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NFL report Power rankings Last week Rank Team Record
1. GreenBayPackers 9-0 1
Weak pass defense could mean trouble in long run.
2. SanFrancisco49ers 8-1 3
Allow NFL-low 15.3 points a game.
3. PittsburghSteelers 7-3 4
Four of final six opponents have losing records.
4. HoustonTexans 7-3 7
QB Matt Schaub (foot) out indefinitely.
5. NewOrleansSaints 7-3 5
Have beaten each division foe once.
6. BaltimoreRavens 6-3 2
Once again followed big win with stunning loss.
7. NewEnglandPatriots 6-3 8
After Jets sweep, only one winning opponent left.
8. NewYorkGiants 6-3 6
Loss to 49ers makes NFC East a one-game race.
9. ChicagoBears 6-3 14
Improved line allowed five sacks in last four games.
10. DetroitLions 6-3 9
Matthew Stafford threw four interceptions vs. Bears.
11. NewYorkJets 5-4 11
Top-10 pass defense crumbled vs. Tom Brady.
12. AtlantaFalcons 5-4 10
Will get another shot at Saints in Week 16.
13. OaklandRaiders 5-4 21
Carson Palmer’s resurgence brings playoff thoughts.
14. CincinnatiBengals 6-3 12
Visit to Baltimore is first of two critical meetings.
15. DallasCowboys 5-4 16
Dominant in all phases in 44-7 win against Buffalo.
16. TennesseeTitans 5-4 18
Is Chris Johnson’s 130-yard game a sign of progress?
17. BuffaloBills 5-4 15
Losers of four in six commit four turnovers vs. Dallas.
18. SanDiegoChargers 4-5 17
After 4-1 start, lost four in row by a score or less.
19. TampaBayBuccaneers 4-5 19
Only Patriots and Bucs allow 400-plus yards a game.
20. DenverBroncos 4-5 25
Tim Tebow is 3-1 as a starter this season.
21. KansasCityChiefs 4-5 20
May have lost Matt Cassel (hand) for rest of season.
22. PhiladelphiaEagles 3-6 13
Michael Vick’s broken ribs are latest bad news.
23. ArizonaCardinals 3-6 26
John Skelton is 2-0 in relief of injured Kevin Kolb.
24. MinnesotaVikings 2-7 23
Rookie QB Christian Ponder faces tough pass rush.
25. CarolinaPanthers 2-7 22
Offense is sixth in yards a game yet 20th in points.
26. SeattleSeahawks 3-6 27
Faced seven teams with winning marks, beat two.
27. MiamiDolphins 2-7 31
Matt Moore is 2-3 as a starter since stepping in.
28. JacksonvilleJaguars 3-6 30
Fourth-ranked defense gives up 296 yards a game.
29. WashingtonRedskins 3-6 24
Mike Shanahan has lost five in a row for first time.
30. St.LouisRams 2-7 29
Allow NFL-worst 150.6 rushing yards a game.
31. ClevelandBrowns 3-6 28
Haven’t scored more than 12 points in four weeks.
32.IndianapolisColts 0-10 32
Panthers, Jaguars are last remaining sub-.500 foes.
NFL report
2011.10.05 Power rankings
http://usatodaysportsweekly.va.newsmemory.com/?token=bc80a0e22141b19f18cf7b550db7f8f6_don@donredding.com1 GreenBay Packers 2 NewOrleans Saints 3 NewEngland Patriots 4 Baltimore Ravens 5 Houston Texans 6 Detroit Lions 7 Tennessee Titans 8 SanDiego Chargers 9 TampaBay Buccaneers 10 Chicago Bears
11 NewYork Giants 12 Oakland Raiders 13 NewYork Jets 14 Buffalo Bills 15 Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Dallas Cowboys 17 Washington Redskins 18 Atlanta Falcons 19 SanFrancisco 49ers 20 Philadelphia Eagles 21 Arizona Cardinals 22 Cincinnati Bengals 23 Carolina Panthers 24 Denver Broncos 25 Cleveland Browns 26 Indianapolis Colts 27 Seattle Seahawks 28 KansasCity Chiefs 29 Jacksonville Jaguars 30 Minnesota Vikings 31 St.Louis Rams 32 Miami Dolphins
1 AaronRodgershasan unbelievable arsenal. 2 Boasttop-10running and passing offense. 3 Impressiverushing show vs. Raiders. 4 Lookinglikeavintage Ravens defense.6 Arian Foster’s return is icing on the cake. 5 Lionscomebackor Cowboys implosion? 13 MattHasselbeckhas never been better. 9 Cakewalkcontinues with Denver visit.10 Everywincountsin difficult NFC South. 19 MattFortehas86 touches, 634 yards. 16 Recoveringnicely from rash of injuries.11 Wiltedunderthe newfound spotlight. 7 Strugglingwithout ailing Nick Mangold. 8 Heldto273yardsin loss at Cincinnati. 12 Lossvs.Tennessee would be telling. 17 TheTonyRomosaga continues vs. Patriots. 15 QuietlyhuntingNFC East title. 14 MustbeatGreenBay to stay above water. 22 Alreadyhavetwogame division lead. 18 Injuriesmountingon both sides of the ball. 23 Lostthreeinarowby four points or fewer. 28 Owners of the NFL’s No. 1 defense. 21 Finallyplaying competitive football. 24 Surrendered507 yards to Packers. 20 Strugglingrundefense can use bye. 29 HowlongcanKerry Collins stay upright? 30 Teamrushingleader has 141 yards. 32 Ralliedforfirstwin, vs. Vikings. 27 RookiedrivesNFLworst passing game. 25 Lostyetanotherbig lead to stay winless. 26 WinlesswithPackers up next after bye. 31 Front-runnersinthe Luck sweepstakes.
11 NewYork Giants 12 Oakland Raiders 13 NewYork Jets 14 Buffalo Bills 15 Pittsburgh Steelers
16 Dallas Cowboys 17 Washington Redskins 18 Atlanta Falcons 19 SanFrancisco 49ers 20 Philadelphia Eagles 21 Arizona Cardinals 22 Cincinnati Bengals 23 Carolina Panthers 24 Denver Broncos 25 Cleveland Browns 26 Indianapolis Colts 27 Seattle Seahawks 28 KansasCity Chiefs 29 Jacksonville Jaguars 30 Minnesota Vikings 31 St.Louis Rams 32 Miami Dolphins
1 AaronRodgershasan unbelievable arsenal. 2 Boasttop-10running and passing offense. 3 Impressiverushing show vs. Raiders. 4 Lookinglikeavintage Ravens defense.6 Arian Foster’s return is icing on the cake. 5 Lionscomebackor Cowboys implosion? 13 MattHasselbeckhas never been better. 9 Cakewalkcontinues with Denver visit.10 Everywincountsin difficult NFC South. 19 MattFortehas86 touches, 634 yards. 16 Recoveringnicely from rash of injuries.11 Wiltedunderthe newfound spotlight. 7 Strugglingwithout ailing Nick Mangold. 8 Heldto273yardsin loss at Cincinnati. 12 Lossvs.Tennessee would be telling. 17 TheTonyRomosaga continues vs. Patriots. 15 QuietlyhuntingNFC East title. 14 MustbeatGreenBay to stay above water. 22 Alreadyhavetwogame division lead. 18 Injuriesmountingon both sides of the ball. 23 Lostthreeinarowby four points or fewer. 28 Owners of the NFL’s No. 1 defense. 21 Finallyplaying competitive football. 24 Surrendered507 yards to Packers. 20 Strugglingrundefense can use bye. 29 HowlongcanKerry Collins stay upright? 30 Teamrushingleader has 141 yards. 32 Ralliedforfirstwin, vs. Vikings. 27 RookiedrivesNFLworst passing game. 25 Lostyetanotherbig lead to stay winless. 26 WinlesswithPackers up next after bye. 31 Front-runnersinthe Luck sweepstakes.
20110928 Power rankings Sports Weekly staff
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1. GreenBay Packers 2. NewOrleans Saints 3. NewEngland Patriots 4. Baltimore Ravens 5. Detroit Lions 6. Houston Texans 7. NewYork Jets 8. Buffalo Bills 9. SanDiego Chargers 10. TampaBay Buccaneers 11. Oakland Raiders 12. Pittsburgh Steelers 13. Tennessee Titans 14. Atlanta Falcons (17) 15. Washington Redskins 16. NewYork Giants 17. Dallas Cowboys 18. Philadelphia Eagles 19. Chicago Bears 20. Cleveland Browns 21. Carolina Panthers 22. SanFrancisco 49ers (23) 23. Arizona Cardinals 24. Denver Broncos 25. Minnesota Vikings 26. St.Louis Rams 27. Jacksonville Jaguars 28. Cincinnati Bengals 29. Indianapolis Colts 30. Seattle Seahawks 31. Miami Dolphins 32. KansasCity Chiefs
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Team week 1. New England Patriots 1
Tom Brady looking to add fourth ring to his trophy case.
2. Atlanta Falcons 2
Success at Georgia Dome will be tested in playoffs.
3. Baltimore Ravens 5
Stout rushing defense will be challenged by Chiefs.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 6
Bye week is more time for Troy Polamalu to rest.
5. Green Bay Packers 7
Wild-card team likely to scare its opponents.
6. New Orleans Saints 3
They have never won playoff game on road.
7. Philadelphia Eagles 4
Michael Vick set for first playoff start since 2004 season.
8. Chicago Bears 8
Guaranteed not to have to face Packers next week.
T9. New York Jets 9
Rex Ryan says matchup vs. Peyton Manning is personal.
T9. Indianapolis Colts 10
Won last four games to clinch another AFC South title.
11. New York Giants 12
Tom Coughlin is coming back despite non-playoffs finish.
12. Kansas City Chiefs 11
Need to be much sharper than in Week 17 loss to Raiders.
13. San Diego Chargers 14
Norv Turner gets another chance despite off year.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13
No playoffs but improved win total by seven games in 2010.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars T15
Three consecutive losses to end season doomed them.
16. Dallas Cowboys 23
Stephen McGee might be able to step into bigger role.
17. Oakland Raiders T15
Went 6-0 in AFC West, 2-8 in all other games.
18. St. Louis Rams 17
Sam Bradford seemed to hit rookie wall.
19. Houston Texans 30
Gary Kubiak gets another chance despite 6-10 season.
20. Detroit Lions 18
Six wins nice building block for next season.
21. Miami Dolphins 19
Loss to Patriots was miserable end to bad year.
22. Seattle Seahawks T27
This ranking doesn’t matter; they’re playoff team.
23. Tennessee Titans 20
Among teams with most question marks for offseason.
24. Minnesota Vikings 22
Leslie Frazier will be back; Brett Favre says he won’t.
25. Washington Redskins 21
No surprise: Mike Shanahan says QB situation uncertain.
26. San Francisco 49ers 31
Alex Smith era likely over for 49ers.
27. Buffalo Bills 29
One bright spot: Ryan Fitzpatrick blossomed this year.
28. Denver Broncos T27
Tim Tebow gave lots of reason for optimism.
29. Arizona Cardinals T24
Ken Whisenhunt said to expect lot of changes.
30. Cincinnati Bengals 26
Could have new faces to franchise next season.
31. Cleveland Browns T24
Eric Mangini ousted after two seasons, 10-22 tenure.
32. Carolina Panthers 32
On the clock with No. 1 pick.
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Last
Team week 1. New England Patriots 1
Tom Brady looking to add fourth ring to his trophy case.
2. Atlanta Falcons 2
Success at Georgia Dome will be tested in playoffs.
3. Baltimore Ravens 5
Stout rushing defense will be challenged by Chiefs.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 6
Bye week is more time for Troy Polamalu to rest.
5. Green Bay Packers 7
Wild-card team likely to scare its opponents.
6. New Orleans Saints 3
They have never won playoff game on road.
7. Philadelphia Eagles 4
Michael Vick set for first playoff start since 2004 season.
8. Chicago Bears 8
Guaranteed not to have to face Packers next week.
T9. New York Jets 9
Rex Ryan says matchup vs. Peyton Manning is personal.
T9. Indianapolis Colts 10
Won last four games to clinch another AFC South title.
11. New York Giants 12
Tom Coughlin is coming back despite non-playoffs finish.
12. Kansas City Chiefs 11
Need to be much sharper than in Week 17 loss to Raiders.
13. San Diego Chargers 14
Norv Turner gets another chance despite off year.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 13
No playoffs but improved win total by seven games in 2010.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars T15
Three consecutive losses to end season doomed them.
16. Dallas Cowboys 23
Stephen McGee might be able to step into bigger role.
17. Oakland Raiders T15
Went 6-0 in AFC West, 2-8 in all other games.
18. St. Louis Rams 17
Sam Bradford seemed to hit rookie wall.
19. Houston Texans 30
Gary Kubiak gets another chance despite 6-10 season.
20. Detroit Lions 18
Six wins nice building block for next season.
21. Miami Dolphins 19
Loss to Patriots was miserable end to bad year.
22. Seattle Seahawks T27
This ranking doesn’t matter; they’re playoff team.
23. Tennessee Titans 20
Among teams with most question marks for offseason.
24. Minnesota Vikings 22
Leslie Frazier will be back; Brett Favre says he won’t.
25. Washington Redskins 21
No surprise: Mike Shanahan says QB situation uncertain.
26. San Francisco 49ers 31
Alex Smith era likely over for 49ers.
27. Buffalo Bills 29
One bright spot: Ryan Fitzpatrick blossomed this year.
28. Denver Broncos T27
Tim Tebow gave lots of reason for optimism.
29. Arizona Cardinals T24
Ken Whisenhunt said to expect lot of changes.
30. Cincinnati Bengals 26
Could have new faces to franchise next season.
31. Cleveland Browns T24
Eric Mangini ousted after two seasons, 10-22 tenure.
32. Carolina Panthers 32
On the clock with No. 1 pick.
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1. New England Patriots 2
They’ve outscored last two opponents 81-10.
2. Atlanta Falcons 1
Leapfrogged by Pats but have won seven in a row.
3. New Orleans Saints 7
Soft schedule behind them, they face Ravens, Falcons next.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 3
Have allowed average of nine points in last four weeks.
5. Baltimore Ravens 5
Were lucky to leave Houston with a win.
6. Philadelphia Eagles 9
Will their potent offense work as smoothly in January?
7. New York Giants 11
Sunday’s game vs. Eagles key to winning NFC East.
8. Green Bay Packers 6
Without Aaron Rodgers, their playoff hopes likely die.
9. New York Jets 4
Must win in Pittsburgh to slop ugly two-game slide.
10. Chicago Bears 8
Despite loss to Pats, still hold one-game NFC North lead.
11. San Diego Chargers 12
Win vs. Chiefs reinvigorated their playoff hopes.
12. Indianapolis Colts 13
It’s win or else on Sunday vs. Jaguars for AFC South hopes.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
Still on playoff path despite failing to beat a winning team.
14. Kansas City Chiefs 10
They’ll need Matt Cassel back to retain playoff momentum.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars 15
A win in Indianapolis on Sunday clinches AFC South title.
16. Miami Dolphins 19
Home for two games. But they’re 1-5 there this year.
17. Dallas Cowboys 17
Their two losses under Jason Garrett both came by 3 points.
18. Oakland Raiders 16
Must win out to clinch first winning season since 2002.
19. Houston Texans 20
Will miss playoffs again for ninth year of their existence.
20. St. Louis Rams 18
Two-game homestand could offer bump in NFC West race.
21. Minnesota Vikings 21
With streak over, they’re one step closer to post-Favre era.
22. Cleveland Browns 22
Jake Delhomme not proving he’s worthy of investment.
23. San Francisco 49ers 25
Despite 0-5 start, still in hunt for playoffs.
24. Seattle Seahawks 23
Week 17 test vs. Rams could loom as play-in game.
25. Washington Redskins 24
Five losses in six games have derailed their season.
26. Tennessee Titans 27
Little fight left in them after six-game losing streak.
27. Detroit Lions 28
Win vs. Packers finally gave validation to young team.
28. Buffalo Bills 29
Could play spoiler vs. Patriots, Jets in last two weeks.
29. Arizona Cardinals 31
QB John Skelton gets the nod for the rest of the season.
30. Cincinnati Bengals 30
Shaping up as a historically bad season for Bungles.
31. Denver Broncos 26
Did not get the post-firing bump Cowboys and Vikings had.
32. Carolina Panthers 32
Currently in line for the No. 1 overall pick.
They’ve outscored last two opponents 81-10.
2. Atlanta Falcons 1
Leapfrogged by Pats but have won seven in a row.
3. New Orleans Saints 7
Soft schedule behind them, they face Ravens, Falcons next.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 3
Have allowed average of nine points in last four weeks.
5. Baltimore Ravens 5
Were lucky to leave Houston with a win.
6. Philadelphia Eagles 9
Will their potent offense work as smoothly in January?
7. New York Giants 11
Sunday’s game vs. Eagles key to winning NFC East.
8. Green Bay Packers 6
Without Aaron Rodgers, their playoff hopes likely die.
9. New York Jets 4
Must win in Pittsburgh to slop ugly two-game slide.
10. Chicago Bears 8
Despite loss to Pats, still hold one-game NFC North lead.
11. San Diego Chargers 12
Win vs. Chiefs reinvigorated their playoff hopes.
12. Indianapolis Colts 13
It’s win or else on Sunday vs. Jaguars for AFC South hopes.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
Still on playoff path despite failing to beat a winning team.
14. Kansas City Chiefs 10
They’ll need Matt Cassel back to retain playoff momentum.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars 15
A win in Indianapolis on Sunday clinches AFC South title.
16. Miami Dolphins 19
Home for two games. But they’re 1-5 there this year.
17. Dallas Cowboys 17
Their two losses under Jason Garrett both came by 3 points.
18. Oakland Raiders 16
Must win out to clinch first winning season since 2002.
19. Houston Texans 20
Will miss playoffs again for ninth year of their existence.
20. St. Louis Rams 18
Two-game homestand could offer bump in NFC West race.
21. Minnesota Vikings 21
With streak over, they’re one step closer to post-Favre era.
22. Cleveland Browns 22
Jake Delhomme not proving he’s worthy of investment.
23. San Francisco 49ers 25
Despite 0-5 start, still in hunt for playoffs.
24. Seattle Seahawks 23
Week 17 test vs. Rams could loom as play-in game.
25. Washington Redskins 24
Five losses in six games have derailed their season.
26. Tennessee Titans 27
Little fight left in them after six-game losing streak.
27. Detroit Lions 28
Win vs. Packers finally gave validation to young team.
28. Buffalo Bills 29
Could play spoiler vs. Patriots, Jets in last two weeks.
29. Arizona Cardinals 31
QB John Skelton gets the nod for the rest of the season.
30. Cincinnati Bengals 30
Shaping up as a historically bad season for Bungles.
31. Denver Broncos 26
Did not get the post-firing bump Cowboys and Vikings had.
32. Carolina Panthers 32
Currently in line for the No. 1 overall pick.
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Team Last week
1. Atlanta Falcons 1
Already 10-2, they have two games vs. Panthers.
2. New England Patriots 2
In AFC driver’s seat with Tom Brady playing like an MVP.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 8
Have one-game AFC North lead, three home games left.
4. New York Jets 3
Jets were exposed Monday night by the Patriots, weather.
5. Baltimore Ravens 4
A game down in AFC North, with Texans, Saints on deck.
6. Green Bay Packers 5
Greg Jennings has five TDs in the last three games.
7. New Orleans Saints 6
Despite close calls, they’ve won five games in a row.
8. Chicago Bears 7
Have been lucky to beat Lions on two occasions.
9. Philadelphia Eagles 10
It’s a tough time for them to draw the Cowboys.
10. Kansas City Chiefs 11
Can make a major statement with a win against Chargers.
11. New York Giants 13
Three of their last four games will be on the road.
12. San Diego Chargers 9
Eliminated from AFC West race if they lose to Chiefs.
13. Indianapolis Colts 11
Peyton Manning has 11 interceptions in three-game skid.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
They’re 7-5 overall, but 0-5 vs. winning teams.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars 15
Maurice Jones-Drew has 100 rushing yards last five games.
16. Oakland Raiders 22
Playoff hopes regenerated after win in San Diego.
17. Dallas Cowboys 20
Finally playing like Super Bowl contenders many expected.
18. St. Louis Rams 17
Their six wins equal total from three previous seasons.
19. Miami Dolphins 16
Have won one of their six home games.
20. Houston Texans 18
Couldn’t sustain momentum from win vs. Titans.
21. Minnesota Vikings 19
Can dent playoff hopes of Giants and Bears next two weeks.
22. Cleveland Browns 23
Win vs. Dolphins gave them five to match last season.
Already 10-2, they have two games vs. Panthers.
2. New England Patriots 2
In AFC driver’s seat with Tom Brady playing like an MVP.
3. Pittsburgh Steelers 8
Have one-game AFC North lead, three home games left.
4. New York Jets 3
Jets were exposed Monday night by the Patriots, weather.
5. Baltimore Ravens 4
A game down in AFC North, with Texans, Saints on deck.
6. Green Bay Packers 5
Greg Jennings has five TDs in the last three games.
7. New Orleans Saints 6
Despite close calls, they’ve won five games in a row.
8. Chicago Bears 7
Have been lucky to beat Lions on two occasions.
9. Philadelphia Eagles 10
It’s a tough time for them to draw the Cowboys.
10. Kansas City Chiefs 11
Can make a major statement with a win against Chargers.
11. New York Giants 13
Three of their last four games will be on the road.
12. San Diego Chargers 9
Eliminated from AFC West race if they lose to Chiefs.
13. Indianapolis Colts 11
Peyton Manning has 11 interceptions in three-game skid.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 14
They’re 7-5 overall, but 0-5 vs. winning teams.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars 15
Maurice Jones-Drew has 100 rushing yards last five games.
16. Oakland Raiders 22
Playoff hopes regenerated after win in San Diego.
17. Dallas Cowboys 20
Finally playing like Super Bowl contenders many expected.
18. St. Louis Rams 17
Their six wins equal total from three previous seasons.
19. Miami Dolphins 16
Have won one of their six home games.
20. Houston Texans 18
Couldn’t sustain momentum from win vs. Titans.
21. Minnesota Vikings 19
Can dent playoff hopes of Giants and Bears next two weeks.
22. Cleveland Browns 23
Win vs. Dolphins gave them five to match last season.
23. Seattle Seahawks 24
Might have to beat Rams in Week 17 for playoff spot.
Might have to beat Rams in Week 17 for playoff spot.
24. Washington Redskins 21
Four losses in five games have sent the season south.
25. San Francisco 49ers 26
Jed York sticking to playoff dream despite 4-8 mark.
26. Denver Broncos 27
Coach Josh McDaniels was jettisoned Monday.
27. Tennessee Titans 26
They’re a factor for the Colts, who they play twice.
28. Detroit Lions 28
With five losses in a row, they’re struggling for progress.
29. Buffalo Bills 13
Loss to Vikings first time they were blown out since Week 4.
30. Cincinnati Bengals 30
No team has lost more consecutive games than their nine.
31. Arizona Cardinals 31
QB problems have thrust rookie John Skelton into the mix.
32. Carolina Panthers 32
Three of final four will be against Falcons and Steelers.
Four losses in five games have sent the season south.
25. San Francisco 49ers 26
Jed York sticking to playoff dream despite 4-8 mark.
26. Denver Broncos 27
Coach Josh McDaniels was jettisoned Monday.
27. Tennessee Titans 26
They’re a factor for the Colts, who they play twice.
28. Detroit Lions 28
With five losses in a row, they’re struggling for progress.
29. Buffalo Bills 13
Loss to Vikings first time they were blown out since Week 4.
30. Cincinnati Bengals 30
No team has lost more consecutive games than their nine.
31. Arizona Cardinals 31
QB problems have thrust rookie John Skelton into the mix.
32. Carolina Panthers 32
Three of final four will be against Falcons and Steelers.
