NFL Power Rankings Week 9: New York Jets moving up

Nov 9, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) argues with a referee during the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

27.) San Diego Chargers (2-7)

It was another tough loss for Philip Rivers and the Chargers on Monday Night Football. Injuries continue to mount for the Chargers, and Rivers can’t do it all on his own. In the loss to the Bears, Rivers played well, as he totaled 280 passing yards and one passing touchdown. The offensive line struggled to give Rivers a decent pocket, and the absence of Keenan Allen at wide receiver affected the Chargers’ passing offense.

26.) Baltimore Ravens (2-6)

The Ravens are one of the playoff teams of 2014 that have been a huge disappointment in 2015. Injuries have played a big part in why the Ravens have struggled, but they have also had players let them down a lot. Joe Flacco and Justin Forsett haven’t had good seasons and that has resulted in the Ravens’ offense looking very bad at times. After their bye week, the Ravens do have an easy game on paper against the Jaguars, but their season is all but over after the injury to Steve Smith Sr.

25.) Houston Texans (3-5)

The Texans had the week off in Week 9, and despite having a losing record, the Texans are still very much in the playoff picture in the AFC South. In the second half of the season, the Texans will have to improve on defense. Wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is becoming one of the best in the game, and Brian Hoyer is making it a priority to get him the ball a lot in recent weeks.

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