Mark Craig's power rankings

By Mark Craig Star Tribune

October 16, 2012 — 8:40pm

MARK CRAIG'S POWER RANKINGS

1. Falcons6-0

2. Giants4-2

3. Ravens5-1

4. Packers3-3

5. Seahawks4-2

6. Bears4-1

7. Texans5-1

8. Patriots3-3

9. Broncos3-3

10. Redskins3-3

11. Dolphins3-3

12. Rams3-3

13. Jets3-3

14. Vikings4-2

15. 49ers4-2

16. Bills3-3

17. Cardinals4-2

18. Saints1-4

19. Titans2-4

20. Lions2-3

21. Eagles3-3

22. Colts2-3

23. Buccaneers2-3

24. Cowboys2-3

25. Raiders1-4

26. Steelers2-3

27. Chargers3-3

28. Panthers1-4

29. Browns1-5

30. Bengals3-3

31. Jaguars1-4

32. Chiefs1-5

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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