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Around the league

By JOANNE KORTH, Times Staff Writer
Published November 11, 2007


Korth's power rankings

Top 10Bottom 5RankTeamLast weekComment28. Raiders (-) - It's time to get JaMarcus Russell ready.

29. 49ers (29) - Have lost six straight.

30. Jets (30) - Smart to get their win out of the way early.

31. Rams (31) - Why risk getting Steven Jackson hurt again?

32. Dolphins (32) - And Don Shula's taking shots at the Patriots?

1Patriots1Tom Brady still the best QB in the clutch.2Colts2Tony Dungy has built a nifty little defense.3Steelers4Still in contention for a first-round bye.4Cowboys3Not the run-away NFC favorite anymore.5Packers6Taking Lambeau Field mystique on the road.6Giants7Defense will keep them in any game.7Chargers5Norv Turner hasn't found much rhythm.8Titans8Is Vince Young in a sophomore slump?9Lions10It's time to start believing in this team.10Saints-Starting to resemble the 2006 version.



Quote of the week

"We've had some losses where people have left us far more dead than this and we were able to bounce back."

Colts coach Tony Dungy, right, whose team plays at San Diego after losing last week's battle of the unbeatens to the Patriots

Quote of the week II

"We don't need to call FEMA."

Ravens LB Bart Scott on whether the team's season can officially be declared a disaster after last week's humiliating 38-7 loss to the Steelerse_SClBStat of the week

0Touchdowns allowed by the Titans defense in 17 possessions after turnovers this season. Two other turnovers by the Titans offense resulted in fumble returns for scores.