NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Raiders Move up

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after the Raiders rushed for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /

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1. New England Patriots – 7-1

After a week off the Patriots are still holding on to the top spot in the Power Rankings. Since Tom Brady’s return the Patriots have proven they are the best team in the NFL. It is hard to see anyone knocking them off.

If this team continues to play the way they have, they are looking at a trip to the Super Bowl. They have run away with the lead in the NFC East. The Bills are the loan team that defeated the Patriots. But that was without Brady.

Deflategate has put a chip on Brady’s shoulder and he is out to prove something to the NFL. Brady is playing at the top of his game and it is going to take a lot to stop that. If Brady continues to play his best, he is looking at claiming the MVP this season.

This week, they come up against the Seattle Seahawks. The Seahawks have struggled on offense and will have trouble against the Patriots defense. The secondary of the Seahawks lets up big plays. Brady will take full advantage of that with Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman. The Patriots should remain on top after this week.

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