Here at the ICT Zone, our power rankings are based on a very simple philosophy. "To be the man you gotta beat the man", if a lower ranked team beats a higher ranked team, then the two teams automatically swap spots regardless of results from prior weeks.

Last week, the Saints took over the number 1 spot for the first time, and this might be their last week on top after the unfortunate Drew Brees injury. Who knows though, Jameis Winston might ball out. There wasn't a lot of movement this week but that DeAndre Hopkins catch deserves to be mentioned.

Tune in next week to see how the Power Rankings change.

1. New Orleans Saints

(7-2)

Jameis Winston is going to surprise us.

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

(9-0)

They have only played 3 teams with winning records.

3. Miami Dolphins

(6-3)

This is an elite team, I am convinced.

4. Kansas City Chiefs

(8-1)

Patrick Mahomes is now the leader in the MVP race.

5. New England Patriots +17

(4-5)

One more game.

6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

(7-3)

These wins feel more and more meaningless.

7. Cincinnati Bengals

(2-6-1)

Still plenty of reasons to be encouraged.

8. Atlanta Falcons

(3-6)

The quest for .500 resumes.

9. Las Vegas Raiders

(6-3)

11 wins is a realistic target.

10. Arizona Cardinals +4

(6-3)

DeAndre Hopkins deserves a bonus check from the Jordan brand.

11. Indianapolis Colts

(6-3)

They'll shock someone in the playoffs.

12. Cleveland Browns

(6-3)

10 wins is the target here.

13. Minnesota Vikings

(4-5)

Okay all of a sudden, they have a chance.

14. Buffalo Bills -4

(7-3)

Unfortunate to lose like that.

15. Los Angeles Rams +1

(6-3)

Jalen Ramsey is still elite.

16. Seattle Seahawks -1

(6-3)

Have never seen someone fall out of the MVP race like this.

17. Denver Broncos

(3-6)

Not sure what they do.

18. Green Bay Packers

(7-2)

This feels worse than a 7-2 team.

19. New York Giants +1

(3-7)

The Giants might really make the playoffs.

20. Philadelphia Eagles -1

(3-5-1)

You can't lose that game.

21. Detroit Lions +2

(4-5)

This is not that bad of a team.

22. Baltimore Ravens -17

(6-3)

Had to hold that loss against them.

23. Washington -2

(2-7)

Good to see Alex Smith back and playing well.

24. Carolina Panthers

(3-7)

Tough times never last.

25. Tennessee Titans

(6-3)

They have to beat out the Colts.

26. New York Jets

(0-9)

7 more games and you're good.

27. Chicago Bears

(5-5)

Wow, this changed fast.

28. Dallas Cowboys

(2-7)

Lets just end the season.

29. Los Angeles Chargers

(2-7)

Get to 4 wins.

30. San Francisco 49ers

(4-6)

They need a new Quarterback already.

31. Houston Texans

(2-7)

Must have hurt seeing DeAndre Hopkins do that.

32. Jacksonville Jaguars

(1-8)

Plenty of Quarterbacks in this next draft.

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