2012 NFL Power Rankings

Washington Redskins: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#9)

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Last week: 9 (+0)

Record: 9-6

Net points per drive: 0.13 (13th)

DVOA: 7.5% (11th)

Weighted DVOA: 13.1% (8th)

Studs

QB Robert Griffin: 16 of 24 for 198 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception, 2 throw aways, 2 batted passes, 3 drops, 105.6 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 4 of 25 drop backs (1 sack, 1 of 3, 2 throw aways)

RB Alfred Morris: Rushed for 91 yards (52 after contact) and a touchdown on 22 attempts, 5 broken tackles, caught 1 pass for 17 yards on 1 attempt

LG Kory Lichtensteiger: Did not allow a pressure on 25 pass block snaps, run blocked for 32 yards on 6 attempt

RG Chris Chester: Did not allow a pressure on 25 pass block snaps, run blocked for 15 yards and a touchdown on 3 attempts

RT Maurice Hurt: Did not allow a pressure on 25 pass block snaps, run blocked for 7 yards on 1 attempt

WR Pierre Garcon: Caught 7 passes for 89 yards on 7 attempts on 25 pass snaps, 4.0 YAC per catch

MLB Perry Riley: 8 solo tackles, 6 stops, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 quarterback hurry on 7 blitzes, allowed 3 catches for 17 yards on 4 attempts

LE Jarvis Jenkins: 1 quarterback hit and 3 quarterback hurries on 20 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop

LOLB Ryan Kerrigan: 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 6 quarterback hurries on 51 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 1 assist, 5 stops, 1 penalty

Duds

MLB London Fletcher: 8 solo tackles, 4 assists, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle, allowed 9 catches for 82 yards on 11 attempts, 1 interception

FS Madieu Williams: Allowed 4 catches for 46 yards on 5 attempts, 3 solo tackles, 1 stop, 2 missed tackle, 1 sack on 1 blitz

FS Jordan Pugh: Allowed 1 catch for 18 yards on 1 attempt, 1 solo tackle, 2 missed tackles

RE Stephen Bowen: 1 quarterback hit on 41 pass rush snaps, no tackles

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Chicago Bears: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#10)

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Last week: 10 (+0)

Record: 9-6

Net points per drive: 0.34 (9th)

DVOA: 23.0% (6th)

Weighted DVOA: 21.4% (6th)

Studs

CB Kelvin Hayden: Allowed 2 catches for 13 yards on 6 attempts, 1 interception, 3 solo tackles

LOLB Lance Briggs: 5 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 stops, allowed 4 catches for 27 yards on 5 attempts, 1 pass deflection

MLB Nick Roach: 9 solo tackles, 1 assist, 6 stops, 1 missed tackle, 2 quarterback hurries on 9 blitzes, allowed 3 catches for 34 yards on 7 attempts

RE Julius Peppers: 3 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback hurries on 39 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, 1 solo tackles, 4 stops

Duds

RB Kahlil Bell: Rushed for 32 yards (27 after contact) on 13 attempts, 2 broken tackles, 1 penalty

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Indianapolis Colts: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#11)

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Last week: 11 (+0)

Record: 10-5

Net points per drive: -0.30 (23rd)

DVOA: -20.8% (28th)

Weighted DVOA: -19.3% (26th)

Studs

LG Joe Reitz: Did not allow a pressure on 43 pass block snaps, run blocked for 13 yards on 2 attempts

ROLB Dwight Freeney: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 5 quarterback hurries on 23 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops

LE Lawrence Guy: 1 quarterback hurry on 13 pass rush snaps, 8 solo tackles, 1 assist, 6 stops

Duds

RT Jeff Linkenbach: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 4 quarterback hurries on 43 pass block snaps, run blocked for 12 yards on 4 attempts

WR Donnie Avery: Caught 5 passes for 38 yards on 7 attempts on 41 pass snaps, 1.4 YAC per catch, 2 drops

WR TY Hilton: Caught 2 passes for 34 yards on 4 attempts on 33 pass snaps, 4.5 YAC per catch, 1 drop

CB Cassius Vaughn: Allowed 3 catches for 101 yards on 7 attempts, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist

LOLB Robert Mathis: Did not record a pressure on 17 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 missed tackle

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Cincinnati Bengals: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#12)

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Last week: 15 (+3)

Record: 9-6

Net points per drive: 0.44 (7th)

DVOA: 4.4% (13th)

Weighted DVOA: 14.2% (7th)

Studs

LT Andrew Whitworth: Did not allow a pressure on 48 pass block snaps

RT Andre Smith: Did not allow a pressure on 48 pass block snaps, run blocked for 1 yard on 1 attempt

WR AJ Green: Caught 10 passes for 116 yards on 18 attempts on 48 pass snaps, 6.0 YAC per catch, 2 drops

CB Leon Hall: Did not allow a catch on 2 attempts, 1 interception, 1 quarterback hurry on 2 blitzes, no tackles, 1 penalty

SS Reggie Nelson: Did not allow a catch on 1 attempt, 1 pass deflection, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist

LE Carlos Dunlap: 1 quarterback hit and 4 quarterback hurries on 26 pass rush snaps, 2 batted passes, 5 solo tackles, 5 stops, 1 missed tackle

RE Michael Johnson: 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 28 pass rush snaps, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 6 stops

DT Geno Atkins: 4 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries on 27 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackles, 2 assists, 4 stops

P Kevin Huber: 6 punts for 316 yards, 4 inside 20, 2 returns for 6 yards, 48.3 net yards per punt

Duds

RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis: Rushed for 14 yards (16 after contact) on 15 attempts, 1 broken tackles, allowed 1 sack on 15 pass block snaps, caught 1 pass for 0 yards on 1 attempt

RG Kevin Zeitler: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hurry on 48 pass block snaps, 2 penalties, run blocked for 10 yards on 5 attempts

C Kyle Cook: Allowed 2 sacks on 48 pass block snaps, run blocked for -3 yards on 6 attempts

WR Andrew Hawkins: Caught 3 passes for 30 yards on 7 attempts on 32 pass snaps, 2.3 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to

MLB Rey Maualuga: 3 solo tackles, 1 stop, 1 quarterback hurry on 3 blitzes, allowed 3 catches for 29 yards on 5 attempts

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Minnesota Vikings: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#13)

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Last week: 14 (+1)

Record: 9-6

Net points per drive: 0.04 (16th)

DVOA: -0.8% (16th)

Weighted DVOA: -4.4% (19th)

Studs

RT Phil Loadholt: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 35 pass block snaps, run blocked for 20 yards on 3 attempts

FS Harrison Smith: Allowed 1 catch for 2 yards on 5 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 6 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 sack on 2 blitzes, 1 penalty

CB Antoine Winfield: Allowed 1 catch for 4 yards on 2 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops, 1 quarterback hurry on 2 blitzes

LE Everson Griffen: 2 quarterback hits and 5 quarterback hurries on 33 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, 1 solo tackles, 1 stop

K Blair Walsh: 6 kickoffs, 2 touchbacks, 66.8 yards per kickoff, 20.2 opponent’s average starting distance, 3/3 FG (39, 41, 56)

Duds

LG Charlie Johnson: Allowed 2 quarterback hits and 1 quarterback hurry on 35 pass block snaps, run blocked for 22 yards on 7 attempts

RG Brandon Fusco: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback hurries on 35 pass block snaps, run blocked for 5 yards on 3 attempts

TE John Carlson: Didn’t catch a pass on 2 attempts on 13 pass snaps, 1 drop

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New York Giants: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#14)

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Last week: 13 (-1)

Record: 8-7

Net points per drive: 0.28 (12th)

DVOA: 9.8% (9th)

Weighted DVOA: 5.4% (12th)

Studs

LT William Beatty: Did not allow a pressure on 34 pass block snaps, run blocked for 3 yards on 1 attempt

DT Linval Joseph: 3 quarterback hurries on 27 pass rush snaps, 5 solo tackles, 3 assists, 5 stops

RE Osi Umenyiora: 4 quarterback hurries on 31 pass rush snaps, 4 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 stops

P Steve Weatherford: 8 punts for 416 yards, 3 inside 20, 7 returns for 56 yards, 45.0 net yards per punt

Duds

RB Ahmad Bradshaw: Rushed for 39 yards (26 after contact) on 9 attempts, 1 broken tackle, caught 1 pass for 8 yards on 1 attempt, allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 quarterback hurry on 16 pass block snaps

RG Chris Snee: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hurry on 27 pass block snaps, 2 penalties, run blocked for 1 yard on 1 attempt

RT David Diehl: Allowed 3 quarterback hits and 4 quarterback hurries on 34 pass block snaps, run blocked for 0 yards on 1 attempt

TE Martellus Bennett: Caught 4 passes for 27 yards on 7 attempts on 27 pass snaps, 4.5 YAC per catch, 1 drop, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 6 pass block snaps

WR Victor Cruz: Caught 3 passes for 21 yards on 4 attempts on 29 pass snaps, 0.3 YAC per catch

WR Hakeem Nicks: Did not catch a pass on 2 attempts on 24 pass snaps

CB Corey Webster: Allowed 8 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown on 14 attempts, 3 pass deflections, 5 solo tackles, 2 missed tackles, 1 penalty

ROLB Jacquian Williams: 3 solo tackles, allowed 2 catches for 41 yards on 2 attempts

DT Rocky Bernard: Did not record a pressure on 18 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop

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Dallas Cowboys: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#15)

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Last week: 16 (+1)

Record: 8-7

Net points per drive: -0.07 (17th)

DVOA: 0.3% (14th)

Weighted DVOA: 1.1% (15th)

Studs

LT Tyron Smith: Did not allow a pressure on 45 pass block snaps

LG Nate Livings: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 45 pass block snaps, run blocked for 5 yards on 1 attempt

QB Tony Romo: 26 of 43 for 416 yards and 4 touchdowns, 4 drops, 1 throw away, 1 spike, 1 hit as thrown, 1 batted pass, 108.8 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 8 of 45 drop backs (2 sacks, 3 of 6, 1 touchdown, 1 hit as thrown)

WR Dez Bryant: Caught 9 passes for 224 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 attempts, 10.6 YAC per catch

SS Eric Frampton: Did not allow a pressure on 2 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 3 solo tackles

Duds

RB DeMarco Murray: Rushed for 40 yards (13 after contact) on 11 attempts, 1 fumble, caught 4 passes for 51 yards on 6 attempts, 2 drops

WR Miles Austin: Caught 4 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown on 8 attempts on 45 pass snaps, 3.8 YAC per catch, 2 drops

FS Charlie Peprah: Allowed 2 catches for 66 yards and a touchdown on 2 attempts, 4 solo tackles, 2 missed tackles

FS Gerald Sensabaugh: Allowed 1 catch for 8 yards on 2 attempts, 3 solo tackles, 1 missed tackle

MLB Alex Albright: Allowed 2 catches for 8 yards and 2 touchdowns on 3 attempts, 1 solo tackle, 1 assist, 1 stop

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Pittsburgh Steelers: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#16)

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Last week: 12 (-4)

Record: 7-8

Net points per drive: 0.11 (14th)

DVOA: -3.2% (18th)

Weighted DVOA: -1.5% (17th)

Studs

WR Antonio Brown: Caught 5 passes for 97 yards and a touchdown on 6 attempts on 33 pass snaps, 5.4 YAC per catch

CB Cortez Allen: Allowed 7 catches for 79 yards on 14 attempts, 2 interceptions, 1 pass deflection, 6 solo tackles, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 penalty

MLB Lawrence Timmons: 5 solo tackles, 5 stops, 2 sacks on 13 blitzes, allowed 2 catches for 26 yards on 3 attempts

Duds

RB Jonathan Dwyer: Rushed for 39 yards (25 after contact) on 14 attempts

LT Max Starks: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 3 quarterback hurries on 34 pass block snaps, run blocked for 1 yard on 1 attempt, 1 penalty

RG David DeCastro: Allowed 2 sacks and 3 quarterback hurries on 34 pass block snaps, run blocked for 2 yards on 5 attempts

QB Ben Roethlisberger: 14 of 28 for 223 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions, 1 throw away, 2 batted passes, 2 drops, 69.1 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 14 of 33 drop backs (4 sacks, 4 of 10, 1 throw away)

TE Heath Miller: Caught 3 passes for 45 yards on 7 attempts on 23 pass snaps, 5.7 YAC per catch, 1 penalty, 1 drop, 1 interception when thrown to, 1 penalty, allowed 1 quarterback hit on 6 pass block snaps

WR Mike Wallace: Caught 1 pass for 13 yards on 5 attempts on 31 pass snaps, 0.0 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to

CB Keenan Lewis: Allowed 7 catches for 95 yards on 11 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 5 solo tackles, 1 missed tackle

K Shaun Suisham: 3 kickoffs, 3 touchbacks, 72.7 yards per kickoff, 20.0 opponent’s average starting distance, 1/3 FG (40, missed: 24, 52)

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New Orleans Saints: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#17)

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Last week: 17 (+0)

Record: 7-8

Net points per drive: 0.15 (12th)

DVOA: -4.4% (20th)

Weighted DVOA: -2.5% (18th)

Studs

QB Drew Brees: 37 of 53 for 446 yards and 3 touchdowns, 3 drops, 3 throw aways, 1 batted pass, 98.1 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 8 of 53 drop backs (6 of 8, 2 throw aways)

RB Darren Sproles: Rushed for 48 yards (20 after contact) on 9 attempts, 2 broken tackles, caught 7 passes for 104 yards on 9 attempts

RB Pierre Thomas: Rushed for 16 yards (17 after contact) on 7 attempts, caught 7 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown on 8 attempts

RG Jahri Evans: Did not allow a pressure on 56 pass block snaps, run blocked for 20 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts

C Brian La Puente: Did not allow a pressure on 56 pass block snaps, run blocked for 24 yards on 10 attempts

WR Marques Colston: Caught 10 passes for 153 yards on 13 attempts, 7.4 YAC per catch, 1 drop

MLB Curtis Lofton: 3 solo tackles, 2 assists, 1 stop, allowed 1 catch for 11 yards on 6 attempts

Duds

WR Devery Henderson: Did not catch a pass on 1 attempt on 38 pass snaps, 1 drop

CB Patrick Robinson: Allowed 9 catches for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 9 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle

CB Elbert Mack: Allowed 3 catches for 27 yards on 4 attempts, 1 assist, 2 missed tackles

RE Will Smith: 1 quarterback hurry on 44 pass rush snaps, no solo tackles

LE Cameron Jordan: Did not record a pressure on 39 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 1 batted pass, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

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St. Louis Rams: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#18)

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Last week: 18 (+0)

Record: 7-7-1

Net points per drive: -0.34 (24th)

DVOA: -4.2% (19th)

Weighted DVOA: -6.6% (20th)

Studs

TE Lance Kendricks: Caught 4 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown on 5 attempts, 18.8 YAC per catch

CB Trumaine Johnson: Allowed 3 catches for 37 yards on 9 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception, 4 solo tackles, 2 stops

MLB James Laurinaitis: Allowed 1 catch for 7 yards on 3 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception, 9 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 stops, 1 quarterback hit on 4 blitzes

Duds

WR Danny Amendola: Caught 2 passes for 11 yards on 7 attempts on 24 pass snaps, 1.0 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to

ROLB Rocky McIntosh: 1 solo tackle, 1 assist, 1 stop, 1 penalty, allowed 2 catches for 23 yards on 3 attempts

RE Robert Quinn: 1 quarterback hit on 50 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop

DT Kendall Langford: 1 sack on 33 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackles, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles

DT Michael Brockers: 1 quarterback hurry on 31 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, no tackles

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