ESPN Power Rankings: Week 7

Rank(LW) TEAM REC COMMENT
1 (2) Titans 5-0-0 It will be a huge surprise if they get burned looking past a trip to KC. But that Monday night in Nashville against the Colts looms large. (PK)
2 (1) Giants 4-1-0 I know this loss to the Browns will cause panic in some circles, but a team's going to have one or two howlers a season. Get it out of the way early. (MM)
3 (5) Steelers 4-1-0 The bye week came at a perfect time for Pittsburgh. Now let's see how good the Steelers can be when healthy. (JW)
4 (8) Bills 4-1-0 With so much wreckage at the top of the power rankings, the Bills' stock went up even though they didn't play. (TG)
5 (3) Redskins 4-2-0 This team didn't suddenly get bad overnight. I think they'll bounce back against a surging Browns team. (MM)
6 (4) Cowboys 4-2-0 Remember when we thought this was the best team in the league? Seems so long ago now. (MM)
7 (13) Buccaneers 4-2-0 Jeff Garcia is back as QB, but the Bucs are winning with defense, special teams. (PY)
8 (11) Colts 3-2-0 Colts could not have made a bigger statement than they did with dismantling of Baltimore. If that's a sign of things to come, it won't be long before they're back near the top of this list. (PK)
9 (14) Cardinals 4-2-0 Defense improved with Adrian Wilson, Bert Berry healthier. Steve Breaston, Tim Hightower impress on offense. (MS)
10 (6) Panthers 4-2-0 Panthers crumbled against Tampa Bay. (PY)
11 (16) Chargers 3-3-0 Are the Chargers ready to fulfill their promise? They looked unbeatable Sunday night against New England. (BW)
12 (7) Broncos 4-2-0 The Denver offense is one of the best in the NFL, but it can't make mistakes like it has in the team's two losses. (BW)
13 (12) Eagles 3-3-0 Why does everyone keep calling this the best 3-3 team in football? They didn't look particularly impressive Sunday against the 49ers. (MM)
14 (17) Jaguars 3-3-0 Considering what they have endured injury-wise and schedule-wise, the Jaguars have done well to position themselves for softer opponents after their bye. (PK)
15 (20) Falcons 4-2-0 No longer a fluke. The Falcons are for real. (PY)
16 (18) Jets 3-2-0 The Jets can make a move with their soft upcoming schedule. Beating the Bengals was first step in post-bye push.(TG)
17 (9) Patriots 3-2-0 The Patriots don't have an extra week to regroup from this blowout like they did their last one. Next up are the Broncos on Monday night. (TG)
18 (22) Saints 3-3-0 Drew Brees for MVP? Saints finally put it all together against Raiders. (PY)
19 (21) Packers 3-3-0 The Packers ran into a team more undermanned than they are in Seattle. (KS)
20 (10) Bears 3-3-0 The Bears have lost late leads in all three losses. Are they unlucky or unable to protect a lead? (KS)
21 (19) Vikings 3-3-0 Two narrow victories have brought the Vikings to a first-place tie in the division. Do they deserve it? (KS)
22 (25) Browns 2-3-0 The Browns are back in the mix after a big win Monday. Will this team live up to preseason expectations? (JW)
23 (15) Ravens 2-3-0 The Ravens are falling behind in the AFC. But the opponents get easier, despite 4 of the next 5 on the road. (JW)
24 (23) Dolphins 2-3-0 A heartbreaking loss to the previously winless Texans derailed the Dolphins, but they might be the most entertaining team in the league. (TG)
25 (24) 49ers 2-4-0 Defensive shortcomings have mystified the 49ers. How about featuring Frank Gore when protecting a lead? (MS)
26 (28) Texans 1-4-0 Finally, something to change the tone. They've got a chance to put together a little streak now. (PK)
27 (26) Seahawks 1-4-0 Mike Holmgren would have been better off taking that sabbatical this season. His team appears finished. (MS)
28 (32) Rams 1-4-0 Jim Haslett restores fire and attitude to the Rams. Rookie Donnie Avery picking up pace. (MS)
29 (27) Raiders 1-4-0 The Tom Cable era began with a forgettable performance. Is this what the Raiders are going to be like the rest of the season? (BW)
30 (29) Chiefs 1-4-0 The Chiefs are coming off their bye week. Did anyone notice they were gone? (BW)
31 (30) Bengals 0-6-0 Picking the Bengals' first win would make good office-pool fodder. (JW)
32 (31) Lions 0-5-0 A patented Lions move: Quarterback Dan Orlovsky steps three feet out of the back of the end zone for a safety -- in a two-point loss. (KS)