TGS Week 3 NFL Power Rankings: Texans, Vikings make big jumps

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GLENDALE, AZ – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the New England Patriots throws a pass during the fourth quarter of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at the University of Phoenix Stadium on September 11, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. The Patriots defeated the Cardinals 23-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

TGS Week 2 NFL Power Rankings: Cardinals listen, don’t touch Jimmy

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TGS Week 1 NFL Power Rankings: Cardinals begin the year on top

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ST. LOUIS, MO – DECEMBER 6: Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass while warming up before a game against the St. Louis Rams at the Edward Jones Dome on December 6, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)

Week 17 NFL power rankings: Cardinals No. 1 heading into final regular season Sunday

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1. Arizona Cardinals (13-2; Last Week- No. 2) The Cardinals haven’t been No. 1 in our power rankings all season, and here they taking over the top spot in the final week of the regular season. And this is the ideal time of the year to be doing that. Arizona enters Week 17 with a […]

FOXBORO, MA – DECEMBER 20: Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Gillette Stadium on December 20, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Week 16 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 12/24/2015

1. Carolina Panthers (14-0; Last Week- No. 1) A 16-0 record is looking likely right now. The Panthers are still trying to lock up home field advantage, so they’re going to bring it this week against a Falcons team that they beat 38-0 just two games ago. And even if they choose to take Week […]

CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 02: Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers reacts to making a first down during their game against the Indianapolis Colts at Bank of America Stadium on November 2, 2015 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

Week 15 NFL power rankings: Can the Panthers get to 16-0?

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 12/17/2015

1. Carolina Panthers (13-0; Last Week- No. 1) The Panthers’ remaining three games: on the road vs the Giants, at home vs the Falcons, and at home vs the Buccaneers. Can they get to 16-0? If they really want to win all of those games, it would be a surprise if they didn’t. The game […]

GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 26: Quarterback Carson Palmer #3 of the Arizona Cardinals throws a pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the NFL game at University of Phoenix Stadium on October 26, 2014 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals won 24-20. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Week 14 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 12/10/2015

1. Carolina Panthers (12-0; Last Week- No. 1) It looked like the Panthers were finally headed for a loss, until Cam Newton threw his fifth touchdown of the game with just over a minute left to beat the Saints. This team has been incredible, and need to just put together four more weeks of what […]

during their game at Bank of America Stadium on December 14, 2014 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Week 13 NFL power rankings: We have a new No. 1

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 12/1/2015

1. Carolina Panthers (11-0; Last Week- No. 2) For the first time this season, we have a team other than the New England Patriots holding the top spot in our power rankings. And let’s be honest- the Carolina Panthers have absolutely deserved to be here themselves all season anyway. Like the Patriots, the Panthers entered […]

MIAMI GARDENS, FL – NOVEMBER 22: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys in action during the second half of the game against the Miami Dolphins at Sun Life Stadium on November 22, 2015 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Rob Foldy/Getty Images)

Week 12 NFL power rankings

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1. New England Patriots (10-0; Last Week- No. 1) For the second straight week, the Patriots were challenged, but still found a way to get the win. The Pats certainly look beatable, but with just six games remaining, their 16-0 chances still look decent. And those chances will look much better if New England can […]

FOXBORO, MA – NOVEMBER 23: Head coach Rex Ryan of the Buffalo Bills argues with the referee during the third quarter against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on November 23, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

NFL officiating source confirms Bills-Pats refs were as bad as you thought

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 11/24/2015

The New England Patriots kept their hopes for an undefeated season alive with a 20-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Monday night, but the victory was overshadowed by some very questionable officiating calls in the game. Ben Volin of the Boston Globe was told by an NFL Referees Associating source on Tuesday that the Bills-Patriots […]

OAKLAND, CA – NOVEMBER 15: Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater #5 of the Minnesota Vikings looks for an open receiver against the Oakland Raiders in the first quarter at O.co Coliseum on November 15, 2015 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Week 11 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 11/18/2015

1. New England Patriots (9-0; Last Week- No. 1) A Stephen Gostkowski 54-yard field goal in the final seconds vs the Giants prevented the Patriots from their first loss of the season. Here’s the Patriots’ remaining schedule: vs Bills (MNF), at Broncos (SNF), vs Eagles, at Texans, vs Titans, at Jets, at Dolphins. Anybody can […]

Week 10 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 11/11/2015

1. New England Patriots (8-0; Last Week- No. 1) This has been too easy for the Patriots, through half of their schedule. 2. Cincinnati Bengals (8-0; Last Week- No. 3) Andy Dalton is only behind Tom Brady in QB rating at 111.0. He’s thrown 18 touchdowns and just four interceptions, while ranking second in the […]

DENVER, CO – NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass against Julius Peppers #56 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on November 1, 2015 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Week 9 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 11/4/2015

1. New England Patriots (7-0; Last Week- No. 1) Is it too early to start the 16-0 watch for the Patriots? Because at the moment, it looks like a real possibility. This team is on another level than anyone else in the NFL right now, and only two of their remaining games are against teams […]

ST. LOUIS, MO – OCTOBER 25: Todd Gurley #30 of the St. Louis Rams scores a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at the Edward Jones Dome on October 25, 2015 in St. Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

Week 8 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 10/28/2015

1. New England Patriots (6-0; Last Week- No. 1) Tom Brady led the Patriots in rushing for the first time in his career on Sunday (four carries, 15 yards), and New England still found a way to beat a very good Jets team. Thursday night vs the Dolphins is a sneaky game in terms of […]

SEATTLE, WA – OCTOBER 18: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on October 18, 2015 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

Week 7 NFL power rankings

0 comments by Matt Clapp on 10/21/2015

1. New England Patriots (5-0; Last Week- No. 1) The Patriots continue to look nearly unstoppable. New England is averaging an incredible 36.0 points per game (No.1 in the NFL), while Tom Brady has thrown 14 touchdown passes, just one interception, and has a 118.4 QB rating. That QB rating leads the NFL, and is better […]

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