Post-Week 14 Power Rankings
Top 10
1. New England - despite the loss, still the team to beat until I see consistent slippage
2. Philadelphia - their upside is limited because of the Wentz injury, but I base these rankings on what we have seen, not what is still to come
3. Minnesota - still gonna be a tough out
4. Pittsburgh - no excuses left...this is the year they have to beat NE
5. New Orleans - weird loss, but they'll be okay
6. LA Rams - tough loss and now need to win at Seattle to possibly avoid fighting for a wild card
7. Jacksonville - that D is nasty
8. Carolina - ugly win, but that D will make them a tough out in the playoffs
9. Seattle - must-win game against the Rams this week
10. LA Chargers - after fighting their way back to where they are, now face a must-win at KC
NFL MVP Top 5
1. Russell Wilson - he is still the main reason why they are in contention for the playoffs
2. Tom Brady - after two subpar games, will he bounce back against a D he usually torches, or is this is the start of the decline?
3. Carson Wentz - I would've put him at 1 again had he not gotten hurt
4. Antonio Brown - I can't put a WR in the top 3, but his value is immeasurable
5. Alvin Kamara - seeing the Saints offense slow to a crawl after he left with a concussion last Thursday made it clear how valuable he is to that team