From the Ask Vic column.
Here are my all-important Week 9 power rankings:
1. Chiefs -- They're the champs.
2. Steelers -- Big Ben big at crunch time.
3. Seahawks -- Wilson MVP favorite.
4. Ravens -- Showdown of 5-2 teams in Indy.
5. Bucs -- Week 9 showdown with Saints.
6. Saints -- Know how to win.
7. Titans -- Defense needs attention.
8. Raiders -- Critical stretch of schedule.
9. Colts -- Can Rivers take down the Ravens?
10. Packers -- More than a game in San Francisco.
11. Bills -- Not winning impressively.
12. Cardinals -- In position to make a run.
13. 49ers -- Struggling.
14. Rams -- Remember when McVay was a genius?
15. Browns -- Is Mayfield "The Man?"
16. Bears -- They need a laxative.
17. Panthers -- They play hard for Rhule.
18. Eagles -- Wentz is holding them back.
19. Lions -- One step forward, two steps back.
20. Dolphins -- It wasn't Tua.
21. Vikings -- Can they make a run?
22. Broncos -- Lock comes to life.
23. Patriots -- Could they lose to the Jets?
24. Chargers -- Just can't figure it out.
25. Bengals -- More wins on the way.
26. Falcons -- Justin Fields would be a good pick.
27. Giants -- Best 1-7 team in the league.
28. Washington -- Wandering aimlessly.
29. Texans -- Poor J.J. Watt.
30. Cowboys -- Too late to tank for the top pick.
31. Jaguars -- Might be last chance to win.
32. Jets -- Gase vs. Belichick.