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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28. Chicago Bears (2-6)

Give the Bears credit.  This past Monday night, not many gave them a chance to beat the Minnesota Vikings.  They came out however and proved a lot of people wrong.

They proved a lot of people wrong for one night.  They also proved what many suspected all along, the Vikings have no offensive weapons.  They scare no one with their offense.

The Bears held their own and were able to put 20 points up on the board on the vaunted Vikings defense.  I still would keep the jury out on the Bears though.

The way the NFL is standing today, 18 teams are at or under .500.  Anyone can beat anyone on any given Sunday.  That saying is no less true in 2016.

The Bears have their bye in week nine.  After that they head to Tampa Bay to face the Buccaneers, who are now struggling as well.  It could be a time for Chicago to continue getting better.

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