Ian's Week 11 Power Rankings (my first)

1. New York Jets 7-2

The Jets may be slightly under the radar with the recent Eagles outburst last Monday Night, but believe me Rex Ryan and "his boys" are quite poised to make a deep, deep run in this years playoffs. Wins over New England (7-2), Miami (5-5), a Randy Moss'ed Vikings, and a serging Browns team has shown that the Jets are able to deal with adversity. Oh! did I mention that Revis was out for a time being too? Could Rex have been right? Maybe the Jets are indeed Super Bowl bound!

2. Philadelphia Eagles 6-3

Wow! thats all i can say about Michael Vick's resurgence and its impact on Andy Reid's team. Rick Jeannerett may be a Sabre's announcer, but "These guys are GOOD, SCARY GOOD," sure obtains to the Philadelphia Eagles! Did I mention that the past two weeks they beat the Indianapolis Colts and absolutely slaughtered the Washington Redskins on National Television? Dont be surprised if the Eagles come away with yet ANOTHER impressive victory this week vs. the New York Giants. Oh yeah! and Not only does Vick run a 4.2 40, but HELLO DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, Brent Celek, and LeSean McCoy! This team is unbelievably fast! and with the reciever threats and Vick's recent "Veteran-esque" play, how can you stop them?

3. Atlanta Falcons 7-2
Sure, the Falcons may be the current number 1 on the real power rankings, and yeah they beat Baltimore, and New Orleans. But think about it? Who else have they REALLY beaten? ok so I'll give them the 41-7 win vs Arizona, impressive. But 16-14 W vs the 9ers? 31-17 L to the Eagles? 27-21 W vs Tampa? ok so Tampa may be 6-3 but I am NOT sold on them, and as a result NOT sold on Atlanta. They will make the playoffs, and i only have them this high because they are 7-2... but they dont deserve the number 1 ranking, and need to improve defensively if they are going to make a run deep into the playoffs.
4. New England Patriots 7-2
Well would you look at that! What a surprise! The Patriots sit 4th this week on my power rankings. Their ability to overcome all odds is admirable to say the least. Rookie Corner Devin McCourtey will be a STAR on this defense which has gone from old to young in the past 5 years. Brandon Merriweather, Brandon Spikes, and Jerod Mayo are just a few of the Patriot's young talents on the defensive side of the ball. And who can forget Tom Brady! Even without Randy Moss, the Patriots are once again finding new ways to win! This team is unbelievable and its all orchestrated by one of the best, if not THE best coaches of all time, Bill Belicheck! I know one thing, at the end of the day, Tom Brady and the Patriots will be in the discussion!
5. Chicago Bears 7-3
Now many of you may be thinking huh? But face it! The Bears are 7-3! and as long as Cutler limits his mistakes and learns to "manage the game," the Bears' number 1 scoring defense will win them a plethora of ball games! Chicago is 3-0 in the NFC North. Sure they havent traveled yet, but one would be hard-pressed to tell me Detroit or Minnesota can beat these guys! However, Chicago will be under the gun with a remaining schedule that pits them against both New England AND the New York Jets. Even 1-1 in those games would be impressive. Chicago! YOU HAVE YOURSELVES A WINNER!