NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Top-Tier Teams That Will Continue to Dominate

As we enter Week 11 of the NFL season, there is still plenty of uncertainty in terms of which teams will make the playoffs and which mid-tier teams will ascend. The same can't be said for the league's elite teams, as several squads have established themselves as top contenders.

Although it may be easy for these teams to become complacent and rest on their laurels, it is important for them to realize that there is plenty of football left to be played. Here are three top-tier teams that will keep mowing down the competition with Week 11 wins.

San Francisco 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers had virtually no expectations entering the season, but they are currently 8-1 and in complete control of the NFC West. Some of that is due to an easy schedule in the league's weakest division, but the Niners seem to be the real deal. With a dominant defense and an offense that simply doesn't make mistakes, the 49ers can compete with anyone.

San Francisco will have a fairly easy matchup on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cards have played better of late and upset the Philadelphia Eagles last week, thanks to quarterback John Skelton, but the Niners are much more fundamentally sound than the Eagles. As long as the 49ers play good defense, protect the ball and pound the rock, they should have no problem coming out on top.

New England Patriots

The New England Patriots entered last week's game against the New York Jets in real danger of losing three consecutive games. The Pats put together a virtuoso performance on both sides of the ball, however, and won comfortably to take control of the AFC East. Now that the Patriots are back on track, they seem poised to go on a run.

The Kansas City Chiefs have the unenviable task of trying to slow down Tom Brady and the Patriots on Monday night on the road, but they seem to be little more than a sacrificial lamb. With quarterback Matt Cassel out, the Patriots' defense has an opportunity to truly stabilize itself against Tyler Palko. This one could get messy, as the Pats figure to win big.

Green Bay Packers

As well as they have played, many are starting to wonder if anyone can beat the undefeated Green Bay Packers. They had shown chinks in the armor in recent weeks, as their pass defense was exposed by a few teams, but the Packers proved that they are a complete team on Monday night by blowing the Minnesota Vikings out of the water.

Quarterback Aaron Rodgers is currently playing as well or better than any quarterback that has ever played the game. Because of that, regardless of their opponent, the Packers have the advantage every game. Rodgers may not even have to break a sweat this week against the sliding Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Bucs' trademark defense has been a mess, so Rodgers figures to be able to throw four touchdowns and lead the Pack to victory with his eyes closed.

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