Weekly Power Rankings

[TopekaRoy]

Why was last week's thread deleted!?

Here are the Power Rankings for our division for week 3:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
They have earned this spot after their impressive performance against the Giants. Von Miller has not been missed as much as we thought.


Denver
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
2/3(+1)
Denver's plus-40 point differential is tops in the league after convincing wins against the Ravens and Giants. The way the Broncos have played, hosting the Raiders Monday night doesn't seem scary.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings
1/2(+1)
Simply put ... Peyton Manning is going to have his best season since 2004, when he threw for 49 touchdowns. Maybe better.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
11/18(+7)
Andy Reid takes an unbeaten team back to face his former team Thursday night in Philadelphia. He does so with a defense that has really impressed.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
13/20(+7)
Why are the Chiefs 2-0? Start with Kansas City's defense, which leads the league with 35.4 expected points added in the Chiefs' first two games.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
10/17(+7)
In just two weeks, the Chiefs have already matched last year's win total and Alex Smith's four passing touchdowns are already half of what the Chiefs threw for all of last season.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
17/28(+11)
They showed a lot by winning that game at Philadelphia on a short week. Philip Rivers was special.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
16/26(+10)
Philip Rivers showed up in a big way Sunday. Rivers was 7-of-9 against extra rushers in the fourth quarter, including the game-winning TD to Eddie Royal.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
16/23(+7)
Mike McCoy, Ken Wisenhunt and Philip Rivers appear to have made for a good match, but Eddie Royal is going to come back down to Earth sometime soon.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
28/30(+2)
We move them up based on their victory against the Jaguars, but this is about as high as they will go. Then again, they could be 2-0.


Oakland
ESPN.com
29/31(+2)
It's early, but Terrelle Pryor's 46.6 Total QBR is 21st in the league and ranks higher than Super Bowl winners Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Joe Flacco and Ben Roethlisberger.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
31/31(-)
Big deal ... they beat the Jaguars.

[jason1981]

Well everyones rankings are persistent with each others rankings.

[TopekaRoy]

Well everyones rankings are persistent with each others rankings.They are consistent, too! :smile

[jason1981]

Lol thats what I meant. Dont know if it was auto correction or my not paying attention.

[#58ChiefsFan]

At one point last week I checked in on the site and some sort of hacker bs message came up, admin stomped it out quick but the power rankings and Em's video along with a couple others got deleted when they eliminated the bug. I believe.

[TopekaRoy]

At one point last week I checked in on the site and some sort of hacker bs message came up, admin stomped it out quick but the power rankings and Em's video along with a couple others got deleted when they eliminated the bug. I believe.

Thanks for the explanation. That makes sense. I noticed the "Geno Smith sucked tonight" thread was gone earlier, but I didn't think anything about it.

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs are getting much respect. That makes me nervous...

Here are the Power Rankings for our division for Week 4:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
Hard to believe it, but Peyton Manning is getting better. He has 12 touchdown passes in three games. Good luck stopping this offense.


Denver
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
2/2(-)
Four Broncos have at least 190 receiving yards through three games. The Packers are the only other team with even three of those receivers. How do you stop that?


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
1/1(-)
Peyton Manning will tell you that the Broncos offense still has plenty of things to work on, but I can tell you that most teams don't even look this sharp in 7-on-7 drills during practice.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
5/11(+6)
You have to give the defense all the accolades so far. They are getting after it. I still worry about the passing game's ability to go deep.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
8/13(+5)
The Chiefs have disrupted a league-high 33 drop-backs, or 24 percent of drop-backs they've faced this year (sack, pass defended or interception). No team has finished above 22 percent since 2008.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
7/19(+3)
The Chiefs have now surpassed their entire 2012 win total and are the first team in NFL history to start a season 3-0 following a season in which they lost 14 or more games.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
19/28(-2)
They are 1-2, but they've been in every game. Progress is being made. They just don't have enough talent yet.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
19/16(-3)
Is Philip Rivers good or not? Only Peyton Manning has more passing touchdowns, one year after Rivers' 42 Total QBR ranked 30th among qualified quarterbacks. Hosting Dallas is a good test.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
19/16(-3)
Philip Rivers looks like the league's most improved player after three weeks. His 83.3 completion percentage on Sunday was good for the second-most accurate day of his career.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
26/28(+2)
They just don't have the players to compete with a team like Denver. It won't help that Terrelle Pryor suffered a concussion, either.


Oakland
ESPN.com
30/29(-1)
Terrelle Pryor has posted a Total QBR above 55 in two of his three games this season, something Colin Kaepernick, Matt Schaub, Eli Manning and Andy Dalton can't say.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
31/31(-)
Terrelle Pryor made some big league throws last night on Monday Night Football. He showed me some signs that he can develop into a long-term starter in the NFL. There are still five winless teams ranked higher than the Raiders, but that may change next week -- if he can go after his concussion against the Broncos.



And our next opponent ...



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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
29/22(-7)
What has happened to this team? They look lost. Can they save their season at Kansas City?


New_York
ESPN.com
29/20(-9)
The Panthers sacked Eli Manning seven times Sunday, third most in Eli's career. New York's 13 turnovers lead the league, a total it didn't hit until Week 10 last year.


Giants
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
29/24(-5)
The Giants are 0-3 for the first time since 1996 and the 38-point loss to the Panthers is the team's worst loss in the Tom Coughlin era.

[jap1]

I think 5-7 is a bit high for us right now. I expect that is where we SHOULD be if our O was running on all cylinders.

[Justin5772002]

I think our current ranks are a product of all the other "great teams" ie. 49ers, giants, etc stinking up the joint.

[jason1981]

Yeah its more of the others teams stinking it up but until they start winning we are about where we should be ranked as the rankings is not based on potential.

[brdempsey69]

Not sure where Indy is ranked amongst the power rankings, but if their O-Line and Defense continues playing like they did in SF, then look out because they are going to be a force to be reckoned with.

[KristofLaw]

Looks about right with our play so far, can't rely on last years laurels all the time. The 49ers can stay at the bottom for awhile, man I forgot how annoying it gets with them at the top, superbowl or bust. :D

Seahawks, Donkeys, Chiefs... the West is the best.

[Lord-Chiefy]

If we can sneak by the giants..I can easily see us 3-5

[TopekaRoy]

Here are the Power Rankings for our division for week 4:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
Can they be stopped? The Dallas trip this week won't be easy, especially with Dallas coming off a loss, but the way Denver is playing it's hard to imagine a loss there.


Denver
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/2(+1)
Peyton Manning has missed (over or underthrown) on 14 throws this season. Since the start of 2008, QBs have missed at least 14 throws in a single game 36 times.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
1/2(+1)
Peyton Manning is on track to throw 64 touchdowns this season and while I don't think he will maintain that pace, I do honestly believe he will finish the year with 55 or more.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
5/6(+1)
At 4-0, they head to October on a high note that has been keyed by the defense. Is Andy Reid the Coach of the Quarter?


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
5/8(+3)
This offense can be effective running to set up play-action, as it was Sunday. After play-action fakes, Alex Smith finished 6-of-10 for 92 yards and a pair of touchdowns.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
5/7(+2)
In just four games this season, the Chiefs have doubled their win total from a year ago and are giving up just 10 points per game. They are legit.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
17/19(+2)
Philip Rivers showed against the Cowboys why he is still a top-level quarterback. It's amazing what he does with no weapons


San_Diego
ESPN.com
17/19(+2)
Philip Rivers connected on nine of 11 throws deeper than 10 yards downfield for three touchdowns Sunday. Four Chargers had multiple catches on those throws, something the team never did last year.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
16/19(+3)
For the second time this season, the Chargers had 500+ yards of total offense and Philip Rivers threw for more than 400. Rivers now owns the record for the best completion percentage in a 400-yard passing game.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
28/26(-2)
They found out how much worse they are without Terrelle Pryor. Imagine saying that before the season?


Oakland
ESPN.com
30/28(+2)
Matt Flynn took seven sacks Sunday, as many as Terrelle Pryor had all season. Flynn was sacked on 18 percent of drop-backs, second-highest of anyone in a game this season.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
31/31(-)
Matt Flynn is who we thought he was.


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[Justin5772002]

Exactly where our record shows us. Weakest of the 5 unbeaten teams

[TopekaRoy]

Exactly where our record shows us. Weakest of the 5 unbeaten teams

I think that's fair. We are the only team in the top 10 that was 2-14 last year!

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs move up a little and Prisco over-reacts (as usual) to the Raiders beating the Chargers.

Here are the Power Rankings for our division for Week 5:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
They were pushed to the limits, and the defense was exposed against the Cowboys, but that won't be an issue this week against the Jaguars. How ugly will it get?


Denver
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/1(-)
The Broncos scored 51 points. Peyton Manning completed 78.6 percent of 42 attempts for 414 yards and four touchdowns Sunday. Broncos receivers amassed 205 yards after catches. None of those are season highs.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
1/1(-)
The Broncos have scored 50+ points in back-to-back weeks. With the Jaguars on the schedule this weekend, can we go ahead and say it's three consecutive weeks?






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
3/5(+2)
Alex Smith is doing a lot of things right and that defense gets after the quarterback. The schedule is soft coming up too.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
3/5(+2)
This defense is for real. Kansas City's 21 sacks and minus-3 TD-Int differential are both tops in the league. Back-to-back tests are coming, hosting Oakland and Houston.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
4/5(+1)
This defense is for real. Kansas City's 21 sacks and minus-3 TD-Int differential are both tops in the league. Back-to-back tests are coming, hosting Oakland and Houston.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
25/17(-8)
That was a bad loss at Oakland as a favorite. Their fast start sure has faded quickly.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
20/17(-3)
Philip Rivers had three career 400-yard passing games before reaching 400 in three of his past four games. The problem Sunday was his three interceptions (third-career 3-INT game).


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
20/16(-4)
In his first nine seasons in the NFL, Philip Rivers threw for 400 yards just three times. He now has three 400-yard games this season.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
24/28(+4)
Terrelle Pryor has really given this team some life. I like the way he played against the Chargers. He was so good they cut Matt Flynn.


Oakland
ESPN.com
24/28(+4)
Terrelle Pryor was pretty good while everyone was asleep. His 18-of-23 passing and two touchdowns paced an impressive win, and Pryor's 54 Total QBR ranks 14th in the league this year.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
26/31(+5)
Terrelle Pryor actually showed some good arm action on Sunday night. But the fact that the Raiders went after Josh Freeman should tell you exactly what they think about Pryor being the long-term starter.



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[Lord-Chiefy]

Lol and the raiders beat sd and are behind them..wow

[TopekaRoy]

This is as high as we are going to go until we beat the Donkeys ... unless somebody else beats them first!

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 6:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
It wasn't as easy as expected, but they got the job done against Jacksonville. Now Peyton Manning returns to Indianapolis. Ready for the hype?


Denver
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/1(-)
Circle Week 11. Indy presents a nice story, but Washington, a bye and San Diego are also between now and the Broncos' all-important first meeting with the 6-0 Chiefs..


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
1/1(-)
Denver has the No. 1 scoring offense, total offense and passing offense -- but also the worst passing defense, the 29th ranked total defense and the 24th ranked scoring defense. They are beatable.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
2/3(+1)
Andy Reid has done a heck of a job with this team. I love watching that defense feast on quarterbacks.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
2/3(+1)
Is it Week 11 yet? Kansas City's elite defense kept rolling Sunday, but the Chiefs face Houston, Cleveland, Buffalo and the bye week before finally meeting Peyton's Broncos.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
2/4(+2)
The Chiefs had 10 sacks on Sunday. They now have 31 on the season...four more than they had all of last year!





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
22/25(+3)
That was an impressive victory Monday night for the Chargers. They ran it and played good defense. Where did that come from?


San_Diego
ESPN.com
15/20(+5)
Keenan Allen had career highs in targets (12) and receptions (nine) in Monday's win. Philip Rivers was 7-for-7 targeting Allen 5 yards or fewer downfield.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
16/20(+4)
Ryan Mathews broke the 100-yard rushing mark for the first time since Week 14 of 2011.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
27/24(-3)
That offensive line was horrible against Kansas City. They let a good defensive effort go to waste.


Oakland
ESPN.com
26/24(-2)
Terrelle Pryor was sacked 10 times Sunday, the most since Greg McElroy was sacked 11 times in Week 16 last year. Only five quarterbacks since 2001 have reached double digits.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
29/31(-3)
The Raiders never reached the redzone on Sunday and had a season-high 11 penalties in the game.



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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
20/17(-3)
How low can they go? And this time they couldn't even blame it on Matt Schaub.


Houston
ESPN.com
22/17(-5)
Out goes Matt Schaub, in comes T.J. Yates ... and yet another pick-six. The comedy of errors that is the Texans right now probably won't look much better at Arrowhead in Week 7.


Texans
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
16/20(-4)
You get your wish, Houston.

[ctchiefsfan]

Be real nice if the Colts would do us a favor this week!!!

[TopekaRoy]

By now I'm sure this is old news to anyone in this forum, but I will post it here anyway for posterity. Thanks Indianapolis.

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 7:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/3(+2)
At 7-0, they are the class of the league. Give Andy Reid credit for getting this team off to a hot start.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/2(+1)
The Chiefs defense has been devastating this season, leading the NFL in PPG allowed (11.6), sacks (35) and passes defended/intercepted (47).


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
1/2(+1)
This defense hasn't given up more than 17 points yet this season and has a league-high 35 sacks on the year. Absolutely dominant.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
1/4(-3)
They had some protection issues against the Colts that have to be fixed. And the defense had some troubles, too.


Denver
ESPN.com
3/1(-2)
Fumbling may be the Broncos' biggest weakness. Denver lost two big ones against Indianapolis, and no team has fumbled more this season.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
3/1(-2)
Peyton Manning was sacked four times on Sunday night, the most he's been sacked in a game since 2007.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
15/22(+7)
They head to their bye with a 4-3 record and Philip Rivers has been fantastic. Can they keep it going?


San_Diego
ESPN.com
12/15(+3)
Believe it or not, Ryan Mathews is the only player this season to rush for 100 yards in consecutive games.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
11/16(+5)
Do you think Philip Rivers has already cleared space on his mantle for the Comeback Player of the Year trophy?





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
29/27(-2)
They come off their bye with a home game against Pittsburgh. The rest of this season is about finding out if Terrelle Pryor is the long-term answer.


Oakland
ESPN.com
28/26(-2)
After nine sacks against Kansas City, Terrelle Pryor should have spent the bye working on his release time. No QB has held onto the ball longer on average this season.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
28/29(+1)
The Raiders' next two opponents have a combined five wins -- and they get them both at home. It is time to show up.



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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
26/24(-2)
Brandon Weeden is not the answer. But the replacement will come in the draft.


Cleveland
ESPN.com
22/18(-4)
The Browns don't have many offensive weapons, so why were Josh Gordon and Jordan Cameron targeted only two times in the first three quarters of Sunday's loss to the Packers?


Browns
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
25/18(-7)
The NFL just looks too big and fast for Brandon Weeden.

[TopekaRoy]

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 8:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
Eight teams that opened the season 8-0 went on to win the Super Bowl. Can this be another? Doubt it.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/1(-)
Jamaal Charles had 120 of the Chiefs' 331 yards Sunday. Charles has accounted for 38.5 percent of the Chiefs' yards from scrimmage this season, highest of any running back.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
1/2(-)
There have been 20 teams to start the season 8-0 in the Super Bowl era and all 20 of them made the playoffs. Eight went on to win the Super Bowl.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
4/4(-)
They bounced back from their first loss by blowing out the Redskins. The defense will be fine in the second half.


Denver
ESPN.com
2/3(+1)
Peyton Manning was 1-of-8 for 16 yards with two interceptions on passes thrown at least 15 yards downfield Sunday. Four of Manning's six interceptions this year were on deep throws.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
3/3(-)
The Broncos have scored 343 points so far this season (the most ever for a team after eight weeks) but they looked shaky for the second week in a row.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
14/15(+1)
At 4-3 coming off the bye, they have to be thinking playoffs. Philip Rivers has been really good. They have to go to the East coast again this week at Washington.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
11/12(+1)
The only quarterback with more 400-yard games in a season than Philip Rivers' three is Dan Marino in 1984 (four). The Redskins defense looks capable of helping Rivers make history.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
12/11(-1)
The Chargers are putting up 402.9 yards per game this season…with Vincent Brown, Eddie Royal and a rookie as their starting wide receivers. Kudos to Philip Rivers, Mike McCoy, and Ken Whisenhunt.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
24/29(+5)
Give them props for playing well coming off their bye. The defense did a heck of a job against the Steelers.


Oakland
ESPN.com
22/28(+6)
It wasn't exactly traditional quarterback play, but it was effective. The Raiders had a season-high 132 yards on zone-read rushes Sunday, including a franchise-record 93-yard touchdown by Terrelle Pryor.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
24/28(+4)
The Raiders started last year with a 3-4 record as well, but they only won once more and finished 4-12.



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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
22/24(+2)
That was a tough second game of a road trip at New Orleans. Now they get the Chiefs. Good luck.


Buffalo
ESPN.com
20/21(+1)
There's no time to lick the wounds from a 35-17 loss in New Orleans. Buffalo returns home to face the Chiefs, the last of the league's undefeated teams.


Bills
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
18/16(-2)
For a team that is playing with its third-string QB, the Bills are fighting like dogs and are going to be a tough out down the stretch.

[Justin5772002]

Chiefs, Seahawks share 1st place in AP poll
Associated Press | October 29, 2013
There's a tie this week atop the Associated Press power poll: Kansas City caught up to Seattle.


The Chiefs and Seahawks each had 369 points in the latest AP Pro32 rankings, released Tuesday. Kansas City, the NFL's only undefeated team, was in second place last week. Both teams won again, but Seattle had to hang on in a 14-9 win Monday night at St. Louis.


The Denver Broncos were a close third after rallying to romp past Washington, with 360 points from the 12-person panel. The Chiefs had six first-place votes, the Seahawks four and the Broncos two.


The New Orleans Saints were fourth, and the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers were tied for the fifth spot.

BEAUTY IS IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER

[doobs_05]

10th on this ranking - http://www.footballoutsiders.com/dvoa-ratings/2013/week-8-dvoa-ratings

Here is a collection of rankings - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0As8Qm3FpNv1_dGRZOExYUDI3VkIyM3pJT1Zab1JUe Gc#gid=0 (everyone has them ranked 1 but not by yahoo, NFL, SBNation, and USA Today) also if its blocked read the comments http://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1pgpby/collection_of_nfl_power_rankings_week_9_2013/

what does this mean?

That power rankings don't mean anything in the NFL and if it went by record, it would be called standings

[Pro_Angler]

yea ranking are a joke. any given sunday...

[matthewschiefs]

Any given Sunday is right here's a posting on Arrowhead pride that I just read to show this

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2013/10/30/5044002/kansas-city-chiefs-record-fluke?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co

[Eydugstr]

"Eight teams that opened the season 8-0 went on to win the Super Bowl. Can this be another? Doubt it." - Pete Prisco

Pete Prisco's pundit rankings...third from bottom

http://blog.pundittracker.com/nfl-pundit-rankings-jaws-1-through-week-7/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nfl-pundit-rankings-jaws-1-through-week-7

[TopekaRoy]

Any given Sunday is right here's a posting on Arrowhead pride that I just read to show this

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2013/10/30/5044002/kansas-city-chiefs-record-fluke?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co

This quote sums it all up nicely:

[The Chiefs beat] the Browns, who beat the Bengals, who beat the Packers, who beat the Ravens, who beat the Dolphins, who beat the Colts, who beat the Broncos.

And who has beaten the Chiefs? That's right, nobody.

That should put an end to any talk about a soft schedule!

[ctchiefsfan]

Any given Sunday is right here's a posting on Arrowhead pride that I just read to show this

http://www.arrowheadpride.com/2013/10/30/5044002/kansas-city-chiefs-record-fluke?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=t.co

Good article! If there is anything I have learned in more than 40 years of watching football it's that the ....."Team A beat team B who beat team C so Team A will certainly beat team C" logic is the purest and most complete form of BS.

Sunday is Buffalo and just like the other 8 Sundays we have to go out and beat them. Who we/they have played and who we/they have beaten/lost to don't mean squat. Sunday our Chiefs have to go out and beat the Bills who will almost certainly play one of their best games of the season....because like everybody else they want to be the team that knocks off the only remaining undefeated team in the NFL...THE CHIEFS!!!!

8-0....looking for 9-0!!!!

[MissingTBone]

Yeah power rankings get me a little worked up but they're really just opinions. Everyone wants to crown the Donks champs. Last check they lost to the sb champs during the playoffs last year. It's a new season, and their isn't a new champ crowned til next year. And as of week 8 we are the line unbeaten!! They're so quick to give Peyton the sb but he's only won one I'm all his years. I'm not saying we will win the sb, but IMO the odds are stacked AGAINST the Donks!! Go Chiefs, continue to prove that this new regime equals new results and beat the Bills!! We've struggled against WBA we should have dominated and this should be no different. If we win by 1 or 100 were still winning. Ok enough of the drunken rant.... Go chiefs!!

[Justin5772002]

Damn this thread really took off

[doobs_05]

Good article! If there is anything I have learned in more than 40 years of watching football it's that the ....."Team A beat team B who beat team C so Team A will certainly beat team C" logic is the purest and most complete form of BS.


Yep!

[TopekaRoy]

Brian Billick is not impressed...

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 9:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chiefs_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
They get a bye before their huge game at Denver. They can't be faulted for their record, no matter what.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/1(-)
Say what you will about a vanilla offensive performance Sunday, but the undefeated Chiefs keep finding ways to win. Kansas City has a bye to prep for Denver.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
3/1(-2)
That old saying "defense wins championships" was true a decade ago, but I'm not sure it holds up in today's NFL. The Chiefs are going to need more from their offense to win down the stretch.






http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/broncos_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
3/4(+1)
They come off the bye with the news that their coach won't be around for a while since John Fox is having heart surgery. The month of November is huge for them.


Denver
ESPN.com
3/2(-1)
Hopefully the Broncos rested on their bye, because Denver gets six straight games against teams currently at or above .500, including three of the next four on the road.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
1/3(+2)
Get well soon, John Fox. We are thinking about you.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chargers_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
17/14(-3)
They still have four games left against the Broncos and Chiefs. Those games will decide their playoff fate.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
15/11(-4)
The Chargers couldn't convert three plays from the 1-yard line and lost in overtime. San Diego is 2-of-11 converting from the 1 this season, less than half the league average.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
15/11(-4)
The Chargers almost won the game in regulation with seconds to go, but couldn't score from the half-yard line. Then let the Redskins march down the field on overtime and punch it in to end the game.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/raiders_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
27/24(-3)
Just when you think they are ready to take a step forward, they lay an egg like they did against the Eagles. Yecch.


Oakland
ESPN.com
24/22(-2)
After quintupling their season total of touchdown passes allowed at least 15 yards downfield, the Raiders head east to face the Giants and a once-formidable downfield passing attack.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
27/28(+1)
Terrelle Pryor has shown flashes, but he now has four multi-interception games on his resume this season and has gone two straight games without throwing a touchdown.



And next weeks opponent ...

Nobody. Chiefs have a bye.

[Miller]

Yahoo has the chiefs power ranking at 6 :wtfdude:


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-does-john-fox-070711213--nfl.html?vp=1

How does an undefeated team get placed behind 2, 2 loss teams?????? Chaps me.

[matthewschiefs]

I love how Billick can't give one damn reason for Denver at 1 Just more donkey loving media nothing to see here

[doobs_05]

Yahoo has the chiefs power ranking at 6 :wtfdude:


http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/shutdown-corner-nfl-power-rankings-does-john-fox-070711213--nfl.html?vp=1

How does an undefeated team get placed behind 2, 2 loss teams?????? Chaps me.

because its power rankings and not standings, and their Offense rank and defense rank is more balance than KC's

[doobs_05]

Another week, another backup QB dispatched with extreme prejudice,
and another week that makes you wonder exactly what Alex Smith is capable of
against an upper-echelon opponent that's going to take 24 points or more to
beat. Putting the Chiefs higher than fourth basically certifies them as a
favorite to reach the Super Bowl, so consider this. In 2000, Trent Dilfer of the
Ravens was 20th in the league in yards per attempt among QBs who threw at least
200 passes. In 2002, Brad Johnson was 16th. The Chiefs currently rank 31st, and
that's only due to the pure havoc that Josh Freeman wrought on the Tampa Bay
passing game. Even if you think the Chiefs D is the equal of all-time greats
like the 2000 Ravens or 2002 Buccaneers, it's being asked to do even MORE heavy
lifting than those units due to KC's punchless passing attack




from the sbnation power rankings

[Pro_Angler]

media = douches.. denver #1 is a joke! your #1 till your beat. even if they beat us..the 1 loss colts beat them.. so at best they would end up #2

[doobs_05]

media = douches.. denver #1 is a joke! your #1 till your beat. even if they beat us..the 1 loss colts beat them.. so at best they would end up #2

What is your power rankings for the BCS?

I don't think so of you understand the difference between a power ranking (opinion) and standings (fact)

[Pro_Angler]

How the Hell would Denver be bigger Power ranking then the team that beat them?? No way no how!

[doobs_05]

the way they probably look at is

- They lost at Indy (power rankings are more based if teams played on a netural field)

- They almost came back to win to beat indy

- Indy has GREAT wins (2 at home, den and sea, 1 on the road, SF), but some suspect loses (SD and Miami)

Indy, SF, Seattle all have a balanced team, not a one side of the ball is better than the other

but my power rankings, denver and KC would be around 4-6

[TopekaRoy]

No big surprises this week. It is what it is ...

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 10:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chiefs_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
1/1(-)
We will find out all about them this week when they go to Denver. Are they for real?


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
1/1(-)
The Chiefs are 9-0, with all nine wins coming against teams currently .500 or worse. Get ready, because Denver and Kansas City meet in two of the next three weeks.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
2/3(+1)
In their last five games, the Chiefs have beaten Ryan Fitzpatrick, Terelle Pryor, Case Keenum, Jason Campbell, and Jeff Tuel. That's not an impressive list. They will get their first test of the season this weekend against the Broncos.






http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/broncos_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
3/3(-)
It's all about the Broncos' offense vs. the Chiefs' defense this week. That will decide the game.


Denver
ESPN.com
2/3(+1)
Denver is 8-0 against teams currently at or below .500 and lost to the only opponent with a winning record (Colts). Denver's next three? Chiefs, at Patriots, at Chiefs.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
1/1(-)
The Broncos scored just seven points in the second half against the Chargers on Sunday. That is more than two touchdowns fewer than their second-half scoring average of 23.9.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chargers_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
18/17(-1)
After losing to the Broncos, the Chargers have another East Coast trip. The schedule maker hasn't been kind.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
17/15(-2)
Another Denver game, another Denver loss. San Diego has lost four straight to the Broncos, its longest streak against Denver since losing five straight in 1997-99.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
16/15(-1)
The Chargers lost their second straight game and their five losses this season have come by a combined total of just 30 points.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/raiders_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
29/27(-2)
The question was whether Terrelle Pryor was the long-term answer. It doesn't look like it.


Oakland
ESPN.com
27/24(-3)
Talk about boom or bust. Oakland's Total QBR has been above 65 (Pro-Bowl level, four times) or below 30 (five times) in every game this season. Sunday was bust.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
30/27(-3)
Dennis Allen is just 1-11 on the road as the Raiders head coach and Terrelle Pryor has gone three straight games without throwing a touchdown.



And next weeks opponent ...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x259/8redrum/DenverDonkeysSUCK.gif

[ctchiefsfan]

Topeka you are a flat out wizzard with the pics!!!!!

[TopekaRoy]

As you might expect, the Chiefs fell a little bit this week, but not as much as you might expect. Even Prisco gave us a little respect.

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 11:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chiefs_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
3/1(-2)
They did some good things at Denver, but that offense is too limited. At some point, it has to improve in the passing game.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
3/1(-2)
Back to the drawing board for the Chiefs defense. Peyton Manning wasn't sacked and posted a 66.5 Total QBR, more than doubling what Kansas City previously allowed this season (24.1).


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
3/2(-1)
The Chiefs had 35 sacks in the first seven games of the season but have just one in the last three. I'm guessing KC won't be playing as much man coverage against Manning in two weeks.






http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/broncos_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
2/3(+1)
They showed against the Chiefs they are the class of the AFC. Now comes another chance to show it against the Patriots.


Denver
ESPN.com
1/2(+1)
A major key in Denver's win was limiting Kansas City's best threat. Jamaal Charles finished with 72 yards from scrimmage, the first time he failed to reach 96 this season.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
1/1(-)
Remember when passing for 300-or-more yards was a big deal? Well, Peyton Manning has done it in nine of 10 games this season.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chargers_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
20/18(-2)
They've spent way too much time on the East Coast and it seemed to show up in Miami. That wears on a team.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
18/17(-1)
Philip Rivers was 4-for-10 for 94 yards and an interception on throws at least 15 yards downfield Sunday. Rivers entered Sunday with the third-best completion percentage on deep throws.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
21/16(-5)
The Chargers' six losses this season have come by a combined 34-point margin. That's less than a touchdown per loss.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/raiders_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
26/29(+3)
Matt McGloin did some good things against the Texans. He should stay in as quarterback.


Oakland
ESPN.com
26/27(+1)
Rashad Jennings' 109 rush yards after contact Sunday was the most for any player this season. Jennings was the third player to top 100 in a game (C.J. Spiller and Adrian Peterson).


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
25/30(+5)
Dennis Allen won just his second game on the road as a head coach with a quarterback that started the season on the practice squad.



And next weeks opponent ...

http://cdn1.tauntr.com/sites/default/files/Chargers_Logo.jpg

[TopekaRoy]

The Chiefs and Broncos are going in the wrong direction while the Chargers get way-too-much credit for beating us with Hali and Houston out. Didn't they notice that the "offensively challenged" Chiefs put up 38 points on them?

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 12:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chiefs_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
6/3(-3)
The injuries are a major concern. What will they do if they don't have Tamba Hali and Justin Houston for long periods of time?


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
6/3(-3)
Ladarius Green's 60-yard touchdown reception was the third time Kansas City's defense has allowed at least 45 yards after the catch this season. Only the Rams (four) have more.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
7/3(-4)
The Chiefs are in serious jeopardy of losing three straight, particularly if Tamba Hali and Justin Houston have to miss time.






http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/broncos_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
4/2(-2)
Losing the way they did against the Patriots has to sting. But now they have a huge game at Kansas City.


Denver
ESPN.com
3/1(-2)
Don't blame Knowshon Moreno, who rushed for 224 yards Sunday, most by a Bronco since Clinton Portis in 2002. Peyton Manning's 4.2 yards per pass attempt was his lowest in a game since 2005.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
5/1(-4)
This is the first time in Peyton Manning's NFL career that he has lost after holding a 24-point lead at halftime.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chargers_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
14/20(+6)
Philip Rivers is a special kind of player and he shows it against the Chiefs. He better hope his line can keep that Cincinnati rush off him this week.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
15/18(+3)
The Chargers gained 228 yards after the catch Sunday, their most this season. San Diego was the third team to record at least 10 YAC on 10 catches in a game.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
16/21(+5)
Philip Rivers has officially re-entered the debate of elite quarterbacks. He was 27-of-39 for 392 yards and three touchdowns on Sunday.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/raiders_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
26/29(-)
They have a short week for Matt McGloin to get ready to play the Cowboys. That will be tough for a rookie.


Oakland
ESPN.com
26/26(-)
When it's bad for the Raiders, it's BAD. Justin Hunter and Kendall Wright became the fourth set of teammates to both top the 100-yard receiving mark against Oakland this season.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
27/25(-2)
In three games without Terrelle Pryor as their starting quarterback, the Raiders are 1-2 but have scored more points per game.



And next weeks opponent ...

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x259/8redrum/DenverDonkeysSUCK.gif

[ctchiefsfan]

DEATH TO DONKEYS!!!!!! We can beat them in Arrowhead, but we need Hali and Houston back or their replacements to take a big step up and say....."I'm as good as they are"......and then prove it. That plus a good performance by our Offense will CRUSH the donkeys!!!!!!!

[Pro_Angler]

No we can't beat them!!!! We probably should be about 15th. Season isn't over yet..well get there.

[TopekaRoy]

The knock on the Chiefs has always been that their offense can't score. Now they put up 69 points in the last 2 games and drop in the rankings.

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 13:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chiefs_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
6/3(-)
Losing three in a row sure has changed the mentality of this team's playoff hopes. But they have turned it around in a big way this season.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
7/6(-1)
Jamaal Charles had almost twice as many yards from scrimmage (120) than in the Chiefs' Week 11 loss to Denver (66). No one has more 120-yard games than Charles (eight).


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
8/7(-1)
During the Chiefs' current three-game losing streak, the defense has allowed 34.3 points per game. During their 9-0 start, they were allowing just 12.3.






http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/broncos_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
3/4(+1)
They showed the Chiefs who owns the division. Now they have to hold on for the top seed in the AFC.


Denver
ESPN.com
2/3(+1)
Way to bounce back. Peyton Manning completed as many deep passes to Eric Decker (5-of-6, 3 TDs) as he had total deep completions in his previous three games combined.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
3/5(+2)
Eric Decker's 174 yards and four touchdowns put him on an exclusive list that includes only Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens. That's pretty good company.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chargers_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
15/14(-1)
They still have three of their last four at home, so at 5-7, the postseason is still possible.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
16/15(-1)
The Chargers had 11 drives Sunday, but reached the red zone only once (lost fumble). San Diego had at least three red zone scores in every game this season entering Sunday.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
17/18(-1)
WR Keenan Allen is a future star in this league.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/raiders_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
24/26(+2)
They have to use the next four weeks to see if Matt McGloin deserves a shot next season.


Oakland
ESPN.com
25/26(+1)
Andre Holmes had seven catches for 136 yards Thursday against the Cowboys. Going into the game, Holmes had five catches for 76 yards in his career.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
27/27(-)
The Raiders have now lost four straight games on Thanksgiving, but their last win was against the Bills in 1968.



And next weeks opponent ...



http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/redskins_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
31/28(-3)
The offensive line is getting Robert Griffin III killed. Is it going to get Mike Shanahan fired?


Washington
ESPN.com
30/29(-1)
A fourth straight loss Sunday mathematically eliminated Washington from the playoffs, officially making this season a disappointment. Will they play spoiler for the Cowboys and Giants in Weeks 16 and 17?


Redskins
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
29/30(-1)
The Redskins have now been officially eliminated from the playoffs.

[Pro_Angler]

Well we should be lower then sd..

[TopekaRoy]

Chiefs offense has averaged 37 ppg in the last 3 games. Last week they got their defense back and they have the best special teams in the NFL. So they are getting some love from the experts right? Wrong!

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 14:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chiefs_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
7/6(-1)
They snapped their three-game losing streak with an impressive road victory at Washington. But the opponent didn't offer much in return.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
7/7(-)
Jamaal Charles had 19 rushes for 151 yards and a touchdown Sunday, with 74 rushing yards after contact the second-highest total of his career (152, 2009, Week 17 vs. Broncos).


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
8/8(-)
The Chiefs' 35-point win over the Redskins on Sunday was the third-largest margin of victory for any team this season and was KC's largest margin since 2006.






http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/broncos_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
1/3(+2)
They've worked their way back to the top after two impressive weeks. They are the best team in the AFC right now.


Denver
ESPN.com
2/2(-)
Peyton Manning was 35-of-45 with four touchdowns when the Titans brought four or fewer pass-rushers Sunday. The Titans had allowed only three passing touchdowns with standard pressure all season.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
2/3(+1)
The Broncos have scored the most points in the first 13 games of a season in NFL history - 12 more than the 2007 New England Patriots.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/chargers_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
15/15(-)
They essentially are playing for their season this week in Denver. Lose, and they'll have big problems.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
17/16(-1)
Philip Rivers completed 17 of 23 passes for 219 yards and three touchdowns against four or fewer rushers. A sixth team has to make it in the AFC -- why not the Chargers?


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
17/17(-1)
Philip Rivers completed 75 percent of his passes for 249 yards and three touchdowns, good for his highest passer rating of the season. He continues to lead the league in completion percentage.





http://i.usatoday.net/_common/_images/_sports/logos/nfl/raiders_50t.png
Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
28/24(-4)
They didn't come close to showing up against the Jets. That's not a good sign for Dennis Allen.


Oakland
ESPN.com
28/25(-3)
Rich Gannon's not walking through that door. Sunday's loss ensured the Raiders would finish below .500, a mark Oakland hasn't finished above since 2002.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
30/27(-3)
The Raiders have now lost three straight for the first time this season and are just 1-4 when starting a quarterback other than Terrelle Pryor.



And next weeks opponent ...

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[Justin5772002]

Wow, oh well obviously they're delusional time to prove them wrong

[ctchiefsfan]

Would have been fair if we had beaten the scumskins by a field goal or a TD or just 10 points, but to not get a little recognition for the beating we put on them is just wrong.

[jap1]

While 7 looks like a low ranking, I think we are in the right place. It doesnt matter that we blew out a crappy team. Until we can show that all 3 phases of the game can consistently play well in the same game for 4 quarters, I dont think we have earned a higher ranking. I dont know for certain that we are better than the Seahawks, Saints, Patriots, Panthers, Broncos, or 49ers. You can argue that we would be competitive with the Broncos, the injured Patriots, and maybe the Panthers, but I cannot say for certain that we are definitely better, therefore I cannot argue for a higher ranking.

Keep in mind most of those rankings have us as the 3rd best AFC team. Some have us below the Bengals, which I would say would be an interesting matchup.

If we go out and destroy the Raiders and all 3 phases are clicking, then we have a decent argument to be above the Bengals. If we destroy the Colts too, then yes, we should be moving up in the ranks, but it would be hard to say where we should sit.

[TopekaRoy]

After putting up 45 and 56 points the last two weeks we move up, just barely, in the rankings

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 15:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
5/7(+2)
They have rebounded from three losses to roll over two bad teams. They get a break this week since the game means nothing to the Colts.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
6/7(+1)
Jamaal Charles' 172 yards after the catch were the most in a game since the start of 2006. Alex Smith averaged a ridiculous 24.4 yards per attempt targeting Charles.


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
6/8(+2)
The Chiefs' 56 points were the second most in franchise history and Jamaal Charles was one touchdown shy of joining Gale Sayers, Dub Jones and Ernie Nevers as the only players to ever score six touchdowns in a single game.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
2/1(-1)
They looked lifeless against the Chargers and the defense isn't getting the job done. That's a worry going forward.


Denver
ESPN.com
2/2(-)
A Denver hiccup Thursday was excused when everyone else did the same Sunday. The Broncos should have home-field advantage, especially finishing against the Raiders and Texans -- a combined 6-22.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
3/2(-1)
The Broncos had just 18 rushing yards against the Chargers on Thursday night after averaging 124.4 in the first 14 weeks.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
15/15(-)
They kept their playoff hopes alive with that impressive victory at Denver. With two more at home, they have a chance.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
15/17(+2)
Thursday's win was the best game of the season for the Chargers' defense. Denver was held to season lows in points (20), total yards (295) and first downs (19).


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
13/17(+4)
The Chargers held the ball for 38:49 on Thursday night. Philip Rivers is now 5-4 against Peyton Manning in his career.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
30/28(-2)
Is Dennis Allen now on the hot seat? That was putrid against the Chiefs.


Oakland
ESPN.com
30/28(-2)
The Chiefs put up 56 points Sunday, the most Oakland has ever allowed in a game. It won't get easier, closing a bad year against the Chargers and Broncos.


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
28/30(+2)
The Raiders had seven turnovers in the game yet still somehow managed to score 31 points.



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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
10/11(+1)
They took a step forward by beating up the Texans, but they really have nothing to play for at Kansas City this week. So will they play hard?


Indianapolis
ESPN.com
10/11(+1)
Ten Colts are averaging more yards per rush than Trent Richardson (2.93), including three with at least 40 rushes (Donald Brown, Andrew Luck and Ahmad Bradshaw).


Colts
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
10/13(+3)
Dwight Freeney who? With his one sack against the Texans on Sunday, Robert Mathis now holds the single-season franchise record as well as the career franchise record in sacks.

[TopekaRoy]

After Sunday's weak performance against the Colts, the Chiefs experience their largest 1-week drop of the season.

Here are the Power Rankings for our division after Week 16:



Team
Source
TW/LW(change)
Comment


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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
Full Listings (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings)
10/5(-5)
Are they as good as their record? Probably not, but they've earned the right to be in the playoffs. You can't take that away.


Kansas_City
ESPN.com
Full Listings (http://m.espn.go.com/nfl/rankings)
10/4(-6)
Where would the Chiefs be without Jamaal Charles? No player has accounted for a higher percentage of his team's yards from scrimmage this season (37.5 percent).


Chiefs
Brian Billick
@FoxSpots.com
Full Listings (http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings)
10/6(-4)
It looks as if the Colts will be hosting the Chiefs in the wild-card round of the playoffs, but beating them this weekend isn't necessarily good news. Teams that won the regular-season matchup played in Weeks 16 or 17 are just 15-16 in the postseason rematch.






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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
1/2(+1)
They can lock down the AFC's top seed by beating the Raiders. That shouldn't be a problem.


Denver
ESPN.com
2/2(-)
How impressive are Peyton Manning's 51 touchdown passes? Twenty-one teams don't have 51 touchdown passes over the past two seasons combined.


Broncos
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
2/3(+1)
The Broncos' 572 points scored this season are the most ever for a team after 15 games, and they are going to have to continue that pace in the playoffs with their leaky defense — particularly without Von Miller for the duration.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
16/15(-1)
They are big Bengals and Jets fans this week. If those two win, and San Diego wins, the Chargers make the playoffs.


San_Diego
ESPN.com
12/15(+3)
The Texans (2-13) and Redskins (3-12) boast the two worst records in the NFL this season. The Chargers lost to both, as well as the 4-11 Raiders.


Chargers
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
11/13(+2)
Even if they don't make the playoffs, I'm not sure there is another team in the NFL that has done more with less than the Chargers this season.





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Pete Prisco
@CBSSports.com
30/30(-)
Should Dennis Allen go or stay? Is Jon Gruden really a possibility?


Oakland
ESPN.com
30/30(-)
The Raiders are riding a five-game losing streak with Peyton Manning and the Broncos coming to town in Week 17. The Raiders held Manning to "only" three touchdowns last time.7


Raiders
Brian Billick
@FoxSports.com
27/28(+1)
The Raiders have 11 straight seasons without a winning record, the longest streak in the NFL.



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