Mark Craig's NFL power rankings

By Mark Craig Star Tribune

October 30, 2012 — 7:50pm

MARK CRAIG'S POWER RANKINGS

1. Falcons7-0

2. Giants6-2

3. Bears6-1

4. Packers5-3

5. Texans6-1

6. 49ers6-2

7. Ravens5-2

8. Patriots5-3

9. Broncos4-3

10. Steelers4-3

11. Dolphins4-3

12. Seahawks4-4

13. Colts4-3

14. Buccaneers3-4

15. Redskins3-5

16. Cowboys3-4

17. Vikings5-3

18. Raiders3-4

19. Lions3-4

20. Titans3-5

21. Bills3-4

22. Eagles3-4

23. Bengals3-4

24. Cardinals4-4

25. Rams3-5

26. Saints2-5

27. Browns2-6

28. Jets3-5

29. Panthers1-6

30. Chargers3-4

31. Jaguars1-6

32. Chiefs1-6

Mark Craig has covered the NFL nearly every year since Brett Favre was a rookie back in 1991. A sports writer since 1987, he is covering his 30th NFL season out of 37 years with the Canton (Ohio) Repository (1987-99) and the Star Tribune (1999-present).

mcraig@startribune.com 612-673-7011

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