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NFL Power Poll – Week 9<\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle\/ Head Scout\"\"<\/h4>\n

NFL Power Poll \u2013<\/em>
\nRams Face Saints in Key NFC Matchup
\nBrady vs Rodgers in Sunday Night Classic<\/h4>\n

Teams of the Week \u2013 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Saints over Vikings, 30-20<\/em><\/strong>
\nRams over Packers, 29-27
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense \u2013 RB Todd Gurley – Rams \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense \u2013 DE JJ Watt – Texans<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0QB \u2013 Josh Rosen – Cards<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 DE \u2013 Marcus Davenport – Saints<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Games of Week #9 \u2013 <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

LA Rams (8-0) at New Orleans Saints (6-1) \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nHot Saints host the unbeaten Rams in major NFC Matchup
\nLA Chargers (5-2) at Seattle Seahawks (4-3)<\/strong><\/em>
\nVital game for both West divisional playoff contenders<\/p>\n

Draft Insiders’<\/em> – NFL Power Poll<\/h3>\n

NFL Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em>
\n#1 -8-0 Rams
\nRams\u2019 learning how to win tight games weekly in crunch time. Face acid test in New Orleans.<\/p>\n

#2 – 7-1 Chiefs
\nChiefs go to Cleveland for a tougher matchup that many think.<\/p>\n

#3 – 7-1 Saints
\nSaints\u2019 won another tough road test in Minnesota. Host the unbeaten Rams this week which determines NFC leadership.<\/p>\n

#4 – 6-2 Patriots
\nPats host the Packers in a classic matchup of QBs, Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers.<\/p>\n

#5 – 5-2 Chargers
\nChargers face the 12th<\/sup> man in Seattle in one of the best games of the week.<\/p>\n

#6 – 5-2 Panthers
\nPanthers are coming off victories over the Eagles and Ravens. Host the Bucs Sunday.<\/p>\n

#7 – 4-2-1 Steelers
\nSteelers\u2019 travel to Baltimore for their annual bloodbath with the Ravens.<\/p>\n

#8 – 5-3 Texans
\nTexans\u2019 are quietly gaining momentum. Go to Mile High for key AFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#9 \u2013 4-3-1 Vikings
\nVikings overrated defense came up short again in a big spot vs the Saints.<\/p>\n

#10 – 5-3 Bengals
\nBengals\u2019 edged out a win vs the Bucs. Bye week before important 2nd<\/sup> half run.<\/p>\n

#11 – 4-4 Ravens
\nRavens host the Steelers this week in maybe the best rivalry in the league.<\/p>\n

#12 – 5-2 Redskins
\nThe Redskins are learning how to win. Host Atlanta in one of the interesting matchups this week.<\/p>\n

#13 – 4-3 Seahawks
\nSeahawks face the tough two LA teams over the next two weeks that may determine their playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#14 – 4-4 Eagles
\nEagles get their bye and look to make a run with a heavy NFC schedule over the 2nd half.<\/p>\n

#15 – 3-3-1 Packers
\nThe Packers keep coming up short despite QB Aaron Rodger\u2019s heroics.<\/p>\n

#16 – 4-3 Bears
\nThe Bears travel to Buffalo with a chance to stay atop the competitive NFC North.<\/p>\n

#17 – 3-4 Lions
\nLions face two North road games with Vikings and Bears that will determine if they are contenders or pretenders.<\/p>\n

#18 – 4-4 Dolphins
\nDolphins host the Jets in almost a must win contest to stay in playoff hunt.<\/p>\n

#19 – 3-4 Falcons
\nFalcons coming off their bye with two road games in Washington and Cleveland on the schedule.<\/p>\n

#20 – 3-4 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys are coming off their bye and must get to .500 to get into NFC playoff contention.<\/p>\n

#21 – 3-4 Titans
\nThe Titans are rested for their trip to Big D which may determine the fate of both clubs.<\/p>\n

#22 – 3-5 Jaguars
\nJaguars\u2019 lost again this time to the Eagles. Get their bye week to regroup for stretch run.<\/p>\n

#23- 3-5 Broncos
\nBroncos are coming up short in big spots. Host the hot Texans in a must win situation to stay alive in AFC playoffs.<\/p>\n

#24 – 3-4 Bucs
\nBucs go back to vet QB Fitzpatrick after an extended horrible streak by QB Jameis Winston.<\/p>\n

#25 – 2-5-1 Browns
\nBrowns finally fired HC Hue Jackson after a 3-37-1 stretch, one of the worst in NFL history.<\/p>\n

#26 – 3-5 Jets
\nJets\u2019 travel to Miami after a weak performance in Chicago.<\/p>\n

#27 – 3-5 Colts
\nColts beat the Raiders behind another strong Andrew Luck performance.<\/p>\n

#28 – 2-6 Bills
\nBills change to backup QB Nate Peterman while hoping for rookie QB Josh Allen\u2019s return.<\/p>\n

#29 – 2-6 Cardinals
\nCardinals edged out a victory over the 49ers. Get their bye this week.<\/p>\n

#30 – 1-7 Giants
\nThe Giants have just begun a complete rebuild. Roster lacks talent and depth after years of poor draft classes by ex GM Jerry Reese.<\/p>\n

#31 – 1-7 49ers
\nThe 49ers are favorite in this \u2018Bay of Pigs\u2019 classic.<\/p>\n

#32 – 1-7 Raiders
\nDa Raiders were toasted by the Colts in their last embarrassment.<\/p>\n

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 20 years. He <\/em><\/strong>writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites<\/p>\n

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