NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Gauging Which Teams Are in Biggest Trouble

In our Week 13 NFL power rankings, the following five teams are in the biggest trouble and may either be out of playoff contention or getting close.

Buffalo Bills (5-6)

The Bills aren't mathematically out of the playoff picture, but four straight losses and upcoming games with the Titans, Broncos and Patriots spells big trouble. A defeat in any of those three games would likely eliminate them from contention for a Wild Card spot.  

Philadelphia Eagles (4-7)

It finally looks like the "Dream Team" nightmare has ended in Philadelphia. After racing out to a 10-point lead against New England, the Eagles were outclassed and out-executed by the Patriots.

The same shortfalls that have plagued this team all season were again readily visible. With seven losses to their name, the Eagles should be thinking about how in the world they can turn things around in 2012. 

Chicago Bears (7-4)

The Bears still hold the No. 5 spot in the NFC, but concerns about Caleb Hanie were confirmed on Sunday against the Raiders. Hanie threw three picks and looked uncomfortable making his progressions.

The NFC Wild Card is shaping up to be a competitive race, as the Giants, Falcons, Lions and Bears all will fight for the final two spots.

The remaining schedule isn't daunting, but quarterback play could derail the Bears' season. 

San Diego Chargers (4-7)

No playoffs in 2011, no Norv for 2012?

That's the feeling you get out of San Diego, where the Chargers just dropped their sixth straight game. Head coach Norv Turner might not get another shot with this bunch if the team fails to make the playoffs, and that's looking like the eventual outcome for the Chargers in 2011.

What the team really needs to do is find out what is wrong with their franchise quarterback. I'd be willing to bet that we hear sometime this offseason that Philip Rivers was playing with an injury. 

Kansas City Chiefs (4-7)

The AFC West should have a new division champion by the time 2011 is over.

Kansas City, the 2010 champs, have serious issues at quarterback and face a tough stretch of games over the final five. Realistically, the Chiefs need to win all five games to have a chance.

Even with Kyle Orton on board, Kansas City doesn't have enough overall talent to win five straight games against the quality of teams left on the schedule.  

Week 13 Power Rankings

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

*Play Monday night