NFL Power Rankings: Week No. 12

In football, everyone gets a chance to touch the ball. It’s only right. You’re entitled to receive it in order to mount an offense and you’re required to hand it over to the opponents so they get a fair chance to execute an attack of their own. It’s all part of the ebb and flow of the game. But one thing’s for sure: you better not turn it over before you’re done with your plans. Or at least, return the favor.

To no one’s surprise, the teams that have been able to open a gap between opportunism and carelessness are the ones ruling the ‘09 NFL landscape. In a game of lucky seven’s, seven teams have a turnover differential of plus-7 or better. Their combined records? 53-13, which translates to a winning percentage of .800. Not bad at all.

In Week 12 of the NFL campaign, there was a turnover differential in 14 games and 12 were won by the teams that achieved a favorable margin. That represented a success rate of .857. Among those victors are the two remaining undefeated teams, the Colts and Saints. Needless to say, if you take more than you give, the chances of winning improve greatly.

And looking in all directions, we carry the game that holds up its end of the bargain in the sport of professional football. Enjoy your NFL’s Chutes ‘N Ladders for Week 12:

Chutes ‘N Ladders – Week 12 – (1-16)

Chutes ‘N Ladders – Week 12 – (17-32)