NFL Team Rankings

Even though the final score of the game did not impact the rankings, the Raiders looked a whole lot better yesterday against the Colts than they have looked all year. The 99 yard drive the Raiders had for a touchdown in the second quarter was possibly the best drive I have seen all year, by any team. If they play like that next year, they will be a tough team to beat.

ELITE

Patriots

EXCELLENT

Colts
Cowboys: I am only giving the Cowboys a little nudge below the Colts for their loss to the Eagles, since the Boys did beat the Eagles earlier this year. Frankly, the Eagles played way above their heads yesterday.

GOOD

Packers
Jaguars
Chargers

AVERAGE

Steelers
Browns: Got to give the Brownies their due after their win over the Bills.
Bills
Vikings: Their game tonight will not impact their ranking, since they already beat the Bears once this year.
Giants
Seahawks: Their loss to the Panthers has to be considered a fluke, for now. The Hawks are the best team the Panthers have beaten all year.
Eagles
Redskins
Lions
Bears
Titans
Texans
Broncos: The Broncos took a huge hit for losing to the Texans.
Buccaneers
Panthers: They get a little nudge up for beating the Hawks.
Chiefs
Saints
49ers
Cardinals
Bengals
Raiders

BAD

Ravens
Jets
Rams
Falcons
Dolphins: Finally out of the "ugly" category. But don't read too much into it.