AFC/NFC East News Blitz

AFC

• Buffalo Bills (7-9-0): Bills owner declares Head Coach Dick Jauron will remain with team in 2009.
• Miami Dolphins (11-5-0): Unselfish Dolphins have propelled a 1-15 team to division champs.
• New England Patriots (11-5-0): Patriots LB Jerod Mayo wins DROY with 49/50 votes.
• New York Jets (9-7-0): Jets GM Tannenbaum still in, Bill Cowher is not.

NFC

• Dallas Cowboys (9-7-0): Despite numerous critics QB Tony Romo still has support of Jones and Phillips.
• New York Giants (12-4-0): Defensive Coordinator Steve Spagnolo is a hot commodity for the vacant Head Coaching positions around the league. But will this be a distraction to the teams Playoff run?
• Philadelphia Eagles (9-6-1): Eagles DE Chris Clemons uses painful past as motivation.
• Washington Redskins (8-8-0): After mediocre first season Head Coach Jim Zorn feels a few changes are all that is needed.

Updates on the Coaching Carousel

Hey Everyone, check the updates on the Coaching Carousel ... scroll down.

Including the status of Broncos coach Mike Shanahan!

2009 First Round Draft Order

2009 FIRST ROUND DRAFT ORDER

Team	Record	Opp. Win %	Opp. W-L Record
1. Detroit	0-16-0	.559	143-113-0
2. St. Louis	2-14-0	.533	136-119-1
3. Kansas City	2-14-0	.537	137-118-1
4. Seattle	4-12-0	.498	127-128-1
5. Cleveland	4-12-0	.572	145-108-3
6. Cincinnati	4-11-1	.553	141-114-1
7. Oakland	5-11-0	.520	133-123-0
8. Jacksonville	5-11-0	.537	137-118-1
9. Green Bay	6-10-0	.504	129-127-0
10. San Francisco	7-9-0	.447	114-141-1
11. Buffalo	7-9-0	.453	116-140-0
12. Denver	8-8-0	.457	117-139-0
13. Washington	8-8-0	.479	121-132-3
14. New Orleans	8-8-0	.496	127-129-0
15. Houston	8-8-0	.518	132-123-1
16. San Diego *	8-8-0	.516	132-124-0
17. New York Jets	9-7-0	.471	120-135-1
18. Chicago	9-7-0	.475	121-134-1
19. Tampa Bay	9-7-0	.480	123-133-0
20. Detroit (from Dallas)	9-7-0	.498	126-127-3
21. Arizona *	9-7-0	.486	124-131-1
22. Philadelphia *	9-6-1	.514	131-124-1
23. Minnesota *	10-6-0	.504	129-127-0
24. New England	11-5-0	.480	123-133-0
25. Atlanta *	11-5-0	.459	117-138-1
26. Miami *	11-5-0	.461	118-138-0
27. Baltimore *	11-5-0	.521	132-121-3
28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) *	12-4-0	.488	125-131-0
29. Indianapolis *	12-4-0	.498	127-128-1
30. New York Giants *	12-4-0	.502	127-126-3
31. Pittsburgh *	12-4-0	.525	133-120-3
32. Tennessee *	13-3-0	.459	117-138-1

* Subject to playoffs

AFC/NFC South News Blitz

AFC

• Houston Texans (8-8-0): Texans' Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan got his first taste of running the offense and looks good for the future.


• Indianapolis Colts (12-4-0): Colts are heading to San Diego, in what they hope is their first stop on their way to Tampa.


• Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11-0): Jacksonville begin to take a closer look at unsuccessful season.


• Tennessee Titans (13-3-0): With a week off, the Titans have begun preliminary contract talks with Haynesworth.

NFC

• Atlanta Falcons (11-5-0): Improbable Falcons finish season with a win and earn a post season trip to Arizona.


• Carolina Panthers (12-4-0): Fans are seeing alot of similarities between this years Panthers and the 2003 squad.


• New Orleans Saints (8-8-0): Head Coach Sean Payton preparing to clean house on his defense.


• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-7-0): Carnell "Cadillac" Williams' knee injury appears less serious then originally predicted.

AFC/NFC North News Blitz

AFC

• Baltimore Ravens (11-5-0): With a win, they are in. Ravens clinch final playoff spot.
• Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1): There's hope for the future as Bengals finish season on 3-game winning streak.
• Cleveland Browns (4-12-0): Browns are cleaning house as Crennel follows Savage out the door.
• Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4-0): Steelers fans nervous as Big Ben is carted off due to head injury in meaningless game.

NFC

• Chicago Bears (9-7-0): They needed help to get in, but Bears couldn't even help themselves as season comes to a close in Houston.
• Detroit Lions (0-16-0): Motown became "Woetown" as Lions are completely winless.
• Green Bay Packers (6-10-0): Statistically Aaron Rodgers had a great season, unfortunately the record did not reflect that.
• Minnesota Vikings (10-6-0): Adrian Peterson rumbled his way to become the league's leading rusher, and also joined an Elite group of 2nd year running backs.

Alldayfootball.com NFL MVP award

The NFL regular season is coming to a close and as we all prepare for "The Tournament" I figured that Alldayfootball.com should discuss our choice for the league MVP. A few weeks ago the list of candidates was very different with names like Warner and Brees as popular choices, and if there was an award for mid-season MVP either of those two would have had my vote. As we all know the award is for a complete seasons worth of work and late season collapses in the Bayou and the Desert have eliminated those two players from the running.

After hours of evaluation and careful following there are two remaining candidates and one clear winner. Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson are both offensive superstars who are carrying their respective teams late into the season.

An uncharacteristic slow start in Indy because of two off season knee surgeries kept Peyton off this list for most of the season, but he has fully recovered and rebounded to Pro-bowl form. A master of deciphering opposing defenses, Manning will figure you out and slice you apart with surgeon-like precision. A struggling Addai/Rhodes backfield has provided very little support in the running game so Peyton Manning has put the Indianapolis on his shoulders and carried them back from a rocky 3-4 start to an 8 win streak and an 11-4 record along with a guaranteed 7th consecutive playoff appearance.

Peterson on the other hand doesn't have the supportive cast of Offensive playmakers like Manning does as evidence by his squad still struggling to lock up a playoff berth. His teams struggles should not take away from the dominating impact that Peterson brings every Sunday. Leading the NFL in Rushing yards when teams are constantly stacking the box with no fear of the Vikings lackluster pass attack is no small feat. Peterson's upright punishing style and blazing speed make him a threat to go the distance on any carry. A match-up nightmare in just his second season, his impact will not be truly felt until the rest of the offense can bring some balance.

When the season comes to a close and the awards are handed out, Peyton Manning will be clearing a spot for another piece of hardware. A 3rd NFL MVP trophy whose team would be at the bottom of the division without him. An irreplaceable conductor who orchestrates an offense beautifully from the line of scrimmage.

Week 17 Power Rankings

• 1.Tennessee Titans (13-2): Looked sharp against a tough opponent, Rookie Jason Jones helped Titans forget the loss of Haynesworth.
  


• 2.New York Giants (12-3): Got back Jacobs, and the Running game in a game they needed to win.
  


• 3. Indianapolis Colts (11-4): Peyton Manning is making another MVP run, but will it also be a Superbowl MVP



• 4. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4): Losing to the Titans.... outplayed or strategy? I guess we will find out.



• 5. Carolina Panthers (11-4): Lost a tough battle for #1, Jake Delhomme is lucky Giant DB's can't catch.


• 6. Baltimore Ravens (10-5): Absolutely ran over the Dallas cowboys, but still not guaranteed a playoff spot.



• 7. Atlanta Falcons (10-5): Have clinched a playoff spot, and now are hoping for a deep run at it.
  


• 8. Miami Dolphins (10-5): A little too close for comfort in KC, but Phins keep on swimming to potential playoff berth.
  


• 9. Dallas Cowboys (9-6): Still in the lead for the 6th seed in the NFC despite being trampled by Ravens at Home.
  


• 10. New England Patriots (10-5): Absolutely destroyed the Cardinals in the snow, but need help to get into the playoffs.



• 11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-6): Admit it or not Monte Kiffin leaving has been a distraction, Bucs need a win but do not control their own fate anymore.



• 12. Minnesota Vikings (9-6): Lost a crucial game against Atlanta as Bears are getting closer in division race.



• 13. New York Jets (9-6): Brett lost his Holmgren reunion game and possibly a playoff spot.



• 14. Denver Broncos (8-7): Had a chance to secure the division, now have to go win it away from Mile High against a team looking for revenge.



• 15. Philadelphia Eagles (8-5-1): Lost a game the the helpless Redskins seriously hurt their shot at the playoffs.



• 16. Chicago Bears (9-6) : The Bears were completely outplayed at home, but still managed to squeak out an over-time win.
  
  
• 17. Arizona Cardinals (8-7): Were embarrassed in New England, they may have won their division but they won't win a playoff game.


• 18. Washington Redskins (8-7): The Redskins played a complete game against a division rival and regained some pride after a late season slide.
  


• 19. New Orleans Saints (8-7): If only they could play the Lions every week.



• 20.San Diego Chargers (7-8): Big road win and Bronco loss sets up ideal situation for late blooming Chargers; Win and you're In!


• 21. San Francisco 49ers (6-9): Late come from behind win, 49ers are playing for Interim Coach Singletary's Job next season



• 22. Houston Texans (7-8): Ugly loss to Oakland ends Houston Hot Streak



• 23. Green Bay Packers (5-10): Played a solid game but let it slip away, Aaron Rodgers now 0-8 in 4th quarter comebacks.
  


• 24. Buffalo Bills (7-8): Trent Edwards is showing his toughness and the Bills are a much better team with him under center.



• 25. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-10): Failed to sweep Colts in a game they could have won, but late game fade sealed fate.
  
  
• 26. Oakland Raiders (4-11): Exploded out of the gates with a nice win, can they take advantage of struggling Bucs to finish season strong?
  
  
• 27. Cleveland Browns (4-11): Weight Room brawls and Locker room snitches, the bad get worse.
  
• 28. Seattle Seahawks (5-11): Won the Head Coaches final home game against a former student, a story book ending for a classy coach.



• 29. Cincinnati Bengals (3-11-1): Great shut-out win in the late season Battle of Ohio



• 30. Kansas City Chiefs (2-13): Kept it close as long as they could but were no match for the Miami Wildcats.



• 31. St Louis Rams (2-13): Gave away a huge half time lead when they realised a win would hurt their draft position.



• 32. Detroit Lions (0-15): Local reporters are so tired of writing about losses they have decided to attack the coaches daughter.

AFC/NFC North Blitz

AFC



• Baltimore Ravens (10-5-0): Raven backfield provided speedy wrecking ball for Texas stadium.

• Cincinnati Bengals (3-11-1): Leon Hall shines in re-match between fellow Wolverine alum.

• Cleveland Browns (4-11-0): Locker room altercation gets confirmation.

• Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4-0): Steelers prepare for meaningless game against Browns after watching their Team and Terrible Towels get stomped by #1 Titans.


NFC



• Chicago Bears (8-6-0): Bears are given new hope as most NFC playoff teams lose.

• Detroit Lions (0-15-0): With each passing week the Lions set a new standard for incompetance in the NFL.

• Green Bay Packers (5-9-0): The team and players are not the only ones to suffer when the Packers lose.

• Minnesota Vikings (9-6-0): Tavaris Jr's improving health has inspired better play for his Father

AFC/NFC West Blitz

AFC

• Denver Broncos (8-6-0): Win and their in; Broncos prepare for Bills.
• Kansas City Chiefs (2-12-0): Dolphins and Chiefs; similar paths different results.
• Oakland Raiders (3-11-0): Raiders Defense is closing in on Franchise record... but not in a good way.
• San Diego Chargers (6-8-0): Scifres so close again, gets 3rd consecutive Pro Bowl alternate spot.

NFC

• Arizona Cardinals (8-6-0): An impressive 5 Cardinals have been selected to Pro Bowl
• St. Louis Rams (2-12-0): Rookie wall hit WR Avery hard, but he is over it and ready to be productive again.
• San Francisco 49ers (5-9-0): 49ers handed out Team awards this week, Bruce and Smith among winners
• Seattle Seahawks (3-11-0): Favre/Holmgren prepare to share another farewell game this Sunday

AFC Pro Bowl Rosters

Here are the AFC Pro Bowl rosters Starters names are in RED

Offense

• QB: Peyton Manning, Colts; Brett Favre, Jets; Jay Cutler, Broncos.
• RB: Thomas Jones, Jets; Chris Johnson, Titans; Ronnie Brown, Dolphins.
• FB: Le’Ron McClain, Ravens.
• WR: Andre Johnson, Texans and Brandon Marshall, Broncos; Reggie Wayne, Colts; Wes Welker, Patriots.
• TE: Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs; Antonio Gates, Chargers.
• T: Joe Thomas, Browns and Jason Peters, Bills; Michael Roos, Titans.
• G: Alan Faneca, Jets and Kris Dielman, Chargers; Brian Waters, Chiefs.
• C: Kevin Mawae, Titans; Nick Mangold, Jets.
  

Defense

• DE: Mario Williams, Texans and Dwight Freeney, Colts; Robert Mathis, Colts.
• DT: Albert Haynesworth, Titans and Kris Jenkins, Jets; Shaun Rogers, Browns.
• OLB: James Harrison, Steelers and Joey Porter, Dolphins; Terrell Suggs, Ravens
• MLB: Ray Lewis, Ravens; James Farrior, Steelers.
• CB: Nnamdi Asomugha, Raiders and Courtland Finnegan, Titans; Darrelle Revis, Jets.
• S: Ed Reed, Ravens and Troy Polamalu, Steelers; Chris Hope, Titans.
  

Special Teams

• K: Stephan Gostkowski, Patriots.
• P: Shane Lechler, Raiders.
• KR: Leon Washington, Jets.
• ST: Brendon Ayanbadejo, Ravens.

NFC Pro Bowl Rosters

Here are the NFC Pro Bowl rosters. I hope you all put in your vote. Starters will be in Blue

Offense

• QB: Kurt Warner, Cardinals; Drew Brees, Saints; Eli Manning, Giants.
• RB: Adrian Peterson, Vikings; Michael Turner, Falcons; Clinton Portis, Redskins.
  FB: Mike Sellers, Redskins.
• WR: Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin, Cardinals; Steve Smith, Panthers; Roddy White, Falcons
• TE: Jason Witten, Cowboys; Chris Cooley, Redskins.
• T: Jordan Gross, Panthers and Walter Jones, Seahawks; Chris Samuels, Redskins.
• G: Chris Snee, Giants and Steve Hutchinson, Vikings; Leonard Davis, Cowboys.
• C: Andre Gurode, Cowboys; Shaun O’Hara, Giants.

Defense

• DE: Justin Tuck, Giants and Julius Peppers, Panthers; Jared Allen, Vikings.
• DT: Kevin Williams, Vikings and Jay Ratliff, Cowboys; Pat Williams, Vikings.
• OLB: DeMarcus Ware, Cowboys and Lance Briggs, Bears; Derrick Brooks, Buccaneers.
• ILB: Patrick Willis, 49ers; Jon Beason, Panthers.
• CB: Charles Woodson, Packers and Antoine Winfield, Vikings; Asante Samuel, Eagles.
• S: Nick Collins, Packers and Adrian Wilson, Cardinals; Brian Dawkins, Eagles.

Special Teams

• K: John Carney, Giants.
• P: Jeff Feagles, Giants.
• KR: Clifton Smith, Buccaneers.
• ST: Sean Morey, Cardinals.

Week 16 Picks

Hey Everyone, my picks are up a day early because I will be travelling tomorrow for the Holidays. Enjoy!

Indianapolis Colts (10-4) at Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9)

Thursday, 8:15 ET Weather
Injuries:

• Colts: OUT: RB Mike Hart (IR), OT Tony Ugoh, G Ryan Lilja, DT Anthony McFarland (IR), OLB Tyjuan Hagler, CB Marlin Jackson (IR), KR T.J. Rushing (IR).
• Jaguars: OUT: RB Fred Taylor (IR), FB Greg Jones (IR), WR Matt Jones (SUSP), G Vince Manuwai (IR), G Maurice Williams (IR), G Chris Naeole (IR), CB Rashean Mathis (IR), P Adam Podlesh (IR).

WINNER: COLTS

Baltimore Ravens (9-5) at Dallas Cowboys (9-5)

Saturday, 8:15 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Ravens: OUT: QB Kyle Boller (IR), WR Demetrius Williams (IR), TE Quinn Sypniewski (IR), OT Marshal Yanda (IR), OT Adam Terry, DT Kelly Gregg (IR), DT Dwan Edwards (IR), ILB Tavares Gooden (IR), ILB Prescott Burgess (IR), CB Chris McAlister (IR), S Dawan Landry (IR).
• Cowboys: OUT: RB Felix Jones (IR), WR Sam Hurd (IR), G Kyle Kosier (IR), CB Pacman Jones, S Roy Williams (IR), P Mat McBriar (IR).

WINNER: RAVENS

Miami Dolphins (9-5) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-12)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Dolphins: OUT: WR Greg Camarillo (IR), G Donald Thomas (IR), CB Michael Lehan (IR).
• Chiefs: OUT: QB Brodie Croyle (IR), QB Damon Huard (IR), RB Kolby Smith (IR), DE Turk McBride (IR).

WINNER: DOLPHINS

New Orleans Saints (7-7) at Detroit Lions (0-14)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Saints: OUT: RB Aaron Stecker (IR), TE Jeremy Shockey, TE Mark Campbell (IR), DE Charles Grant (IR), DT DeMario Pressley (IR), ILB Mark Simoneau (IR), CB Mike McKenzie (IR), CB Tracy Porter (IR), CB Aaron Glenn (IR), S Kevin Kaesviharn (IR), K Martin Gramatica (IR), KR Courtney Roby (IR).
• Lions: OUT: QB Jon Kitna (IR), WR Mike Furrey (IR), DE Jared DeVries (IR), DT Cory Redding (IR), CB Stanley Wilson (IR), S Gerald Alexander (IR).

WINNER: LIONS

Cincinnati Bengals (2-11-1) at Cleveland Browns (4-10)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Bengals: OUT: QB Carson Palmer, RB Kenny Irons (IR), G Andrew Whitworth (IR), OLB Keith Rivers (IR), CB Jonathan Joseph (IR), S Dexter Jackson (IR), S Marvin White (IR).
• Browns: OUT: QB Brady Quinn (IR), QB Derek Anderson (IR), WR Joe Jurevicius (IR), OT Ryan Tucker (IR), G Lennie Friedman, DE Robaire Smith (IR), OLB Antwan Peek (IR).

WINNER: BENGALS

San Diego Chargers (6-8) at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Chargers: OUT: WR Eric Parker (IR).
• Buccaneers: OUT: RB Earnest Graham (IR), FB Byron Storer (IR), CB Torrie Cox (IR), CB Sammy Davis (IR).

WINNER: BUCCANEERS

San Francisco 49ers (5-9) at St. Louis Rams (2-12)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• 49ers: OUT: QB Alex Smith (IR), FB Zak Keasey (IR), WR Arnaz Battle (IR), OLB Jay Moore (IR), CB Shawntae Spencer (IR).
• Rams: OUT: FB Brian Leonard (IR), WR Drew Bennett (IR), TE Randy McMichael (IR), OT Orlando Pace, OT Brandon Gorin (IR), G Mark Setterstrom (IR), CB Tye Hill (IR), CB Justin King (IR), CB Ricky Manning Jr., KR Dante Hall (IR).

WINNER: 49ERS

Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3) at Tennessee Titans (12-2)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Steelers: OUT: QB Charlie Batch, RB Rashard Mendenhall (IR), G Kendall Simmons (IR), P Daniel Sepulveda (IR), LS Greg Warren (IR).
• Titans: OUT: DT Albert Haynesworth, CB Reynaldo Hill, CB Eric King. DE Kyle Vanden Bosch.

WINNER: STEELERS

Arizona Cardinals (8-6) at New England Patriots (9-5)

Sunday, 1:00 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Cardinals: OUT: C Scott Peters (IR).
• Patriots: OUT: QB Tom Brady (IR), RB Laurence Maroney (IR), OT Ryan O'Callaghan (IR), OT Oliver Ross, OT Anthony Clement (IR), G Stephen Neal, DE Ty Warren, DE/OLB Adalius Thomas (IR), ILB Tedy Bruschi (IR), CB Terrence Wheatley (IR), S Rodney Harrison (IR), S Tank Williams (IR).

WINNER: PATRIOTS

Houston Texans (7-7) at Oakland Raiders (3-11)

Sunday, 4:05 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Texans: OUT: RB Ahman Green (IR), RB Chris Brown (IR), RB Chris Taylor (IR), G Fred Weary (IR), OLB Zach Diles (IR), CB Jimmy Williams (IR), S C.C. Brown, KR Andre Davis.
• Raiders: OUT: FB Justin Griffith (IR), WR Drew Carter (IR), G Paul McQuistan (IR), C Jake Grove, S Tyvon Branch (IR).

WINNER: TEXANS

New York Jets (9-5) at Seattle Seahawks (3-11)

Sunday, 4:05 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Jets: OUT: RB Jesse Chatman (IR), ILB Brad Kassell (IR).
• Seahawks: OUT: QB Matt Hasselbeck, WR Deion Branch*, WR Nate Burleson (IR), WR Ben Obomanu (IR), WR Logan Payne (IR), OT Walter Jones (IR), G Rob Sims (IR), G Mike Wahle (IR), C Chris Spencer (IR), DE Patrick Kerney (IR).

WINNER: SEAHAWKS

Buffalo Bills (6-8) at Denver Broncos (8-6)

Sunday, 4:05 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Bills: OUT: DE Aaron Schobel, OLB Angelo Crowell (IR), ILB John DiGiorgio (IR), CB Ashton Youboty (IR).
• Broncos: OUT: QB Patrick Ramsey (IR), RB Peyton Hillis (IR), RB Michael Pittman (IR), RB Andre Hall (IR), TE Nate Jackson (IR), OT Erik Pears, C Tom Nalen (IR), OLB Boss Bailey (IR).

WINNER: BRONCOS

Atlanta Falcons (9-5) at Minnesota Vikings (9-5)

Sunday, 4:15 ET Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Falcons: OUT: CB Von Hutchins (IR).
• Vikings: OUT: DE Kenechi Udeze (IR), DT Pat Williams, DT Kendrick Allen (IR), ILB E.J. Henderson, CB Charles Gordon (IR), S Madieu Williams, S Michael Boulware (IR).

WINNER: VIKINGS

Philadelphia Eagles (8-5-1) at Washington Redskins (7-7)

Sunday, 4:15 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Eagles: OUT: G Shawn Andrews, G Max Jean-Gilles (IR), CB Jack Ikegwuonu (IR).
• Redskins: OUT: OT Chris Samuels (IR), DE Phillip Daniels (IR), S Reed Doughty (IR).

WINNER: EAGLES

Carolina Panthers (11-3) at New York Giants (11-3)

Sunday, 8:15 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Panthers: OUT: LB Dan Connor (IR).
• Giants: OUT: QB Anthony Wright (IR), WR Plaxico Burress, WR David Tyree (IR), DE Osi Umenyiora (IR), ILB Jonathan Goff (IR), S Sammy Knight (IR).

WINNER:GIANTS

Green Bay Packers (5-9) at Chicago Bears (8-6)

Monday, 8:30 ET Weather

Injuries:

• Packers: OUT: OT Mark Tauscher (IR), DT Justin Harrell, ILB Nick Barnett (IR)
• Bears: OUT: OT Fred Miller (IR), DT Dusty Dvoracek (IR), CB Nathan Vasher (IR), CB Zackary Bowman (IR), S Brandon McGowan (IR).

WINNER: BEARS

AFC/NFC South News Blitz

AFC

• Houston Texans (7-7-0): Texans make is four-straight with win over division foe.
• Indianapolis Colts (10-4-0): Hot streak Colts need 1 more win to secure 7th straight playoff appearance.
• Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9-0): Northcutt and deep passing game found hiding on the bench.
• Tennessee Titans (12-2-0): Titans are hopeful that Haynesworth will be available for playoffs.
  

NFC

• Atlanta Falcons (9-5-0): Despite win, Falcons still not guaranteed playoff spot.
• Carolina Panthers (11-3-0): Panthers "space eater" Kemoeatu on crutches, in protective boot
• New Orleans Saints (7-7-0): Brees dominates fan voting for Probowl, like he dominated defenses this season.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5-0): Even with two back to back divisional Losses, the Bucs still control playoff destiny.

Week 15 Power Rankings

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  1.Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3): Steelers looking at shot for 1st seed in playoffs as they prepare for wounded Titans.
• 2.Carolina Panthers (11-3): Running all over anybody and Homefield advantage throughout the playoffs in sight.
• 3. Tennessee Titans (12-2): Key Defensive line losses and the Steelers coming to town, the Hottest team in the NFL cooling down quickly.
• 4. Indianapolis Colts (10-4): Looking to avenge an earlier loss and lock up 5th seed in the playoffs next week.
• 5. New York Giants (11-3): G-men need to get Brandon Jacobs healthy in a hurry if they want the road to the Super Bowl to go through New York.
• 6. Baltimore Ravens (9-5): Still hurting from controversial loss, Ravens better get ready for tough Saturday night matchup in Dallas.
• 7. Dallas Cowboys (9-5): Winning when it counts, but how long will they be able to ignore the T.O. distractions?
• 8. Atlanta Falcons (9-5): Strong running game and good defense important in huge overtime win.
• 9. Miami Dolphins (9-5): After quick start Offense fell asleep in important win.
• 10. New England Patriots (9-5): Cassell showed some real grit and went from tough week to easy win.
• 11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-5): Losing two-straight within the division is not how you make the playoffs.
• 12. Minnesota Vikings (9-5): Dominant win in Arizona might make the 1999 NFC championship loss (DAMN) a little easier to forget.
• 13. New York Jets (9-5): Late defensive TD keeps NYJ in the Hunt.
• 14. Denver Broncos (8-6): Denver needs to find consistency in the Running game and keep their backs off IR.
• 15. Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1): Impressive win at home, but multiple Red Zone turnovers will not win you many games.
• 16. Arizona Cardinals (8-6): Cards were completely dismantled at Home, look like a lock to be a first round playoff loser.
• 17. Houston Texans (7-7): Hot streak Texans 2 wins away from winning season.
• 18. Chicago Bears (8-6) : Nice tough December win but its an uphill battle chasing the Vikings.
• 19. New Orleans Saints (7-7): From Super Bowl prediction to the bottom of their division. When will they fix that defense?
• 20.Washington Redskins (7-7): Words cannot describe how quickly this team has fallen apart.
• 21. San Francisco 49ers (5-9): They were given plenty of opprotunities but couldn't finish against Miami.
• 22. San Diego Chargers (6-8): Miracle Two-minute drill produced 2 scores and a win.
• 23. Green Bay Packers (5-9): Are the Packers playing for a better draft position?
• 24. Buffalo Bills (6-8): Had the win in hand until the ball was taken out of J.P. "Lossman's".
• 25. Cleveland Browns (4-10): 16 quarters without a TD is not a suggested strategy for players on a team looking to clean house.
• 26. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-9): Maybe Dennis Northcutt read my blog last week, did not look like a quitter.
• 27. Oakland Raiders (3-11): Interim Head Coach Cable should worry less about Kiffin and more about how bad his team is.
• 28. Seattle Seahawks (3-11): Playing for Pride, playing for jobs.. it doesn't matter, they are finally playing.
• 29. Cincinnati Bengals (2-11-1): Nice team win against Washington, but still a bad team.
• 30. Kansas City Chiefs (2-12): Tamba Hali was a beast but kicker was not.
• 31. St Louis Rams (2-12): Rams could close in tough divisional matchup, looking like a lock for the #2 overall pick.
• 32. Detroit Lions (0-14): Another week, another loss despite Calvin Johnson's brilliance.

AFC/NFC North News Blitz

AFC
• Baltimore ravens (9-5-0): Raven's lose game vs Steelers by the Nose of a ball or an Officiating error.

• Cincinnati Bengals (2-11-0): Bengals finally put together a team effort and get 2nd win.

• Cleveland Browns (4-9-0): Can the Browns possibly make it 3-0 on Monday night?

• Pittsburgh Steelers (11-3-0): Controvesial Holmes TD seals up AFC North title


NFC
• Chicago Bears (8-6-0): Still scratchin' and survivin': The Bears need a lot of help to make the playoffs.

• Detroit Lions (0-14-0): Lions are adding injury to insult, and former Mr. Irrelevant proves to be in another Detroit loss.

• Green Bay Packers (5-9-0): The Packers held on for as long as they could but the season is finally over in Green Bay.

• Minnesota Vikings (9-5-0): Viking finally playing to their potential and crush the Cardinals.

AFC/NFC West News Blitz

AFC

• Denver Broncos (8-5-0): Cory Boyd becomes the 7th starting RB for Denver this season.
• Kansas City Chiefs (2-11-0): Why is Tyler Thigpen trying to put doubt in people's minds about a position that is his for the taking?
• Oakland Raiders (3-10-0): The Moss vs Asomugha match-up might make this game worth watching.
• San Diego Chargers (5-8-0): In a clear sign that things are not going well for the Chargers their Dec. 21 game has been "Flexed" from the Primetime slot for a more competitive Match-up.
  

NFC

• Arizona Cardinals (8-5-0): Arizona is experiencing culture shock as Cardinals lock up NFC West.
• St. Louis Rams (2-11-0): Struggling rams may cost Haslett his job.
• San Francisco 49ers (5-8-0): 49ers might be going "Wild" this weekend.
• Seattle Seahawks (2-10-0): Bad getting worse two more Seahawks to have surgery.

Eric's Week 15 Picks

Winners will be BOLD

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New Orleans Saints (7-6) at Chicago Bears (7-6) Thursday Night 8:15pm Weather

Injuries:

• Saints: OUT: RB Aaron Stecker (IR), TE Jeremy Shockey, TE Mark Campbell (IR), DE Charles Grant (IR), DT DeMario Pressley (IR), ILB Mark Simoneau (IR), CB Mike McKenzie (IR), CB Tracy Porter (IR), CB Aaron Glenn (IR), S Kevin Kaesviharn (IR), K Martin Gramatica (IR), KR Courtney Roby (IR).
• Bears: OUT: OT Fred Miller (IR), DT Dusty Dvoracek (IR), CB Nathan Vasher (IR), CB Zackary Bowman (IR), S Brandon McGowan (IR).

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Buffalo Bills (6-7) at New York Jets (8-5) Sunday 1pm Weather

Injuries:

• Bills: OUT: DE Aaron Schobel, OLB Angelo Crowell (IR), ILB John DiGiorgio (IR), CB Ashton Youboty (IR). QUESTIONABLE: DE Aaron Schobel, CB Jabari Greer.
• Jets: OUT: RB Jesse Chatman (IR), ILB Brad Kassell (IR).

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San Francisco 49ers (5-8) at Miami Dolphins (8-5) Sunday 1pm Weather

Injuries:

• 49ers: OUT: QB Alex Smith (IR), FB Zak Keasey (IR), OLB Jay Moore (IR), CB Shawntae Spencer (IR).
• Dolphins: OUT: WR Greg Camarillo (IR), G Donald Thomas (IR), CB Michael Lehan (IR).
  

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San Diego Chargers (5-8) at Kansas City Chiefs (2-11) Sunday 1pm Weather

Injuries:

• Chargers: OUT: WR Eric Parker (IR).
• Chiefs: OUT: QB Brodie Croyle (IR), QB Damon Huard (IR), RB Kolby Smith (IR), DE Turk McBride (IR).
  

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Green Bay Packers (5-8) at Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9) Sunday 1pm Weather

Injuries:

• Packers: OUT: OT Mark Tauscher (IR), DT Justin Harrell, ILB Nick Barnett (IR).
• Jaguars: OUT: WR Matt Jones (SUSP), WR Jerry PorterG Vince Manuwai (IR), G Maurice Williams (IR), G Chris Naeole (IR), CB Rashean Mathis (IR), P Adam Podlesh (IR).
  

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Detroit Lions (0-13) at Indianapolis Colts (9-4) Sunday 1pm Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Lions: OUT: QB Jon Kitna (IR), WR Mike Furrey (IR), DE Jared DeVries (IR), CB Stanley Wilson (IR), S Gerald Alexander (IR).
• Colts: OUT: RB Mike Hart (IR), OT Tony Ugoh, G Ryan Lilja, DT Anthony McFarland (IR), OLB Tyjuan Hagler, CB Marlin Jackson (IR), KR T.J. Rushing (IR). QUESTIONABLE: C Jeff Saturday.
  

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Washington Redskins (7-6) at Cincinnati Bengals (1-11-1) Sunday 1pm Weather

Injuries:

• Redskins: OUT: OT Chris Samuels (IR), DE Phillip Daniels (IR), S Reed Doughty (IR).
• Bengals: OUT: QB Carson Palmer, RB Kenny Irons (IR), G Andrew Whitworth (IR), OLB Keith Rivers (IR), CB Jonathan Joseph (IR), S Dexter Jackson (IR), S Marvin White (IR). DOUBTFUL: OT Levi Jones, DE Antwan Odom.
  

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Seattle Seahawks (2-11) at St. Louis Rams (2-11) Sunday 1pm Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Seahawks: OUT: WR Deion Branch, WR Nate Burleson (IR), WR Ben Obomanu (IR), WR Logan Payne (IR), G Rob Sims (IR), G Mike Wahle (IR), C Chris Spencer (IR), DE Patrick Kerney (IR).
• Rams: OUT: FB Brian Leonard (IR), WR Drew Bennett (IR), TE Randy McMichael (IR), OT Orlando Pace, OT Brandon Gorin (IR), G Mark Setterstrom (IR), CB Justin King (IR), CB Ricky Manning Jr., KR Dante Hall (IR).

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Tennessee Titans (12-1) at Houston Texans (6-7) Sunday 1pm Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Titans: OUT: CB Reynaldo Hill, CB Eric King.
• Texans: OUT: RB Ahman Green (IR), RB Chris Brown (IR), RB Chris Taylor (IR), G Fred Weary (IR), OLB Zach Diles (IR), CB Jimmy Williams (IR), S C.C. Brown, KR Andre Davis.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4) at Atlanta Falcons (8-5) Sunday 1pm Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Buccaneers: OUT: RB Earnest Graham (IR), FB Byron Storer (IR), CB Torrie Cox (IR), CB Sammy Davis (IR). QUESTIONABLE: DT Jovan Haye, DT Chris Hovan.
• Falcons: OUT: CB Von Hutchins (IR).

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Minnesota Vikings (8-5) at Arizona Cardinals (8-5) Sunday 4:05pm Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Vikings: OUT: DE Kenechi Udeze (IR), DT Kendrick Allen (IR), ILB E.J. Henderson, CB Charles Gordon (IR), S Madieu Williams, S Michael Boulware (IR). QUESTIONABLE: QB Gus Frerotte, DTs Williams Wall (SUSP).
• Cardinals: OUT: C Scott Peters (IR).

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Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3) at Baltimore Ravens (9-4) Sunday 4:15pm Weather

Injuries:

• Steelers: OUT: QB Charlie Batch, RB Rashard Mendenhall (IR), G Kendall Simmons (IR), P Daniel Sepulveda (IR), LS Greg Warren (IR).
• Ravens: OUT: QB Kyle Boller (IR), WR Demetrius Williams (IR), TE Quinn Sypniewski (IR), OT Marshal Yanda (IR), OT Adam Terry, DT Kelly Gregg (IR), DT Dwan Edwards (IR), ILB Tavares Gooden (IR), ILB Prescott Burgess (IR), CB Chris McAlister (IR), S Dawan Landry (IR).

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Denver Broncos (8-5) at Carolina Panthers (10-3) Sunday 4:15pm Weather

Injuries:

• Broncos: OUT: QB Patrick Ramsey (IR), RB Peyton Hillis (IR), RB Michael Pittman (IR), RB Andre Hall (IR), TE Nate Jackson (IR), OT Erik Pears, C Tom Nalen (IR), OLB Boss Bailey (IR).
• Panthers: OUT: LB Dan Connor (IR).

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New England Patriots (8-5) at Oakland Raiders (3-10) Sunday 4:15pm Weather

Injuries:

• Patriots: OUT: QB Tom Brady (IR), RB Laurence Maroney (IR), OT Ryan O'Callaghan (IR), OT Oliver Ross, OT Anthony Clement (IR), G Stephen Neal, DE Ty Warren, DE/OLB Adalius Thomas (IR), ILB Tedy Bruschi (IR), CB Terrence Wheatley (IR), S Rodney Harrison (IR), S Tank Williams (IR).
• Raiders: OUT: FB Justin Griffith (IR), WR Drew Carter (IR), G Paul McQuistan (IR), C Jake Grove, S Tyvon Branch (IR).

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New York Giants (11-2) at Dallas Cowboys (8-5) Sunday 8:15pm Weather (Dome)

Injuries:

• Giants: OUT: QB Anthony Wright (IR), WR Plaxico Burress, WR David Tyree (IR), DE Osi Umenyiora (IR), ILB Jonathan Goff (IR), S Sammy Knight (IR).
• Cowboys: OUT: RB Felix Jones (IR), WR Sam Hurd (IR), G Kyle Kosier (IR), S Roy Williams (IR), P Mat McBriar (IR).

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Cleveland Browns (4-9) at Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1) Monday 8:30pm Weather

Injuries:

• Browns: OUT: QB Brady Quinn (IR), QB Derek Anderson (IR), WR Joe Jurevicius (IR), OT Ryan Tucker (IR), G Lennie Friedman, DE Robaire Smith (IR), OLB Antwan Peek (IR). DOUBTFUL: TE Kellen Winslow Jr.
• Eagles: OUT: G Shawn Andrews, G Max Jean-Gilles (IR), CB Jack Ikegwuonu (IR).

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AFC/NFC East News Blitz

AFC

• Buffalo Bills (6-7-0): After their horrible North of the Border debut, many are wondering... will Canada allow the Bills back in Toronto?
• Miami Dolphins (8-5-0): Dolphins continue to surprise fans and now control their Playoff fate.
• New England Patriots (8-5-0): Patriots can't rely on tie breakers to make the playoffs.
• New York Jets (8-5-0): If the Jets want to make the playoffs in their ultra-competitive division they need to "Shake Thing Up".

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• Dallas Cowboys (8-5-0): Despite his terrible play against the Steelers, Dallas still feels that Tony Romo is the man to take them deep into the playoffs.
• New York Giants (11-2-0): The Giants need their Star RB Brandon Jacobs to return for an important matchup against Cowboys.
• Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1): The Eagles fear that even if they win out, 10 wins won't be enough to get to the post season.
• Washington Redskins (7-6-0): Always a clear sign that things are going wrong Clinton Portis is calling out his Head Coach.
  

Eric’s Week 14 Power Rankings

Here we go, Week 14 power rankings. We saw a bunch of upsets, a couple of last second victories and several bad teams prove why they are bad.

• 1. Tennessee Titans (12-1): Best record in the NFL and clinched a home playoff game, things are looking good for the Titans
• 2. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3): A huge 4th quarter comeback has the Steelers sitting pretty, but tough matchups against Baltimore and Tennessee are just around the corner.
• 3. New York Giants (11-2): An ugly loss proves they are human but the G-men are still the team to beat in the NFC
• 4. Baltimore Ravens (9-4): Ed Reed might be able to beat to beat Washington on his own but the whole team will need to show up for their upcoming game vs the Steelers
• 5. Carolina Panthers (10-3): A Big win at home puts them in 1st place in the tough NFC South and 2nd seed in the playoffs.
• 6. Indianapolis Colts (9-4): Made the Bengals game look like a scrimmage with the scout team, building steam as the playoffs approach
• 7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4): Got steamrolled by Carolina in primetime, lets hope this defensive performance is an "amorition" (Thanks Emmitt)
• 8. Atlanta Falcons (8-5): A loss to the Saints hurts but the falcons are still in the hunt.
• 9. Arizona Cardinals (8-5): With a win this weekend the cardinals secured their First home playoff game since 1947! and the #9 spot on this ranking.
• 10. Dallas Cowboys (8-5): Don't the cowboys realize that it is important to win games in December if you want a shot at games in January?
• 11. Miami Dolphins (8-5): Locked in a 3-way tie for 1st place could the dolphins be the favorite to win the division?
• 12. New York Jets (8-5): Jets look to stay upbeat, but fans are bracing for a late-season collapse.
• 13. New England Patriots (8-5): Struggled to beat the Seahawks and lost bruschi for the remainder of the season
• 14. Denver Broncos (8-5): Can Denver overcome the loss of another RB this season? Peyton Hillis is added to IR
• 15. Philadelphia Eagles (7-5-1): Big win against NYG to keep the eagles alive. Solid defense and a great running back thats how you win in December.
• 16. Minnesota Vikings (8-5): Vikings are getting a little respect as their matchup against Atlanta is bumped into better time slot.
• 17. Washington Redskins (7-6): Redskins were out-matched by Ravens, maybe Head Coach Jim Zorn has hit the "Rookie wall".
• 18. New Orleans Saints (7-6): Nice win against Atlanta but is it too little too late for the Saints?
• 19. Chicago Bears (7-6) : Bears looked impressive against pathetic Jags, but have big test against Brees and the saints if they want to stay in playoff race.
• 20. San Francisco 49ers (5-8): Injury to Frank Gore means 49ers are forced to look at other options on the roster.... might not be a bad idea for other positions.
• 21. Houston Texans (6-7): Texans looked hot in chilly Lambeau but now have a tough challenge at home against the Titans.
• 22. Green Bay Packers (5-8): Not only did the Packers lose big to the Texans, they've also lost OT Mark Tauscher for the remainder of the season with a torn ACL.
• 23. San Diego Chargers (5-8) : Too bad the Chargers can't play the Raiders all season long.
• 24. Buffalo Bills (6-7): Doesn't matter which country they play in Bills keep piling on the losses.
• 25. Cleveland Browns (4-9): Different Quarterback, same problems. What happens to the Browns Offense?
• 26. Oakland Raiders (3-10): Proved me wrong in a huge loss to the Chargers, start preparing for the Draft.
• 27. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9): They can deny it all they want, the Jaguars have quit.
• 28. Seattle Seahawks (2-11): Surprisingly good play from Seneca Wallace almost had Seashawks steal a win from Patriots.
• 29. St Louis Rams (2-11): The Rams are looking really good this season.... just not on Sundays .
• 30. Kansas City Chiefs (2-11): as the NY Giants showed us last season, No pass rush = No Chance. The Chiefs pass rush is pathetic, and so is their record.
• 31. Cincinnati Bengals (1-11-1) A sign of the Bengals incompetance, they have signed Mike Doss to help their defense..... too bad it was 14 weeks too late.
• 32. Detroit Lions (0-13): Minnesota tried to give them a win but they gave it away, and now they have released CB Brian Kelly. What is going on in Detroit?

AFC/NFC South News Blitz

AFC

• Houston Texans (6-7-0): The record may not show it but The Texans offense is ranked 3rd in NFL .
• Indianapolis Colts (9-4-0): Back-ups heavily featured as Colts try out new options.
• Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9-0): Del Rio calls passing game "inept" .
• Tennessee Titans (12-1-0): Tennessee clinched the division this weekend and added check mark on their to do list .

NFC

• Atlanta Falcons (8-5-0): Falcons Head Coach Mike Smith stills stands by his decision to punt late, in eventual loss to Saints
• Carolina Panthers (10-3-0): Team rushing record helps Panthers steam roll Bucs.
• New Orleans Saints (7-6-0): Saints Head Coach Sean Payton is just realizing that running the ball sets up the pass??
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-4-0): Antonio Bryant is making a real push for Comeback player of the year with a huge game and a catch of the year type grab.

AFC/NFC North News Blitz

AFC

• Baltimore Raven (9-4-0): After a big win against the Washington Redskins, the Ravens prepare for a bitter rival at home next week.
• Cincinnati Bengals (1-11-1): Chad Ocho Cinco in an attempt to secure a new endorsement deal is looking to vent.
• Cleveland Browns (4-9-0): The Browns have found a positive light for their new Quarterback.... He can't be any worse than what they've had in the past.
• Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3-0): Tony Romo time-out insult fuels Steelers Defense to comeback victory.

NFC

• Chicago Bears (7-6-0): Rookie RB Matt Forte has earned his membership into an Elite club.
• Detroit Lions (0-13-0): Lions came close to their first victory against the vikings but were once again Stopped Short.
• Green Bay Packers (5-8-0): Packer's Defense allowed 549 yards in worst defensive performance at Lambeau in over 15 years.
• Minnesota Vikings (8-5-0): The Vikings tried to give the Lions their first victory with fumbles but in the end finally won.

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Eric's Week 14 Power Ranking's

• 1. New York Giants (11-1) Can anybody stop the GIANTS of the NFL
• 2. Tennessee Titans (11-1) Thank you Detroit for helping the Titans get back into their winning ways... they could have hung 100 points, but got distracted by the smell of Turkey and Blackberry pie.
• 3. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3) Bad weather and big hits thats what the Steelers do!
• 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-3) With their defense anything is possible for Tampa Bay
• 5. Indianapolis Colts (8-4) An ugly win against Cleveland, but the team is getting ready for a playoff run.
• 6. Baltimore Ravens (8-4) Does Baltimore finally have an offense to match its defense? If so watch out.
• 7. Carolina Panthers (9-3) Are preparing themself for a Huge home game on MNF. Jake Delhomme is still having nightmares about the first matchup against Tampa
• 8. Atlanta Falcons (8-4) What a surprise out of Atlanta this season, I'd like to see them make the playoffs.
• 9. Dallas Cowboys (8-4) Getting hot at the right time, but what will Happen to Tony Romo in the Playoffs?
• 10. New York Jets (8-4) Was Favre bracing the New York fans for an early playoff departure?
• 11. Washington Redskins (7-5) What happened to Jason Campbell the red-hot redskins Offense? Maybe Zorn needs to whip more Drill bags at him.
• 12. Miami Dolphins (7-5) The Dolphins will have to win out if they want to "wildcat" their way to a wildcard spot.
• 13. Arizona Cardinals (7-5) This team will likely win 3 of the final 4 games, because they are all at home, is there a worse travelling team in the NFL?
• 14. New England Patriots (7-5) Cassel was brought back down to earth against the Steelers, and now they will struggle to make the playoffs
• 15. Minnesota Vikings (7-5) Wonder if the temp. restraining order preventing the Williams' suspension will come back to bite them in the playoffs?
• 16. Denver Broncos (7-5) Getting some Balance back and building some momentum for the playoffs. Getting back some veterans on Defense will be a big help.
• 17. Chicago Bears (6-6) Bears best shot to win is a pair of Vikings suspensions? How pathetic is that?
• 18. Green Bay Packers (5-7) What has happened to the smothering defense?
• 19. Philadelphia Eagles (6-5-1) Will missing the playoffs force McNabb out of Philly.... many teams hope so.
• 20. New Orleans Saints (6-6) Without fixing the defense this team will remain a middle of the pack team no matter how good the offense is.
• 21. Houston Texans (5-7) Slowly the pieces are coming together for this Franchise
• 22. San Francisco 49ers (4-8) The 49ers are ranked this high more as a point to prove how bad Buffalo is right now
• 23. Kansas City Chiefs (2-10) Despite their record I think KC is playing better as of late and could probably go 3-1 to close out the season.
• 24. Buffalo Bills (6-6) Could a hotter team at the beginning of the season cooled off any quicker than this team?
• 25. San Diego Chargers (4-8) What a dissapointment, I fully expect them to lose to Oakland on Thursday night.
• 26. Cleveland Browns (4-8) This team is so bad even the coach doesn't believe the new Quarterback has the tools to win.
• 27. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8)Jacksonville should be ranked even lower after their pathetic performance in Houston, they quit long before the game was over.
• 28. Oakland Raiders (3-9) This team may win on Thursday night but will no longer be successful under the dreadful reign of the Undead Zombie Ninja Al Davis
• 29. St Louis Rams (2-10) This team is a mess right now, let's hope the rams retain Haslett so he can turn this team around.
• 30. Seattle Seahawks (2-10) This team is such a mess the previously named successor to Holmgren is considering taking another job
• 31. Cincinnati Bengals (1-10-1) ....
• 32. Detroit Lions (0-12)... should actually be ranked somwhere around 35 I think Florida, Alabama and USC could all give the Lions another notch in the loss column.

Well There you have it .. Week 14 power rankings let me know what you think

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Why Tampa Bay should go after Donovan McNabb in the off-season

Buccaneers Head Coach Jon Gruden loves quarterbacks, it has been said that Gruden dates his QB’s but does not marry them. He came close with Gannon in Oakland and may have tied the knot with Brad Johnson if he were a few years younger. If the Buccaneers head office is smart all that can change in the off-season.

I am in no way bashing Jeff Garcia or the great work he has done in Tampa over the last 2 years. I think he is a very talented QB and has a knack for winning, he has done wonders to revitalize the Bucs offense. The reality is that Garcia is approaching his 39th birthday and it is unsure how much longer he will be able to be successful with his throw your body in there style of quarterbacking. I admire Garcia’s toughness and desire to win but he looks so frail when he scrambles out of the pocket that I am afraid he is one hit away from having his bones turned to gravel.

Now, McNabb is not known for invincibility either but when he is on the field he has all the tools to take the Tampa Bay offense to an elite level to match their defense. Behind only Peyton Manning and Tom Brady, McNabb has the highest winning percentage of all active QB’s yet McNabb has never gotten the respect he deserved in Philadelphia. From being booed on draft day to the recent mid-game benching for Kevin Kolb with puking and Super Bowl exhaustion sprinkled in between, the fans in Philly have always found reasons to hate McNabb and have been trying to push him out the door for years now.

Let’s hope Philadelphia fans keep pushing because if McNabb found his way to Tampa he would find himself with a young talented team with a great o-line to protect him. If McNabb found his way to Tampa, Jon Gruden would find himself with an experience quarterback (which he loves) who is 10 seasons deep in the west coast offense (which Gruden is a master of). Gruden will have a well-versed student for the young QB’s on the roster McCown and Josh Johnson (or whoever Gruden drafts or trades for next) while they develop into the full-time starter in 3 or 4 years down the road.

So in the off-season it is up to Tampa Bay’s front office to make the necessary calls and to get Gruden a Huge engagement ring so he can finally make that commitment to his QB. Let’s hope he goes to Jared’s.