Week 14 NFL Power Rankings

32. Panthers - I wonder why Jimmy Clausen dropped all the way in the draft?

31. Lions - Although Drew Stanton didn't look bad, they can easily lose their next four games (GB, TB, MIA, MIN).

30. Bengals - Carson Palmer and Marvin Lewis both looked washed up. Change is coming.

29. Bills - So much for being competitive.

28. Broncos - At least the interim coach starts against the Cardinals next week.

27. Cardinals - At least they play the Broncos next week.

26. 49ers - When is Mike Singletary going to realize that Alex smith sucks?

25. Titans - Where'd the offense go?

24. Browns - Jake Delhomme is doing his best to keep up with the Bengals.

23. Texans - This was going to be their year, until they looked at the secondary.

22. Cowboys - At least they're finally playing with heart.

21. Redskins - Dear Shanahan, there is an opening available.

20. Vikings - At least Frazier remembers he has the best running back on his team.

19. Seahawks - Although 6-6, This team has too many issues to play in January.

18. Dolphins - Although 6-6 This team has too many issues to play in January.

17. Colts - Although 6-6 This team has too many issues to play in January.

16. Chargers - Time is ticking on Norv Turners tenure.

15. Raiders - A balanced run game really makes this team tough to beat.

14. Rams - Playing solid, well balanced football.

13. Jaguars - Playing well, but don't have enough of a pass rush, or pass offense, to win in January.

12. Bucs - 2nd heartbreaking loss to Atlanta this season. Will it be backbreaking?

11. Chiefs - Todd Haley should give Josh McDaniels a nice gift for Christmas. McDaniels gift-wrapped that last victory for them by punting on 4th down with 3 mins remaining.

10. Ravens - I forgot why Cam Cameron wasn't a head coach until that boneheaded playcall.

9. Eagles - Where would this team be without Mike Vick?

8. Giants - Who needs receivers?

7. Packers - Poised to make a nice winter run.

6. Bears - Almost choked. Was it a trap-game? Or are they not as good as advertised?

5. Jets - Ouch.

4. Saints - Might not be the prettiest of wins, but still getting it done.

3. Steelers - What a gutsy performance by Big Ben on Sunday.

2. Falcons - Still need to do a better job on the road.

1. Patriots - Talk about dominance. Talk about a team coming together at the right time.