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NFL Power Rankings 2009 News

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NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Ravens, Jets Keep Leading AFC's Charge

By Chris BurkeOct 12th 2010 – 1:00PM

As our NFL Power Rankings hit Week 6, it's looking clearer and clearer that the AFC -- even in this wild year of incredible parity -- has a healthy dose of elite teams. The Ravens and Jets are rolling right now, battling out for the top spot in our Power Rankings on a now-weekly basis. Pittsburgh should be an even more...

NFL Power Rankings, Playoff Edition

By Josh AlperJan 5th 2010 – 4:30PM

There's a pretty significant change to the power rankings this week as you won't find each of the 32 teams in the league analyzed and broken down to see how they stack up. It's the playoffs and only 12 of the 32 teams still matter so just check the draft order to see how the other 20 stack up. Arguments about whether the...

NFL Power Rankings, Week 17: Play to Win

By Josh AlperDec 29th 2009 – 4:30PM

There's a change at the top of the rankings this week and it didn't come without serious consideration. It also didn't come simply because the Colts lost on Sunday while the Chargers routed the Titans on Christmas night. The rankings are usually a snapshot of where various trends and streaks leave teams from week to week,...

NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Wild Races for Wild Cards

By Josh AlperDec 22nd 2009 – 6:04PM

Now the fun really begins. The AFC Wild Card race is aptly named this season as Week 16 opens with eight teams battling for just two playoff spots. Trying to figure out all the different scenarios for who gets in and who needs to do what is enough to make your brain hurt, so it's much easier to just sit back and see what...

NFL Power Rankings, Week 14: Best of the Rest

By Josh AlperDec 8th 2009 – 4:00PM

The Vikings' loss to the Cardinals on Sunday night created an internal debate about what team was best suited for the third spot in this week's rankings. The Vikings haven't shown many flaws this season, but there were is some trouble a-bubble in the Twin Cities. Injuries have taken a big bite out of the defense and the...

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