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NFL Week 7 Power Rankings

1. Patriots (previously: 1): Clearly no one has been happier to see Tom Brady back than Rob Gronkowski, whose 271 receiving yards over last two weeks are a personal best.
1. Patriots (previously: 1): Clearly no one has been happier to see Tom Brady back than Rob Gronkowski, whose 271 receiving yards over last two weeks are a personal best.
Stew Milne, USA TODAY Sports
2. Vikings (x):  With three of next four on road coming out of bye, will leauge's worst rushing attack start to became a more noticeable hindrance?
2. Vikings (x): With three of next four on road coming out of bye, will leauge's worst rushing attack start to became a more noticeable hindrance?
Brace Hemmelgarn, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268402 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_ggw_al2_217.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman (25) reacts in the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Falcons during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. The Seahawks defeated the Falcons 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268402 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_ggw_al2_217.JPG
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Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs for yards after the catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Atlanta, 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268402 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_ggw_sn8_262.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones (11) runs for yards after the catch against the Seattle Seahawks during the third quarter at CenturyLink Field. Seattle defeated Atlanta, 26-24. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268402 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_ggw_sn8_262.JPG
Joe Nicholson, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) attempts to tackle during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268400 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_ads_sh5_073.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) carries the ball as Green Bay Packers linebacker Blake Martinez (50) attempts to tackle during the first quarter at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268400 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_ads_sh5_073.JPG
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) throws a pass as he is pressured by San Diego Chargers defensive end Tenny Palepoi (95) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268378 ORIG FILE ID:  20161013_pjc_rb5_312.JPG
Oct 13, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen (13) throws a pass as he is pressured by San Diego Chargers defensive end Tenny Palepoi (95) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. San Diego won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268378 ORIG FILE ID: 20161013_pjc_rb5_312.JPG
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Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to the scoreboard following a turnover during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field.  The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268400 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_ads_sh5_427.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) looks to the scoreboard following a turnover during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field. The Cowboys won 30-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268400 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_ads_sh5_427.JPG
Jeff Hanisch, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA;  Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Landry Jones (3) look at a tablet device on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268346 ORIG FILE ID:  20161002_mta_al8_109.JPG
Oct 2, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger (7) and Landry Jones (3) look at a tablet device on the sidelines against the Kansas City Chiefs during the third quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 43-14. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268346 ORIG FILE ID: 20161002_mta_al8_109.JPG
Charles LeClaire, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs with the ball and breaks a tackle by San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the second half at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268380 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_gma_ah3_321.jpg
Oct 16, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills running back LeSean McCoy (25) runs with the ball and breaks a tackle by San Francisco 49ers free safety Eric Reid (35) during the second half at New Era Field. Buffalo beat San Francisco 45-16. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268380 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_gma_ah3_321.jpg
Kevin Hoffman, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268396 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_tdc_sb4_179.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 27-20. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268396 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_tdc_sb4_179.JPG
Geoff Burke, USA TODAY Sports
11. Chiefs (17): "Hungry Pig Right" ... that would be Sunday's touchdown play designed for 346-pound moonlighting FB Dontari Poe. Put in your fantasy claims now.
11. Chiefs (17): "Hungry Pig Right" ... that would be Sunday's touchdown play designed for 346-pound moonlighting FB Dontari Poe. Put in your fantasy claims now.
Ben Margot, AP
12. Raiders (8): They may be unbeaten on road, but next two games are 1 p.m. ET starts in Florida. Nothing like a little humidity for league's worst defense.
12. Raiders (8): They may be unbeaten on road, but next two games are 1 p.m. ET starts in Florida. Nothing like a little humidity for league's worst defense.
Kelley L Cox, USA TODAY Sports
14. Lions (21): Evidence mounts that Matthew Stafford is better without Megatron with completion percentage, QB rating and interception rate all best of his career.
14. Lions (21): Evidence mounts that Matthew Stafford is better without Megatron with completion percentage, QB rating and interception rate all best of his career.
Raj Mehta, USA TODAY Sports
15. Rams (14): Tough stretch for these new West Coasters. Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff in Detroit is followed by a trip to London. We smell three-game skid.
15. Rams (14): Tough stretch for these new West Coasters. Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff in Detroit is followed by a trip to London. We smell three-game skid.
Tim Fuller, USA TODAY Sports
RB David Johnson has five TDs over past two games, both Arizona wins. It appears Bruce Arians' play-calling duties just got easier.
RB David Johnson has five TDs over past two games, both Arizona wins. It appears Bruce Arians' play-calling duties just got easier.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reaches back to pass downfield against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268404 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_lbm_wb3_257.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) reaches back to pass downfield against the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268404 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_lbm_wb3_257.JPG
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17. Giants (18): Sign of the times? Only six players in NFL history have more TD passes than Eli Manning's 302 -- Brady, Brees, three Hall of Famers and his bro.
17. Giants (18): Sign of the times? Only six players in NFL history have more TD passes than Eli Manning's 302 -- Brady, Brees, three Hall of Famers and his bro.
Robert Deutsch, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes as Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) defends during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268396 ORIG FILE ID:  20161016_tdc_au3_153.JPG
Oct 16, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes as Washington Redskins linebacker Ryan Kerrigan (91) defends during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268396 ORIG FILE ID: 20161016_tdc_au3_153.JPG
Brad Mills, USA TODAY Sports
19. Ravens (12): We can only wonder how deposed OC Marc Trestman would have fared with three chances to punch the ball in from the 1-yard line Sunday.
19. Ravens (12): We can only wonder how deposed OC Marc Trestman would have fared with three chances to punch the ball in from the 1-yard line Sunday.
Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports
20. Titans (20): Could this tough squad possibly be a playoff outfit? Currently sitting at .500, five of their next six games are against sub-.500 clubs.
20. Titans (20): Could this tough squad possibly be a playoff outfit? Currently sitting at .500, five of their next six games are against sub-.500 clubs.
Christopher Hanewinckel, USA TODAY Sports
21. Saints (26): Brandin Cooks with Crisco. The swift receiver has two longest receptions this season, adding an 87-yard TD Sunday to his 98-yarder from Week 1.
21. Saints (26): Brandin Cooks with Crisco. The swift receiver has two longest receptions this season, adding an 87-yard TD Sunday to his 98-yarder from Week 1.
Derick E. Hingle, USA TODAY Sports
22. Chargers (27): Did you know this is the AFC's highest-scoring team? If Bolts can split upcoming road games (Atlanta and Denver), they could go on hot streak.
22. Chargers (27): Did you know this is the AFC's highest-scoring team? If Bolts can split upcoming road games (Atlanta and Denver), they could go on hot streak.
Orlando Jorge Ramirez, USA TODAY Sports
23. Jaguars (23): There wasn't a single pretty thing about Sunday's win ... except the grit they showed in stealing a win on road. Maybe Jags are growing up.
23. Jaguars (23): There wasn't a single pretty thing about Sunday's win ... except the grit they showed in stealing a win on road. Maybe Jags are growing up.
Matt Marton, USA TODAY Sports
24. Colts (24): The Colts have now had two 100-yard rushers in the Andrew Luck era ... both times coming at Houston ... both times occurring in defeat.
24. Colts (24): The Colts have now had two 100-yard rushers in the Andrew Luck era ... both times coming at Houston ... both times occurring in defeat.
Erik Williams, USA TODAY Sports
25. Bengals (19): Their four losses already match last year's total. Can Marvin Lewis survive if this talented squad misses playoffs for first time since 2010?
25. Bengals (19): Their four losses already match last year's total. Can Marvin Lewis survive if this talented squad misses playoffs for first time since 2010?
Greg M. Cooper, USA TODAY Sports
26. Buccaneers (22): A team that's been too reliant on the pass might suddenly have a nice little backfield with Doug Martin poised to join Jacquizz Rodgers.
26. Buccaneers (22): A team that's been too reliant on the pass might suddenly have a nice little backfield with Doug Martin poised to join Jacquizz Rodgers.
Jeremy Brevard, USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after a defensive stop by the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268390 ORIG FILE ID:  20161015_jel_ah6_158.jpg
Oct 16, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) reacts after a defensive stop by the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Saints defeated the Panthers 41-38. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-268390 ORIG FILE ID: 20161015_jel_ah6_158.jpg
Derick E. Hingle, Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sport
28. Dolphins (31): Where did that come from Jay Ajayi? He rushed for 204 yards Sunday after totaling 304 in his first 12 career games combined.
28. Dolphins (31): Where did that come from Jay Ajayi? He rushed for 204 yards Sunday after totaling 304 in his first 12 career games combined.
Steve Mitchell, USA TODAY Sports
Stick a fork in them. The question now is whether to let Geno Smith start rest of the way or start putting together an offer for Tony Romo.
Stick a fork in them. The question now is whether to let Geno Smith start rest of the way or start putting together an offer for Tony Romo.
Matt Kartozian, USA TODAY Sports
30. Bears (29): Offense now ranks seventh after averaging well over 400 yards under Brian Hoyer's direction. Yet they've scored league's fewest points. Da Bears.
30. Bears (29): Offense now ranks seventh after averaging well over 400 yards under Brian Hoyer's direction. Yet they've scored league's fewest points. Da Bears.
Patrick Gorski, USA TODAY Sports
31. 49ers (30): No team is allowing more yardage on the ground, including five consecutive 100-yard rushers. No team has passed for fewer yards through the air.
31. 49ers (30): No team is allowing more yardage on the ground, including five consecutive 100-yard rushers. No team has passed for fewer yards through the air.
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32. Browns (32): Another sign the wheels continue to come off? They only have 67 rushing yards the past two weeks after amassing 120-plus in first four games.
32. Browns (32): Another sign the wheels continue to come off? They only have 67 rushing yards the past two weeks after amassing 120-plus in first four games.
Jim Brown, USA TODAY Sports