Foxboro Blog Top 12: Week 14

With the playoff picture getting clearer and clearer, the Top 12 is getting locked down and ready for the post-season.  We’ve experienced an unprecedented lack of movement this week.  The top teams continue to win and give us little reason to shake things up..
 

Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
1		1	0	13-0	@ Chiefs
		What are the chances that Green Bay gets to 14-0?  I’d say about 99%.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
2		2	0	10-3	@ Broncos
		Once again, people are getting down on the Patriots defense.  I agree it’s not pretty, but 13 out of 14 times, it’s been good enough to get this team a victory.  The losses to Buffalo and the Giants was due to dumb turnovers by the offense.  The Steelers loss was legit.   Bend but don’t break, baby.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
3		3	0	10-3	@ Chargers
		Big game for the black birds.  The Chargers are coming on strong and could cost Baltimore the AFC North if they trip up.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
4		4	0	10-3	@ Vikings
		And suddenly, look who’s a strong possibility for the #2 seed and a bye.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
5		6	+1	10-3	@ 49ers
		The Pittsburgh/San Fran game is massive for both teams.  Whoever loses will undoubtedbly be playing a wild card game a lose their shot at a bye week.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
6		7	+1	10-3	vs. Panthers
		The Texans are winning as a team.  They lose two QB’s and don’t miss a step.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
7		5	-2	10-3	vs. Steelers
		This next game will prove whether or not San Fran is a contender or pretender.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
8		8	0	8-5	vs. Jaguars
		If the Falcons can win their way into the playoffs, then they have a chance to do damage.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
9		9	0	8-5	vs. Patriots
		Am I a little nervous about Tebow Time this weekend?  In a word – Yes.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
10		12	+2	8-5	@ Eagles
		Typical Jets. They look dead and then start coming on strong.  I really want no part of them in the playoffs this year.  I’ll take my two wins to the bank and move on.
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
11		11	0	7-6	vs. Redskins
		The Giants manage to stay alive in the most improbable of circumstances.  What a game!
Ranking	Team	Last Week	Change	Record	Next Game
12		10	-2	7-6	@ Rams
		I’m not liking Cincy’s chances for the playoffs the moment.  They’ve been dropping games left and right.