2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Arizona Cardinals

Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) is chased out of the pocket by New England Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin (58) during the second half at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 30, 2016; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) is chased out of the pocket by New England Patriots linebacker Shea McClellin (58) during the second half at New Era Field. The Patriots beat the Bills 41-25. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports

11. Buffalo Bills (4-4)

The Bills, just like every other at or near .500 team look good some weeks, bad others.  They are coming off a lackluster performance against the New England Patriots.

They lost to the Patriots 41-25, this after shutting out the Tom Brady-less Patriots 16-0 in week four.  The Bills have defeated the Cardinals, Rams, and 49ers.

This week they head to the northwest to face the Seahawks.  A win and they sweep the NFC West. That game may not be as daunting as it sounds.  The Dolphins went up there in week one and almost and should have beaten them.

The Bills will have to play error-free ball to come out on top though.  Even one mistake could prove costly to the Bills, not only for that game but going forward. Their schedule shows some very winnable games down the stretch but they need to show they can play with the big boys if they want to be there with them in January.

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