Giants Run All Over Ravens, Maintain Top Position In 'AHN Top Ten'

November 20, 2008 12:00 p.m. EST

(AHN) - The New York Giants dismantled one of the league's best defenses by rushing for over 200 yards against the Ravens in a 30-10 dismantling of Baltimore.

It was the first times in 28 games the Ravens allowed over 200 yards on the ground and served to further prove that the reigning Super Bowl champions are the top all-around team in the league.

The Tennessee Titans relied on their passing attack for the second straight week to stay undefeated, overcoming a 14-3 halftime deficit against the Jacksonville Jaguars with three second-half Kerry Collins touchdown passes.

The New York Jets battled through a Thursday-night game against the New England Patriots with a 34-31 overtime win that put them all alone atop the AFC East.

The Arizona Cardinals are now just one win away from clinching the NFC West after a 26-20 defeat of the reigning division champion Seattle Seahawks.

Here's the big picture after Week Eleven:

No. 1: New York Giants (9-1) - What else can you say about the league's number two rated defense in yards per game and number one rated offense in points per game. Maybe, repeat Super Bowl champions? (Last Week, 1)

No. 2: Tennessee Titans (10-0) - Kerry Collins won the game with his arm for the second straight week when the Titans were forced to go the passing game after an 11-point halftime deficit. Collins connected for three second-half touchdown strikes while the Titans defense held the Jaguars scoreless. (Last Week, 2)

No. 3: Carolina Panthers (8-2) - The Panthers Jonathan Stewart ran for 130 yards and De'Angelo Williams was right behind him with 120 as Carolina kept the Detroit Lions winless and solidified their lead in the NFC South. (Last Week, 3)

No. 4: New York Jets (7-3) -Brett Favre showed why he wanted to play one more year as he led an overtime drive that finally ended a grueling game with a 34-yard field goal off the foot of Jay Feely. The New York Bretts have now won four straight and sit atop the AFC East. (Last Week, 5)

No. 5: Arizona Cardinals (7-3) - I'm not sure how Matt Leinart feels about Kurt Warner's MVP performance, but fans in Arizona sure do appreciate the fact that this team needs one more win to clinch their first division title since 1975. They may have to wait a couple of weeks with a game against the Giants on tap for Week Twelve. (Last Week, 6)

No. 6: Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) - The return of Willie Parker and the 115 yards that came along translated into a bizarre 11-10 win over the San Diego Chargers. The 11-10 final, the first in 12,837 NFL games, was dependant on the referee's apparent mistake in overturning a last-second Troy Polamalu touchdown that would not have affected the game's outcome but had sports books in Vegas reeling. (Last Week, 10)

No. 7: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-3) - A shaky running game has not stopped this team from winning two straight behind Jeff Garcia's mobility and Antonio Bryant's emergence as a deep threat. (Last Week, Bubble)

No.8: Indianapolis Colts (6-4) - Peyton Manning has officially returned to form after 320 passing yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in completing a season-sweep of the Houston Texans that helped bring the Colts back to relevance in the Wild Card chase. (Last Week, 9)

No.9: Miami Dolphins (6-4) - A four-game winning streak has this team with the same record but still ahead of the Patriots in the AFC East after a complete crushing of New England at home earlier in the season. If they win the rematch this week at home, you're very possibly looking at a playoff team here. (Last Week, Not Rated)

No. 10: Dallas Cowboys (6-4) - Tony Romo is back and the Cowboys needed just 14 points to get a win over the Redskins thanks to a defensive effort that held Washington to just 228 total yards while recording three sacks and an interception. (Last Week, Not Rated)

"Bubble" teams: New England Patriots (6-4), Washington Redskins (6-4)

The "AHN Top 10" will attempt to balance power rankings based on each team's most recent performance, while keeping in mind the overall scope of each team's place in the league.

The rankings are compiled by the AHN writer and are the sole opinion of the author.