Here’s this week’s NFC Power Rankings. There was a lot of movement in the middle of the pack, but the top and bottom stayed put. You can view them on the Power Rankings page here.
| Rank (+/-) | Team | Team (Rec) | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. (+0) |  |
Packers (3-0) | The Pack went into Chicago and beat the Bears by 10. They were #1 before that, they’re #1 after that. |
| 2. (+0) | |
Saints (2-1) | Third tough game in a row for the Saints, this time defeating the Texans 40-33. There’s some concerns about the defense, though. |
| 3. (+2) | |
Lions (3-0) | Big comeback win in Minnesota. These Lions are pretty darn good. |
| 4. (-1) | |
Falcons (1-2) | How can the Falcons look so good one week, but look so average the next? |
| 5. (-1) |  |
Eagles (1-2) | Verrrrry ugly game against the Giants. Their talent is keeping them from dropping any further. |
| 6. (+3) |  |
Giants (2-1) | The Giants went into Philadelphia and stuck it to the Eagles, but the Eagles didn’t play nearly at the level they are capable of, and the G-Men still have injury concerns. |
| 7. (+3) |  |
Bucs (2-1) | Big win against the division rival Falcons. |
| 8. (+3) |  |
Cowboys (2-1) | They beat the Redskins–by kicking six field goals. Not a very impressive game, although Tony Romo deserves a TON of credit for going out there with his rib injury. |
| 9. (-3) | |
Bears (1-2) | The Bears couldn’t handle the Pack. I don’t think anyone expected them to, either. |
| 10 (-3) |  |
Redskins (2-1) | Ah, the Redskins came back to earth. The real Rex Grossman finally stood up, turning the ball over twice, including on the ‘Skins final drive that sealed the loss. |
| 11. (-3) |  |
Cardinals (1-2) | The Cardinals lost to the worst team in the NFC. Had to be a fluke, right? |
| 12. (+0) |  |
Panthers (1-2) | Cam Newton came back down to earth, but got the win in rainy Jacksonville. I have a hard time putting them ahead of Arizona or Washington, so they are staying put at 12. |
| 13. (+0) |  |
49ers (2-1) | They beat the Bengals 13-8. They didn’t look all that good, just like they did in their Week 1 win. Let’s see how they play in Philadelphia next week. |
| 14. (+0) |  |
Rams (0-3) | No one thought they could beat the Ravens. |
| 15. (+0) |  |
Vikings (0-3) | Another game, another double-digit lead given up for the Vikings. Things would be much different had they kept those leads. |
| 16. (+0) |  |
Seahawks (1-2) | Yes, the beat the Cardinals, but that doesn’t change where they stand. |
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