NFL Power Rankings Post Week 15

1. Chargers 12-2 (E) They continue to make it look easy. Or, rather, Tomlinson continues to make it look easy for them.
2. Bears 12-2 (E) It might have been ugly, and that defense has got to be worrysome, but they did win.
3. Ravens 11-3 (E) Boller had his second great relief performance of the season. He's played well in limited opportunities but the Ravens would be foolish to start him.
4. Colts 11-3 (+2) Surprisingly easy win for the Colts. Rudi Johnson did nearly no damage, which was a surprise after Taylor and Jones-Drew last week.
   
5. Patriots 10-4 (+2) The Texans are pushovers nowadays but the win was dominating.
6. Saints 9-5 (-2) The topsy-turvy nature of today's NFL is getting way out of control. Can't put the Cowboys above them because of the drubbing of two weeks ago.
7. Cowboys 9-5 (+1) After two poor games, Romo returned. The race for the other first round bye is going to be close.
8. Eagles 8-6 (+3) How the heck did they get this high? I had them 22nd just a few weeks ago.
9. Broncos 8-6 (+7) Yeah, it was just the Cardinals. But a bunch of teams that were above them last week lost.
10. Jaguars 8-6 (-1) What a flukey loss. Just when you think they have it together, that inconsistency jumps out. Garrard was looking great in weeks before but was disappointing Sunday.
11. Jets 8-6 (+6) Here's another inconsistent team. Pennington played well.
12. Bengals 8-6 (-7) Just when they were looking hot at the perfect time, they fall embarrassingly flat against the Colts.
    
13. Seahawks 8-6 (-3) Another bad loss and they still have to put the division away. That might not happen this week, but they had better beat the Bucs.
14. Titans 7-7 (+1) Deja vu, two thousand and two. Last week was Vikes-Falcons of 2002 all over again. This week was Steelers-Texans of 2002 all over again.
15. Steelers 7-7 (+3) The Super Bowl champs are getting hot, but it is too little, too late.
    
16. Chiefs 7-7 (-2) Can't penalize a team too much for losing to the Chargers these days.
17. Giants 7-7 (-5) Manning was not horrific in the game but definitely could have played better. Against Dallas and Philly, red zone field goals have been killing them.
18. Bills 7-7 (+2) J.P. Losman is quietly having a magnificent breakout season. The AFC East seemed week coming into the season, but it has not been bad this year.
19. Falcons 7-7 (-6) How many 7-7 teams are there? Mediocrity indeed reigns.
20. Packers 6-8 (+3) An amazing performance by the defense, overcoming three Favre interceptions.
21. 49ers 6-8 (+7) You didn't think they could beat the Seahawks at Qwest, especially in crappy weather. But they did, and Alex Smith looked like Joe Montana for just one night.
22. Rams 6-8 (+3) It was the Raiders, but shutouts are always impressive.
    
23. Dolphins 6-8 (-2) Shut out. Bad. They looked like they were on a roll just two weeks ago, but now Nick Saban's second season is a regression.
24. Vikings 6-8 (-2) Word is Tarvarias Jackson will now start. It's just as well, with Brad Johnson playing poorly and doing nothing for the future. Might as well see what the new guy can do.
25. Redskins 5-9 (+2) Jason Campbell can play. He just needs to keep his accuracy consistent from play to play. Some beautiful throws, some horrendous ones.
26. Panthers 6-8 (-7) Freefall. And they were my Super Bowl pick. Thirty-four points is horrible.
    
27. Browns 4-10 (-1) Giving the Ravens a close game is nothing bad, although the Browns are still terrible against the AFC North.
    
28. Cardinals 4-10 (-4) Leinart lost the battle of the rookie QBs despite having the earlier start. We're still far, far from success in the desert.
29. Buccaneers 3-11 (+1) Yeah, put them higher for giving the Bears a big run for their money.
30. Texans 4-10 (-1) Horrible. Include the Texans now in those list of teams who are ranked by how bad they are rather than how good they are.
31. Lions 2-12 (E) The defense held up its end, but that was bad on offense. But it can always get worse:
32. Raiders 2-12 (E) Like this. This is worse.