DTTWSB Week 11 NFL Power Rankings

Can you believe that we are already at Week 11? The season is going by fast if you ask me. Earlier in the year it looked as though the AFC was going to be able to walk all over the NFC but that has changed as teams have gotten better. The Falcons and Eagles are the two hottest teams in the NFC and they're playing lights out football. We're nearing the month of December where teams are supposed to make their push towards division championships and the playoffs. With that said, here is the Week 11 edition of the power rankings.

1. New York Jets (7-2): Right now the New York Jets are playing the best football in the NFL. They're the first team in history to win back-to-back road games in overtime. Quarterback Mark Sanchez has been progressing well throughout the season. I only expect him to be better by the end of the season which smells trouble for the rest of the league.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3): I was slightly disappointed with the way the Steelers played last Sunday night against the Patriots. Granted they had a short week because they played on Monday night the week before and the Patriots had been coming off a loss, I still expected them to win. I'm not going to knock this team too much because their potential is unlimited as long as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is leading that offense.

3. New England Patriots (7-2): I'm not sure what to make of the Patriots this year. One week they show moments of greatness and then the next week they show moments of immaturity. All I know is that if quarterback Tom Brady keeps playing like the way he did last Sunday the Patriots will be very difficult to beat. That young defense was flying around the field last week, it will be interesting if they can sustain that intensity.

4. Philadelphia Eagles (6-3): With quarterback Michael Vick in the starting lineup the Eagles are a top 5 team in the NFL. What Vick has been able to do to opposing defenses is video-game crazy. He has been unstoppable ever since he learned to play within the confines of the quarterback position. I would hate to have to play this team in the playoffs because Vick has instilled a confidence in those players that I haven't seen in awhile.

5. Green Bay Packers (6-3): This past week, the Packers got some much needed rest since they've been banged up all year. They looked phenomenal in the last game they played. On Sunday they have a huge matchup against the Vikings on the road. It should be a good test to see if they're a contender or pretender.

6. Atlanta Falcons (7-2): Most impressive win of the week probably goes to the Falcons when they beat the Ravens on Thursday night. Quarterback Matt Ryan has been playing at a very high level. He is showing great poise under pressure. At home, this team is virtually impossible to beat. If they can carry that same swagger to the road, I could see them finishing with the best record in the NFC.

7. Baltimore Ravens (6-3): The biggest concern with the Ravens is whether they'll get out of their own way. Just when you want to believe they are poised to go on a serious run, they drop a winnable game. Losing to Atlanta isn't the end of the world but it does raise some eyebrows. They're going to have to shape up that secondary if they want to make some noise in the tough AFC.

8. New York Giants (6-3): What a blunder. In a game where the Giants were supposed to put a stamp on the division they lost to a bad Cowboys team at home. Now they've opened the gates up for the Eagles to win the division. I still think this is a good football team but their youth showed a bit last Sunday against a division rival. We'll see how they respond this week when they play the Eagles.

9. New Orleans Saints (6-3): Don't forget about the defending Super Bowl champs. They are expected to get running back Reggie Bush back from injury this week. Other than quarterback Drew Brees, Bush is the most important player on that offense. Look for them to put up the points we're accustomed to seeing from them. The key thing to watch with this team is their defense; will it be able to hold? I guess we'll find out soon.

10. Indianapolis Colts (6-3): For a team that is depleted with injuries, the Colts have been playing well. It's not a complete surprise when you have Peyton Manning as your quarterback though. This year I'm not sure if things are going to end great for this team. I get a weird feeling that something is just missing. I'm not sure what it is but when I do figure it out I'll be sure to inform you guys.