MARK CRAIG'S POWER RANKINGS
Biggest jump: Chiefs No. 21 to No. 15
Biggest fall: Jets No. 20 to No. 30
1. Steelers, 11-2 (Last week: 2)
Every time I fall asleep, the Steelers are losing. Every time I wake up, the Steelers have won.
2. Patriots, 10-3 (1)
0-for-11 on third down. Still think the Patriots wouldn't need Gronk down there in Miami?
3. Eagles, 11-2 (4)
Two words for Vikings fans who think Eagles fans should just give up on their season: Case Keenum.
4. Panthers, 9-4 (8)
If Cam Newton could hit the broad side of that barn, this team could really be something.
5. Vikings, 10-3 (3)
Like I've said, this team will win or lose based on how the offensive line performs.
6. Jaguars, 9-4 (10)
If it wasn't already time to take these fellas seriously, it is now. Eh, Seattle?
7. Rams, 9-4 (5)
They have to go to Seattle, but they're better on the road (5-1) than they are at home (4-3).
8. Falcons, 8-5 (11)
Defending conference champs are lurking in the shadows of all these surprising story lines.
9. Saints, 9-4 (6)
They're 1-2 in their past three games, but help (Jets) is on the way to the Superdome this week.
10. Seahawks, 8-5 (7)
Seattle's 12th man is loud. Jacksonville's has projectiles.
11. Chargers, 7-6 (12)
Outgained Washington in yardage 488-201. If they make the playoffs, these guys will be a tough out.
12. Bills, 7-6 (15)
LeSean McCoy's new endorsement deal: snow shoes.
13. Cowboys, 7-6 (16)
They're 2-3 during Ezekiel Elliott's suspension with one more game left at Oakland.
14. Ravens, 7-6 (13)
The vaunted defense couldn't protect an 11-point fourth-quarter lead at Pittsburgh.
15. Chiefs, 7-6 (21)
They're back! Or were they just lucky to play the Raiders at home?
16. Titans, 8-5 (9)
Marcus Mariota throws two second-half picks and they lose to Arizona's four field goals. Overrated?
17. Packers, 7-6 (17)
If Aaron Rodgers wins the Super Bowl this year, do the Browns get rings, too?
18. Lions, 7-6 (19)
They were sloppy with three turnovers in Tampa but did manage to extend their hopes.
19. Raiders, 6-7 (14)
Normally, you'd say it's over. But the AFC West isn't normal.
20. Dolphins, 6-7 (25)
Maybe they exposed the Patriots. Or gave them the rocket fuel to blast Pittsburgh and win title No. 6?
21. Cardinals, 6-7 (22)
Let's hope Larry Fitzgerald gets some help again before his career ends.
22. Redskins, 5-8 (18)
At some point this offseason, people might want to talk about more than just Kirk Cousins' contract situation.
23. Buccaneers, 4-9 (23)
Detroit says thank you after five Bucs turnovers help keep Lions alive.
24. 49ers, 3-10 (27)
Montana and Young did something Jimmy G. never has: Lose.
25. Bears, 4-9 (29)
They beat the Bengals 33-7 in Cincinnati. The Bengals now come to Minnesota. What could go wrong, eh?
26. Broncos, 4-9 (31)
Believe it or not, after ending an eight-game losing streak, the Broncos aren't mathematically eliminated.
27. Bengals, 5-8 (24)
They handed Chicago its most lopsided win in five years. Next up: at Vikings. What could go wrong, eh?
28. Colts, 3-10 (26)
Shh. Don't tell Frank Gore that he's 98 in NFL running back years.
29. Texans, 4-9 (28)
If your only job is to watch for signs of concussions, then watch for signs of concussions.
30. Jets, 5-8 (20)
Feeling sorry for the Giants, the Jets gained 100 yards in a 23-0 loss to Denver.
31. Giants, 2-11 (30)
The Giants appreciated the Jets' crosstown gesture but lose a game to Dallas and a GM to Cleveland.
32. Browns, 0-13 (32)
At 1-28, Hue Jackson needs only 18 more years to match Pat Shurmur's 10 wins as Browns coach.
