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C-Note$ NFL Week 15 Power Rankings

ORCHARD PARK, NY – DECEMBER 08: A young Buffalo Bills fan cheers during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore defeats Buffalo 24-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Craig Shemon, AKA C-Note$, gives you his power rankings headed into week 15 of the regular season. The Denver Broncos made the biggest jump after handling the Texans is Houston. Surprisingly, the Seahawks fell the most, although they are still comfortably in the top-10.

32. Cincinnati Bengals (1-12) --

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to look for a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Bengals 27-19. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals drops back to look for a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns defeated the Bengals 27-19. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)


31. New York Giants (2-11) --

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 09: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to the scoreboard from a huddle during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia defeats New York in overtime 23-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PA - DECEMBER 09: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks to the scoreboard from a huddle during the third quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on December 9, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia defeats New York in overtime 23-17. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)


30. Detroit Lions (3-9-1) -1

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 08: Danny Amendola #80 of the Detroit Lions takes his helmet off after an interception in the fourth quarter by Andrew Sendejo #34 of the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images) Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 08: Danny Amendola #80 of the Detroit Lions takes his helmet off after an interception in the fourth quarter by Andrew Sendejo #34 of the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)


29. Miami Dolphins (3-10) +1

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 08: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins kicks a field goal during the second half of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 08: Jason Sanders #7 of the Miami Dolphins kicks a field goal during the second half of the game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)


28. Washington Redskins (3-10) --

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass in the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Dwayne Haskins #7 of the Washington Redskins looks to pass in the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)


27. Arizona Cardinals (3-9-1) -2

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 08: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception against safety Terrell Edmunds #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 23-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 08: Wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald #11 of the Arizona Cardinals makes a reception against safety Terrell Edmunds #34 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 23-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


26. New York Jets (5-8) --

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 08: Nate Hairston #21 and Kyron Brown #35 of the New York Jets celebrate Hairston's interception during the first half of their game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 08: Nate Hairston #21 and Kyron Brown #35 of the New York Jets celebrate Hairston's interception during the first half of their game against the Miami Dolphins at MetLife Stadium on December 08, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)


25. Los Angeles Chargers (5-8) -1

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers attempts to run past Austin Calitro #58 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at TIAA Bank Field on December 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Melvin Gordon #25 of the Los Angeles Chargers attempts to run past Austin Calitro #58 of the Jacksonville Jaguars during the game at TIAA Bank Field on December 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)


24. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-9) -1

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Gardner Minshew II of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Bank Field on December 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images) Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Gardner Minshew II of the Jacksonville Jaguars leaves the field after a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers at TIAA Bank Field on December 08, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Harry Aaron/Getty Images)


23. Atlanta Falcons (4-9) -1

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes as Shaq Thompson #54 of the Carolina Panthers pursues in the first half on an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 08: Devonta Freeman #24 of the Atlanta Falcons rushes as Shaq Thompson #54 of the Carolina Panthers pursues in the first half on an NFL game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)


22. Denver Broncos (5-8) +5

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as he heads to the locker room after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 08: Drew Lock #3 of the Denver Broncos celebrates as he heads to the locker room after the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)


21. Carolina Panthers (5-8) --

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 8: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers looks to throw under pressure from Vic Beasley #44 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - DECEMBER 8: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers looks to throw under pressure from Vic Beasley #44 of the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of the game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)


20. Philadelphia Eagles (6-7) --

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 09: Tight end Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his catch in the end zone during overtime to win 23-17 over the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 09, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 09: Tight end Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles celebrates his catch in the end zone during overtime to win 23-17 over the New York Giants at Lincoln Financial Field on December 09, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)


19. Chicago Bears (7-6) --

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears wait to call a play against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field on December 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Cowboys 31-24. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Matt Nagy and Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears wait to call a play against the Dallas Cowboys at Soldier Field on December 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Cowboys 31-24. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)


18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7) --

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Raymond James Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a football game against the Indianapolis Colts at Raymond James Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)


17. Oakland Raiders (6-7) --

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders looks on during the second quarter of the game against the Tennessee Titans at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)


16. Cleveland Browns (6-7) --

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 08: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns fist bumps head coach Freddie Kitchens after a first down play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 08: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns fist bumps head coach Freddie Kitchens after a first down play in the second half against the Cincinnati Bengals at FirstEnergy Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


TAMPA, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 08: Head coach Frank Reich of the Indianapolis Colts looks on during the second quarter of a football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images

(Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)


14. Dallas Cowboys (6-7) -1

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field following a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 05: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys leaves the field following a game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 05, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)


13. Los Angeles Rams (8-5) +2

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes for a touchdown over the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) Photo by Harry How/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes for a touchdown over the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter of the game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)


12. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-5) --

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 23-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass during the second half of the NFL game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. The Steelers defeated the Cardinals 23-17. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


11. Buffalo Bills (9-4) -1

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 8: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore beats Buffalo 24 to 17. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 8: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills throws a pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. Baltimore beats Buffalo 24 to 17. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)


10. Houston Texans (8-5) -2

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 8: Head Coach Bill OBrien of the Houston Texans on the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 8: Head Coach Bill OBrien of the Houston Texans on the sidelines during the first half of a game against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)


9. Minnesota Vikings (9-4) --

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 08: Everson Griffen #97 and Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a sack of David Blough #10 of the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 20-7. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - DECEMBER 08: Everson Griffen #97 and Danielle Hunter #99 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrate a sack of David Blough #10 of the Detroit Lions in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 8, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Minnesota Vikings defeated the Detroit Lions 20-7. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)


8. Tennessee Titans (8-5) +3

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans looks on during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterback Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans looks on during the third quarter against the Oakland Raiders at RingCentral Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)


7. Green Bay Packers (10-3) --

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after getting a first down in the second half against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images

GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN - DECEMBER 08: Aaron Jones #33 of the Green Bay Packers reacts after getting a first down in the second half against the Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field on December 08, 2019 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)


6. New England Patriots (10-3) -2

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots confronts Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their game at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots confronts Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs during their game at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)


5. Seattle Seahawks (10-3) -3

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterbacks Russell Wilson #3 and Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks look on from the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 08: Quarterbacks Russell Wilson #3 and Geno Smith #7 of the Seattle Seahawks look on from the bench during the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 08, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)


4. New Orleans Saints (10-3) -1

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Drew Brees #9 talks with head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: Drew Brees #9 talks with head coach Sean Payton of the New Orleans Saints prior to the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)


3. Kansas City Chiefs (9-4) +3

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates at the end of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images) Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - DECEMBER 08: Chris Jones #95 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates at the end of the game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)


2. San Francisco 49ers (11-2) --

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 08: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints during the second half of a game at the Mercedes Benz Superdome on December 08, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)


1. Baltimore Ravens (11-2) --

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 8: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills dives to try and tackle Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens as he runs the ball during the first quarter at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images) Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 8: Tremaine Edmunds #49 of the Buffalo Bills dives to try and tackle Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens as he runs the ball during the first quarter at New Era Field on December 8, 2019 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)

Chris has been on ESPN Soutwest Florida in one way or another dating back to 2010. As a Southwest Florida native, Chris understands what's important to the locals. He is a huge football fan; both professional and college. Although he has a special place for the Miami Dolphins and the entire SEC. He is also very into golf, both playing it locally and covering it on a global scale. Sports are supposed to be fun, and Chris likes to reflect that in the way he covers it. Chris writes about sports news and opinions.