Updated Saturday, November 24, 2012 at 06:46 PM
| Danny O'Neil's NFL power rankings | |
| Team (last week) | Comment |
| 1. Atlanta (1) | Falcons averaged 31 points in September, 25.7 in October and 23 in November. |
| 2. San Francisco (2) | Call-in Kaepernick? Turns out Colin might be more of a permanent replacement. |
| 3. Baltimore (9) | November reign: Ravens have won eight of their last nine games played this month. |
| 4. Green Bay (6) | Packers and Bears have simultaneous possession of first place in NFC North. |
| 5. Houston (3) | Good news: Texans won past two in OT. Bad news: They needed OT vs. Jags and Lions. |
| 6. New England (7) | "The Man with Iron Fists" is a kung fu flick, not a documentary on Bill Belichick. |
| 7. Denver (5) | Cupcake Central: Broncos have beaten exactly one team currently above .500. |
| 8. Chicago (4) | Cupcake Central II: Bears also have beaten only one team currently above .500. |
| 9. N.Y. Giants (8) | At 6-4, Giants are the only team in the NFC's Leastern division to hold a winning record. |
| 10. Seattle (11) | Yes, the Seahawks' quarterback is in fact armed and DangeRuss. |
| 11. Pittsburgh (10) | There has been another Roethlisberger. Ben's son was born Wednesday. |
| 12. Tampa Bay (14) | Reality check? Bucs host Atlanta this week, play at Denver next week. |
| 13. New Orleans (18) | N.O. gimmies: Each of the Saints' next four opponents currently has a winning record. |
| 14. Indianapolis (12) | Colts have won six games by combined 36 points, but lost three by 86. |
| 15. Washington (17) | Robert Griffin III tied for sixth-most rushing TDs in the league, 13th-most passing TDs. |
| 16. Minnesota (16) | The Bear necessities: Vikes play Chicago twice in 15 days. |
| 17. Cincinnati (25) | Ready for a run? None of Bengals' next four opponents currently holds a winning record. |
| 18. Detroit (15) | Holiday turkeys: Lions' overtime loss Thursday was ninth in a row on Thanksgiving. |
| 19. Miami (13) | MIA describes this offense, which has scored one TD in the past 10 quarters. |
| 20. Dallas (19) | Everything is bigger in Texas. Especially the disappointment over the Cowboys' season. |
| 21. Tennessee (28) | Titans allowed 51 points to Chicago in Week 9, held Miami to three points in Week 10. |
| 22. San Diego (20) | Quarterback Philip Rivers playing like he's dammed this year. |
| 23. Philadelphia (21) | The Eagles have landed. With a thud. Again. |
| 24. Buffalo (30) | Fade route: Bills have been outscored 51-7 in fourth quarter of their past six games. |
| 25. N.Y. Jets (24) | Enjoy your Thanksgiving stuffing? The Jets didn't, losing 49-19 to the Pats on Thursday. |
| 26. Oakland (26) | Raiders have allowed 135 points last three games; 49ers have allowed 134 all season. |
| 27. Arizona (23) | Ken Whisenhunt not so wise in hunting for a QB, now looking at rookie Ryan Lindley. |
| 28. St. Louis (27) | Rams tough? Not anymore. They haven't won a game since Oct. 4. |
| 29. Carolina (22) | Panthers' 2-8 season has given a new interpretation of Carolina blue. |
| 30. Cleveland (29) | The 2-8 Browns have been outscored by 45 this year. The 6-4 Colts have been outscored by 50. |
| 31. Jacksonville (31) | One shot of Henne coming up. QB Blaine Gabbert's injury means Chad Henne gets a chance. |
| 32. Kansas City (32) | Chiefs haven't scored more than one touchdown in a game since September. |
