Check out my NFL Power Rankings for the 2012 season. There was a lot of movement all over the place in the rankings, especially at the bottom and some at the top.
The Patriots are undoubtedly the best team in the NFL today followed by the Broncos. Both teams are streaking and their offenses are rolling. Their defense come up with stops when necessary.
The Texans and Falcons lose their top spots with losses in Week 14, while the Giants get back into the Top 10 following a 52-point performance.
Here are my Power Rankings as we get ready to kickoff Week 15. (Feel free to share your thoughts.)
1. New England Patriots (+2)
They are red hot and not just beating their opponents, but destroying them. The Patriots don't lose in December and right now they look like a Super Bowl favorite.
2. Denver Broncos (+2)
They might not have the best record in the NFL, but Peyton Manning has these guys rolling. Similar to the Pats, this is not a team I would want to face, especially in playoffs. Offense is scary.
3. Houston Texans (-2)
Their blowout loss to the Patriots proves that the Texans have trouble beating superior quarterbacks. Colts still have a chance to take the division. All the Texans have to do is win one game and the division is theirs.
4. Atlanta Falcons (-2)
The Falcons are the best team in the NFC, record wise. However, their loss to the Panthers last week proves otherwise. They face the Giants next, who are tough and have the Falcons' numbers. Falcons still have to prove they are serious in 2012.
5 San Francisco 49ers (0)
The pressure is on the 49ers to perform and Kaepernick stepped up in Week 14. The 49ers are just 1.5 games above the raging Seahawks. They have to be step up their game.
6. Indianapolis Colts (+2)
Not only are they an impressive team, but they are streaking. They have won 3 straight and though RGIII is the favorite to win ROY, I think Luck should get the nod, especially since he has the better record.
7. Green Bay Packers (+2)
Aaron Rodgers proved elite as he led his Packers to victory. The Packers are now where they belong, first place looking down at a struggling Bears.
8. Baltimore Ravens (-2)
They are on a two-game losing streak keeping the Bengals and Steelers alive in the division. Had they won on Sunday, the Ravens would have more than likely cemented themselves as the AFC North winners, but they are lucky both of their rivals lost.
9. Seattle Seahawks (+2)
I haven't been the biggest Russell Wilson fan on the block and I'm still not, but I respect what this kid is doing out west. The Seahawks are relevant and in the playoff picture. They look better than the Bears and Redskins as their defense is ridiculously great.
10. New York Giants (+2)
Whoever dropped David Wilson before Sunday's game is upset. Not only is the Giants' running game real, they found a legit return man in Wilson. What is more deadly than having Eli Manning start in great field positioning? I don't know, but NFL teams don't want to face those circumstances too often.
11. Cincinnati Bengals (-1)
Big loss against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. A win would have moved them up into second place and just a game behind the Ravens in the AFC North. However, I still like their chances in the AFC Wild Card and tonight they face the low-flying Eagles.
12. Chicago Bears (-5)
For some reason those two back-to-back losses feel like five straight losses. They lost first place and are now battling for the second Wild Card spot. Teams like the Redskins and Cowboys are right behind the Bears.
13. Washington Redskins (+1)
Speaking of the devil, with probably the easiest schedules to close out the season in the NFC East, you have to like their chances. Even if RGIII misses action, Kirk Cousin came in and dominated late in the game.
14. Dallas Cowboys (+1)
The Cowboys might have gotten lucky last week, but whatever they did in Week 14 they have to maintain throughout the season. Don't know if Dez Bryant's injury is a gift or a curse, but receiver said he will postpone surgery.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (-2)
Just when you think they can't lose with Big Ben back and facing a bad Chargers team, the Steelers drop one, and like the Bengals, miss a chance of getting within a game of first place.
16. Minnesota Vikings (-2)
Surprise, surprise. The Vikings can thank the NFL's leading rusher, Adrian Peterson as he was legged them into the Wild Card picture. As the Bears struggle and they pick up momentum, the NFC North and Wild Card race will be exciting down the stretch.
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-1)
Momentum is lost and they are running backwards. Losers of three straight, the Bucs have taken themselves out of the playoff picture. Only a miracle can save them now.
18. New York Jets (+6)
Who would have thought? The same guys who created a butt fumble three weeks ago are still in consideration for a playoff spot? Honestly, the Jets have been such a disgrace I wouldn't allow them to partake in the playoffs, but they are somehow winning in NY.
19. (-2) St. Louis Rams (-0)
Many NFL analysts were enamored with the thought of Jeff Fisher being the head coach of the Rams. And now he is proving why. Winners of three straight, the Rams are not quite in the playoff picture, but still dangerous. Vikings and Seahawks beware.
20. Detroit Lions (-3)
They were out of it by the end of Thanksgiving, but with a 4-9 record, they are really nowhere to be found. They aren't even legit spoilers.
21. Cleveland Browns (+4)
I knew I had these guys ranked up there early on for a reason. I fell in love with their talent and didn't notice they were losing until Week 5 of the season. Right, makes no sense. But they are winners of three straight and have a 5-8 record. That's better than 33 percent of the league.
22. San Diego Chargers (+4)
Finally, the Chargers show a glimpse of the team many expected to see all season long. Too bad they lost the division already.
23. Philadelphia Eagles (+5)
All is right in Philly again. Sort of. Nick Foles is really making the Eagles think over their position on having Vick start. Foles can now play spoiler down the stretch.
24. Carolina Panthers (+6)
The good news for Cam Newton is that the kid from the commercial won't be replacing him any time soon after they beat the NFC's best, Atlanta Falcons.
25. Buffalo Bills (-3)
They can still play for 2nd place in the AFC East, just so they won't say the finished behind the Jets.
26. Miami Dolphins (-6)
Great season for Ryan Tannehill. Guy has a bright future ahead of him.
27. Tennessee Titans (-4)
The Titans gave it a good run, but they couldn't hold on to the lead in the 4th quarter. They could completely ruin the Jets season on Thursday night with a win.
28. New Orleans Saints (-6)
Their special teams was obliterated by a Giants team that hadn't returned a kickoff for a TD in almost five years. Saints received good news as the player suspensions were lifted. So it's a victory for them amidst a tough season.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars (-3)
At least they aren't the only 2-11 team in the AFC. They are keeping pace with the Chiefs who are also 2-11.
30. Oakland Raiders (-1)
The Raiders have lost 6 straight games. They have no defense and Carson Palmer can't do it alone.
31. Kansas City Chiefs (+1)
They made the Browns look amazing. That pretty much sums it all up.
32. Arizona Cardinals (-5)
You can form your own assumptions regarding the Cardinals' Week 14 performance and why they are now the worst team in my power rankings.
