NFL Power Rankings! 12/21/10

Look out for Ray Rice and the Ravens as the playoffs approach..



*For this weeks Power Rankings the Dudes will be combining opinions to make a Top 10*


10. New York Football Giants (9-5 -L1) vs Philadelphia 31-38

Tough tough loss for the Giants at home as they continue to struggle with the "elite" teams of the league..the bad news keeps coming with Aaron Rodgers being cleared to play next week..By no means a lock for the playoffs


9. San Diego Chargers (8-6 -W2) vs San Francisco 34-7

Vincent Jackson is back and that is great news for the Chargers as Rivers continues to tear it up through the air..two very winnable games left on the schedule (Bengals and Broncos) Cue the Arnold Schwarzenegger audio clip "GO CHARGERS GO!"-->http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTpbM3-vsI4

8. Chicago Bears (10-4 -W1) at Minnesota 40-14

Blown out by the Pats last week, only to blow out the Vikings on Monday Night..I really dont think this team has the legs to do anything in the playoffs but then again did anyone have the Jets going to the AFC Championship game last year?

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4 -L1) vs New York Jets 17-22

The loss to the Jets opens the door for Baltimore in the AFC North..Steelers will benefit from two easy games to get key players healthy and possibly lock up a first round bye

6. New Orleans Saints (10-4 -L1) at Baltimore 24-30

Brees was great but the D couldn't stop Ray RIce as he racked up over 200 all purpose yards..To call the MNF game against the Falcons a big game would be an understatement.. Needs two big wins and two Falcons losses to get a bye and home field throughout

5. New York Football Jets (10-4 -W1) at Pittsburgh 22-17

No one needed a win this weekend more than the Jets..after losing two straight the Jets got a signature road win..Revis Island and the Jets D need to play better for them to make some noise in the playoffs

4. Philadelphia Eagles (10-4 -W3) at New York Giants 38-31

I love the Eagles Offense and their big play ability but you cant fall behind like they did Sunday..The good news is the Eagles have two home games to finish the season and winning both will give them a first round bye and an outside shot at Home Field throughout..

3. Baltimore Ravens (10-4 -W2) vs New Orleans 30-24

Ray Rice's offensive explosion is great news for the Ravens and Im jumpin' on the Bandwagon (if there is one)..The D hasn't been stellar but if the offense can keep showing up the Ravens have a real shot at challenging the Pats for the AFC Championship..Two easy wins left on the schedule means they can lock up a first round bye (depending on the tie breakers with the Steelers)

2. Atlanta Falcons (12-2 -W8) at Seattle 34-18

Eight straight wins doesn't lie..The Falcons are without a doubt the most complete team in the NFC but will have a big test on MNF against the Saints..Winning on Monday night would lock up the division and most likely Home field advantage throughout (Carolina in their final game)..The Falcons are 6-0 at home..


1. New England Patriots (12-2 -W6) vs Green Bay 31-27

They survived a slow start and a big night from Matt Flynn which will only continue to boost the Pats momentum heading into the playoffs..two easy wins left on the schedule which will probably include a lot of rest for the starters..Pats will be the number one seed in the AFC





Jace P.

Alex F.

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