NFL Power Rankings: Despite win, Steelers barely budge in weekly rankings

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a team who is tough to understand. Some might call them a “tough nut to crack”, and largely due to the inconsistencies surrounding the team. A huge win over the Kansas City Chiefs, and a horrible loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Like Forrest Gump famously said, “You never know what you’re gonna get.”

The Steelers finally ended their 4-game losing streak with a win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 11, but how would that impact their spot in the weekly Power Rankings?

Before digging into the rankings, it should be noted how we at BTSC realize Power Rankings are essentially meaningless. No, there is no Power Ranking Super Bowl, nor is there a Power Rankings champion, but what these rankings do is start discussion. Something BTSC has been built around.

Therefore, check out some of the Power Rankings below, and discuss who should be higher, or lower, in the comment section below.

ESPN

1. Dallas Cowboys
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. New England Patriots
4. Oakland Raiders
5. Denver Broncos
6. New York Giants
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Atlanta Falcons
9. Washington Redskins
10. Detroit Lions

13. Pittsburgh Steelers
“There's no remedy for a losing streak like a win against the Browns, at least for QB Ben Roethlisberger, who is now 20-2 lifetime against Cleveland. Up next is another favorite for Roethlisberger: the Colts. Forget "the tackle," the Steelers QB has 10 touchdowns with no picks in his past two games against Indy.”

SB Nation

1. Dallas Cowboys
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. New England Patriots
4. Oakland Raiders
5. New York Giants
6. Atlanta Falcons
7. Washington Redskins
8. Denver Broncos
9. Miami Dolphins
10. Kansas City Chiefs
11. Pittsburgh Steelers

NFL Network

1. Dallas Cowboys
2. Seattle Seahawks
3. New England Patriots
4. Oakland Raiders
5. New York Giants
6. Denver Broncos
7. Kansas City Chiefs
8. Detroit Lions
9. Washington Redskins
10. Miami Dolphins

17. Pittsburgh Steelers
“Typical Mike Tomlin, eschewing the field goal with a few seconds left in the first half. Touchdown, Le'Veon Bell. On the subject of Bell ... Took some flak on Twitter this week for saying you can arguably call Ezekiel Elliott the best back in the league. Well, there Bell was on Sunday, racking up over 200 total yards and a tug. So, where's the love? Where are the rad highlights? This is a "What have you done for me lately?" sports league, and Bell has done plenty of runnin' lately.”

CBS Sports

1. Dallas Cowboys
2. New England Patriots
3. Oakland Raiders
4. Denver Broncos
5. Seattle Seahawks
6. New York Giants
7. Atlanta Falcons
8. Kansas City Chiefs
9. Detroit Lions
10. Washington Redskins

15. Pittsburgh Steelers
“They play a second road game in four days at Indianapolis. It's not a long trip, but they get a break without Andrew Luck likely playing.”