NFL Power Rankings: Rising Teams That Will Have Momentum Stopped This Week

Here's a look at three NFL teams that are currently surging but could have trouble keeping up their winning ways this week.

Pittsburgh Steelers (No. 3)

It doesn't get much better than a win over the New England Patriots, especially for a team that has historically struggled against them like the Steelers have. 

After a rough start to the season, Pittsburgh has now won four in a row. However, they could have that momentum stopped against Baltimore.

The Ravens dominated Pittsburgh in Baltimore to start the season, but this one should be a lot closer. I still like Baltimore's advantages in the running game on both sides of the ball. They should win this low-scoring matchup. 

New York Giants (No. 7)

After they beat Philadelphia on the road back in Week 3, the Giants looked like the real deal. However, today—even as they sit atop the NFC East—there are plenty of question marks.

The Giants got to play three home games in a row, but were sorely disappointing in each of them. They lost to Seattle, before beating Buffalo and Miami by just three.

They've moved all the way up to No. 7 in the rankings, but a trip to New England should stop the winning momentum they currently have. 

Chicago Bears (No. 16)

I'm not exactly sure if you can have momentum after a bye week, but the Bears have won two in a row. Not losing in four weeks should at least be classified as momentum. 

The Bears will bring their recent winning ways into Philadelphia for Monday Night Football. However, unfortunately for them, the Eagles are surging as well. 

Matt Forte should be able to run all over the Eagles defense, but Philadelphia's offense looks to be clicking at the right time. This should be a close one, but I'm giving the advantage to Philly because they are at home. 

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

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