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The Patriots dropped one spot to No. 5 in ESPN.com's NFL Power Rankings in the wake of their close call against Jacksonville on Sunday. The Broncos, meanwhile, are the new No. 1 team after their 10th consecutive victory. The top spot had been occupie...

Every NFC West team ranked among the NFL's top 11 in punt-return average last season. Each averaged at least 11.0 yards per return, 1.5 above the average. Only the San Francisco 49ers have maintained their performance this season. They rank sevent...

The Vegas Bettors' Poll is a power rating of all 32 NFL teams by handicappers. In the Week 12 poll, the San Francisco 49ers are the NFL's top team.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2012

Todd McShay's updated ranking of the top 32 prospects for the 2013 draft.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2012

On Tuesday's show, Scott Van Pelt and Ryen Russillo broke down another tough loss for the Eagles, ranked their top 5 and bottom 3 teams in the NFL and much more. Listen to the best highlights of the show below! Eagles reeling - Scott Van Pelt and Ry...

The top eight teams in ESPN's previous NFL Power Rankings combined to go 6-0 in Week 8. That helps explain why the top five remained the same for the first time since Weeks 4-5. The Atlanta Falcons (7-0), New York Giants (6-2), Houston Texans (6-1...

Adam Schefter answers mailbag questions on Troy Polamalu, the Seattle Seahawks defense, Michael Vick and more. He also ranks the top teams in the NFL after Week 5.

Blog | Conversation | October 10, 2012

Behind Stevan Ridley and the improved running attack, the Pats are much more balanced

The top five teams remained unchanged from last week in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings for Week 5. Houston, Atlanta, Baltimore, San Francisco and Arizona are all coming off victories. New England inched up into the sixth spot after putting up 52 points...

The Vegas Bettor's Poll is a power rating of all 32 NFL teams by handicappers. In the Week 5 poll, the Houston Texans remain the NFL's top team.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2012

Monday marks the first day that NFL teams can assign the franchise tag on players, and for the Patriots, receiver Wes Welker is the top candidate. The deadline for teams to assign the tag is March 5. With this in mind, a piece is now posted on ESP...

1. Randy Moss did not play in 2011. On Aug. 1, 2011, his agent Joel Segal said that Moss was considering offers from several teams, but made the decision to retire. 2. Moss ranks in the top 5 in NFL history in receiving yards (5th with 14,858), re...

A look at how the AFC North teams stand in ESPN's NFL Power Rankings. I don't have a vote, but I can certainly chime in: BALTIMORE RAVENS Power Ranking: No. 5 Record: 11-4 Comment: There was no change in the top six, so the Ravens remain ...

A quick look through the NFL rookie sack leaders shows NFC West teams with three of the top 10 producers, led by the San Francisco 49ers' Aldon Smith with 9.5. This is how it should be. 2011 NFL Rookie Sack Leaders Rank Rookie Sacks ...

Tristan H. Cockcroft provides "live" reports and analysis on Week 5 inactives.