NFL Power Rankings: Did the Philadelphia Eagles’ Big Win Move Them Up?

December 22, 2010   ·   Chris J. Nelson   ·   Jump to comments

It was certainly an interesting week of football in Week 15 with some wild plays and great endings. Among my top 10 teams from last week, the plummeting Jets righted themselves against my third-ranked Steelers, but the Falcons and Patriots continued to roll as the top two teams in the NFL.

Before I get to my new power rankings for Week 16, I'd like to say that I'm taking the Steelers over the Panthers this Thursday night in one of the lamest, most lopsided prime time match-ups this season. It's going to be ugly.

Now onto the rankings:


The Top 10

1. Atlanta Falcons (12-2; First) — The Falcons had no problems traveling across the country and defeating the inferior Seahawks, and there really isn't a team in the NFL they can't beat when they're at their best.

2. New England Patriots (12-2; Second) — The Patriots probably should have beaten an Aaron Rodgers-less Packers team a little more than they did, but they came ...

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