NFL Power Rankings: Which Teams Continue To Disappoint?

It's unfortunate for the fans of the following three franchises, but these teams are only going to continue disappointing as 2011 progresses.

Surely they'll get a few more wins, but it's not going to be enough to ignite any flame of hope. So, at least they have the 2012 NFL Draft to get excited about.

Minnesota Vikings (1-6)

The Vikings may have six losses, but five are by one TD or less. So, Minnesota could very well be 6-1, but since that is not the case, 2011 is basically over.

RB Adrian Peterson will continue his dominance, but even if Minny does turn things around, it's just too late in 2011. Nonetheless, hope will be restored in 2012 as QB Christian Ponder should have a rookie stud WR to throw to from the draft.

And for as much effort as the Vikings have played with this season, it will only be enough to garner respect in 2011, not wins.

Seattle Seahawks (2-4)

After Seattle upset the New York Giants on the road, it almost seemed like the Seahawks could really turn things around. Then, their road woes kicked back in and they lost to the Browns in Cleveland, 6-3.

There's also no real chance of them catching San Francisco, as the 49ers are 5-1 and most likely going to be around 10-4 or 11-3 when they meet in Week 16 at Seattle.

Now they do have a solid defense, so there is that to hang their hat on, but unless they improve the offense before 2012 begins, there will be an encore performance in The Great Northwest.

Arizona Cardinals (1-5)

The Cardinals are simply underachieving. QB Kevin Kolb has clearly been a bust thus far, and other than WR Larry Fitzgerald, no one else is honestly worth mentioning.

Rookie DB Patrick Peterson was supposed to improve the pass defense, but even before fellow DB Kerry Rhodes went down they were getting sliced in coverage.

And the only reason the rush defense ranks in the Top 15 is because there's no reason to run the ball against a team with a sad pass defense. You get up on them early, then run the clock out because they can't stop you either way.

This is what opponents have done to the Cardinals this season, and it will continues unless the pass defense can step it up. In any event, expect another high draft pick and hope may turn into reality next season.

Week 8 NFL Power Rankings (LW = Last Week's Rank) (* = MNF Teams)

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

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