NFL Power Rankings

As the playoff picture starts to shape up it is time to revisit our NFL Power Rankings. We are now without an undefeated team, but still with a winless team. Below, your third edition of the NFL Power Rankings.

1. New York Giants (10-1) - The Giants have proven with remarkable consistency that they are not suffering a Super Bowl hangover and look like the clear favorites to represent the NFC again.

2. New York Jets (8-3) - With five straight wins, including a dominating win over the previously unbeaten Titans, the Jets are giving life to the pretence of an all New York Super Bowl. Will Brett Favre continue to be a difference maker or will we see a gun slinger with no care for interceptions emerge again? So far, so good for Jets fans.

3. Tennessee Titans (10-1) - The Titans are still one of the best teams in the NFL and now play without the 16-0 pressure. We'll see how angry the Titans are when they face the Lions on Thanksgiving. How is the line only 11 points for this game?

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3) - Despite the injuries, the Steelers keep cruising as they try to hold off the Ravens.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3) - The grizzly vets in the Bay know how to win and are doing just that.

6. Indianapolis Colts (7-4) - After a 3-4 start and talks of missing the playoffs, the Colts are now primed for a run to a wild card spot and look like the team we all expected.

7. Carolina Panthers (8-3) - Despite a loss to the Falcons, the Panthers are still one of the most balanced teams in the NFL and are bidding to keep the last to first streak alive in the NFC South.

8. New England Patriots (7-4) - Matt Cassel was a liability for the first half of the season, but now is looking Brady-esc with back to back 400 yard games. If Cassel continues his high level of play the Patriots will be a team to look out for in December and January.

9. Dallas Cowboys (7-4) - As Wade Phillips tries to hold on to his job, his defensive mastery is showing through and the Cowboys are playing like a motivated team once again.

10. Baltimore Ravens (7-4) - The Ravens keep finding ways to win and their offense has looked very strong at times, complimenting their typically great defense.

11. Atlanta Falcons (7-4) - Matt Ryan does not play like a rookie quarterback and the Falcons don't play like a team I and many others thought would be fortunate to win 4 games this season.

12. Arizona Cardinals (7-4) - I love the Cardinals offense but the defense worries me and the inability to win on the road will make a playoff run difficult. Kudos to Kurt Warner for continuing to put up outstanding numbers.

13. Washington Redskins (7-4) - Jim Zorn has done a great job with the Redskins this season, and while they're barely outscoring their opponents on the season (201-199) they continue to find ways to win.

14. Chicago Bears (6-5) - The Bears are the likely front runners in the NFC North and a big showdown with Minnesota this weekend will go a long way to determine the eventual division champion.

15. New Orleans Saints (6-5) - Don't forget about these Saints. They have the potential to be a major spoiler and get themselves into the playoffs.

16. Denver Broncos (6-5) - While they aren't the dominant team they appeared to be at the start of the season, the Broncos are almost a lock to win the AFC West and could pose a challenge in the playoffs, especially at home.

17. Minnesota Vikings (6-5) - An impressive win over Jacksonville and the chance to take first place outright could put the Vikings on a road to the playoffs.

18. Philadelphia Eagles (5-5-1) - Luckily for McNabb, most fans have moved on from the tie debacle and now he can focus on finding a way to get the Eagles into the playoffs. With Washington, Dallas and a handful of other teams in his way, it won't be easy.

19. Miami Dolphins (6-5) - It's clear the wildcat offense won't take them to a division title, but at least Tony Sparano has this team competitive again.

20. Buffalo Bills (6-5) - The Bills have fallen from their early season form but still have a chance to win 9 games this season.

21. San Diego Chargers (4-7) - If they don't win out, Norv Turner will likely not be back as head coach of the Chargers for 2009. Their goes the favorite to win the Super Bowl according to our preseason poll.

22. Green Bay Packers (5-6) - Aaron Rodgers continues to play well, but the Packers defense is suspect and their inability to get pressure on the quarterback will keep them from winning the North.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-7) - Another team with high expectations and low productivity, the Jags will be lucky to win 8 games.

24. Cleveland Browns (4-7) - With Brady Quinn out for the season Derek Anderson will get the chance to audition for a starting gig for next season, whether in Cleveland or elsewhere.

25. Houston Texans (4-7) - The Texans are showing signs of improvement each season, but still look miles away from a division championship contender.

26. San Francisco 49ers (3-8) - If teams continue to find ways to stop Frank Gore then the 49ers will struggle even more as the season winds down.

27. Seattle Seahawks (2-9) - Joining the Jags and Chargers, the Seahawks failed to live up to the expectations of almost everyone this season.

28. Oakland Raiders (3-8) - Still a team that is at least one year away from being competitive.

29. St. Louis Rams (2-9) - The excitement of a couple upset wins have worn off and the Rams are back to being one of the worst teams in the NFL. They would be wise to shut down Steven Jackson for the remainder of the season.

30. Kansas City Chiefs (1-10) - It's good this team got a win early in the season....

31. Cincinnati Bengals (1-10) - Why does Marvin Lewis still have his job?

32. Detroit Lions (0-11) - It's been a long time since such a bad team had so many people following their progression, or lack their of.

Can Jacksonville make it two in a row?

Last week the Jacksonville Jaguars disappointed fans all over the country when they were upset by the Cincinnati Bengals, one of only two winless teams in the NFL. Now in week 10, the Jags face the final winless team, the Detroit Lions.

The Lions will enter the game with Daunte Culpepper under center, fresh out of retirement. It's more likely that Culpepper will draw up plays on the palm of his hand in the huddle than anything, hopefully calling the famous "run 10 steps then hook left" type of play calling. It might not be the worst thing, though, as the Lions have had no continuity on offense for an entire game this season and if all else fails, Culpepper might see visions of Randy Moss to his left and chuck deep bombs to Calvin Johnson all game.

The Jaguars are getting 6 points in this game, but their rushing defense has disappeared in recent weeks and their famed defense looks soft. Watch out Jacksonville, this may be Detroit's last chance to win a game this season, making them surprisingly dangerous.