Fierce Fifteen - Week 17 NFL Power Rankings

Week 16 was quite a wild one in the NFL, and it shuffled the rankings quite a bit. A few playoff teams suffered losses that effected the standings, and other teams gave themselves a continued chance heading into the final week of the season. The Rankings shuffled once again, and Week 16 also set up three big matchups for Division Titles; NFC South, NFC North, and the AFC North. The path in the AFC now officially has to go through the Patriots, with the road in the NFC looks like it'll once again have to go through Seattle. There's still one more week remaining however, which could and should once again shuffle the rankings heading into the Playoffs. Here's how the Fierce Fifteen stack up heading into Week 17:

1. New England Patriots (12-3)

2. Seattle Seahawks (11-4)

3. Denver Broncos (11-4)

4. Green Bay Packers (11-4)

5. Dallas Bowboys (11-4)

6. Detroit Lions (11-4)

7. Cincinnati Bengals (10-4-1)

8. Arizona Cardinals (11-4)

9. Indianapolis Colts (10-5)

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5)

11. Philadelphia Eagles (9-6)

12. San Diego Chargers (9-6)

13. Baltimore Ravens (9-6)

14. Kansas City Chiefs (8-7)

15. Houston Texans (8-7)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

It was all about the defense in Week 15, as nearly every game had both teams scoring under 25 points. This usually means less excitement, and some would argue that's exactly how it unfolded, but who doesn't like great defense? The NFL these days is all about offense, so when there's one week during the season where the defense dominates, then why not appreciate it and soak it in. Great defense is exactly what the Packers ran into this past week , and there were a few other 'potential' playoff teams that lost, which will shuffle the rankings heading into Week 16. In saying that, here's how the Fierce Fifteen stack up this week:


1. New England Patriots (11-3)

2. Denver Broncos (11-3)

3. Seattle Seahawks (10-4)

4. Green Bay Packers (10-4)

5. Arizona Cardinals (11-3)

6. Indianapolis Colts (10-4)

7. Detroit Lions (10-4)

8. Dallas Cowboys (10-4)

9. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4-1)

10. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)

11. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5)

12. Baltimore Ravens (9-5)

13. Kansas City Chiefs (8-6)

14. Buffalo Bills (8-6)

15. San Diego Chargers (8-6)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 14 NFL Power Rankings

Week 13 was the week of offense. There were more points scored this past week, than any week so far this season. Nearly every team, with the exception of a handful, scored almost 20 points last week. There were a few offensive shootouts, as well as some blowouts that weren't even TV worthy. The results definitely shuffled the rankings this week, with the Packers now claiming the top spot. With five 9-3 teams, and so many good teams overall, the home stretch of the season is going to be one for the memory books. Week 14 has a slate of solid games, as well as a few that could have major playoff implications. Here's how the teams stack up heading into this week:

1. Green Bay Packers (9-3)

2. New England Patriots (9-3)

3. Denver Broncos (9-3)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (9-3)

5. Seattle Seahawks (8-4)

6. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)

7. Dallas Cowboys (8-4)

8. Arizona Cardinals (9-3)

9. Cincinnati Bengals (8-3-1)

10. Detroit Lions (8-4)

11. San Diego Chargers (8-4)

12. Kansas City Chiefs (7-5)

13. San Francisco 49ers (7-5)

14. Miami Dolphins (7-5)

15. Baltimore Ravens (7-5) 

Fierce Fifteen - Week 12 NFL Power Rankings

Week 11 was an exciting one in the NFL, but when isn't it? There are rarely bad weeks, and that's one of the reasons it's the most popular sport in North America. Now of course every game wasn't close and suspenseful, as there were a few blowouts as well. The best part doing the Power Rankings every week, is when the best teams get upset and the shuffle begins. In saying that, here are how the teams stack up heading into Week 12:

1. New England Patriots (8-2)

2. Arizona Cardinals (9-1)

3. Denver Broncos (7-3)

4. Green Bay Packers (7-3)

5. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)

6. Kansas City Chiefs (7-3)

7. Philadelphia Eagles (7-3)

8. Detroit Lions (7-3)

9. Indianapolis Colts (6-4)

10. Seattle Seahawks (6-4)

11. Cincinnati Bengals (6-3-1)

12. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4)

14. Miami Dolphins (6-4)

15. Baltimore Ravens (6-4)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 11 NFL Power Rankings

Week 10 was a pretty great weekend in the NFL in my opinion. We had a little bit of everything, and mainly exciting, close games that you didn't want to turn away from. The rankings didn't change much, as another six teams were on a bye this week, and many of the top 15 teams continued to win and perform well. The rankings shuffled just a little bit, but here's how the Fierce Fifteen stack up heading into week 11:

1. New England Patriots (7-2)

2. Denver Broncos (7-2)

3. Arizona Cardinals (8-1)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

5. Indianapolis Colts (6-3)

6. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)

7. Detroit Lions (7-2)

8. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

9. Seattle Seahawks (6-3)

10. Kansas City Chiefs (6-3)

11. Cleveland Browns (6-3) 

12. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)

13. Baltimore Ravens (6-4)

14. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)

15. Cincinnati Bengals (5-3-1)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 10 NFL Power Rankings

The past week in the NFL was one of the more reserved weeks this season. Most of the games were fairly close, but nothing crazy exciting. Broncos vs Patriots didn't really live up to the hype in my opinion, as New England stomped Denver by three touchdowns. Sunday and Monday Night Football were both games that were over by the 3rd quarter, as well as the Thursday Nighter. The best game in Week 9 may have been the Rams and 49ers, who combined for just 23 total points. Not every week of the season can be crazy, so I shouldn't really complain. I expect this coming week to be much more action packed, though. Here are my Power Rankings heading into Week 10:

1. New England Patriots (7-2)

2. Denver Broncos (6-2)

3. Arizona Cardinals (7-1)

4. Indianapolis Colts (6-3)

5. Philadelphia Eagles (6-2)

6. Dallas Cowboys (6-3)

7. Detroit Lions (6-2)

8. Green Bay Packers (5-3)

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)

10. Seattle Seahawks (5-3)

11. Cincinnati Bengals (5-2-1)

12. Miami Dolphins (5-3)

13. New Orleans Saints (4-4)

14. Buffalo Bills (5-3)

15. Baltimore Ravens (5-4)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 9 NFL Power Rankings

What didn't happen in Week 8? The past week in the NFL had to have been the best week yet in my opinion. There were our share of high scoring games, comebacks, and even another overtime game. The Cowboys' loss and Cardinals' win shifted the balance in the NFC, and the Patriots look like their old self again. We're only halfway through the season, and who knows what more is in store for the second half. The league is as wide open as ever, and here's how the Fierce Fifteen stack up going into Week 9:


1. Denver Broncos (6-1)

2. Arizona Cardinals (6-1)

3. New England Patriots (6-2)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)

5. Dallas Cowboys (6-2)

6. Detroit Lions (6-2)

7. San Diego Chargers (5-3)

8. Seattle Seahawks (4-3)

9. Green Bay Packers (5-3)

10. Indianapolis Colts (5-3)

11. Cincinnati Bengals (4-2-1)

12. San Francisco 49ers (4-3)

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-3)

14. Baltimore Ravens (5-3)

15. Buffalo Bills (5-3)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 8 NFL Power Rankings

One of the more thrilling weeks in the NFL season is now officially behind us, and you can make an argument that it was the most exciting one yet. Week 7 was full of tight games that could have gone either way, as well as a few blowouts, and it shuffled up the board quite a bit, yet again. Denver is sitting pretty still, Dallas is climbing it's way up, and Seattle is falling fast. Here are the Power Rankings heading into Week 8: 

1. Denver Broncos (5-1)

2. Dallas Cowboys (6-1)

3. Green Bay Packers (5-2)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-1)

5. Indianapolis Colts (5-2)

6. San Diego Chargers (5-2)

7. Seattle Seahawks (3-3)

8. Baltimore Ravens (5-2)

9. Arizona Cardinals (5-1)

10. New England Patriots (5-2)

11. Detroit Lions (5-2)

12. San Francisco 49ers (4-3)

13. Cincinnati Bengals (3-2-1)

14. Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)

15. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3)

Fierce Fifteen - Week 7 NFL Power Rankings

Another week is in the books, and what an exciting one it was once again. There were some big comeback thrillers, the expected blowouts, and even a tie! The biggest story of the week, was the Cowboys upset win over the Seahawks, when absolutely no one expected it. That game, as well as some others, shuffled the Rankings heading into Week 7:

1. Denver Broncos (4-1)

2. San Diego Chargers (5-1)

3. Dallas Cowboys (5-1)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-1)

5. Seattle Seahawks (3-2)

6. Green Bay Packers (4-2)

7. Cincinnati Bengals (3-1-1

8. Indianapolis Colts (4-2)

9. San Francisco 49ers (4-2)

10. Arizona Cardinals (4-1)

11. New England Patriots (4-2)

12. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)

13. Detroit Lions (4-2)

14. Carolina Panthers (3-2-1)

15. Cleveland Browns (3-2)

Fierce Fifteen -- Week 6 NFL Power Rankings

Week 5 is now officially in the books, and we're on to Week 6. With some statement performances by some teams, and bad games by others, the Power Rankings have switched up quite a bit heading into Thursday Night Football. Here's the Top 15:

1. Seattle Seahawks (3-1)

2. Denver Broncos (3-1)

3. San Diego Chargers (4-1)

4. Cincinnati Bengals (3-1)

5. Green Bay Packers (3-2)

6. Philadelphia Eagles (4-1)

7. Indianapolis Colts (3-2)

8. Arizona Cardinals (3-1)

9. San Francisco 49ers (3-2)

10. New England Patriots (3-2)

11. Dallas Cowboys (4-1)

12. Baltimore Ravens (3-2)

13. New York Giants (3-2)

14. Carolina Panthers (3-2)

15. Detroit Lions (3-2)

Fierce Fifteen -- Week 5 NFL Power Rankings

Week 4 is in the books, and it was another wild week in the NFL. The week started, and ended with blowouts, and had blowouts in between. There weren't many close games on Sunday, with Tampa Bay vs Pittsburgh, and Philly vs San Francisco being the only ones. 

In saying that; here are the Power Rankings heading into week 5:

1. Seattle Seahawks (2-1)

2. Denver Broncos (2-1)

3. Cincinnati Bengals (3-0)

4. San Diego Chargers (3-1)

5. Arizona Cardinals (3-0)

6. Philadelphia Eagles (3-1)

7. Baltimore Ravens (3-1)

8. Detroit Lions (3-1)

9. Green Bay Packers (2-2)

10. San Francisco 49ers (2-2)

11. Indianapolis Colts (2-2)

12. Dallas Cowboys (3-1)

13. Chicago Bears (2-2)

14. New York Giants (2-2)

15. Kansas City Chiefs (2-2) 

Fierce Fifteen -- Week 4 NFL Power Rankings

Week 3 has come and gone, and it was an exciting one. From the Falcons blowout, to the Super Bowl Rematch; there were some great games this past weekend. I've decided to only do a top 15, as the full 32 is not needed, and a bit too much. Here's how the teams stack up heading into Week 4:


1. Seattle Seahawks (2-1) 

2. Denver Broncos (2-1) 

3. Cincinnati Bengals (3-0) 

4. Philadelphia Eagles (3-0) 

5. Arizona Cardinals (3-0) 

6. San Diego Chargers (2-1) 

7. Chicago Bears (2-1) 

8. Atlanta Falcons (2-1) 

9. Detroit Lions (2-1)

10. New England Patriots (2-1)

11. San Francisco 49ers (1-2)

12. New Orleans Saints (1-2)

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-1)

14. Green Bay Packers (1-2)

15. Indianapolis Colts (1-2)

Week 3 NFL Power Rankings

Week 2 is in the books, and that means updated Power Rankings. Early in the season there is a ton of shuffling, and here's how the 32 teams rank heading into Week 3:


1. Denver Broncos: 2-0 

2. Seattle Seahawks: 1-1

3. Cincinnati Bengals: 2-0 

4. Carolina Panthers: 2-0

5. Green Bay Packers: 1-1

6. San Francisco 49ers: 1-1

7. Philadelphia Eagles: 2-0

8. New England Patriots: 1-1

9. Arizona Cardinals: 2-0

10. San Diego Chargers: 1-1

11. New Orleans Saints: 1-1

12. Buffalo Bills: 2-0

13. Chicago Bears: 1-1

14. Indianapolis Colts: 0-2

15: New York Jets: 1-1

16: Atlanta Falcons: 1-1

17. Baltimore Ravens: 1-1

18. Miami Dolphins: 1-1

19. Detroit Lions: 1-1

20. Houston Texans: 2-0

21. Pittsburgh Steelers: 1-1

22. Dallas Cowboys: 1-1

23. Cleveland Browns: 1-1

24. Kansas City Chiefs: 0-2

25. Tennessee Titans: 1-1

26. Washington Redskins: 1-1

27. Minnesota Vikings: 1-1

28. St. Louis Rams: 1-1

29. New York Giants: 0-2

30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 0-2

31. Jacksonville Jaguars: 0-2

32. Oakland Raiders: 0-2

I will update the Power Rankings each week going forward, giving them a + or - for moving up or down the noted amount of spots.