NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs NFL’s Only Remaining Unbeaten

Oct 20, 2013; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver

(83) celebrates scoring a touchdown with tight end

(82) during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Howard Smith-USA TODAY Sports

TEAMS IN LIMBO

16. Chicago Bears

Record: 4-3

Previous Ranking: 9

Down goes Jay Cutler and what terrible timing. Chicago’s next three games are against Green Bay, Detroit, and Baltimore. Their season may be lost in the next three weeks.

15. San Diego Chargers

Record: 4-3

Previous Ranking: 17

San Diego’s schedule is a monster in the second half: Denver (2x), Kansas City (2x) at Washington, Cincinnati, and at Miami are all involved.

14. New York Jets

Record: 4-3

Previous Ranking: 20

Jets are in the mix for the second wild card spot in the AFC. Huge win over New England keeps them in that race.

13. Baltimore Ravens

Record: 3-4

Previous Ranking: 12

Baltimore has lost three of their last four including a bad loss to Pittsburgh. Bye week could not have come at a better time.

12. Carolina Panthers

Record: 3-3

Previous Ranking: 23

Carolina has won their last two games 65-25 and have the NFL’s second best scoring defense. Beat Tampa and Atlanta the next two weeks and Carolina is sitting in a good spot at the midway point of the season.

11. Detroit Lions

Record: 4-3

Previous Ranking: 8

With Jay Cutler being down and all the injuries to the Packers, this is the time for the Lions to make their move. Dallas, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Tampa Bay are on top.

10. Dallas Cowboys

Record: 4-3

Previous Ranking: 13

Cowboys are 4-1 against teams not named “Chiefs” or “Broncos” and they lost to those two teams by a combined four points. We may be underselling how good Dallas is.