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These 2009 NFL power rankings for week 10 are subject to change for the Monday Night Football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Denver Broncos.

If they change then they will be updated Monday night. NFL Power Rankings for each new week will be posted between Sunday night and Monday morning.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: 10 Arizona Cardinals (5-3)

The Arizona Cardinals jump into the top 10 at #10 with a 41-21 defeat of the Chicago Bears.

There seem to be three groups of teams in the NFL for the first half of the 2009 season. The elite eight, the mediocre sixteen, and eight teams that have looked horrendous to start the season. The Arizona Cardinals fall in the mediocre sixteen, as they just can't seem to maintain a winning streak. The Cardinals need some help defensively and could use a spark in their running game.

What is impressive about the Cardinals is that they are 4-0 on the road. If they can rediscover a home niche, they could find themselves as one of the elite teams in the NFL. Out of all the 5-3 or lower teams, they may have the best chance of that.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: 9. Atlanta Falcons (5-3)

The Falcons reenter the top ten at #9 as Michael Turner continues to silence doubters of his early season struggles. Michael Turner rushed for 166 yards against a Redskins team that, despite years of big spending from Daniel Snyder, continues to become worse.

The Atlanta Falcons are 4-0 in home games. Similarly to the Cardinals, if the Falcons can become more competitive on the road, they could find themselves as one of the premiere teams in the NFL. With games against the Panthers, Giants, Eagles, and Saints in four of the next five, fans should know more about who the Falcons truly are by the end of November. 

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