Around the Web: Week 14 Power Rankings

Our weekly perusal around the Interwebz for water cooler fodder.

ESPN: 9th
The Chargers aren’t out of the Broncos’ range yet, and an upset in Indy could do a lot to keep AFC West title hopes alive.

CBS: 9th
They broke a trend by winning at Kansas City in December, and it looks like they’re back on track. But that’s a big one this week at Indy.

FOX: 8th
Time to break with core beliefs and nudge Denver back above the stumbling Steelers and Ravens, despite losing badly to each earlier this season. In December, there is definitely more weight given to the “what have you done for me lately” mantra with the playoff race removing any doubt about motivation on any given Sunday. With Kyle Orton healthy again, the Broncos have their early-season mojo back — but it will be tested this Sunday.

NFL.com: 8th-11th
Eight panelists post their individual power rankings.

USA Today: 8th
Recovering nicely from their November skid.