Week 9 NFL Power Rankings: Vikings climb, Titans fall

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks to pass the ball against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 01, 2020 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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Nov 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) attempts a pass in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 1, 2020; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Drew Lock (3) attempts a pass in the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Miami Dolphins (+2)

I still have no idea if Tua Tagovailoa is good or not, but I am starting to be more and more convinced that the Dolphins team is good regardless of what is going on at the quarterback position.

It isn’t sustainable, but a defensive touchdown and a special teams touchdown are a great way to keep the pressure off of your young QB who didn’t top 100-yards passing today.

In fact, the offense as a whole was a big concern today, but maybe more time and chances against defenses with fewer monsters (specifically Ramsey and Donald) will help Tua progress and move this offense along.

17. Denver Broncos (+1)

Great win by the Broncos this week. To do that in a game where you are in a massive hole early and then you find ways to claw back against a division opponent, is very impressive.

This young arsenal of weapons in the passing attack looked exceptional in the second half, and despite playing a Chargers team that was getting pressure, Drew Lock managed to calmly drive his team down the field for a win with no time left on the clock.

I’m not all the way in on Lock, but this was a great game where he won the tough game.