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Ira Kaufman's Power Rankings

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 16, 2008

IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS

1. Steelers. The fourth quarter is theirs.

2. Titans. Slight cracks beginning to show.

3. Giants. NFC's No. 1 seed up for grabs at the Meadowlands.

4. Panthers. Peaking at the right time.

5. Colts. Seven straight wins heading to Jacksonville.

6. Vikings. Tampa Bay's most likely postseason opponent.

7. Ravens. Little time to recover from last-minute lapse.

8. Cowboys. Wade's defense seizes the day.

9. Bucs. Home cooking should serve up two winners.

10. Falcons. No wonder they targeted Michael Turner.

11. Eagles. Fading Redskins shouldn't pose a problem.

12. Patriots. In some ways, Belichick's best coaching job.

13. Jets. That 4-1 division record could be critical.

14. Dolphins. They close with two for the road.

15. Bears. Waiting for the Vikes to stumble.

16. Texans. If they could only wipe out September.

17. Cardinals. Hazard sign: They're 3-6 outside the cozy NFC West.

18. Saints. Offseason defensive overhaul wasn't good enough.

19. Redskins. QB Jason Campbell is going backwards.

20. Broncos. Should wrap up that lousy division on Sunday.

21. Chargers. Determined to spoil Tampa Bay's playoff hopes.

22. Bills. Still haven't won a division game.

23. Packers. How does 2-8 outside the NFC North grab you?

24. 49ers. Mike Singletary deserves a chance in 2009.

25. Jaguars. Moving on without Fred Taylor.

26. Browns. Will try to avoid a 1-7 home record.

27. Bengals. They're 0-7 on the road heading to Cleveland.

28. Chiefs. Even when they get a lead, they can't hold it.

29. Seahawks. Holmgren's home finale should be emotional.

30. Raiders. Maybe Tim Brown wants this coaching job.

31. Rams. Tough year all around - even the Blues are bad.

32. Lions. New Orleans is known for its hospitality.

IRA KAUFMAN'S POWER RANKINGS

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