NFL Power Rankings at Midseason

by Eric Fulton
The 2015 National Football League (NFL) season is near its halfway mark and there are still four teams remaining that are undefeated. The road to Super Bowl 50 seems definite in the NFC while in the AFC, three teams still remain undefeated. The 1972 Miami Dolphins are holding their breaths right now as the four remaining teams attempt to match perfection, it would be great to see another undefeated team in this generation.

5. Green Bay Packers

The Packers lost a tough one at Denver on Sunday night, but still they have a great quarterback in Aaron Rodgers, who didn’t play well. Still this team could win anywhere home or away. Don’t count Rodgers and the Pack out yet. It was a minor slip. RELAX.

4. Cincinnati Bengals

While the Bengals are 7-0, I am not convinced about this team yet. They need a deep playoff run to solidify their position as one of the best teams in the NFL. They have the talent and coaching, but it needs to really gel come January. It is a great start and they have the advantage of a down year in their division, but I will not say they are the best team in the AFC. Not yet anyway.

3. Denver Broncos

The Broncos had a huge home win Sunday night against Green Bay. The amazing thing about that game was Peyton Manning did not throw a touchdown pass and Denver still won in blowout fashion. The Broncos can be a very dangerous team come January, especially if they get home field advantage, but I don’t know if home field advantage will be enough.

2. Carolina Panthers

The Carolina Panthers have been the hottest team since late last year when they were 3-8-1. They are winners of 13 out of 14 games. Cam Newton is an elite quarterback playing better than ever. Plus the defense just might be the best in the NFL. This team has a great shot to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

1. New England Patriots

The only team that can beat the Patriots is probably themselves. Right now, it is them versus the world. It does not matter if they are on the road or at home, they just seem to turn things up a notch when they get into controversy. Tom Brady is just too good and the whole team is just too tough to beat.

Things can change week to week, but we will see how these teams will continue to perform on the road to Super Bowl 50. 

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