The NFL continues to remind fans anything can happen. The Patriots were on the verge of defeat to the Giants and needed a 54-yard field goal to keep their perfect record intact. The Carolina Panthers continued to roll and the Arizona Cardinals exposed the Seattle Seahawks at home. There is just seven weeks remaining in the regular season and the playoff picture is beginning to form. Feel free to compare this week's rankings with last week. Click the arrow on the right side of the page to see Heavy's Week 11 NFL power rankings. (Getty)
No. 10 Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 6-4
Last Week's Ranking: Not Ranked
Last Game: Won 30-9 over Browns
Trending Up: The Steelers received some relief when Ben Roethlisberger entered the game for an injured Landry Jones. Roethlisberger was not expected to play but entered the game when Jones went down. The Steelers continue to win despite their season being marked by injuries and suspensions. (Getty)
Next Game: Bye
No. 9 Buffalo Bills
Record: 5-4
Last Week's Ranking: Not Ranked
Last Game: Won 22-17 over Jets
Trending Up: After struggling during the middle of the season with injuries, the Bills have gotten back on track. They are led by a potent rushing attack with LeSean McCoy and Karlos Williams. Tyrod Taylor has also played well at quarterback. The Bills will have their most difficult test yet next week at New England. (Getty)
Next Game: at Patriots 8:30 PM ESPN (Monday Night Football)
No. 8 Atlanta Falcons
Record: 6-3
Last Week's Ranking: 8th
Last Game: Bye
Trending Down: Falcons fans hope the bye week will help them turn things around. Atlanta have lost three of their last four games after jumping out to a 5-0 start. The Falcons have an intriguing matchup against the Colts in Week 11. (Getty)
Next Game: vs. Colts 1:00 PM ET CBS
No. 7 Green Bay Packers
Record: 6-3
Last Week's Ranking: 5th
Last Game: Lost 18-16 to Lions
Trending Down: The Packers have lost three straight games after starting the season 6-0. The Green Bay offense initially continued to play well without Jordy Nelson but have struggled since. Eddie Lacy has been virtually absent at running back and the Packers are reeling after such a hot start. The Packers no longer lead the NFC North and play the first-place Vikings next week in an attempt to get back on track. (Getty)
Next Game: at Vikings 4:25 PM ET FOX
No. 6 Denver Broncos
Record: 7-2
Last Week's Ranking: 4th
Last Game: Lost 29-13 to Chiefs
Trending Down: The Broncos have now lost two straight games after opening the season with seven wins. The Broncos have a larger problem than simply losing two games. Peyton Manning threw four interceptions and was benched in the third quarter against the Chiefs. Denver has the defense to contend but it will be wasted unless they can get their offensive troubles under control. (Getty)
Next Game: vs. Chiefs 4:25 PM ET CBS
No. 5 Minnesota Vikings
Record: 7-2
Last Week's Ranking: 7th
Last Game: Won 30-14 over Raiders
Trending Up: The Vikings got another impressive victory against a solid Raiders team. With the Packers losing, Minnesota now sits alone at the top of NFC North. The Vikings have a big statement game coming up next against the Packers. It is an opportunity for the Vikings to prove they can compete with anyone in the NFL and retain control of the division. (Getty)
Next Game: vs. Packers 4:25 PM FOX
No. 4 Arizona Cardinals
Record: 7-2
Last Week's Ranking: 6th
Last Game: Won 39-32 over Seahawks
Trending Up The Cardinals went into Seattle and controlled the game. While they allowed the Seahawks back in the game, they displayed resolve and came away with a huge road victory. The Seahawks have had the Cardinals number in recent years and the win was a huge step in the right direction for the franchise. The Cardinals are now the team to beat in the NFC West. They have another primetime matchup next week against the Bengals. (Getty)
Next Game: vs. Bengals 8:30 PM (Sunday Night Football)
No. 3 Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 8-1
Last Week's Ranking: 3rd
Last Game: Lost 10-6 to Texans
Trending Down: The Bengals did not look good on Monday night against the Texans. They lost their first game of the season but will have an opportunity to redeem themselves on Sunday night against a good Cardinals team. We will see if Andy Dalton can redeem himself on primetime. (Getty)
Next Game: at Cardinals 8:30 PM ET NBC (Sunday Night Football)
No. 2 Carolina Panthers
Record: 9-0
Last Week's Ranking: 2nd
Last Game: Won 27-10 over Titans
Trending Up: The Panthers are the hottest team in football. While the Titans are one of the worst teams in the league, Carolina took care of business as they were expected to. The Panthers continue to win and have proven themselves against teams like the Packers and Seahawks. Carolina are almost a lock to have home field advantage throughout the playoffs. (Getty)
Next Game: vs. Redskins 1:00 PM ET FOX
No. 1 New England Patriots
Record: 9-0
Last Week's Ranking: 1st
Last Game: Won 27-26 over Giants
Trending Up: The Patriots needed a 54-yard field goal to remain unbeaten. New England was losing with less than a minute remaining but pulled off the improbable comeback. It was not the prettiest of games for the Patriots, but they did enough to get the win. They face a strong Bills team next week on Monday Night Football. (Getty)
Next Game: vs. Bills 8:30 PM ET (Monday Night Football)
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