NFL power rankings: Patriots stumble to 5th; Dolphins 22nd
South Florida Sun-Sentinel
New England falls after second straight loss, while Dolphins move up one spot in Tribune’s latest NFL power rankings.
Bruce Arians is finally throwing some compliments in the direction of first-round pick Robert Nkemdiche. That’s a positive sign for the defensive lineman in a disappointing season.
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If it was just a loss to the Eagles, you’d call it a speed bump, but injuries to
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If they stay healthy, and that’s a big if, this is a team no one wants to face in the AFC playoffs.
(Gene J. Puskar / AP)Four weeks after emotional overtime victory at Denver we will see how the Chiefs respond after tough loss to Titans.
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Revis Island is no longer a destination wide receivers fear.
(Darron Cummings / AP)Their top two draft picks, Shaq Lawson and Reggie Ragland, are injured and their best defensive player, Marcell Dareus, is suspended for four games.
(Lynne Sladky / AP)Brock Osweiler has some terrific wide receivers, including speedy Will Fuller, and a great defense. We’ll see if he can win for Bill O’Brien.
(George Bridges / AP)Five-game winning streak ended in Dallas and question is how young team will respond against Saints.
(Ann Heisenfelt / Associated Press)Always tough to start a rookie quarterback. Even more difficult when he missed final three weeks of the preseason with a rib injury.
(John Bazemore / AP)Looks like this could be the end of the line for an impressive run by
Derek Carr has been much better than he showed against the Chiefs.
(Ben Margot / AP)They finally won a game without
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With the playoffs on the line, fell to 1-16 in last 17 Monday night home games, a wretched slump that dates back to 1998.
(Patrick Smith / Getty Images)Everyone is saying
The firing of offensive coordinator Frank Cignetti might be a tad late. How many coordinators will
Couldn’t keep Drew Brees down three weeks in a row as offense erupted in victory at Arizona.
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Owner Shad Khan has shown patience with coach Gus Bradley and it might just pay off this season. They have offensive firepower and a young defense.
(Mike Stewart / AP)Johnny’s back.
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