NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Giants, Jets limping to the finish line

Ugly losses for Big Blue and Gang Green send them south in the latest NFL Power Rankings.

NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Jets, Giants stumble

Embarrassing losses send both local teams reeling.

NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Giants, Jets both head north

Big Blue and Gang Green propelled by big wins.

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NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Giants fall, Jets (barely) move up

Big Blue and Gang Green both fail to impress this week.

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Giants jump into the top 10

Big Blue and Gang Green head in opposite directions.

NFL Power Rankings Week 12: Jets rebound after big win

Gang Green get a bump, while Big Blue stand pat.

NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Jets, Giants both stumble

Gang Green and Big Blue headed in the wrong direction.

2012 NFL Power Rankings: Jets drop to No. 26 despite not playing

The bye week hurt the Jets in the latest SB Nation NFL Power Rankings, which has New York ranked 26th.

2012 NFL Power Rankings: Giants drop out of the top 5

The latest SB Nation NFL Power Rankings dropped the Giants out of the top 5 after Sunday's 24-20 loss to the Steelers.

NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Giants stumble after loss to Steelers

Big Blue still land in the top 10

NFL power rankings, Week 9: Jets drop significantly after embarrassment at home

The Jets lost 30-9 at home despite earning over 120 yards of offense more than the Dolphins.

NFL Power Rankings: Giants are consensus top five team

The Giants won a fourth consecutive game by holding off a late rally from the Cowboys.

NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Giants hold steady, Jets sink

Big Blue nearly No. 1, while Gang Green are in free fall

NFL Power Rankings 2012: Giants on the rise in polls

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NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Mark Sanchez dominates discussion in polls

Following an overtime loss against the New England Patriots on Sunday, quarterback Mark Sanchez is the topic of discussion in the majority of power polls.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Giants inch closer to the top spot

Big Blue look poised to capture the No. 1 spot, while the Jets have stalled.

2012 NFL Power Rankings: Giants climb into top 5

The latest SB Nation NFL Power Rankings were released Tuesday and the New York Giants and Jets each moved up.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: Giants make a push for No. 1

Giants and Jets both make strong moves in the latest NFL Power Rankings.

NFL Power Rankings: Giants move up, Jets drop a spot

The latest SB Nation NFL Power Rankings have the Giants ranked No. 11 while the Jets are No. 22.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 6: Giants rush into Top 10

The defending champs have their eyes set on the top spot, while the Jets are just trying to keep their heads above water.

NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: Sanchez, Jets in free fall

The Jets and Giants both stumble, but Gang Green own the biggest drop of any team.

2012 NFL power rankings: New York Jets rise in polls, Week 4

Heading into Week 4, the New York Jets have climbed in several power ranking polls.

2012 NFL Power Rankings, Week 4: Giants climb in polls due to dominating win

Following Thursday night's dominating victory, the New York Giants have climbed in several power ranking polls.

NFL Power Rankings Week 4: Giants Bounce Into Top Five

Both the Giants and Jets moved up this week, but it's Big Blue eying a shot at the top spot.

NFL Power Rankings Week 3: SB Nation Ranks Giants No. 9, Jets 20th

SB Nation released its Week 3 NFL Power Rankings Tuesday, and the New York Giants were ranked No. 9 by NFL editor Joel Thorman, while the Jets were 20th. The Giants (1-1) are the fifth-best team in the NFC, as they're ranked behind the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans, Green Bay Packers, Atlanta Falcons, Philadelphia Eagles, Baltimore Ravens, New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers, respectively.

Here's what Thorman had to say about the Giants, who earned a thrilling 41-34 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

9. New York Giants (LW: 6, 1-1): Yes, they drop three spots after winning a game because I had them ranked a little too high to begin with. Eighth is a good spot for them. Good but not consistently great this season.

Meanwhile, here's what Thorman had to say about the Jets, who lost, 27-10, to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

20. New York Jets (LW: 15, 1-1): Two weeks ago they were doomed. Last week they were Super Bowl champs. This week they're back to being doomed.

SB Nation's rankings are similar to NFL.com's which has the Giants ranked ninth and the Jets slot No. 20. ESPN's Week 3 rankings have the Giants at No. 8 and the Jets ranked 18th. Also rankings the Giants eighth was Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, who had the Jets No. 19.

The best ranking for the Giants came from FOX Sports' Brian Billick, who ranked the defending Super Bowl champions seventh and the Jets No. 17.

For the latest on the Giants, visit the SB Nation blog Big Blue View while Gang Green Nation is all about the Jets.

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NFL Power Rankings: Jets Ranked No. 18

SB Nation released its preseason NFL Power Rankings Tuesday, and the New York Jets were ranked No. 18 by NFL editor Joel Thorman. The Jets are the eighth-highest ranked team in the AFC, which is headed by the No. 3 New England Patriots. The Green Bay Packers snagged the ranking's top spot, while the defending Super Bowl champions, New York Giants, came in at No. 2.

Here's what Thorman had to say about the Jets:

18. New York Jets (LW: 19): I can see two scenarios: 1.) A shutdown defense leading them to an 11-win season or 2.) a complete meltdown, five-win season. So we'll put them in the middle of the pack.

For those curious, New York's Week 1 opponent the Buffalo Bills were slotted just a spot ahead of Gang Green at No. 17.

17. Buffalo Bills (LW: 17): Second place in the AFC East looks possible. They will end up with a better record than the team right below them.

For more on the Jets, visit the SB Nation blog Gang Green Nation.

NFL Power Rankings: New York Giants Ranked At No. 2

The New York Giants won the most recent Super Bowl, although nobody would blame you for forgetting over the din of New York's other NFL franchise.

They are again one of the top squads in the league, Joel Thorman of SB Nation writes in his final preseason rankings Tuesday, and the only team he had ahead of the reigning champions were the Green Bay Packers.

2. New York Giants (LW: 3): The lack of hype surrounding this team is ... strange. Seriously, a team in the biggest media market in the country and it seems like an afterthought to that other team in New York. It can rest easy knowing it is clearly the superior team.

The Giants were actually only 9-7 last season, despite their postseason run culminating in the championship. They only finished a game ahead of Philadelphia and Dallas, New York's Week 1 opponent in the NFC East. The Cowboys will be hoping a strong showing against the Giants can help propel them towards January:

15. Dallas Cowboys (LW: 15): It'd take a career year from Tony Romo, DeMarco Murray to take a big step and Dez Bryant to stay on the field every week, but it's not crazy to think this team can make a playoff run.

For more on the Giants, head over to Big Blue View, while continue to check out SB Nation New York heading into the start of the season.