NFL Power Rankings: Sloppy Seattle Opens Door For New Orleans
By Ben Nielsen
Oct 27, 2013; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson (28) is stopped by the Green Bay Packers defense during the fourth quarter at Mall of America Field at H.H.H. Metrodome. The Packers defeated the Vikings 44-31. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
HALL OF VERY GOOD
9. New England Patriots
Record: 6-2
Previous Ranking: 6
New England is basically the Chiefs only with Tom Brady at quarterback and a more difficult schedule.
8. Green Bay Packers
Record: 5-2
Previous Ranking: 8
Since virtually the entire receiving corp got hurt two weeks ago, Jarrett Boykin has caught 13 passes for 192 yards and touchdown. Just what you’d expect from your fifth or sixth best receiver.
7. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 6-2
Previous Ranking: 7
Andy Dalton looked decent on Sunday, yes?
6. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 5-2
Previous Ranking: 9
After further review, the decision has been made to bump up Indy after realizing that just about everybody ranked immediately behind them has as many question marks as they do. Indy has earned this spot.