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NFL: Week Seven NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Oct 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) on a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) congratulates tight end Rob Gronkowski (87) on a touchdown during the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stew Milne-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants corner back Janoris Jenkins (20) breaks up a pass in the end zone intended for Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Mike Wallace (17) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Baltimore Ravens (15)

The Ravens seemingly only know how to play close games these days.  And they are now 3-3 after a 3-0 start.  Winning half of your games that are one score games would seem to be the mark of an average team.  That’s exactly what the Ravens are right now—an average team.

Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) celebrates with teammates after breaking up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. The Jaguars won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey (20) celebrates with teammates after breaking up a pass intended for Chicago Bears wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (not pictured) in the fourth quarter at Soldier Field. The Jaguars won 17-16. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Jacksonville Jaguars (20)

Take note—the Jags are on a win streak.  With no team looking the part of a good team in the AFC South, the Jaguars are right in the mix to win that division, even with only two wins.  They will have to improve however, as they barely beat a poor Bears team just to get to their second win.

Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) scores in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 28-26. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Nashville, TN, USA; Tennessee Titans running back DeMarco Murray (29) scores in the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Nissan Stadium. Tennessee won 28-26. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

19. Tennessee Titans (24)

Demarco Murray has been an absolute difference maker for the Titans who have made their way to .500.  Like the Jags, the Titans are right there in the division, and their upcoming schedule is very favorable.  If they can find a way to get a game or two over .500, they will give themselves a shot to win the AFC South.

Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) talks to Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) talks to Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

20. San Diego Chargers (27)

The Chargers finally held on to win one—barely though.  For as well as they played, and as poor as the Broncos played, Denver still had a hail mary attempt at the end of the game to tie the game.  A win is a win, and Mike McCoy desperately needed one to hang on to his job, after squandering four 4th quarter leads this season.   A win against the defending champs is also something that can catapult a team that is lacking confidence.  San Diego is absolutely better than their record shows—can they build on this win or will they revert to blowing leads when it counts?

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