NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Stock Watch for 2010 Playoff Teams

There is seemingly a new batch of playoff teams each season, but there's always a few hold overs from the year before. 

Let's examine the stocks of all the team's that reached the postseason in 2010 and look at where they stand in this year's playoff race...

AFC 

New England Patriots

Over their last three games, the Patriots have faced good defenses, and their explosive attack has been curtailed a bit.

The Cowboys, Steelers and Giants got pressure on Brady without sending tons of blitzers and pressed New England's receivers at the line, disrupting their routes and timing with Tom Brady.

The Patriots defense has improved, but is still very susceptible to the pass and hasn't made that big play in the last two games. 

Stock Down 

Pittsburgh Steelers

Despite their 23-20 loss to the Ravens, Steelers fans need not worry. They're still one of the most complete teams in football. Ben Roethlisberger is playing at an extremely high level and the young receivers are beginning to emerge, especially Antonio Brown.

It'll be an uphill battle to win the AFC North now, but they certainly have the look of a playoff team. 

Stock Down Slightly 

Indianapolis Colts 

The Colts went 10-6 last year. They're already 0-9 and have been atrocious on both sides of the the football this season. Does Peyton Manning make that much of a difference?

Stock Down

Kansas City Chiefs

I can't figure out the Chiefs. Honestly, I was surprised when they rattled off four straight after their 0-3 start. They don't have a ton of electricity on offense because of the season-ending loss to Jamaal Charles and I wasn't totally sold on Matt Cassel. 

Somehow, they pulled it off.

They were exposed against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and their defense had its worst game in the last month. It's going to be a fight to the finish in the AFC West. 

Stock Down 

Baltimore Ravens

Besides a nice cold pint of Natural Bohemian, there's nothing better in Baltimore than completing the season sweep of the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Joe Flacco has proved his doubters wrong in his last six quarters of football and the defense, in typical fashion, is one of the best and most intimidating units in football.

Torrey Smith may be the X-factor as the AFC North race tightens up down the stretch. 

Stock Up

New York Jets

The Jets were dominant in the second half en route to their 27-11 win in Buffalo, their first road victory of the season. Mark Sanchez was efficient and the defense gave one of the highest scoring teams in the AFC trouble all afternoon. A true statement game.

Now they face New England at home for the outright AFC East lead. 

Stock Up 

NFC 

Atlanta Falcons

The Falcons are demonstrating a steadiness now that we expected from them all season. They dismantled the Colts on Sunday and sit a half game back of the Saints.

Their balance is probably the most remarkable as they can get it done with a big game from Michael Turner, or Matt Ryan can open things up in the passing game with Roddy White and Julio Jones. 

Stock Up

Chicago Bears

I'll admit, I was wrong about the Bears. I didn't think their inspired offensive line play would continue and didn't think they had enough firepower to beat the Eagles on the road.

Despite fumbling twice, they got a huge game from Matt Forte and their defense confused Michael Vick all evening. Jay Cutler looks incredibly comfortable behind center and is scrambling to make plays down the field. 

Stock Up 

Philadelphia Eagles 

The Eagles slow start may come back to haunt them. After winning the last two games, the Eagles were exposed against the Bears on "Monday Night Football."

They're 3-5 and are a full three games back of the Giants. Their run defense is one of the weakest in the NFL and their secondary isn't as intimidating as we initially thought it would be. 

Stock Down 

Seattle Seahawks

Last year, the Seahawks were a great story. Unfortunately for the always boisterous fans in Seattle, 7-9 isn't going to cut it this season.

The 49ers are a dominant team in the NFC and the Seahawks are a team in rebuilding mode. 

Stock Down 

New Orleans Saints

Their defense has taken a bit of a hit from years past, but Drew Brees is still magical inside the Superdome.

It'll be interesting to see how they play away from their New Orleans home for the remainder of the season, because as we've seen, if Brees doesn't put on a show, the Saints are vulnerable. 

Stock Up

Green Bay Packers

The Packers are NFL's most dynamic team offensively. Their defense creates the critical turnover and they surprisingly have a decent running game.

Aaron Rodgers is the center of it all. We haven't seen quarterback play like this is quite some time. No one can outscore the Pack. 

I've been saying that line all season and I'm sticking to it. 

Stock Up

Week 10 Power Rankings

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

Chicago Bears (5-3)