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Predominantly Orange Week Ten NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talk with NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya after the game against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) and quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talk with NBC sideline reporter Michele Tafoya after the game against the Chicago Bears at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 31-17. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 3, 2016; Tampa, FL, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the first half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Atlanta Falcons (6)

Matt Ryan and the Falcons are just making it look so easy on the offensive side of the football.  Ryan should be the front-runner for MVP, and the Falcons are certainly the favorite to come of the NFC South.  Matty-Ice is sure getting a lot of help from his duo of terrific running backs—if he could get similar help from his defense, this team would be unstoppable.

Nov 7, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates with safety Kelcie McCray (33) after a Buffalo Bills incomplete pass on fourth down with 13 seconds left as Bills receiver Robert Woods (10) reacts during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Bills 31-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks safety Earl Thomas (29) celebrates with safety Kelcie McCray (33) after a Buffalo Bills incomplete pass on fourth down with 13 seconds left as Bills receiver Robert Woods (10) reacts during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Bills 31-25. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Seattle Seahawks (7)

The Seahawks are extremely fortunate to be 5-2-1.  They have had two victories where the officials have appeared to miss blatant pass interference calls—calls that if made, likely would have turned W’s to L’s.  They also got away with one in Arizona.  It is due to good fortune that they aren’t 3-5 or 4-4 right now.  With that said, they have a good defense, and Monday Night, Russell Wilson seemed to discover his legs again.  If they can get going, they certainly have the pieces to compete for another Lombardi.

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders outside linebacker Malcolm Smith (53) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders (10) in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Denver Broncos (3)

What the heck happened?  Sunday Night, the Broncos looked like a 2-14 team, not a perennial Super Bowl contender.  For the first time in two years, they got manhandled on both sides of the ball.  They looked like the finesse team, not Oakland.  For a year and a half, the offense has been a huge problem for this team.  With the defense banged up and suddenly very vulnerable, this team will be competing for nothing anytime soon unless they can find a way to move the ball.

Their quarterback is regressing, as is their offensive line.  Since you cannot switch out an entire line, a quarterback switch seems to be inevitable if things continue along this path.  Paging Paxton Lynch—make sure you’re ready.

Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Arizona Cardinals (12)

Last we saw the Cardinals, they were having flashbacks to the NFC Championship Game from a year ago—getting blown off the field once again by the Panthers.  However, with a bye week, followed by a date with the Niners should be all the medicine they need to get back on track.

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