NFL Power Rankings: Week 7
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1. Denver Broncos (4-1)
The Broncos deserve the top spot, but theyÕll be tested mightily in the next three weeks with games against San Francisco and San Diego and at New England. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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2. Dallas Cowboys (5-1)
Tony RomoÕs scramble and throw on 3rd-and-20 was the best play of the weekend. Dallas, which has won five straight games for the first time since 2007, can beat anyone, anywhere, anytime. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)
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3. San Diego Chargers (5-1)
The 31-28 final against Oakland was closer than you thought it would be. Still, thatÕs five straight wins for San Diego. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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4. Philadelphia Eagles (5-1)
The Eagles delivered their first shutout of the Giants since 1996. More importantly, LeSean McCoy (149 rushing yards) finally got rolling. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
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5. Seattle Seahawks (3-2)
Seattle has allowed 30 points in both of its losses and needed overtime to beat Denver. The Seahawks are darn good, but theyÕre certainly beatable. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)
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6. Green Bay Packers (4-2)
You have to admit: Aaron RodgersÕ fake spike was pretty sweet. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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7. San Francisco 49ers (4-2)
Slow start, strong finish. The Niners have won three straight. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)
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8. Arizona Cardinals (4-1)
Larry Fitzgerald found the end zone for the first time since Week 14 of last season, the defense forced four turnovers and Carson Palmer is back. ThereÕs a lot to like here going forward. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)
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9. Indianapolis Colts (4-2)
Andrew Luck has thrown for exactly 370 yards in three of six games. ThatÕs just weird. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)
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10. New England Patriots (4-2)
The Patriots have scored 80 points in their last two games, but make no mistake: theyÕre going to miss Stevan Ridley, and theyÕre going to miss Jerod Mayo. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
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11. Cincinnati Bengals (3-1-1)
Mike Nugent picked a bad time for his only miss, and that once-dominant defense Ð the Bengals allowed 33 points in their first three games but have given up 80 in their last two Ð is now looking for answers. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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12. Baltimore Ravens (4-2)
Joe Flacco threw five touchdowns in the first half against Tampa Bay Ð just one shy of the NFL record (Daryle Lamonica, 1969). (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
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13. Detroit Lions (4-2)
Detroit dominated without being dominant. ThatÕs fine; 4-2 is 4-2. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
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14. Cleveland Browns (3-2)
That wasnÕt just a victory; that was a rout. Cleveland is now 3-20 in its last 23 games against Pittsburgh. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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15. Carolina Panthers (3-2-1)
Great day from Cam Newton, but the defense has allowed 37-38 points in three of the last four games. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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16. Chicago Bears (3-3)
The Bears, 3-1 on the road, can notch their first home victory of the season this Sunday against Miami. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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17. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-3)
The Steelers allowed 31 unanswered points in Cleveland and have yet to win back-to-back games this season. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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18. Houston Texans (3-3)
J.J. Watt has scored three touchdowns this season. Think about that. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)
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19. New York Giants (3-3)
The Giants lost both a divisional game (27-0 to Philadelphia) and their top playmaker (Victor Cruz). Just a bad night all around. (Photo by Rich Schultz /Getty Images)
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20. Buffalo Bills (3-3)
The Bills shut down New EnglandÕs running game (27 carries for 50 yards) but had no answer for Tom Brady (361 yards, four touchdowns). (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
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21. Kansas City Chiefs (2-3)
First up after the bye? San Diego, which has won five straight. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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22. New Orleans Saints (2-3)
The Saints play their next nine games against teams currently .500 or better. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
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23. Miami Dolphins (2-3)
Miami has lost three of four and plays five of its next seven on the road. This season could spiral pretty quickly. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)
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24. Atlanta Falcons (2-4)
The Falcons have allowed 12 rushing touchdowns this season Ð most in the NFL. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
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25. Minnesota Vikings (2-4)
Zero touchdowns, three interceptions. Tough day for Teddy Bridgewater. As a rookie, youÕll have that. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
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26. Washington Redskins (1-4)
I still have no idea who Kirk Cousins was throwing to on that pick-six. ThatÕs nine straight road losses for Washington. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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27. Tennessee Titans (2-4)
Oakland is downright awful, but kudos for winning with your backup quarterback Ð even if it was by just two points at home. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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28. St. Louis Rams (1-4)
The Rams scored just three points after the first quarter Monday night and have now lost three straight games. They also have a brutal slate upcoming: Seattle, Kansas City, San Francisco, Arizona, Denver and San Diego. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images)
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29. New York Jets (1-5)
With five straight losses, Rex RyanÕs days are officially numbered. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)
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30. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-5)
I donÕt care who you play; if youÕre down 38-0 at halftime, especially at home, youÕve given up. (Photo by Cliff McBride/Getty Images)
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31. Jacksonville Jaguars (0-6)
The Jaguars couldnÕt beat Charlie Whitehurst, and their leading rusher was Blake Bortles. ItÕs going to be a long season. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
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32. Oakland Raiders (0-5)
Derek CarrÕs four touchdowns against San Diego matched his total through his first four games. Improvement is good; wins are better. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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