| Change |
Team |
W-L-T
(ATS)
|
Power Rating
|
Team Comments |
| 1 |
1 |
 |
 |
8-1-0
(7-2-0)
|
-6.20 |
N.Y. Giants
The G-Men outgained the Eagles by 101 total yards and continued to dominate on the ground with 219 rushing yards. |
| 2 |
2 |
|
 |
9-0-0
(8-1-0)
|
-5.80 |
Tennessee
Jeff Fisher's defense continues to shine after holding Bears to 243 total yards and 14 points. The Titans undefeated season continues to surprise. |
| 3 |
4 |
 1 |
 |
6-3-0
(5-4-0)
|
-4.70 |
Tampa Bay
Bucs need to take care of business against Minnesota this week because division leader Carolina hosts the winless Lions. |
| 4 |
3 |
 1 |
 |
6-3-0
(4-5-0)
|
-4.50 |
Pittsburgh
Steelers drop into a tie for first in the AFC North with upstart Ravens. They couldn't overcome a 3-0 turnover deficit Sunday against the Colts. |
| 5 |
5 |
|
 |
5-4-0
(6-3-0)
|
-4.40 |
Philadelphia
QB Donovan McNabb was just 17 of 36 for 194 passing yards and teammate Brian Westbrook was held to only 26 yards on the ground. |
| 6 |
9 |
3 |
 |
7-2-0
(5-3-1)
|
-3.60 |
Carolina
The Panthers won by 11 points despite four Jake Delhomme interceptions and producing just 10 first downs. |
| 7 |
6 |
1 |
 |
6-3-0
(6-3-0)
|
-3.50 |
Arizona
Cards took advantage of 3-0 turnover edge to sneak away with an unimpressive victory. Another big game from Warner but running game garners just 46 yards. |
| 8 |
7 |
1 |
 |
4-5-0
(6-3-0)
|
-3.40 |
Green Bay
Green Bay scores 27 points on only 184 total yards. Penalties are killing this team. |
| 9 |
8 |
1 |
 |
6-3-0
(5-4-0)
|
-3.30 |
Washington
Despite 6-3 record the Skins have only outscored the opposition 171-168. Need to expand the offensive playbook to distance themselves in the playoff hunt. |
| 10 |
15 |
5 |
 |
5-4-0
(4-5-0)
|
-2.90 |
Indianapolis
Colts pull out must-win game on the road and keep themselves in the thick of the wild card race. |
| 11 |
16 |
5 |
 |
6-3-0
(5-4-0)
|
-2.80 |
New England
The Pats held the Bills to only 168 total yards. Still having trouble running the football. |
| 12 |
10 |
2 |
 |
4-5-0
(3-5-1)
|
-2.60 |
San Diego
The Chargers continue to under perform. They have a tough trip to Pittsburgh this week. |
| 13 |
17 |
4 |
 |
6-3-0
(7-2-0)
|
-2.50 |
Baltimore
Picked off Texans four times in impressive showing. Twenty-two fourth quarter points seal away victory. |
| 14 |
13 |
1 |
 |
4-5-0
(3-6-0)
|
-2.40 |
Jacksonville
Jags played like they really wanted it on Sunday. Running game was strong and defense held the Lions to 256 total yards. |
| 15 |
14 |
1 |
 |
5-4-0
(3-6-0)
|
-2.00 |
Minnesota
Nearly doubled the Packers in yardage 361-184 but had to rally late for the victory. Won despite 3-0 turnover disadvantage. |
| 16 |
12 |
4 |
 |
5-4-0
(4-4-1)
|
-1.60 |
Chicago
Hold Titans to 0.7 yards per carry and still let passing game of QB Collins beat them. Rival Packers on deck. |
| 17 |
11 |
6 |
 |
5-4-0
(4-5-0)
|
-1.50 |
Buffalo
Only 10 first downs for Bills as they continue their downward slide. Must win MNF game with Browns this week. |
| 18 |
21 |
3 |
 |
6-3-0
(6-3-0)
|
-1.40 |
Atlanta
The Falcons continue to look like a playoff team. Outgained by 160 yards and still won the game by 14 points. |
| 19 |
22 |
3 |
 |
6-3-0
(5-4-0)
|
-1.20 |
N.Y. Jets
Favre plays under control and the Jets win big. 206 rushing yards for New York. Huge rematch with the Pats in first-place showdown this week. |
| 20 |
19 |
1 |
 |
5-4-0
(2-6-1)
|
-0.90 |
Denver
Mike Shanahan's offense erupts after slumping the past few weeks. Tough trip to Atlanta on deck. |
| 21 |
18 |
3 |
 |
5-4-0
(5-4-0)
|
-0.70 |
Miami
Dolphins move into playoff position with weak schedule remaining. Host cross-country traveling Raiders on Sunday. |
| 22 |
20 |
2 |
 |
5-4-0
(3-6-0)
|
-0.60 |
Dallas
Is Romo ready? Does it really matter? We find out Sunday night in divisional game at Washington. |
| 23 |
23 |
|
 |
4-5-0
(5-4-0)
|
0.40 |
New Orleans
The Saints gain 521 total yards but register only 20 points to show for it. Turnover disadvantage of 3-0 hurts fading Saints. |
| 24 |
25 |
1 |
 |
3-6-0
(5-4-0)
|
1.30 |
Cleveland
Brady Quinn played well but defense regresses to early season standard. MNF game on deck at Buffalo. |
| 25 |
24 |
1 |
 |
3-6-0
(2-7-0)
|
1.50 |
Houston
Defense performed pretty well by Houston standards allowing 333 total yards. Tough divisional game at Indy this week. |
| 26 |
27 |
1 |
 |
2-7-0
(3-6-0)
|
3.00 |
San Francisco
Gore keeps Niners in the game with hard fought running style. Questionable calls with game on the line cost San Fran. |
| 27 |
26 |
1 |
 |
2-7-0
(3-6-0)
|
5.00 |
St. Louis
Second straight embarrassing game for the Rams. Initial jolt from coaching change fading fast. |
| 28 |
28 |
|
 |
1-8-0
(5-4-0)
|
5.70 |
Kansas City
Another steady performance out of QB Tyler Thigpen. Gutsy call by coach Herm Edwards going for the win. |
| 29 |
30 |
1 |
 |
2-7-0
(4-5-0)
|
5.90 |
Seattle
Another under 300 yard offensive performance for the Seahawks. Passing game continues to struggle badly. |
| 30 |
29 |
1 |
 |
2-7-0
(3-6-0)
|
6.30 |
Oakland
Intercepted four passes and still scored only six points. Allowed 5.8 yards per rush to the Panthers. |
| 31 |
31 |
|
 |
0-9-0
(3-6-0)
|
6.40 |
Detroit
Offense struggled again as new quarterbacks played like the old signal callers. 21-0 second quarter deficit was too much to overcome. |
| 32 |
32 |
|
 |
1-8-0
(3-6-0)
|
6.60 |
Cincinnati
Coming off bye week should help the Bengals but angry Eagles invade Cincy on Sunday. |
Power Ratings compute offensive and defensive statistics into one number for each team, while accounting for factors like recent performances and strength of schedule. Power Ratings can be used as a baseline for relative spread index to compare current or future match-ups between two teams. The relative spread does not account for non-statistical factors like home-field advantage, recent injuries, game time decisions, rivalries, publicity, and weather.