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.