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Breer's NFL Power Index: Week 9
The Steelers jumped five spots in this week's edition of the NFL Power Index.
The Steelers moved from 13th to 8th, while the Vikings advanced three spots from No. 8 to No. 5. The Broncos took the biggest tumble, falling from 7th to 13th following their Monday night loss to the Steelers.
The "power index'' measures a team's efficiency offensively and defensively (first downs, points, turnovers, possession, etc.). Total value is determined by subtracting the defensive number from the offensive number. Click here for a complete explanation.
| Place | Team | Off. Index | Def. Index | Overall |
| 1 | Saints (8-0) LW: 1 | 54.50 | 30.25 | 24.25 |
| 2 | Patriots (6-2) LW: 2 | 49.13 | 25.63 | 23.50 |
| 3 | Colts (8-0) LW: 3 | 46.00 | 25.88 | 20.13 |
| 4 | Packers (4-4) LW: 4 | 44.63 | 32.13 | 12.50 |
| 5 | Vikings (7-1) LW: 8 | 47.25 | 35.38 | 11.88 |
| 6 | Eagles (5-3) LW: 6 | 40.25 | 29.38 | 10.88 |
| 7 | Ravens (4-4) LW: 5 | 43.63 | 33.25 | 10.38 |
| 8 | Steelers (6-2) LW: 13 | 40.00 | 29.63 | 10.38 |
| 9 | Cowboys (6-2) LW: 9 | 43.88 | 34.13 | 9.75 |
| 10 | Bengals (6-2) LW: 12 | 38.13 | 29.13 | 9.00 |
| 11 | Giants (5-4) LW: 10 | 41.22 | 32.89 | 8.33 |
| 12 | Jets (4-4) LW: 14 | 34.88 | 27.38 | 7.50 |
| 13 | Broncos (6-2) LW: 7 | 34.00 | 26.63 | 7.38 |
| 14 | Cardinals (5-3) LW: 17 | 38.25 | 32.00 | 6.25 |
| 15 | Texans (5-4) LW: 11 | 38.78 | 32.89 | 5.89 |
| 16 | Falcons (5-3) LW: 15 | 39.88 | 34.00 | 5.88 |
| 17 | Chargers (5-3) LW: 16 | 40.38 | 37.00 | 3.38 |
| 18 | Seahawks (3-5) LW: 20 | 35.25 | 33.25 | 2.00 |
| 19 | Dolphins (3-5) LW: 18 | 39.75 | 40.38 | -0.63 |
| 20 | 49ers (3-5) LW: 21 | 32.63 | 36.00 | -3.38 |
| 21 | Bears (4-4) LW: 19 | 34.25 | 38.50 | -4.25 |
| 22 | Jaguars (4-4) LW: 23 | 34.38 | 40.50 | -6.13 |
| 23 | Redskins (2-6) LW: 22 | 24.63 | 32.25 | -7.63 |
| 24 | Panthers (3-5) LW: 24 | 27.63 | 36.50 | -8.88 |
| 25 | Bills (3-5) LW: 25 | 24.25 | 34.50 | -10.25 |
| 26 | Chiefs (1-7) LW: 26 | 28.38 | 41.00 | -12.63 |
| 27 | Buccaneers (1-7) LW: 28 | 26.88 | 43.63 | -16.75 |
| 28 | Titans (2-6) LW: 29 | 27.75 | 45.75 | -18.00 |
| 29 | Lions (1-7) LW: 27 | 27.88 | 46.63 | -18.75 |
| 30 | Rams (1-7) LW: 30 | 20.25 | 46.50 | -26.25 |
| 31 | Raiders (2-6) LW: 31 | 14.88 | 42.38 | -27.50 |
| 32 | Browns (1-7) LW: 32 | 14.00 | 44.00 | -30.00 |
| Place | Team | Off. Index | Def. Index | Overall |
News, analysis and commentary from the following Boston Globe and Boston.com writers:
- Greg A. Bedard, Globe NFL reporter
- Shalise Manza Young, Globe Patriots reporter
- Michael Whitmer, Globe Patriots reporter
- Christopher L. Gasper, Boston.com columnist
- Steve Silva, Boston.com senior producer
- Zuri Berry, Boston.com writer and producer








