After another win on the season, the Cardinals improved their record to 6-3. With a win this week against the Rams, they could be looking at a top 5 spot in most power rankings. Last week they averaged a 10.9. This week their average power ranking is 8.4 - a slight improvement but the doubters are still out there.

ESPN - 7th

Halfway to a 10-6 record thanks to four victories in four games away from University of Phoenix Stadium.

Yahoo - 7th

Is Beanie Wells becoming a big-time back – and, if so, how scary could this offense be come January?

NFL - 8th

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With another win on the road, the Cardinals bounce back to the top ten of most power rankings. This week, the Cardinals average out at 10.9, better then the 13 average of last week.

ESPN - 10th

Halfway to a 10-6 record thanks to four victories in four games away from University of Phoenix Stadium. (Sando)

Yahoo - 9th

Is it fair to say that Anquan Boldin won’t be yelling "You da man!" when coach Ken Whisenhunt hits the practice field?

CBS - 10th

Weird team. Can't win at home, but they dominate on the road. They are easily the class of the NFC West.

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The "Take one step forward, take two steps back" edition. 

Just when the Arizona Cardinals starting making grounds in the power rankings and started to gain some good ole nation recognition, they show why most critics were doubting them in the first place. After being in the top 10 of most power rankings last week, the Cardinals take a grand fall and average the week at 13.

ESPN - 13

The Cardinals take a 3-0 road record to Soldier Field, where a victory would help their cause immensely. (Sando)

Yahoo  - 11

When Kurt Warner shook hands with old NFL Europe teammate Jake Delhomme before Sunday’s game, did he catch the Turnover Flu from the Carolina QB?

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We should call this one the "finally breaking some ground" edition. The Cardinals impressive win over the New York Giants on Sunday night proved that the Cardinals could win on the road on a nationally televised game. This team is building confidence quick and with the combination of a less-then-difficult schedule and more practice coming up, they're only getting better. The Cardinals had trouble cracking the top 15 for most of the season, but now have dropped dramatically in the standings. Their average ranking is 9th. 

ESPN - 10th

The victory over the Giants on Sunday gave Arizona a good chance to finish with a winning record on the road. (Sando)

Yahoo Sports- 8th

After the scary injury he suffered during his last visit to Giants Stadium, how cool was it to see Anquan Boldin reaffirm Sunday night that no receiver is tougher?

NFL.com- 7th

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