NFL Power Rankings: Week #10

Contrary to their moniker, special-teamers rarely get special treatment.

It’s quite the opposite. Kick returners get somewhat of a pass because they can change the momentum of a contest. Yet, in many cases a good returner in only considered half a football player. As for punters and kickers, the beef gets trickier. Even though they constitute a valuable aspect of the game, more than a few have questioned their resolve, their toughness and even their manhood. And if you take into account that they belong in a 53-men roster just like everybody else, it really doesn’t seem fair.

But every dog has its day, and in Week 10 of the 2009 NFL season, the Saints awoke from their lethargy against the Rams thanks to a kickoff return. The Redskins finally made their patrons happy with a successful gimmick involving their punter. The Dolphins and the Jaguars won with field goals at the end.

One last note: for all of those that think that kickers are not football players please remember, they’re the ones that use their feet.

And just for kicks, we correctly place the names that decide the games in the sport of professional football. Enjoy your NFL’s Chutes ‘N Ladders for Week 10:

Chutes ‘N Ladders – Week 10 – (1-16)

Chutes ‘N Ladders – Week 10 – (17-32)