'American Idol' 11: Top 12 females' power rankings

Is there any way the bulk of the “Idol” gals won't simply be cannon fodder for their first few weeks like they were last year? Um, no.

Aside from Jessica Sanchez and Skylar Laine (and maybe Hollie Cavanagh), none of them will stand a chance against young Eben Franckewitz, much less one of the guys' best singers. That said, Jessica and Skylar may lead the strongest female contingent since Season 6, when Jordin Sparks won and Melinda Doolittle came in third.