NFL Power Rankings: Broncos-Chiefs Matchup Will Answer A Lot of Questions
By Ben Nielsen
Oct 20, 2013; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan leaves the field after defeating the New England Patriots at MetLife Stadium. The Jets won the game 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
PLAYOFF CONTENDERS
14. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 5-5
Excellent call to fire Rob Ryan as the defensive coordinator after last season. Clearly he was the reason why the defense sucked.
13. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 5-5
Prediction: Whoever wins the NFC East will win at least one playoff game.
12. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 6-4
It is tough to take Cincinnati seriously when they lose back-to-back games to Miami and Baltimore, but you should.
11. New York Jets
Record: 5-4
It would seem at this point that the Jets are either going to finish 10-6 or 6-10, nothing in between.
10. Chicago Bears
Record: 5-4
Via ESPN: Matt Forte‘s average rushing gain before being hit by a defender was seven-tenths of a yard past the line of scrimmage, more than 2 yards short of his season average.
9. Detroit Lions
Record: 6-3
There are few things more unfair than trying to defend Reggie Bush and Calvin Johnson at the same time. Imagine if Detroit had a second receiver to go with Johnson on the other side?
8. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 6-3
Indy has looked awful since beating Denver. Gotta wonder if the Colts have peaked?
7. New England Patriots
Record: 7-2
Patriots have a chance to do Kansas City a huge favor next Sunday night.
6. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 6-3
Not having a downfield threat is killing San Francisco right now. Will Michael Crabtree be able to bring that back in time for the playoffs?