{"id":3614,"date":"2021-11-04T09:35:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-04T13:35:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3614"},"modified":"2021-11-04T09:35:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-04T13:35:39","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-9-rams-claim-top-spot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-9-rams-claim-top-spot\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Week 9 – Rams Claim Top Spot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 9<\/h2>\n

Packers Roll over Cardinals\"\"
\nTitans Take Command in AFC South with Win over Colts<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nPackers (7-1) over Cardinals (7-1) – 24-21<\/strong>
\nAaron Rodgers works his magic one more time in crunch time.<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\nJets Shock Bengals – 34 -31<\/strong>
\nBackup QB Mike White Steps Up Big
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Mike White – Jets \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DL Chris Jones – Chiefs<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense \u2013 RB Michael Carter – Jets\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – LB Micah Parsons – Dallas<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 10\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Titans (6-2) at Rams (7-1)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Clash of Strong Contenders<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

#1 – 7-1 Rams
\nRam\u2019s offense continues to be one of the league\u2019s top explosive passing games. Host the Titans in a major interconference matchup.<\/p>\n

#2 – 7-1 Cardinals
\nCardinals were handled by the Packers. Travel to San Fran for key West contest.<\/p>\n

#3 – 6-2 Bucs
\nBucs came up short vs the Saints. Get their bye week to rest up for second half push.<\/p>\n

#4 – 7-1 Packers
\nThe Packers beat the Cardinals last week. Aaron Rodgers tested with Covid and out vs Chiefs.<\/p>\n

#5 – 5-2 Bills
\nBills are trying to build a cushion vs soft part of schedule. Travel to Jacksonville hoping to maintain two game lead in East.<\/p>\n

#6 – 6-1 Cowboys
\nThe hot Cowboys host the Broncos trying to maintain strong lead in the East.<\/p>\n

#7 – 6-2 Titans
\nThe Titans continue to impress with a win vs the Colts. Travel to LA for Rams matchup without Derrick Henry.<\/p>\n

#8 – 5-2 Ravens
\nRavens are coming off their bye week. Host the Vikings this week.<\/p>\n

#9 – 4-3 Chargers
\nChargers were edged by the Patriots in key AFC contest. Travel to Philly seeking a much needed victory.<\/p>\n

#10 – 5-3 Bengals
\nBengals were shocked by the battered Jets. Host the Browns in a defining AFC North game this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#11 – 5-2 Raiders
\nThe Raiders dealing with the Henry Ruggs tragedy currently. Travel to face the Giants in a difficult week.<\/p>\n

#12 – 5-2 Saints
\nSaints stepped up vs the Bucs to win a vital South contest. Host the Falcons in another South matchup.<\/p>\n

#13 – 4-4 Patriots
\nPats edged the Chargers in a key AFC contest. Travel to Carolina in an important test for postseason.<\/p>\n

#14 – 4-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs held on for a Monday nite victory vs Giants. Host the Packers without Aaron Rodgers Sunday.<\/p>\n

#15 – 4-3 Steelers
\nSteelers beat Cleveland on the road. Host Bears in a key game to keep them in playoff picture.<\/p>\n

#16 – 4-4 Browns
\nBrowns are struggling getting it all together. Face the Bengals in a critical AFC North contest.<\/p>\n

#17 – 4-4 Broncos
\nBroncos beat WFT to end their losing streak. Travel to Big D that may determine any postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#18 – 3-5 Colts
\nThe Colts lost a heartbreaker with the hot Titans. Host the Jets in a must win situation.<\/p>\n

#19 – 3-4 49ers
\nThe 49ers beat the Bears with an improved offense. Host the Cardinals in a must win situation Sunday.<\/p>\n

#20 – 4-4 Panthers
\nPanthers beat the Falcons to break their losing streak. Host the Patriots in a vital matchup for their playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#21 – 3-4 Vikings
\nVikings lost a tough one to the Cowboys. Travel to Baltimore for key contest for any playoff aspirations.<\/p>\n

#22 – 3-4 Falcons
\nFalcons came up short vs the Panthers. Face key South matchup with trip to New Orleans.<\/p>\n

#23 – 3-5 Bears
\nThe Bears are hitching to rookie QB Justin Fields and hope to turn the page for a new era.<\/p>\n

#24 – 2-6 Giants
\nThe Giants find new ways to lose with 4th<\/sup> quarter meltdown vs the Chiefs.<\/p>\n

#25 – 3-5 Seahawks
\nSeahawks won without QB Russell Wilson and get a bye this week to regroup for second half.<\/p>\n

#26 – 3-5 Eagles
\nThe Eagles jumped the Lions bones last week. Host the Chargers this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#27 – 2-6 WFT
\nThe WFT comes up short weekly with little firepower and a spotty defense.<\/p>\n

#28 – 2-5 Jets
\nJets win behind QB Mike White to shock the Bengals. Face the Colts this Thursday nite.<\/p>\n

#29 – 1-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins lack firepower to stay with top clubs. Looking to win at home vs Texans.<\/p>\n

#30 – 1-7 Texans
\nTexans were bombed by the Rams. They missed opportunity to trade several players prior to deadline.<\/p>\n

#31 – 1-6 Jaguars
\nJaguars were crushed by the Seahawks. Host the Bills this week in another tough matchup.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-8 Lions
\nLions mercifully get their bye week after another beating last Sunday.<\/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 25 years. He 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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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