2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Arizona Cardinals

By Scott Allen | Nov 4, 2016

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; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Kansas City Chiefs receiver Chris Conley (17) tries to elude Indianapolis Colts corner back Rashaan Melvin (30) in the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Chiefs won 30-14. Mandatory Credit: Thomas J. Russo-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Kansas City Chiefs (5-2)

The Chiefs seem to be the strangest 5-2 team but a team that also seems to be on the rise. They crushed the Colts last Sunday 30-14 despite losing their starting quarterback Alex Smith. Smith left with a possible concussion.

In his place, backup quarterback Nick Foles threw a couple of touchdowns. He’s going to get that chance again this week as they are home to face the Jaguars. Alex Smith will not play due to concussion protocol.

The Chiefs also put running back Jamaal Charles on injured reserve this week. They will also be without running back Spencer Ware. However it is the Jaguars and the Chiefs should be looking at a 6-2 record headed into Carolina next week.

The Chiefs just need to hope when they build their lead this week that they keep it. They’ve had two near-misses this season with blown leads. It shouldn’t be an issue against the Jags.

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