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NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: Vikings climb into top 5 with rough schedule stretch looming

Immediately following Monday Night Football during the regular season, MLive.com's Justin Rogers will post his NFL Power Rankings:

1. New England Patriots (9-0)
The Patriots needed some breaks and a clutch kick from Stephen Gostkowski to slip past the Giants. (Last week: 1)

2. Carolina Panthers (9-0)
Cam Newton needs just five more rushing touchdowns to tie Otto Graham's career mark for the quarterback position. (Last week: 3)

3. Arizona Cardinals (7-2)
The mood in Arizona right now. (Last week: 5)

4. Cincinnati Bengals (8-1)
Ugly performance by Andy Dalton, but he wasn't helped out by typically reliable tight end Tyler Eifert, who developed a case of the dropsies Monday night.