DTTWSB Week 14 NFL Power Rankings

For the most part, my power rankings haven't changed. The top flight teams in this league did what they're supposed to do last Sunday. We now have only four weeks left in the regular season. To say that there are some interesting playoff races down the stretch is an understatement. This is a football fans dream. Starting tomorrow I'm going to be kicking back and relaxing and just digesting film so that I can give you an extensive opinion about these teams. With that said, here are my top 10 teams in the NFL.

1. Green Bay Packers (12-0): All season, we hadn't seen this team challenged in the fourth quarter until last Sunday, and they responded well. With only four games left, they look poised to run the table and go 16-0. From now on, each game they play will be filled with tons of pressure. We'll see if they can handle it.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3): What an impressive win for the Steelers last Sunday. They demolished the Bengals. This team is quietly getting healthier and healthier. They'll most likely be making their playoff run on the road this season.

3. Baltimore Ravens (9-3): Last week the Ravens went back to what makes them so great, they got Ray Rice the ball. The guy is their best offensive player. If everything holds serve, this team should be the number one seed in the AFC come January.

4. New England Patriots (9-3): This past Sunday the Pats didn't look too impressive. I'm starting to think that the lack of playmakers on the outside is catching up to them. With that said, they'll still get a first-round bye in the playoffs.

5. San Francisco 49ers (10-2): Now that the 49ers have the NFC West clinched, their eye is now on securing a first-round bye. They no longer have room to slip up because the Saints are literally on their tail. The temporary loss of Patrick Willis shouldn't hurt them too bad.

6. New Orleans Saints (9-3): There isn't an offense that is as explosive as this one when they're playing in front of their home crowd. It's not going to be an easy game for the Saints this Sunday when they travel to Tennessee to take on the Titans and the resurgent Chris Johnson.

7. Houston Texans (9-3): I don't think there's been a more impressive 9-3 team this season. Houston has been decimated by injuries to their best players. Last week they beat the Falcons with their thrid-string quarterback. That says a lot about the program they're quietly building.

8. Dallas Cowboys (7-5): Last Sunday was very disappointing for the Cowboys. They had a chance to separate themselves from the other teams in the NFC playoff picture, especially the Giants. Now they're hosting the Giants in an Armageddon-type game this Sunday night which will most likely decide the winner of the NFC East.

9. Denver Broncos (7-5): Tebowmania has struck Denver in full force. Since Tebow took over as the starter the team is 6-1. Defensively they have been balling as well. This Sunday they have a huge matchup against the Bears in which they have a chance to get some separation from the Raiders in the division.

10. New York Giants (6-6): After losing four straight games, the Giants still control their playoff destiny. It's hard to imagine that this team sweeps the Cowboys they'll have a home-playoff game. If anything, they can gain some confidence from almost knocking off the world-champion Packers.