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2014 NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Mark Sanchez Helps Philadelphia Eagles Roll

NFL Power Rankings Week 11

NFL Power Rankings Week 11
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After the Philadelphia Eagles made a huge statement on Monday Night Football against the Carolina Panthers, it's time to see where they and the other teams stand in the latest 2014 NFL Power Rankings Week 11.

32. Oakland Raiders 0-9 (32)

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32. Oakland Raiders 0-9 (32)

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Darren McFadden now has 34 rushing yards over the last two weeks as the Oakland Raiders were embarrassed by the Denver Broncos as expected. At this point, the only thing the Raiders have to look forward to is the offseason. And maybe winning their first game of 2014, which may never happen.

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-8 (30)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1-8 (30)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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A crying Josh McCown post-game shows just what this season has been like for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The only positive thing to take away over the last two weeks is Mike Evans is finally starting to find the end zone on a consistent basis.

30. Jacksonville Jaguars 1-9 (29)

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30. Jacksonville Jaguars 1-9 (29)

Jacksonville Jaguars
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No matter how bad the Jacksonville Jaguars are, Denard Robinson keeps finding a way to produce offense--which fantasy owners love.

29. Tennessee Titans 2-7 (28)

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29. Tennessee Titans 2-7 (28)

Tennessee Titans
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Obviously, Zach Mettenberger (179 yards passing with one touchdown and one interception against the Baltimore Ravens) is not the answer for the Tennessee Titans at quarterback. And once again, the team is giving Bishop Sankey every opportunity in the world to produce in the ground game, but he continues to disappoint.

28. New York Jets 2-8 (31)

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28. New York Jets 2-8 (31)

Pittsburgh Steelers v New York Jets
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Who saw this coming? The New York Jets arguably pulled off the biggest shock of Week 10 with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers to help Rex Ryan keep his job safe for at least one more week.

Maybe we were wrong about Michael Vick and there is some gas left in the tank after all.

27. Chicago Bears 3-6 (25)

Chicago Bears
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27. Chicago Bears 3-6 (25)

Chicago Bears
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How can a defense be this bad? The Chicago Bears hit a new rock bottom on Sunday night by allowing Aaron Rodgers to throw six touchdown passes...in one half.

Fans seem to be giving up on Jay Cutler, but it's the defense and coaching staff that seems to be the main issue for this team.

26. New York Giants 3-6 (26)

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26. New York Giants 3-6 (26)

New York Giants
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Give the New York Giants credit for keeping it close against the Seattle Seahawks until the fourth quarter came around as this team just couldn't find a way to contain Marshawn Lynch--who finished the day with four rushing touchdowns.

25. Atlanta Falcons 3-6 (27)

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25. Atlanta Falcons 3-6 (27)

Atlanta Falcons v Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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They may have won against the Buccaneers, but Sunday was the perfect example of just how much this team has struggled this season as the Atlanta Falcons barely came through with the victory. Matt Ryan needs to do whatever it takes to help Julio Jones find the end zone again as this team is still somehow alive in the horrendous NFC South.

24. Houston Texans 4-5 (24)

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24. Houston Texans 4-5 (24)

Houston Texans
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It's about time the Houston Texans made the right decision to start Ryan Mallett at quarterback over Ryan Fitzpatrick and this team should be well rested coming off the bye week. If Mallett really wants to help this offense turn things around, he'll do whatever it takes to establish a connection right away with Andre Johnson.

23. Washington Redskins 3-6 (23)

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23. Washington Redskins 3-6 (23)

Washington Redskins v Minnesota Vikings
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If it wasn't for their loss to the Minnesota Vikings, the Washington Redskins would actually be on an impressive three-game winning streak. Let's hope Robert Griffin III is well rested after the bye week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as this quarterback has plenty to prove in the second half of the season.

22. Minnesota Vikings 4-5 (21)

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22. Minnesota Vikings 4-5 (21)

Minnesota Vikings
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Who would have thought the Minnesota Vikings would have a better record than the Chicago Bears at this point in the season without Adrian Peterson? This team has the potential to shake up the NFC North even more over the next two weeks with key matchups against the Bears and Green Bay Packers.

21. Carolina Panthers 3-6-1

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21. Carolina Panthers 3-6-1

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To say the offensive line of the Carolina Panthers was horrendous against the Philadelphia Eagles would be the understatement of the year. This was an embarrassing performance by the Panthers, but believe it or not--they're still alive in the NFC South.

20. Buffalo Bills 5-4 (20)

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20. Buffalo Bills 5-4 (20)

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The Buffalo Bills appeared to be on their way to another impressive victory before falling apart in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs. Bryce Brown is going to be looking back at that potential touchdown for weeks knowing how much it could have impacted the end of this game.

19. St Louis Rams 3-6

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19. St Louis Rams 3-6

St Louis Rams
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Speaking of teams who appeared to be heading towards an upset, the St. Louis Rams missed out on a major opportunity for an upset before the offense fell apart in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals. This team needs to figure out their problems at running back and just stick to a No. 1 player--especially with the potential Tre Mason is showing.

18. New Orleans Saints 4-5 (15)

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18. New Orleans Saints 4-5 (15)

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It's crazy to think how the New Orleans Saints are below .500 and still sit in first place in the NFC South. They lost a key matchup to the San Francisco 49ers at home, but this team still controls their own destiny when it comes to the playoffs.

17. Miami Dolphins 5-4 (13)

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17. Miami Dolphins 5-4 (13)

Miami Dolphins
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The Miami Dolphins appeared to be on their way to another impressive road win before a last-second touchdown by Matthew Stafford and the Detroit Lions. They'll be on short rest this week with a Thursday night game against the Bills, but the Dolphins should be able to get back on track.

16. Cincinnati Bengals 5-3-1

Cincinnati Bengals
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16. Cincinnati Bengals 5-3-1

Cincinnati Bengals
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What is it with Andy Dalton failing to show up in big games? The Cincinnati Bengals have gone from the team to beat in the AFC to the laughing stock of the division after their embarrassing home loss to the Cleveland Browns.

If the Bengals fail to reach the playoffs, Marvin Lewis deserves to be fired as head coach.

15. San Francisco 49ers 5-4 (19)

San Francisco 49ers
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15. San Francisco 49ers 5-4 (19)

San Francisco 49ers
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This was a game the San Francisco 49ers absolutely needed to win and give Colin Kaepernick all of the credit in the world for that amazing 51-yard pass to Michael Crabtree. Don't count the 49ers out of the NFC playoff picture just yet as this team should make a nice run in the second half of the season.

14. Pittsburgh Steelers 6-4 (9)

Pittsburgh Steelers
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14. Pittsburgh Steelers 6-4 (9)

Pittsburgh Steelers
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How does a team like the Pittsburgh Steelers go from 12 touchdown passes in two weeks from Ben Roethlisberger to losing a game against the previously one-win Jets? This was a game the Steelers should have easily won and now they find themselves in a tougher position when it comes to getting back into first place in the AFC North.

13. San Diego Chargers 5-4 (14)

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13. San Diego Chargers 5-4 (14)

San Diego Chargers
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When it comes to disappointing teams over the last couple of weeks, the San Diego Chargers rank near the top as this team is looking to end a three-game losing streak after their bye week. With the way the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs are playing, the Chargers may need all of the help they can get in the second half of the season.

12. Baltimore Ravens 6-4 (16)

Baltimore Ravens
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12. Baltimore Ravens 6-4 (16)

Baltimore Ravens
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Everybody expected the Baltimore Ravens to bounce back against the Tennessee Titans--and they did. Unfortunately, they face a tough test against Drew Brees and the Saints in Week 11--which won't be easy considering how tough it is to play in New Orleans.

11. Cleveland Browns 6-3 (17)

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11. Cleveland Browns 6-3 (17)

Cleveland Browns
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The biggest surprise in the first half of the 2014 season goes to the Cleveland Browns as nobody expected this team to be in first place heading into Week 11. Brian Hoyer has taken this team to a whole new level and the defense has been flying under the radar all year--which makes us excited to see what will happen in the second half of the season.

10. Detroit Lions 7-2 (10)

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10. Detroit Lions 7-2 (10)

Detroit Lions
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Nobody was happier to see Calvin Johnson back in the lineup than Matthew Stafford as the wideout was targeted 15 times in his return against the Miami Dolphins. The Detroit Lions were finding ways to win games without Johnson and now that he's back--don't sleep on the Lions in the NFC.

9. Indianapolis Colts 6-3 (5)

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9. Indianapolis Colts 6-3 (5)

Indianapolis Colts
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The Indianapolis Colts arguably have one of the league's best offenses at the moment thanks to Andrew Luck and T.Y Hilton. We all can't wait to see whether or not he can keep this offense rolling with a key matchup against the New England Patriots in the spotlight on Sunday night.

8. Kansas City Chiefs 6-3 (11)

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8. Kansas City Chiefs 6-3 (11)

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It's amazing how the Kansas City Chiefs are 6-3 on the season and still don't have a touchdown catch by a wide receiver. This team has won six of seven following an 0-2 start and seems capable of beating any team in the AFC at this point--so look out for the Chiefs.

7. Dallas Cowboys 7-3 (6)

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7. Dallas Cowboys 7-3 (6)

Dallas Cowboys
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Forget all of the talks surrounding whether or not Tony Romo could play, as the quarterback looked just fine against the Jaguars in London. If anything, the Dallas Cowboys should be excited about Dez Bryant finally coming through with a monster game after the wideout found the end zone twice for fans in London.

6. Philadelphia Eagles 7-2 (7)

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6. Philadelphia Eagles 7-2 (7)

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We're two games into the Mark Sanchez era in Philly, and fans are pleasantly surprised. There's obviously plenty of time for him to slip up, but he's shown well so far and has fans clamoring for more wins. Especially with a defense this dynamic, the Eagles are looking like serious contenders.

5. Green Bay Packers 6-3 (8)

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5. Green Bay Packers 6-3 (8)

Green Bay Packers
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Speaking of quarterbacks with concerns, Aaron Rodgers showed us all that his hamstring is doing just fine after throwing six touchdowns in the first half against the Bears in the national spotlight. This team has one of the most dangerous offenses as long as Rodgers is healthy and Sunday's matchup against the Eagles should be fun to watch.

4. Denver Broncos 7-2 (4)

Denver Broncos
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4. Denver Broncos 7-2 (4)

Denver Broncos
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Are you really surprised by the Denver Broncos crushing the Raiders? This was an easy win for Peyton Manning and company as the quarterback should have been benched much earlier in the second half--although fantasy owners did enjoy his five-touchdown performance.

3. Seattle Seahawks 6-3 (3)

Seattle Seahawks
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3. Seattle Seahawks 6-3 (3)

Seattle Seahawks
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Marshawn Lynch finally seems to be back on track after finding the end zone four times against the Giants. The Seattle Seahawks know their best chance of winning games is when Lynch is productive and with six touchdowns over his last two games--this team should continue to roll as they make another run at the playoffs.

2. New England Patriots 7-2 (2)

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2. New England Patriots 7-2 (2)

New England Patriots
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With Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski looking like the dynamic duo from a couple of years ago, the New England Patriots are arguably the hottest team in football right now with five-straight wins. You know Brady will be ready for his matchup against Luck and the Colts--especially with the game being nationally televised.

1. Arizona Cardinals 8-1 (1)

Arizona Cardinals
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1. Arizona Cardinals 8-1 (1)

Arizona Cardinals
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The Arizona Cardinals may have the best record in football, but adjusting to the rest of the season without Carson Palmer (torn ACL) won't be easy. There's a ton of pressure on Drew Stanton at quarterback, but the offense seems confident enough that he has what it takes to help this team go deep in the playoffs.

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