Each week, FOX Sports Ohio compiles 11 power rankings into the "Power Ranking Cruncher" to come out with a consensus of the 32 NFL teams. Here are some of the intriguing trends from this week's edition.
On the rise
Atlanta Falcons: After an authoritative primetime victory, the Falcons move up 7 spots from 16 to 9.
Detroit Lions: A win over divisional rival Green Bay knocks the Lions up to the 11 spot from 17 last week.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Two straight victories -- both in nationally televised games -- have earned the Steelers some more love this week, as they're up six spots from 19 to 13.
On the decline
San Francisco 49ers: Doubts are building about the 49ers after their second consecutive loss. That shows through in their ranking falling from 7 to 15.
Green Bay Packers: Aaron Rodgers' crew is 1-2 and down 10 to 17 this week.
Anomalies
- The Patriots are ranked as high as No. 5 (Pro Football Talk) but also as low as No. 21 (Washington Post)
- Cleveland comes in at No. 12 in the Washington Post rankings but has an average of 22.18
Go to the NFL Power Cruncher page to view team-by-team trends graphics and more power rankings nuggets: http://www.foxsports.com/ohio/pcteamtrend?league=NFL
