their own level.  

Although they're coming off a loss to the divisional rival Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the New Orleans Saints have far too much talent to not get to double digit wins this year.

Those Bucs displayed their resilience, bouncing back after experiencing a blowout loss the week before at the hands of the 5-1 San Francisco 49ers, who have to be the most surprising—and one of the more physical—teams in the NFL. 

Don't forget the Lions, either. 

Nobody wants to play them. 

And at 4-2, the New York Giants got a big win against the previously 4-1 Bills on Sunday. 

Tom Brady's New England Patriots look to be the most well-rounded AFC club, I just don't see them as equally dangerous on offense and defense as the Pack.

The Baltimore Ravens are playing sound football and are sitting pretty at 4-1. The Pittsburgh Steelers are 4-2, but the second half against the Jaguars threw up some red flags for me, especially with the offensive line. 

Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Bills were competitive against the Giants, they just need more consistency on a defense that allows huge plays at the most inopportune times. 

The Cincinnati Bengals may be the biggest surprise in the AFC. 

After starting the year 1-2, they've won three straight, with Andy Dalton managing the game and the defense emerging as a top unit. 

The bottom of the league is well-represented by both conferences with teams like the Indianapolis Colts, St. Louis Rams, Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings. 

In the end, the NFC is the more top heavy conference and wins this week's version of the debate.

The Packers, Saints, Bucs, Lions, 49ers and Giants lead the way. 

Week 7 Power Rankings

1. Green Bay Packers (6-0)	17. Atlanta Falcons (3-3)
2. New England Patriots (5-1)	18. Dallas Cowboys (2-3)
3. Baltimore Ravens (4-1)	19. Washington Redskins (3-2)
4. San Francisco 49ers (5-1)	20. Tennessee Titans (3-2)
5. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)	21. New York Jets (2-3)*
6. Detroit Lions (5-1)	22. Cleveland Browns (2-3)
7. San Diego Chargers (4-1)	23. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
8. New Orleans Saints (4-2)	24. Carolina Panthers (1-5)
9. New York Giants (4-2)	25. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5)
10.Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2)	26. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (4-2)	27. Denver Broncos (1-4)
12. Buffalo Bills (4-2)	28. Minnesota Vikings (1-5)
13. Oakland Raiders (4-2)	29. Arizona Cardinals (1-4)
14. Houston Texans (3-3)	30. Miami Dolphins (0-4)*
15. Chicago Bears (3-3)	31. St. Louis Rams (0-5)
16. Philadelphia Eagles (2-4)	32. Indianapolis Colts (0-5)

*Dolphins and Jets play on MNF.