NFL Power Rankings: Stock Watch for Every Division

Want to know the current stock of your favorite team?

How about the entire division? 

The AFC North looks to be the most competitive and powerful division in football, with the Steelers, Ravens and Bengals defenses leading the charge. 

Where do all the division's stand as we head into Week 13? 

AFC North 

As alluded to above, this is the best division in the NFL. Hands down. Well, maybe the NFC North would have a legitimate gripe.  

The Steelers weren't great against the Chiefs on Sunday night, but as usual, their defense made the plays they needed in crunch time and confused KC's quarterback, Tyler Palko. (Although, that's not the hardest thing to do)

Baltimore racked up nine sacks against the second-best team in the NFC in their 16-6 win on Thanksgiving. 

Andy Dalton led yet another second half comeback, and the Bengals moved to 7-3 with their three-point win over the in-state rival Browns. 

Stock Up 

AFC East 

The Patriots dismantled the Eagles, and I'm wondering—did they even try? 

After a slow start, it didn't look like it. 

Tom Brady looked at ease from the second quarter on, and the "worst" defense in the league played well, again. 

The Bills and Jets game brought the most attention on the division because of it's competitiveness and Stevie Johnson's antics and dropped pass on Buffalo's final drive. 

Ryan Fitzpatrick's crew are all but eliminated from playoff contention, while New York doesn't look like a postseason team to me.  

Miami played the Cowboys tough, but had to settle for field goals in the red zone, leading to their defeat. 

Stock Stable 

AFC West 

Tim Tebow. There, got him out of the way. The Broncos are one of the league's hottest teams with No. 15 behind center after their overtime win over the reeling Chargers, who dropped to 4-7. 

The Chiefs' defense was outstanding against Pittsburgh, but Tyler Palko couldn't steal one for Kansas City before Kyle Orton takes over.  

Huge win for the Raiders over the Bears. 

I would NOT want to play Oakland in the postseason. 

No way. 

Stock Up 

AFC South 

The Texans got a victory to move to 8-3, but now T.J. Yates will lead the team in their final five games after Matt Leinart injured his shoulder. Yikes.

The Titans are sticking around and could sneak into the playoffs especially if Chris Johnson is really back. (Looked like he was on Sunday.)

As far as the Jaguars go, they're anemic on offense and Blaine Gabbert has a long way to go. Oh yea, the Colts are 0-11. If they want Andrew Luck, he's all theirs. 

Stock Down 

NFC North 

Chicago could have really used a win on Sunday to breathe a little easier in the final month of the season. Caleb Hanie will have better days, though. 

The Packers are the Packers, and the Lions will be fighting for their playoff lives down the stretch. Matt Stafford, please show up for two weeks in a row. 

Where to start with the Vikings? 

Stock Down 

NFC West 

The 49ers suffered their first lost since falling to the Cowboys in Week 2 of the season. Their limited explosiveness on offense was exploited by a terrorizing Ravens defense.

The Rams couldn't stop me running the football—all the Beanie Wells fantasy owners thank you St. Louis.

The Seahawks faltered in the fourth quarter against Rex Grossman and the Redskins.

At home.

Not good.

Stock Down 

NFC East 

Luckily the Cowboys escaped with a win on Thanksgiving over the Dolphins—a media firestorm would have ensued if Dallas lost to a 4-7 team at home in primetime.

The Giants have the daunting task of playing the Saints at home on Monday Night Football and have the Packers next week. Oh yeah, they've already lost consecutive games. 

The Redskins have gotten some respect back since Mike Shanahan made the switch back to Rex Grossman, and the Eagles' secondary is flat out terrible.

Goodbye, Andy Reid?

Stock Down 

NFC South

The Buccaneers had a great opportunity to end their losing streak against the Titans, but fell short and couldn't stop Chris Johnson all afternoon. Matt Ryan has the Falcons rolling and Cam Newton finally translated a big statistical game to a win. Eh, it was over the Colts, though.

Who else is pumped to watch Drew Brees sling the ball all over the field tonight?  

I am.

Stock Stable 

Week 12 NFL Power Rankings 

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

*MNF Matchup