Power Rankings: Week 15

1. Titans (12-1)-They outscored the Lions and Browns the past two weeks by a score of 75-19. Have one more gimme against the Texans this week before finishing with two toughies, vs. Pittsburgh and at Indy.
2. Giants (11-2)-A little bit of a surprising loss because the Giants have been so dominant. Two more victories wrap up the #1 seed in the NFC.
3. Steelers (10-3)-The Steelers are 16-5 in December games since 2004. Elite teams step up and win games in December, and that is why the Steelers are always title contenders.
4. Panthers (10-3)-Are in the driver’s seat in the NFC South with a big win over Tampa on Monday night.
5. Colts (9-4)-On a six game winning streak, should make it eight with their next two games against Detroit and Jacksonville.
6. Ravens (9-4)-My vote for the surprise team of the year. Two wins in the last three games clinches a playoff berth.
7. Buccaneers (9-4)-The loss to Carolina knocked the Bucs out of first place in the division and exposed their defensive flaws. Even a loss to Atlanta keeps the Bucs in the race because they finish with home games against San Diego and Oakland.
8. Cowboys (8-5)-Crushing defeat at Pittsburgh as the ‘Boys had control of the game before the Romo INT. Have three tough games remaining against the Giants, Ravens and Eagles.
9. Cardinals (8-5)-The Cardinals are in position to pass the Vikings for the third seed in NFC.
10. Patriots (8-5)-The Patriots don't control their own destiny, but as long as they keep winning they have a shot at the playoffs.
11. Dolphins (8-5)-The next two games are against the 49ers and Chiefs. If the Dolphins win them, like they should, they would be sitting atop the division going into the Meadowlands to play Brett Favre and the Jets the last game of the season.
12. Falcons (8-5)-The Falcons were bound to lose again before the season ended, and the Saints are very tough to beat in the Superdome.
13. Eagles (7-5-1)-They're back in the thick of things after a huge win over the Giants. This team is scary now that Brian Westbrook is healthy.
14. Vikings (8-5)-Not an overly impressive win against the Detroit, but a big one because the Vikings own the tiebreaker over the Bears should they finished tied atop the NFC North.
15. Jets (8-5)-Two straight losses have dropped the Jets into a 3-way tie with the Patriots and Dolphins. Play Buffalo and Seattle the next two weeks which should be wins, and would set up a huge showdown with the Dolphins on week 17.
16. Broncos (8-5)-Are the up-and-down Broncos finally showing consistency as they close in on the AFC West crown?
17. Saints (7-6)-Once again, the Saints are still alive. They played perhaps their best game of the season against Atlanta. But their only real chance at a playoff spot is to run the table at Chicago, at Detroit and home with Carolina.
18. Redskins (7-6)-The Skins were 6-2 at the halfway point and looking at a possible #1 seed. After losing four of five, they might not even make the playoffs.
19. Bears (7-6)-The Bears will play in a quick turnaround game Thursday night, but it's against a New Orleans team that struggles away from the Superdome.
20. Texans (6-7)-Shocking win at Lambeau to all but end the Packers hopes of winning the NFC North. It’s about time the Texans won a close game.
21. Chargers (5-8)-The Chargers are coming off of their best win of the season. But is it too late?
22. Bills (6-7)-Great start at 5-1, but after losing 6 of 7 this team is staying home for the postseason.
23. Packers (5-8)-Will the defending NFC North champs win again this year? Let the Brett Favre would have led us to the playoffs debate begin in Green Bay.
24. 49ers (5-8)-The Niners are wondering what might have been with Shaun Hill starting all season.
25. Jaguars (4-9)-Offense was awful at Chicago. They can’t run or pass the ball successfully. One of the two most disappointing teams in the league along with San Diego.
26. Browns (4-9)-Bye bye Romeo.
27. Chiefs (2-11)-At least Herm Edwards has this team playing hard. Have lost a couple of close ones the last couple of weeks.
28. Raiders (3-10)-One of the worst, if not the worst, franchises in the NFL in the last five years.
29. Seahawks (2-11)-When you are below the Raiders you know you’re awful.
30. St. Louis (2-11)-The Cardinals are good, but are beating up on the Seahawks, Niners and Rams. I think Florida would give the Rams a run for their money.
31. Bengals (1-11-1)-The Bengals might as well count their tie against the Eagles as a win.
32. Lions (0-13)-Will Detroit win a game, or be the first team since the 1976 Bucs to go winless?