2012 NFL Power Rankings

Cleveland Browns: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#26)

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Last week: 25 (-1)

Record: 5-8

Net points per drive: -0.03 (16th)

DVOA: -10.3% (25th)

Weighted DVOA: -6.5% (20th)

Cleveland’s been better than their record all season and they’re finally catching up with 3 straight wins against the Charlie Batch led Steelers, the Raiders, and the Chiefs. However, the Redskins, the Broncos, and the Ben Roethlisberger led Steelers are different animals in their final 3 games so I think that 5th win will be their last.

Studs

RT Mitchell Schwartz: Did not allow a pressure on 36 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards on attempt

LG John Greco: Did not allow a pressure on 36 pass block snaps, run blocked for 26 yards on 6 attempts

LT Joe Thomas: Did not allow a pressure on 36 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 13 yards on 5 attempts

CB Sheldon Brown: Did not allow a catch on 1 attempt, 1 pass deflection, no tackles

DT Billy Winn: 1 quarterback hit and 2 quarterback hurries on 22 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 2 stops

WR Travis Benjamin: 1 punt return for 91 yards and a touchdown, was not thrown to on 3 pass snaps

Duds

TE Jordan Cameron: Caught 1 pass for 10 yards on 1 attempt on 20 pass snaps, 3.0 YAC per catch, 1 penalty

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Detroit Lions: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#27)

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Last week: 26 (-1)

Record: 4-9

Net points per drive: 0.09 (14th)

DVOA: 2.3% (13th)

Weighted DVOA: -2.4% (12th)

Detroit took another step towards being this year’s team that goes from a playoff spot to 5 wins or fewer by losing to the Lions and dropping to 4-9. 1-2 over their final 3 games clinches that and only next week’s game against the Cardinals offers an easy game. I don’t think see beating the Falcons or Bears.

Studs

LT Jeff Backus: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 52 pass block snaps

RT Gosder Cherilus: Did not allow a pressure on 52 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 3 yards on 1 attempt

C Dominic Raiola: Did not allow a pressure on 52 pass block snaps, run blocked for 17 yards on 7 attempts

WR Calvin Johnson: Caught 10 passes for 118 yards on 13 attempts on 51 pass snaps, 1.9 YAC per catch, 1 penalty

DT Nick Fairley: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 quarterback hurry on 19 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 3 solo tackles, 3 stops

RE Lawrence Jackson: 1 sack and 4 quarterback hurries on 17 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops

Duds

LG Rob Sims: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 2 quarterback hurries on 52 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 11 yards on 3 attempts

TE Tony Scheffler: Caught 3 passes for 20 yards and a touchdown on 10 attempts on 49 pass snaps, 0.7 YAC per catch

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Philadelphia Eagles: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#28)

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Last week: 29 (+1)

Record: 4-9

Net points per drive: -0.42 (27th)

DVOA: -18.2% (26th)

Weighted DVOA: -22.1% (27th)

The Eagles got their 4th win of the season this week, but with games against Cincinnati, Washington and the New York Giants left, that could be their last win of the season.

Studs

WR Jason Avant: Caught 7 passes for 133 yards on 10 attempts on 59 pass snaps, 5.1 YAC per catch

WR Jeremy Maclin: Caught 9 passes for 104 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts on 62 pass snaps, 8.1 YAC per catch

CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie: Allowed 2 catches for 10 yards on 9 attempts, 2 pass deflections, 3 solo tackles, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle

LOLB Mychal Kendricks: Allowed 2 catches for 0 yards on 5 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 6 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops

Duds

RB Bryce Brown: Rushed for 6 yards (22 after contact) on 12 attempts, 1 broken tackle, caught 2 passes for 6 yards on 3 attempts

C Dallas Reynolds: Allowed 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 4 quarterback hurries on 63 pass block snaps, run blocked for 3 yards on 4 attempts

RG Jake Scott: Allowed 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 5 quarterback hurries on 63 pass block snaps

RT Dennis Kelly: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 5 quarterback hurries on 63 pass block snaps, run blocked -5 yards on 2 attempts

CB Nnamdi Asomugha: Allowed 5 catches for 101 yards and a touchdown on 7 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 6 solo tackles, 1 stop

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Arizona Cardinals: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#29)

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Last week: 28 (-1)

Record: 4-9

Net points per drive: -0.43 (28th)

DVOA: -18.5% (27th)

Weighted DVOA: -24.6% (28th)

Will the Cardinals complete the 4-0 to 4-12 transition? I think so. Their remaining games are against Detroit, Chicago, and San Francisco and they don’t really look close to having things together, especially offensively.

Studs

None

Duds

QB John Skelton: 11 of 22 for 74 yards, 4 interceptions, 1 hit as thrown, 16.8 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 4 of 23 drop backs (1 sack, 1 of 3, 1 interception, 1 hit as thrown)

QB Ryan Lindley: 8 of 17 for 59 yards, 1 hit as thrown, 1 batted pass, 1 drop, 59.3 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 8 of 19 drop backs (2 sacks, 3 of 6, 1 drop, 1 hit as thrown)

LT Nate Potter: Allowed 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 quarterback hurry on 42 pass block snaps, run blocked for 7 yards on 3 attempts

LG Daryn Colledge: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 42 pass block snaps, 3 penalties, run blocked for 8 yards on 3 attempts

RG Adam Snyder: Allowed 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 1 quarterback hurry on 42 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards on 1 attempt

RB William Powell: Rushed for 20 yards (16 after contact) on 5 attempts, caught 2 passes for 13 yards on 3 attempts, allowed 1 quarterback hit and 1 quarterback hurry on 6 pass block snaps, 3 kickoff returns for 68 yards

WR Larry Fitzgerald: Caught 1 pass for 2 yards on 11 attempts on 42 pass snaps, 2.0 YAC per catch, 1 drop, 3 interceptions when thrown to

LE Darnell Dockett: Did not record a pressure on 15 pass rush snaps, 1 assist, 2 missed tackles

MLB Daryl Washington: 3 solo tackles, 2 assists, 2 stops, 3 missed tackles, 1 penalty, allowed 1 catch for 17 yards on 1 attempt

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Kansas City Chiefs: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#30)

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Last week: 30 (+1)

Record: 2-11

Net points per drive: -0.96 (32nd)

DVOA: -39.7% (32nd)

Weighted DVOA: -35.6% (32nd)

The Chiefs would be in the 31st spot if I felt they would lose to the current #31 team, the Raiders, but I don’t. That would get them their 3rd win, before they most definitely lose out against Indianapolis and Denver.

Studs

RB Jamaal Charles: Rushed for 165 yards (38 after contact) and a touchdown on 18 attempts, 2 broken tackles, did not catch a pass on 1 attempt, 1 drop

LG Jeff Allen: Did not allow a pressure on 28 pass block snaps, run blocked for 28 yards on 6 attempts

Duds

RG Jon Asamoah: Allowed 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 28 pass block snaps, run blocked for 1 yard on 1 attempt

TE Tony Moeaki: Caught 1 pass for 10 yards on 2 attempts on 23 pass snaps, 1.0 YAC per catch

WR Dexter McCluster: Caught 1 pass for 8 yards on 1 attempt on 23 pass snaps, 3.0 YAC per catch

WR Jonathan Baldwin: Did not catch a pass on 2 attempts on 17 pass snaps, 1 interception when thrown to

MLB Brandon Siler: 3 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles, was not thrown on

NT Dontari Poe: Did not record a pressure on 32 pass rush snaps, 4 solo tackles, 3 stops

K Ryan Succop: 2 kickoffs, 51.0 yards per kickoff, 33.0 opponent’s average starting distance, 0/1 FG (missed 27)

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Oakland Raiders: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#31)

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Last week: 32 (+1)

Record: 3-10

Net points per drive: -0.91 (31st)

DVOA: -31.9% (30th)

Weighted DVOA: -31.7% (30th)

The Raiders’ only remaining home game right now is against the Chiefs and their last chance for a win, as they have to go to Carolina and San Diego and I can’t see them winning either of those games. I have them in the 31st spot because I think they lose to the Chiefs this week.

Studs

QB Carson Palmer: 19 of 30 for 273 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception, 1 throw away, 3 drops, 97.4 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 8 of 31 drop backs (1 sack, 4 of 7, 1 touchdown, 1 drop)

LT Jared Veldheer: Did not allow a pressure on 35 pass block snaps, run blocked for 8 yards on 2 attempts

LG Cooper Carlisle: Did not allow a pressure on 35 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 11 yards on 2 attempts

WR Rod Streater: Caught 4 passes for 100 yards on 7 attempts on 30 pass snaps, 8.5 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to

CB Phillip Adams: Allowed 2 catches for 6 yards on 5 attempts, 1 interception, 1 pass deflection, 1 penalty, 5 solo tackles, 2 stops

Duds

RT Khalif Barnes: Allowed 1 sack and 3 quarterback hurries on 35 pass block snaps, 3 penalties, run blocked for 3 yards on 2 attempts

TE Brandon Myers: Caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 2 attempts on 21 pass snaps, 2.0 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 12 pass block snaps

CB Michael Huff: Allowed 5 catches for 76 yards and a touchdown on 6 attempts, 2 solo tackles

LOLB Miles Burris: Allowed 3 catches for 34 yards on 3 attempts, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops, 2 missed tackles

RE Matt Shaughnessy: Did not record a pressure on 27 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

FS Matt Giordano: Allowed 2 catches for 34 yards on 2 attempts, 1 penalty, 3 solo tackles, 1 assist

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#32)

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Last week: 30 (-2)

Record: 2-11

Net points per drive: -0.79 (30th)

DVOA: -34.8% (31st)

Weighted DVOA: -32.7% (31st)

After losing at home to the Jets, the Jaguars look poised to lose out. Their only remaining home game is against the Patriots and getting another win would mean winning in Tennessee or Miami. They are in are in the driver’s seat for the #1 pick right now.

Studs

RB Montell Owens: Rushed for 91 yards (25 after contact) and a touchdown on 14 attempts, 3 broken tackles, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 15 pass block snaps, caught 1 pass for 11 yards on 1 attempt

RT Cameron Bradfield: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 48 pass block snaps, run blocked for 9 yards on 3 attempts

CB Mike Harris: Allowed 3 catches for 14 yards on 4 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 6 solo tackles, 2 stops

FS Dwight Lowery: Allowed 1 catch for 2 yards on 1 attempt, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops

Duds

QB Chad Henne: 21 of 43 for 185 yards and 2 interceptions, 3 drops, 2 throw aways, 1 spike, 1 hit as thrown, pressured on 61.4 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 18 of 47 drop backs (3 sacks, 2 of 15, 2 interceptions, 3 drops, 1 throw away, 1 hit as thrown)

LG Eben Britton: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 4 quarterback hurries on 48 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 6 yards on 1 attempt

WR Kevin Elliot: Caught 3 passes for 38 yards on 9 attempts on 40 pass snaps, 2.3 YAC per catch, 2 drops, 1 interception when thrown to, 1 penalty

TE Marcedes Lewis: Caught 1 pass for 4 yards on 3 attempts on 27 pass snaps, 0.0 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to, 1 penalty

MLB Paul Posluszny: Allowed 1 catch for 37 yards on 1 attempt, 8 solo tackles, 3 assists, 3 stops

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New England Patriots: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings (#1)

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Last week: 1 (+0)

Record: 9-3

Net points per drive: 1.05 (1st)

DVOA: 38.9% (1st)

Weighted DVOA: 39.7% (1st)

New England

Studs

C Ryan Wendell: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 46 pass block snaps, run blocked for 72 yards on 14 attempts

WR Wes Welker: Caught 12 passes for 103 yards and a touchdown on 18 attempts on 44 pass snaps, 5.8 YAC per catch, 2 drops

CB Kyle Arrington: Allowed 3 catches for 34 yards on 6 attempts, 7 solo tackles, 4 stops, 1 quarterback hit on 1 blitz

LOLB Jerod Mayo: 4 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 stops, allowed 2 catches for 8 yards on 2 attempts, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 8 blitzes

MLB Brandon Spikes: 3 solo tackles, 2 stops, did not allow a catch on 1 attempt, 2 pass deflections

LE Trevor Scott: 2 sacks and 3 quarterback hurries on 29 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops

Duds

RG Nick McDonald: Allowed 1 sack and 2 quarterback hits on 29 pass block snaps

RT Sebastian Vollmer: Allowed 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 4 quarterback hurries on 46 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 0 yards on 1 attempt

WR Julian Edelman: Allowed 1 catch for 13 yards on 3 attempts on 35 pass snaps, 1.0 YAC per catch

WR Brandon Lloyd: Allowed 1 catch for 10 yards on 1 attempt on 34 pass snaps, 0.0 YAC per catch

CB Aqib Talib: Allowed 5 catches for 84 yards on 9 attempts, 1 penalty, 3 solo tackles

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San Francisco 49ers: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings (#2)

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Last week: 2 (+0)

Record: 8-3-1

Net points per drive: 0.92 (2nd)

DVOA: 35.1% (3rd)

Weighted DVOA: 32.2% (4th)

Studs

QB Colin Kaepernick: 21 of 32 for 208 yards, 4 throw aways, 3 drops, 105.3 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 12 of 40 drop backs (3 sacks, 3 scrambles, 2 of 6, 2 throw aways), rushed for 69 yards (13 after contact) on 9 attempts, 1 broken tackle, 1 fumble

LT Joe Staley: Did not allow a pressure on 41 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards on 2 attempts, 1 penalty

RG Alex Boone: Did not allow a pressure on 41 pass block snaps, run blocked for 1 yard on 3 attempts

WR Michael Crabtree: Caught 7 passes for 101 yards on 10 attempts on 32 pass snaps, 5.0 YAC per catch, 1 drop

CB Chris Culliver: Allowed 4 catches for 28 yards on 7 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 4 solo tackles, 2 assist, 2 stops

CB Carlos Rogers: Allowed 4 catches for 21 yards on 4 attempts, 7 solo tackles, 4 stops

Duds

RB Frank Gore: Rushed for 58 yards (33 after contact) and a touchdown on 23 attempts, 2 broken tackles, did not catch a pass on 1 attempt, 1 drop, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 11 pass block snaps

LG Mike Iupati: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 3 quarterback hurries on 41 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 37 yards on 6 attempts

TE Delanie Walker: Allowed 1 catch for 7 yards on 2 attempts on 16 pass snaps, 0.0 YAC per catch, 1 drop, 1 penalty

FS Dashon Goldson: Allowed 1 catch for 11 yards on 2 attempts, 1 solo tackle, 2 assists

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Houston Texans: Week 14 NFL Power Rankings (#3)

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Last week: 3 (+0)

Record: 11-1

Net points per drive: 0.79 (3rd)

DVOA: 18.6% (7th)

Weighted DVOA: 16.4% (8th)

Studs

LT Duane Brown: Did not allow a pressure on 34 pass block snaps, run blocked for 2 yards on 1 attempt

FS Glover Quin: Allowed 4 catches for 33 yards on 7 attempts, 1 interception, 4 solo tackles, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hurry on 2 blitzes

MLB Tim Dobbins: Allowed 2 catches for 10 yards on 3 attempts, 1 interception, 3 solo tackles, 3 stops

LE JJ Watt: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 3 quarterback hurries on 55 pass rush snaps, 2 batted passes, 1 penalty, 4 solo tackles, 5 stops

Duds

RB Arian Foster: Rushed for 38 yards (15 after contact) and a touchdown on 14 attempts, 1 fumble, caught 5 passes for 15 yards on 5 attempts, allowed 1 quarterback hit on 3 pass block snaps

ROLB Connor Barwin: 1 quarterback hit and 1 quarterback hurry on 47 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

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