{"id":3682,"date":"2021-11-17T23:22:39","date_gmt":"2021-11-18T04:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3682"},"modified":"2021-11-17T23:22:39","modified_gmt":"2021-11-18T04:22:39","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-titans-defense-stifles-saints","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-titans-defense-stifles-saints\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Titans Defense Stifles Saints"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 11<\/h2>\n

Titans Defense Stifles Saints – 23-21\"\"
\nPackers Shutout Seahawks – 17-0<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nPatriots (6-4) crush Browns (5-5) – 45-7<\/strong>
\nPatriots QB Mac Jones tears Browns defense to shreds.<\/p>\n

Upsets of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\nWFT beats Bucs – 29-19<\/strong>
\nPanthers Shock Cardinals – 34-10<\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DL Jeffery Simmons – Titans<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – QB Marc Jones – Patriots <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – S Javon Holland – Dolphins<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGame of Week 11\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Dallas Cowboys (7-2) at Kansas City Chiefs (6-4)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Long-time arch rivals clash for AFC West leadership<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

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

#1 – 8-2 Titans
\nThe hot Titans win their 6th<\/sup> straight game which propels them to the top spot.<\/p>\n

#2 – 8-2 Packers
\nThe Packers back on the beam with Aaron Rodgers at the helm. Defense is playing well and shuts out the Seahawks. Travel to Minnesota for key North matchup.<\/p>\n

#3 – 7-2 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys exploded vs the Falcons. Travel to KC for a postseason type test.<\/p>\n

#4 – 8-2 Cardinals
\nCardinals lost without Kyler Murray. Travel to Seattle this week with Murray questionable.<\/p>\n

#5 – 7-3 Rams
\nRams were stifled again by the 49ers. Get their bye week, looking to regroup for 2nd<\/sup> half.<\/p>\n

#6 – 6-3 Bucs
\nBucs were surprised in the Capital coming off their bye. Host Giants this Monday night.<\/p>\n

#7 – 6-3 Ravens
\nRavens were shocked in Miami. Travel to Chicago this Sunday, hoping to retain North leadership.<\/p>\n

#8 – 6-3 Bills
\nBills bombed the Jets. Host the Colts in key AFC battle.<\/p>\n

#9 – 6-4 Patriots
\nPats won their 4th<\/sup> straight game behind the hot hand of QB Marc Jones. Dangerous club gaining momentum.<\/p>\n

#10 – 6-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs exploded vs the Raiders and AFC West leadership. Host the Cowboys this week.<\/p>\n

#11 – 5-5 Colts
\nThe Colts got by the Jaguars in a key game to get to .500. Travel to Buffalo in key AFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#12 – 5-4 Chargers
\nChargers failed to beat the Vikings. Host Steelers hoping to recapture their edge.<\/p>\n

#13 – 5-4 Bengals
\nBengals travel to Las Vegas, needing to get back in the win column.<\/p>\n

#14 – 5-4 Raiders
\nThe Raiders have struggled the past two weeks and face key contest to maintain postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#15 – 5-4 Saints
\nSaints came up just short vs the Titans. Travel to Philly for critical game for both teams\u2019 playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#16 – 5-3-1 Steelers
\nSteelers tied vs the winless Lions. Travel to LA and face Chargers, maybe without Big Ben.<\/p>\n

#17 – 4-5 49ers
\nThe 49ers played their best game vs the Rams. Get the Jaguars this week looking to hit the .500 mark.<\/p>\n

#18 – 5-5 Browns
\nBrowns were bombed by rookie QB Marc Jones. Host the Lions to regain playoff chase.<\/p>\n

#19 – 5-5 Broncos
\nBroncos were blitzed by the Eagles at home. Get their bye week, hoping to find answers for the 2nd half.<\/p>\n

#20 – 4-5 Falcons
\nFalcons were outclassed by the Cowboys. Host the hot Patriots this Thursday night.<\/p>\n

#21 – 3-6 Giants
\nThe Giants are rested off their bye week. Get runner Barkley back for Monday night clash with the Bucs.<\/p>\n

#22 – 4-5 Vikings
\nVikings edged the Chargers last Sunday. Host the Packers in a vital matchup for any postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#23 – 4-6 Eagles
\nThe Eagles blasted the Broncos. \u00a0Host the Saints in big NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#24 – 4-5 Panthers
\nPanthers beat the Cardinals without Kyler Murray. Cam Newton is back and directed the win.<\/p>\n

#25 – 3-6 Seahawks
\nSeahawks were shutout in Russell Wilson\u2019s return. They face a must win situation at home vs the Cardinals this week.<\/p>\n

#26 – 3-6 Bears
\nThe Bears are rested for visit from the Ravens. At the turning point for any postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#27 – 3-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins coming off huge victory over the Ravens. Look for three in a row facing Jets on road.<\/p>\n

#28 – 3-6 WFT
\nThe WFT surprised Bucs at home. Travel to Carolina hoping to build some momentum.<\/p>\n

#29 – 2-7 Jaguars
\nJaguars fell short vs the Colts in a tough loss. Host the hot 49ers this week.<\/p>\n

#30 – 2-7 Jets
\nJets were crushed again, this time by the Bills. They may have the worst roster in the league.<\/p>\n

#31 – 1-8 Texans
\nTexans are rested coming off their bye. They travel to Nashville for a demanding matchup.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-8-1 Lions
\nLions didn\u2019t lose vs the Steelers, though they didn\u2019t win. The NFL\u2019s first tie of the season keeps the Lions from going winless in 2021.<\/p>\n

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