NFL 2015

[Midwest Spy]

MS' Week 9 Power Rankings:

No need to factor in tonight's MNF game since it involves a couple of shit-squads.

1. NEW ENGLAND. A rather ho-hum win over a bumbling Skins squad that dropped at least 5 passes. Feels the Pats went through the motions in this one.

2. CINCINNATI. A nice solid thumping of the Browns who've had the Bengals number the past few seasons.

3. CAROLINA. Huge win versus GB. 2-game lead now in the NFC. Pretty easy looking second half schedule as well.

4. DENVER. Looked the Broncos might pull out a win in Indy yesterday, but Andrew Luck played tough and the Colts D came up big in the 4^th quarter.

5. ARIZONA. Cardinals were on a bye. Still in the drivers seat in the NFC West.

6. GREEN BAY. ARodg showed up a little late Sunday, and then with a chance to tie, missed an open receiver and threw an INT. Pack D really struggling.

7. MINNESOTA. At 6-2, they have to be ranked in this spot. Definitely over-achieving and QB Bridgewater may miss this Sunday's game against the Raiders.

8. NY JETS. Their body of work is still solid enough to put in this spot. QB now out, but running the ball well enough to pick up a W vs crummy Jags.

9. PITTSBURGH. Big Ben heading to the sidelines again. Antonio Brown virtually singlehandedly won the game yesterday against OAK. Don't like their chances long-term without Ben.

10. NY GIANTS. Pulled out a win against the Bucs on the road. Game not decided until final minutes, but, a win is a win.

There are several teams that are within striking distance of the Top 10, and I fully expect my Week 17 rankings to look a lot different than this week's.