2012 Week 15 NFL Power Rankings

Miami Dolphins: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#21)

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Last week: 18 (-3)

Record: 5-8

Net points per drive: -0.18 (21st)

DVOA: -5.9% (20th)

Weighted DVOA: -8.3% (23rd)

The Dolphins have two very winnable home games in a row against the Jaguars and Bills before closing out in New England. Chalk has this team finishing at 7-9 and that seems like what’s going to happen. The Jaguars aren’t a good team and the Dolphins and Bills are comparable teams who should split the season series.

Studs

C Mike Pouncey: Did not allow a pressure on 40 pass block snaps, run blocked for 36 yards on 8 attempts

RG John Jerry: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 40 pass block snaps, run blocked for 11 yards on 2 attempts

LE Cameron Wake: 2 sacks, 3 quarterback hits, and 1 quarterback hurry on 24 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 4 stops

Duds

LT Jonathan Martin: Allowed 1 sack and 4 quarterback hurries on 40 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 8 yards on 1 attempt

WR Brian Hartline: Caught 2 passes for 34 yards on 5 attempts on 38 pass snaps, 3.5 YAC per catch, 1 drop

TE Anthony Fasano: Caught 2 passes for 9 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts on 32 pass snaps, 0.5 YAC per catch, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 5 pass block snaps

CB Sean Smith: Allowed 5 catches for 68 yards on 6 attempts, 5 solo tackles, 1 penalty

SS Reshad Jones: 6 solo tackles, 3 missed tackles, was not thrown on

DT Paul Soliai: 1 quarterback hurry on 19 pass rush snaps, 1 assist, 1 missed tackle

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New York Jets: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#22)

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Last week: 23 (+1)

Record: 6-7

Net points per drive: -0.38 (23rd)

DVOA: -8.9% (24th)

Weighted DVOA: -10.8% (25th)

The Jets are miraculously just one game out of the playoffs right now with 3 winnable games to go. I just don’t think they are a good enough football team to win all 3 and give themselves any shot at the playoffs. They can definitely win in Tennessee, where the Titans aren’t as good as their record, but a game against the Chargers, always tough in December, and a rematch in Buffalo should end in losses and end their season at 7-9.

Studs

RT Austin Howard: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 24 pass block snaps, run blocked for 4 yards on 1 attempt

SS LaRon Landry: 10 solo tackles, 1 assist, 5 stops, allowed 2 catches for 15 yards on 5 attempts

MLB David Harris: 7 solo tackles, 3 assists, 4 stops, 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 quarterback hurry on 14 blitzes, didn’t allow a catch on 1 attempt, 1 pass deflection

RE Quinton Coples: 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 1 quarterback hurry on 26 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 1 solo tackle, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle

FS Yeremiah Bell: Allowed 1 catch for 14 yards on 2 attempts, 6 solo tackles, 3 assists, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hurry on 3 blitzes

RE Muhammad Wilkerson: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback hurries on 38 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle

Duds

ROLB Garret McIntyre: 1 quarterback hit on 22 pass rush snaps, 1 assist

LOLB Calvin Pace: 1 quarterback hit on 30 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles

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Buffalo Bills: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#23)

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Last week: 19 (-4)

Record: 5-8

Net points per drive: -0.41 (26th)

DVOA: -6.5% (21st)

Weighted DVOA: -2.0% (17th)

Buffalo has two divisional games against comparable teams, one in Miami, who they already beat, and one at home for the Jets, who they already lost to. I say they split those 2 and the Seattle game is the wild card one. The Seahawks have fallen flat in several games against inferior teams on the road this season, but they might be playing too well right now for the Bills to win in Toronto, where they will play their annual game this week.

Studs

CB Leodis McKelvin: Allowed 4 catches for 25 yards on 7 attempts, 3 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 quarterback hit on 1 blitz, 4 punt returns for 44 yards, 2 kickoff returns for 57 yards

SS George Wilson: Allowed 1 catch for 9 yards on 1 attempt, 2 pass deflections, 5 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 quarterback hit on 2 blitzes

DT Kyle Williams: 4 quarterback hurries on 32 pass block snaps, 3 solo tackles, 3 stops

Duds

LT Cordy Glenn: Allowed 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 2 quarterback hurries on 41 pass block snaps, run blocked for 13 yards on 2 attempts

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Tennessee Titans: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#24)

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Last week: 24 (+0)

Record: 4-9

Net points per drive: -0.76 (29th)

DVOA: -29.1% (29th)

Weighted DVOA: -27.1% (29th)

The Titans have been worse than their record all season and after coming up short against another team who is worse than their record, the Colts, the Titans sit at 4-9, which is still better than they are. However, easy home games against the Jets and Jaguars should get them at least 5, maybe 6 wins, with a trip to Green Bay as their only unwinnable game on their remaining schedule.

Studs

RG Deuce Lutui: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 42 pass block snaps, run blocked for 14 yards on 2 attempts

LT Michael Roos: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 42 pass block snaps, run blocked for 15 yards on 4 attempts

WR Kenny Britt: Caught 8 passes for 143 yards on 9 attempts on 38 pass snaps, 5.4 YAC per catch, 1 penalty

LE Jairus Wynn: 1 sack and 3 quarterback hurries on 10 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackles, 2 stops

DT Karl Klug: 2 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 3 quarterback hurries on 9 pass rush snaps, 1 assist, 2 stops

DT Sen’Derrick Marks: 5 quarterback hurries on 26 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 4 solo tackles, 4 stops

LE Derrick Morgan: 1 sack, 3 quarterback hits, and 5 quarterback hurries on 28 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

P Brett Kern: 3 punts for 165 yards, 2 inside 20, 2 returns for 24 yards, 47.0 net yards per punt

Duds

WR Nate Washington: Caught 1 pass for 15 yards on 6 attempts on 42 pass snaps, 4.0 YAC per catch, 2 interceptions when thrown to

RE Kamerion Wimbley: 1 quarterback hurry on 31 pass rush snaps, no tackles

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Carolina Panthers: Week 15 NFL Power Rankings (#25)

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Last week: 27 (+2)

Record: 4-9

Net points per drive: -0.38 (24th)

DVOA: -1.6% (16th)

Weighted DVOA: -1.4% (16th)

Another team that has been better than their record all season, the Panthers showed it last week, beating the Falcons, who they almost knocked off earlier this season. Week 16, they host the Raiders, which should get them their 5th win of the season, but I don’t know if they’ll find another in San Diego or New Orleans.

Studs

LT Jordan Gross: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 40 pass block snaps, run blocked for 17 yards on 4 attempts

LG Amini Silatolu: Did not allow a pressure on 40 pass block snaps, run blocked for 78 yards on 3 attempts

RG Garry Williams: Allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 40 pass block snaps, run blocked for 14 yards on 4 attempts

WR Steve Smith: Caught 7 passes for 109 yards on 11 attempts on 38 pass snaps, 2.0 YAC per catch

RE Greg Hardy: 1 sack, 3 quarterback hits, and 2 quarterback hurries on 46 pass rush snaps, 3 assists, 1 stop

Duds

RT Byron Bell: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 4 quarterback hurries on 40 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 3 yards on 1 attempt

WR Armanti Edwards: Caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 2 attempts on 23 pass snaps, 0.0 YAC per catch

LE Frank Alexander: Did not record a pressure on 34 pass rush snaps, no tackles

CB Captain Munnerlyn: Allowed 6 catches for 68 yards on 8 attempts, 1 penalty, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hit on 2 blitzes

CB James Dockery: Allowed 5 catches for 65 yards on 7 attempts, 4 solo tackles, 2 assists

SS DJ Campbell: 2 solo tackles, 2 assists, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles, allowed 4 catches for 42 yards on 5 attempts

DT Andre Neblett: 1 quarterback hurry on 26 pass rush snaps, 1 missed tackle

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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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