NFL Power Rankings: BENGALS ARE NUMBER 17 (Says Everyone)

When most of the Power Rankings tell you that you're No. 17 in the weekly power rankings, then you're better believe that YOU ARE NUMBER 17.

Also. After a stern talking to from yours truly, using Cincinnati's win against the Kansas City Chiefs as an example (because SB Nation's Power Rankings is primarily put together from a Chiefs fan), SB Nation has been validated. [Pounding Chest] "King Kong Ain't Got Shit On Me"

Brian Billick with Fox Sports writes:

The Bengals are playing their best football of the year at the best time of the year. At 5-5, they are in the thick of a wild-card race with the Steelers and Colts.