Holiday NFL Power Rankings
Hello again, everyone! Thanks for taking some time out of your holiday week to visit the blog.
It's Tuesday night--Christmas Eve Eve Eve Eve to be exact. Letters to Santa are being signed sealed and delivered. Whether it's Jets fans wanting a shiny new Brad Smith jersey, or Giants fans wanting the head of DeSean Jackson (and probably Matt Dodge, too) every NFL fan has something on their list.
Hopefully, your Christmas list contains a brand spankin' new NY Sport Blog NFL power rankings section. Things went so well with the Halloween spooky rankings that it's only fair to do some Christmas rankings, too. There's only two weeks left in the season, and we have a pretty good idea who is going to play deep into January and who is going home for a long offseason. To sort everything out, here are the power rankings, divided into 'holiday movie' divisions. Happy Holidays.
The Nightmare Before Christmas "What's This, What's This, There's Crappy Everywhere!" Division
32. Carolina Panthers (2-12)
This has been an awfully long season for Panther fans. Do they believe in Clausen, or draft Luck?
31. Arizona Cardinals (4-10)
Sure, Denver and Cincy have worse records. But at least those teams still show a hint of effort.
30. Cincinnati Bengals (3-11)
What an incredible fall for last year's division champs. They need a QB change in the worst way.
29. Denver Broncos (3-11)
The Tebow era has begun. But they need to surround him with a lot more than just a new coach.
The Christmas Story "Oh My God, I Shot My Eye Out!" Division
28. Buffalo Bills (4-10)
The ultimate 'You'll shoot your eye out!' team. They'd love to give the Pas/Jets a hard time in these last 2.
27. Washington Redskins (5-9)
They 'want to see what the have' in Rex Grossman. Hasn't the NFL world seen enough already?
26. San Francisco 49ers (5-9)
And they STILL have a better chance at the playoffs than Green Bay, San Diego, Tampa Bay, etc.
25. Minnesota Vikings (5-9)
The week 17 matchup with Detroit will likely be for last place in the division... Wowzers.
24. Detroit Lions (4-10)
Can perhaps stay out of last place if they beat Minnesota in week 17! Wowzers!
The Jingle All the Way "I'm Not So Sure It's Christmas-y, But Arnold's Punching a Reindeer" Division
23. Cleveland Browns (5-9)
They're going in the right direction, but they're about to get pasted by their divisional foes these last 2.
22. Tennesee Titans (6-8)
Unless Tennessee finds serious offseason-fortune, they look like a perennial .500 team for a long time.
21. Miami Dolphins (7-7)
Chad Henne is very lucky that the Heat have taken some media attention away from his crappiness.
20. Oakland Raiders (7-7)
A very promising season that few saw coming. It's a shame that K.C. had to be good in 2010, too.
The Christmas Carol "Texas-Sized Bah Humbug" Division
19. Houston Texans (5-9)
The worst team you would never, ever want to play against.
18. Dallas Cowboys (5-9)
There's a chance things will be mighty interesting by the time they visit Philly week 17.
The It's a Wonderful Life "Being in the NFC West is Indeed a Wonderful Life" Division
17. St. Louis Rams (6-8)
This is more of a hunch than anything else, but I think they're dropping these last two.
16. Seattle Seahwaks (6-8)
...Leaving the door wide open for Seattle! This NFC West finish is really going to be fun.
The Elf "Best Way to Spread Holiday Cheer is Making Sure the Colts/Chargers Aren't Near" Division
15. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6)
The Jags still have a chance to crash the playoff party, but they'll need help from buds in Oak/Ten.
14. Kansas City Chiefs (9-5)
In a very weird coincidence, Oakland and Tennessee are all that stand in the way of the Chiefs.
The Santa Clause Trilogy "Solid Start, but Quickly Running out of Steam" Division
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-6)
Wrong place, wrong time in that tough division. They are here to stay, though.
12. Green Bay Packers (8-6)
After a strong showing against NE, will they risk playing Rodgers against the QB-killin' Giants defense?
11. New York Giants (9-5)
They're still a good bet for the playoffs and are always dangerous. But that collapse...wow.
The Bad Santa "You Don't Want These Guys Coming Down Your Playoff Chimney" Division
10. San Diego Chargers (8-6)
Granted, this may be high considering they need help to get in. But if they do, I want no part of 'em.
9. Indianapolis Colts (8-6)
Have everything in their own hands. Not as scary as usual, but don't forget that Pats near-comeback.
The Polar Express "It Doesn't Matter Where We're Going. What Matters is Deciding to Get On" Division
8. Chicago Bears (10-4)
A solid defense, and it won't be fun going to their building. But Cutler can be volatile in a big game.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-4)
No apologies for having them behind the Jets at this moment- they are so different if Polamalu's injured.
6. New York Jets (10-4)
They sure didn't play like it until Sunday. On the road in Chicago this week is a perfect playoff test.
5. New Orleans Saints (10-4)
They are as good as any of the four teams ahead of them. That Baltimore loss just left a bitter taste, though.
4. Baltimore Ravens (10-4)
As a Jet fan, I can't possible fault them for a close win over Houston. Still not wacko for Flacco, though.
3. Philadelphia Eagles (10-4)
They shot up about 10 spots on this list for an 8-minute span that will be remembered for a very long time.
The Home Alone "This Is My House. I Have to Defend It" Division
2. New England Patriots (12-2)
'Lose, we say little. Win, we say less.' But wudduya say when Matt Flynn's marching up and down your building?
1. Atlanta Falcons (12-2)
Road losses to 2 of the top 7 teams. Big deal. I dunno if I believe it myself, but I know they've earned this #1 spot.
Thanks for reading, and have a Merry Christmas!! We'll see you Sunday for the Smash.
Matt Flynn is no Mark Sanchez...that much is clear after Sunday.
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