The ESPN Week 9 power rankings are out and surprisingly our Dallas Cowboys jumped up a spot to 14 after the stunning 29-24 loss to the New York Giants Sunday at Cowboys Stadium.
| RANK | TEAM | RECORD | COMMENTS |
| 1 |
Falcons
|
7-0
|
The Falcons needed until Nov. 27 to score their seventh victory last season. (Sando) |
| 2 |
Giants
|
6-2
|
Seventh time in nine New York seasons Tom Coughlin has gone 6-2 or better in the first half. Only twice has he won at least five in the second half. (Graziano) |
| 3 |
Texans
|
6-1
|
The Texans had a chance to relax during the bye without anyone breathing down their necks in the AFC South. (Clayton) |
| 4 |
49ers
|
6-2
|
The 49ers held Arizona to 7 yards rushing on Monday night, the lowest total for an opponent since 1972. (Sando) |
| 5 |
Bears
|
6-1
|
The offense is still not consistent, but fortunately for the Bears, their defense is a scoring machine. (Graziano) |
| 6 |
Packers
|
5-3
|
Not dominant vs. Jags, but a win’s a win, and the Packers are starting to string them together. (Graziano) |
| 7 |
Ravens
|
5-2
|
Baltimore is 4-0 following bye weeks under coach John Harbaugh, including a 15-point win over Houston last year. (Hensley) |
| 8 |
Patriots
|
5-3
|
New England feels at home in England. The Patriots have scored 80 points in two trips across the pond since 2009. (Hensley) |
| 9 |
Broncos
|
4-3
|
This is what John Elway expected when he went after Peyton Manning. The Broncos are in first place in the AFC West. (Fox) |
| 10 |
Steelers
|
4-3
|
Jonathan Dwyer became the first Steeler to rush for more than 100 yards in consecutive games since Willie Parker in 2008. (Hensley) |
| 11 |
Vikings
|
5-3
|
Was Thursday a speed bump, or have the Vikes been overachieving all along? QB is still a question mark. (Graziano) |
| 12 |
Dolphins
|
4-3
|
If Ryan Tannehill is sidelined, the Dolphins will turn to Matt Moore, who proved last season he can lead this team to wins. (Hensley) |
| 13 |
Seahawks
|
4-4
|
The defense has hit a rough patch just as rookie QB Russell Wilson could be turning the corner. (Sando) |
| 14 |
Cowboys
|
3-4
|
The defense was outstanding Sunday despite being put in impossible circumstances repeatedly. (Graziano) |
| 15 |
Colts
|
4-3
|
The Colts can have hopes of a wild card if they beat Miami in Week 9. (Clayton) |
| 16 |
Cardinals
|
4-4
|
Road trips to Green Bay and Atlanta are the Cardinals’ reward for four-game skid. (Sando) |
| 17 |
Lions
|
3-4
|
Matthew Stafford is establishing his place among the league’s fourth-quarter assassins. (Graziano) |
| 18 |
Eagles
|
3-4
|
Changing defensive coordinators didn’t help. Could a QB change be next? Time is running out on Andy Reid. (Graziano) |
| 19 |
Redskins
|
3-5
|
The Steelers were the first to have an answer for RG3. The Skins’ defense has an answer for no one. (Graziano) |
| 20 |
Chargers
|
3-4
|
Norv Turner and Andy Reid occupy the hottest coaching seats in the league. (Fox) |
| 21 |
Buccaneers
|
3-4
|
The Bucs have scored at least 28 points in their past three games after failing to exceed 26 in any game last season. (Sando) |
| 22 |
Bengals
|
3-4
|
Cincinnati is looking to avoid its first four-game losing streak since 2010, when it finished 4-12. (Hensley) |
| 23 |
Rams
|
3-5
|
The Rams have allowed 75 points in two games after allowing 56 in their previous four. (Sando) |
| 24 |
Raiders
|
3-4
|
The Raiders have won three of their past five games to remain in striking distance of Denver. (Fox) |
| 25 |
Jets
|
3-5
|
The Jets are finding home field to be a disadvantage. They’re 2-3 at MetLife Stadium, including two losses by three touchdowns or more. (Hensley) |
| 26 |
Saints
|
2-5
|
The Saints are allowing 9.1 yards per pass attempt with 15 touchdowns and only three interceptions. (Sando) |
| 27 |
Titans
|
3-5
|
After saving their season with back-to-back wins, the Titans slipped into third place by losing to the Colts. (Clayton) |
| 28 |
Bills
|
3-4
|
Defense is a big problem. In their past three losses, the Bills have given up 52, 45 and 35 points. (Hensley) |
| 29 |
Browns
|
2-6
|
The Browns have won their past two home games and have held teams to three field goals in the past six quarters. (Hensley) |
| 30 |
Panthers
|
1-6
|
Forty-eight points over their past three games represents the second-lowest three-game stretch with Cam Newton. (Sando) |
| 31 |
Jaguars
|
1-6
|
Blaine Gabbert looked better against the Packers, but now the Jaguars are hopelessly out of it. (Clayton) |
| 32 |
Chiefs
|
1-6
|
Woe is Scott Pioli. He has no legitimate starting quarterback in a quarterback-driven league. That will get you beat. (Fox) |
Source: ESPN.com
Other National NFL Power Rankings:
Chicago Sun Times: 10th
Covers.com: 10th
Fox Sports: 15th
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