2012 NFL Power Rankings

Philadelphia Eagles: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#29)

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Last week: 29 (+0)

Record: 4-11

Net points per drive: -0.50 (27th)

DVOA: -19.5% (27th)

Weighted DVOA: -23.5% (27th)

Studs

LT King Dunlap: Did not allow a pressure on 57 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 5 yards on 1 attempt

LG Evan Mathis: Did not allow a pressure on 57 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards on 2 attempts

WR Jeremy Maclin: Caught 8 passes for 116 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts on 57 pass snaps, 2.9 YAC per catch

Duds

RT Dennis Kelly: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 6 quarterback hurries on 57 pass block snaps

TE Evan Moore: Did not catch a pass on 2 attempts on 5 pass snaps, 1 drop, 1 penalty

WR Riley Cooper: Caught 1 pass for 18 yards on 2 attempts on 55 pass snaps, 12.0 YAC per catch

SS Colt Anderson: Allowed 2 catches for 39 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts, 1 interception, 4 solo tackles, 4 missed tackles

LOLB Jamar Chaney: Allowed 1 solo tackle, 3 assists, 1 missed tackle, allowed 2 catches for 27 yards on 2 attempts

MLB DeMeco Ryans: 4 solo tackles, 2 assists, 1 missed tackle, 2 stops, allowed 2 catches for 37 yards on 2 attempts

DT Cullen Jenkins: Did not record a pressure on 15 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle

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Oakland Raiders: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#30)

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Last week: 30 (+0)

Record: 4-11

Net points per drive: -0.80 (29th)

DVOA: -27.7% (29th)

Weighted DVOA: -26.7% (30th)

Studs

FS Matt Giordano: Did not allow a catch on 1 attempt, 1 pass deflection, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

LE Lamarr Houston: 1 quarterback hit and 8 quarterback hurries on 35 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 3 stops

DT Desmond Bryant: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback hurries on 33 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops

SS Michael Mitchell: 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop, 1 penalty, allowed 1 catch for 9 yards on 2 attempts, 3 quarterback hurries on 7 blitzes

Duds

RB Darren McFadden: Rushed for 33 yards (28 after contact) on 17 attempts, caught 3 passes for 15 yards on 3 attempts

QB Matt Leinart: 16 of 32 for 115 yards and an interception, 1 drop, 1 throw away, 1 hit as thrown, 1 batted pass, 57.2 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 10 of 33 drop backs (1 sack, 6 of 9, 1 hit as thrown)

RT Khalif Barnes: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 4 quarterback hurries on 39 pass block snaps, run blocked for 10 yards on 2 attempts

WR Denarius Moore: Caught 3 passes for 12 yards on 6 attempts on 31 pass snaps, 4.0 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to

TE Brandon Myers: Caught 3 passes for 10 yards on 4 attempts on 26 pass snaps, 2.3 YAC per catch, allowed 2 quarterback hurries on 9 pass block snaps

WR Rod Streater: Caught 2 passes for 16 yards on 5 attempts on 26 pass snaps, 1.5 YAC per catch, 1 drop

RE Matt Shaughnessy: Did not record a pressure on 11 pass rush snaps, no tackles

ROLB Phillip Wheeler: 3 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 quarterback hit on 12 blitzes, allowed 2 catches for 34 yards on 2 attempts

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#31)

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Last week: 31 (+0)

Record: 2-13

Net points per drive: -0.86 (30th)

DVOA: -29.1% (30th)

Weighted DVOA: -26.2% (29th)

Studs

LOLB Russell Allen: 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 6 blitzes, allowed 1 catch for 11 yards on 3 attempts, 1 pass deflection

LE Jeremy Mincey: Allowed 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 2 quarterback hurries on 31 pass rush snaps, 1 pass deflection, 1 penalty, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops

DT Terrance Knighton: 1 quarterback hit and 3 quarterback hurries on 27 pass block snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

P Bryan Anger: 4 punts for 225 yards, 2 inside 20, 3 returns for 42 yards, 45.8 net yards per punt

Duds

QB Chad Henne: 29 of 51 for 348 yards, 1 touchdown and 3 interceptions, 2 drops, 2 spikes, 2 hit as thrown, 1 batted pass, 68.9 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 21 of 54 drop backs (1 sack, 2 scrambles, 6 of 18, 2 interceptions, 2 hit as thrown, 1 drop)

RT Guy Whimper: Allowed 2 quarterback hits and 5 quarterback hurries on 55 pass block snaps, run blocked for 8 yards on 2 attempts

RG Uche Nwaneri: Allowed 3 quarterback hurries on 18 pass block snaps

TE Marcedes Lewis: Caught 4 passes for 27 yards on 5 attempts on 33 pass snaps, 1.5 YAC per catch, 1 penalty, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 9 pass block snaps

WR Cecil Shorts: Caught 6 passes for 54 yards on 11 attempts on 47 pass snaps, 4.3 YAC per catch, 1 drop, 1 interception when thrown to, 1 penalty

FB Greg Jones: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hit on 2 pass block snaps, rushed for 0 yards on 1 attempt, run blocked for 13 yards on 3 attempts, caught 1 pass for 6 yards on 1 attempt

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Kansas City Chiefs: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#32)

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Last week: 32 (+0)

Record: 2-13

Net points per drive: -0.90 (32nd)

DVOA: -38.4% (32nd)

Weighted DVOA: -34.9% (32nd)

Kansas City

Studs

RB Jamaal Charles: Rushed for 228 yards (43 after contact) and a touchdown on 22 attempts, 1 broken tackle, 1 fumble, caught 1 pass for 4 yards on 3 attempts

RB Peyton Hillis: Rushed for 101 yards (60 after contact) on 15 attempts, 4 broken tackles

RG Jon Asamoah: Did not allow a pressure on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 8 yards on 2 attempts

CB Brandon Flowers: Allowed 5 catches for 46 yards on 11 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 4 solo tackles, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 sack on 1 blitz

LOLB Justin Houston: 1 quarterback hit and 4 quarterback hurries on 34 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

Duds

QB Brady Quinn: 10 of 22 for 162 yards, 2 interceptions, 1 throw away, 1 drop (51.6 adjusted QB rating), pressured on 12 of 26 drop backs (1 sack, 3 scrambles, 1 of 8, 2 interceptions, 1 throw away)

LT Donald Stephenson: Allowed 1 sack and 5 quarterback hurries on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 61 yards on 6 attempts, 3 penalties

LG Jeff Allen: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 2 quarterback hurries on 29 pass block snaps, 2 penalties, run blocked for 28 yards on 6 attempts

TE Steve Maneri: Did not catch a pass on 2 attempts on 22 pass block snaps

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San Francisco 49ers: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#1)

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Last week: 2 (+1)

Record: 10-3-1

Net points per drive: 0.90 (2nd)

DVOA: 34.8% (4th)

Weighted DVOA: 35.1% (4th)

The 49ers won last week and earned this spot, at least until they lose in Seattle this week. Then would Seattle be #1 even though you can’t trust them to win a single road playoff game, let alone 3 (4 if you include the neutral site Super Bowl)? Would it be the Patriots again, even though they just lost to the 49ers? Or would the 49ers stay put even though they’d have 4 losses and a tie? Or would I have to put the Packers here just because, even though I haven’t been impressed by them, I feel like they’re being given just enough doubt to go on a huge run once they’re healthy? All I can say is, it’s going to be a fun finish.

Studs

WR Michael Crabtree: Caught 7 passes for 107 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 attempts on 24 pass snaps, 8.0 YAC per catch, 1 drop, 1 penalty

MLB NaVorro Bowman: 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hurry on 6 blitzes, allowed 4 catches for 25 yards on 8 attempts, 1 pass deflection

ROLB Aldon Smith: 2 quarterback hits and 4 quarterback hurries on 54 pass rush snaps, 1 interception, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop

P Andy Lee: 5 punts for 283 yards, 3 inside 20, 5 returns for 13 yards, 54.0 net yards per yards

Duds

TE Vernon Davis: Caught 1 pass for 10 yards on 3 attempts on 28 pass snaps, 1.0 YAC per catch

CB Chris Culliver: Allowed 6 catches for 120 yards on 8 attempts on 63 pass snaps, 6 solo tackles

RE Justin Smith: Did not record a pressure on 31 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

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New England Patriots: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#2)

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Last week: 1 (-1)

Record: 10-4

Net points per drive: 1.01 (1st)

DVOA: 39.8% (1st)

Weighted DVOA: 45.6% (1st)

That game against the 49ers felt like it was 6 hours long. It was like 2 games, one the 49ers dominated and one the Patriots dominated. All I can say is I can’t wait for the rematch in the Super Bowl. The Patriots won’t have 4 turnovers in that one and they will have the Gronk, but by virtue of their loss last week, I can’t not swap the 49ers and Patriots atop these Power Rankings. Also by virtue of that loss, the Patriots will have to go to Houston and Denver, though they’ve beaten both and I think the late season loss might be just what the doctor ordered for a team that has ended the season on long winning streaks and not gotten it done in each of the last 2 seasons.

Side note: The Patriots can set the single season record for points in a season if they score 84 against Jacksonville and Miami, which would actually break their own record, set in 2007. They might not have been able to beat the 49ers, but they can do this. They put up 34 on the 49ers, a defense that hadn’t surrendered more than 26 all season. They’ve put up 40+ in 5 games this season, including 4 of their last 7.

Studs

RG Dan Connolly: Allowed 1 sack on 71 pass block snaps, run blocked for 7 yards on 4 attempts

WR Brandon Lloyd: Caught 10 passes for 190 yards on 16 attempts on 71 pass snaps, 4.2 YAC per catch, 1 drop

ROLB Dont’a Hightower: Did not allow a completion on 3 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 4 stops, 1 quarterback hurry on 14 blitzes

FS Devin McCourty: Did not allow a completion on 1 attempt, 1 interception, 2 solo tackles, 5 kickoff returns for 107 yards

LE Rob Ninkovich: 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 28 pass rush snaps, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 6 stops

Duds

RB Stevan Ridley: Rushed for 23 yards (13 after contact) on 9 attempts, 1 fumble, allowed 1 quarterback hit on 1 pass block snap

TE Aaron Hernandez: Caught 10 passes for 92 yards and a touchdown on 19 attempts on 69 pass snaps, 3.4 YAC per catch, 4 drops, 1 interception when thrown to

WR Deion Branch: Caught 4 passes for 37 yards on 5 attempts on 43 pass snaps, 3.8 YAC per catch

WR Wes Welker: Caught 5 passes for 56 yards on 8 attempts on 67 pass snaps, 6.2 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to, 5 punt returns for 13 yards

RE Chandler Jones: Did not record a pressure on 14 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle, 1 penalty

DT Brandon Deaderick: Did not record a pressure on 16 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

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Atlanta Falcons: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#3)

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Last week: 4 (+1)

Record: 12-2

Net points per drive: 0.71 (4th)

DVOA: 11.7% (9th)

Weighted DVOA: 7.3% (12th)

Atlanta finally got that one signature win last week, blowing out the Giants, even though the Giants might not even make the playoffs now. You can question their talent all you want and I think they might be the least talented of the top-5 teams, but their home field advantage is going to be a major asset as Matt Ryan is a ridiculous 32-5 at home in his career. I still think the 49ers could go in and win, but I think the list of teams I’d pick to win a playoff game in Atlanta ends there (you might be able to talk me into Green Bay).

Studs

QB Matt Ryan: 23 of 28 for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns, 1 hit as thrown, 109.5 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 4 of 29 drop backs (1 sack, 2 of 3, 1 touchdown, 1 hit as thrown)

LT Sam Baker: Did not allow a pressure on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 18 yards on 3 attempts

RT Tyson Clabo: Did not allow a pressure on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards and a touchdown on 2 attempts

WR Julio Jones: Caught 6 passes for 74 yards and 2 touchdowns on 6 attempts on 29 pass snaps, 4.7 YAC per catch

WR Harry Douglas: Caught 3 passes for 83 yards on 3 attempts on 19 pass snaps, 11.0 YAC per catch

FS Thomas DeCoud: Allowed 2 catches for 16 yards on 4 attempts, 1 interception, 4 solo tackles, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle

LOLB Sean Weatherspoon: 7 solo tackles, 5 stops, 1 missed tackle, allowed 2 quarterback hits and 1 quarterback hurry on 7 blitzes, allowed 1 catch for 4 yards on 2 attempts

Duds

RB Jacquizz Rodgers: Rushed for 25 yards (20 after contact) on 11 attempts, caught 1 pass for 14 yards on 1 attempt

LG Justin Blalock: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hit on 29 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 7 yards on 2 attempts

WR Roddy White: Caught 2 passes for 16 yards on 4 attempts on 29 pass snaps, 1 penalty

CB Dunta Robinson: Allowed 4 catches for 63 yards on 7 attempts, 3 solo tackles, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles

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Houston Texans: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#4)

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Last week: 4 (+0)

Record: 12-2

Net points per drive: 0.56 (6th)

DVOA: 13.3% (8th)

Weighted DVOA: 8.4% (10th)

Here’s why the AFC’s top-3 is so interesting. The Patriots have beaten the other two, but have the worst record of the trio and thus they won’t have home field. The Broncos have lost to the other two, but that was a while ago and they’ve managed to rip off 9 straight since, albeit against a weak schedule. The Texans, meanwhile, have will home field in both, but they just got their asses handed to them by the Patriots in a way that neither of the other teams have by anyone. The Patriots’ 7 point loss last week to the 49ers was the biggest of their season and the Broncos’ 10 point loss in New England was their biggest. And Houston has lost by games in blowout fashion, first to Green Bay and then to New England, and those are their only 2 losses. I think the Patriots would win in Houston and the Broncos wouldn’t, but there are many ways to look at it.

Studs

QB Matt Schaub: 23 of 31 for 261 yards and a touchdown, 3 thrown away, 1 drop, 115.7 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 10 of 34 drop backs (3 sacks, 3 of 7, 3 thrown away)

RB Arian Foster: Rushed for 165 yards (128 after contact) on 27 attempts, 2 broken tackles, caught 2 passes for 4 yards on 2 attempts

WR Andre Johnson: Caught 11 passes for 151 yards and a touchdown on 13 attempts on 36 pass snaps, 2.8 YAC per catch, 1 drop, 1 penalty

LE JJ Watt: 3 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 2 quarterback hurries on 35 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 10 stops, 1 missed tackle

RE Antonio Smith: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 5 quarterback hurries on 34 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops, 1 penalty

CB Kareem Jackson: Allowed 3 catches for 19 yards on 6 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 4 solo tackles, 2 stops, 1 penalty

LOLB Whitney Mercilus: 1 quarterback hit and 5 quarterback hurries on 34 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle

ROLB Connor Barwin: 1 sack and 4 quarterback hurries on 33 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, 2 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle

Duds

MLB Tim Dobbins: 1 solo tackle, 2 assists, 1 penalty, was not thrown on

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Denver Broncos: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#5)

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Last week: 5 (+0)

Record: 11-3

Net points per drive: 0.67 (5th)

DVOA: 37.2% (3rd)

Weighted DVOA: 39.5% (3rd)

The NFC is the much deeper conference, but I think the AFC has more top level talent as they have 3 of the top-5 top tier teams. The Broncos are in 5th, 3rd out of the 3 top AFC teams, because they’ve lost to both of the other two. The Texans have split and the Patriots have beaten both (and still will have to go on the road in a rematch against both because they managed to go 1-3 against the NFC West).

Yes, I am aware those games were in weeks 2 and 5 and that the Broncos have ripped off an NFL best 9 game winning streak since, but against whom? Only Cincinnati and Baltimore even have a winning record among those 9. They could win the whole thing, but I wouldn’t bet on them to win a rematch against New England, let alone a rematch against Houston in the AFC Championship, if they manage to get that far.

Studs

RB Knowshon Moreno: Rushed for 115 yards (50 after contact) and a touchdown on 21 attempts, 1 broken tackle, caught 2 passes for 8 yards on 2 attempts

C Dan Koppen: Did not allow a pressure on 30 pass block snaps, run blocked for 55 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts

WR Eric Decker: Caught 8 passes for 133 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts, 1.6 YAC per catch

LOLB Wesley Woodyard: Allowed 2 catches for 8 yards on 7 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops

CB Champ Bailey: Allowed 4 catches for 40 yards on 6 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 7 solo tackles, 5 stops

CB Chris Harris: Allowed 1 catch for 13 yards on 5 attempts, 1 interception, 1 solo tackle

RE Robert Ayers: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 1 quarterback hurry on 16 pass rush snaps, 1 stop

ROLB Von Miller: 3 quarterback hits and 5 quarterback hurries on 37 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

RE Elvis Dumervil: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 4 quarterback hurries on 42 pass snaps, 1 stop

Duds

WR Demaryius Thomas: Caught 4 passes for 13 yards on 9 attempts on 30 pass snaps, 1.5 YAC per catch, 1 drop

SS Mike Adams: Allowed 3 catches for 50 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hit on 2 blitzes

FS Rahim Moore: Allowed 1 catch for 9 yards on 1 attempt, 2 solo tackles, 2 missed tackles

WR Trindon Holliday: 2 kickoff returns for 20 yards, 1 fumble, 5 punt returns for 33 yards

RB Ronnie Hillman: 32 yards (20 after contact) on 15 attempts, 1 broken tackle, allowed 1 sack on 1 pass block snap

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Seattle Seahawks: Week 16 NFL Power Rankings (#6)

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Last week: 6 (+0)

Record: 9-5

Net points per drive: 0.77 (3rd)

DVOA: 38.5% (2nd)

Weighted DVOA: 44.8% (2nd)

Seattle is in an interesting spot as well. Like Green Bay, I’m torn on them, whereas the 5 teams ahead of them on this list I’m less torn on. Seattle might be playing better than anyone right now and I fully expect them to beat the 49ers in Seattle this week, but can you really trust a team that lost to Arizona, St. Louis, Miami, and Detroit on the road to go into Washington and win a playoff game, let alone into San Francisco, Green Bay, or Atlanta. If they had been able to get the #2 seed, I’d like their Super Bowl chances better, because they’d only have to play 1 road playoff game in that scenario, at most, but thanks to the 49ers’ win in New England, the only way that happens is if the 49ers somehow lose at home to the Cardinals.

Studs

QB Russell Wilson: 14 of 23 for 205 yards, 1 touchdown, 3 throw aways, 1 drop, 96.8 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 10 of 29 drop backs (2 sacks, 3 scrambles, 1 of 5, 3 throw aways), rushed for 92 yards and 3 touchdowns on 9 attempts

RB Marshawn Lynch: Rushed for 113 yards (36 after contact) and a touchdown on 10 attempts, 4 broken tackles, caught 1 pass for 14 yards on 1 attempt, allowed 1 sack on 3 pass block snaps

LT Russell Okung: Did not allow a pressure on 30 pass block snaps, run blocked for 6 yards on 2 attempts

CB Byron Maxwell: Allowed 1 catch for 15 yards on 5 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop

Duds

CB Richard Sherman: Allowed 6 catches for 89 yards and a touchdown on 9 attempts, 6 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop

LE Red Bryant: Did not record a pressure on 14 pass rush snaps, no tackles

DT Clinton McDonald: Did not record a pressure on 22 pass rush snaps, 1 assist

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