NFL Power Rankings: Patriots climb entering Week 16

(12-2). Previous: . arizona cardinals. 3. team. 32. <p>The Arizona Cardinals have looked impressive for almost the entirety of the 2015 NFL season, but they looked unstoppable in the Week 15 edition of Sunday Night Football against the Philadelphia Eagles. While the Eagles may not be the best football team to use as a measuring stick for one of the best teams in the NFC, the Cardinals beat up on them in the manner that an elite team should.</p> <p>Despite being without both Chris Johnson and Andre Ellington, the Cardinals didn’t skip a beat. In fact, the Arizona offense may be even more dangerous with the explosive rookie running back David Johnson in the backfield. He seemingly makes big plays at will in this offense and makes one of the most dangerous units in the league all the more lethal when he’s on the field.</p> <p>Now that Johnson seems to have engrained himself in the Cards’ offense along with Carson Palmer and a slew of talented wide receivers, the Arizona offense is as daunting as ever. Moreover, their defense continues to bring the heat in terms of their pass rush and in terms of forcing turnovers, things that have become a staple under Bruce Arians. This team is bound for the postseason and there aren’t many teams that are going to want to draw that matchup.</p>