NFL Week 12 Power Numbers
NFL Power Rankings - Week 12: Redskins move into top 10 with SNF win
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1. Dallas Cowboys
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1111
Previous Rank: 1st
One of the few remaining questions about Dak Prescott was his lack of chemistry with Dez Bryant. The duo put that to bed with two touchdown connections against Baltimore. - Browne
2. New England Patriots
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2223
Previous Rank: 2nd
New England might still look vulnerable on defense, but they don't face another legit offense for the rest of the regular season. We'll likely have to wait for the divisional round to see if Belichick's tinkering pays off. - Browne
3. Seattle Seahawks
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3332
Previous Rank: 3rd
Rebounding from a slow start in impressive fashion, the Seahawks have quickly re-established themselves as a Super Bowl favorite. Sound familiar? - Wilkins
4. Oakland Raiders
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4444
Previous Rank: 4th
Even when not at their best, the Raiders just keep finding a way to win. That's all that matters come playoff time. - Wilkins
5. Denver Broncos
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5555
Previous Rank: 6th
Flawed as this year's Broncos team may be, the opportunity for a deep playoff run is still there. Sunday night's matchup with the division-rival Chiefs will provide a strong indicator of where Denver stands. - Wilkins
6. New York Giants
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7866
Previous Rank: 8th
New York has yet to put on a dominant display, with all seven of their wins coming by eight or fewer points. That should change next week with Cleveland upcoming. - Browne
7. Atlanta Falcons
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6778
Previous Rank: 7th
If the Falcons used their late bye week properly, they should be well set up to avoid a 2015-esque collapse and stroll to the division title. - Sanderson
8. Kansas City Chiefs
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8687
Previous Rank: 5th
Losing to Tampa Bay is a major disappointment, but perhaps we should have seen it coming. Neither of the Chiefs' previous two wins, each coming against weaker competition, were the most convincing of performances. - Wilkins
9. Detroit Lions
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1091011
Previous Rank: 12th
The Lions are a prime regression candidate, leading the NFC North with a measly +6 point differential. Until then, they'll feature as the NFL's most frenetic team. - Srinivasan
10. Washington Redskins
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912910
Previous Rank: 13th
"How do you like me know?!" was Kirk Cousins' message to Redskins GM Scot McCloughan after throwing three scores in a rout of Green Bay. Cousins knows he's getting paid, and paid big. - Browne
11. Pittsburgh Steelers
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1210149
Previous Rank: 10th
The Steelers are the league's most puzzling 5-5 team but they catch a break, squaring off against a Colts squad that will likely be without Andrew Luck on Thanksgiving. - Srinivasan
12. Philadelphia Eagles
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11151312
Previous Rank: 9th
A loss to Seattle doesn't change how the Eagles should be viewed: They're a solid team that is being held back by the inexperience of their rookie quarterback, their receivers' constant drops, and the strength of the NFC East. - Browne
13. Houston Texans
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14131214
Previous Rank: 11th
Without the laser pointers, homophobic slurs, high altitude, and poor officiating breaks in Mexico City on Monday, the Texans might have actually beaten a quality team for the first time since Week 2. - Sanderson
14. Minnesota Vikings
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13111615
Previous Rank: 16th
Minnesota stopped its four-game losing streak but it's still too early to determine whether it'll regain the outstanding form it showed at the start of the year. - Srinivasan
15. Miami Dolphins
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17191113
Previous Rank: 18th
This looks like a team destined to be exposed in the wild-card round of the playoffs. - Browne
16. Arizona Cardinals
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16181518
Previous Rank: 14th
Is it finally time to stop expecting the Cardinals to put it all together? Aside from the continued dominance of David Johnson, there isn't anything all that promising about Arizona's level of play through 10 games. - Wilkins
17. Buffalo Bills
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15171719
Previous Rank: 21st
Buffalo kept its head above water with a close win over Cincinnati, but will have to play better to stay in the AFC wild-card hunt - Browne
18. Baltimore Ravens
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14142216
Previous Rank: 19th
Baltimore got bullied at their own game against Dallas, but will be thankful this winter that the rest of their division is facing a myriad of problems of their own. - Srinivasan
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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18221921
Previous Rank: 25th
Jameis Winston said the tomahawk chop in Kansas City made him feel like he was back at Florida State. The fans in Seattle this week won’t be creating such a welcoming environment. - Sanderson
20. Green Bay Packers
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23162617
Previous Rank: 15th
At some point, Aaron Rodgers has to be complicit for the team's landslide into mediocrity. It's OK to criticize the quarterback fairly, no one will revoke your press pass. - Srinivasan
21. Indianapolis Colts
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20201824
Previous Rank: 26th
Having yet to win games in back-to-back weeks this season, Thursday night against the Steelers won’t be an easy way to break that trend for the Colts. - Sanderson
22. Carolina Panthers
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19232122
Previous Rank: 24th
It's going to be quite a challenge for the Panthers to continue on this season without Luke Kuechly, both schematically and emotionally. - Sanderson
23. Tennessee Titans
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21212025
Previous Rank: 17th
The Titans were looking poised to finally get a win off Andrew Luck behind Marcus Mariota and a strong running game, but alas, they did not, leaving their division record at 1-3. - Sanderson
24. New Orleans Saints
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22242323
Previous Rank: 20th
For the second week in a row, a blocked kick cost the Saints a win. Maybe Drew Brees should play special teams too. - Sanderson
25. San Diego Chargers
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25252520
Previous Rank: 23rd
While a playoff spot may be unlikely, the Chargers still have some dangerous spoiler potential. Nobody should want to play this team down the stretch. - Wilkins
26. Cincinnati Bengals
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26262426
Previous Rank: 22nd
Let's take a moment to reflect on the Bengals' five consecutive playoff appearances, a streak that will almost certainly be halted with A.J. Green and Gio Bernard suffering severe injuries. - Srinivasan
27. Los Angeles Rams
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27272727
Previous Rank: 27th
The decision to start Jared Goff was long overdue. He wasn't great in his debut, but these are important reps for him to receive as the Rams build for the future. - Wilkins
28. Chicago Bears
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29282929
Previous Rank: 28th
The Jay Cutler era in Chicago may finally be over. Too early to tell whether Bears fans will properly appreciate his career. - Srinivasan
29. New York Jets
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30292828
Previous Rank: 29th
Can the Jets be on bye for the rest of the season? - Browne
30. Jacksonville Jaguars
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31303030
Previous Rank: 30th
Not many players can throw an interception deflected off a teammates' foot, but only Blake Bortles can do it twice in two weeks. - Sanderson
31. San Francisco 49ers
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28313131
Previous Rank: 31st
At what point do we wonder whether the 49ers will make a coaching change for the second straight offseason? As weak as the roster may be, Chip Kelly isn't exactly bringing much hope. - Wilkins
32. Cleveland Browns
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32323232
Previous Rank: 32nd