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NFL power rankings, Week 13: Chiefs rise, Vikings fall

By Matt Verderame

Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) and long snapper James Winchester (41) celebrate the field goal of kicker Cairo Santos (5) in overtime against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Demetrius Harris (84) and long snapper James Winchester (41) celebrate the field goal of kicker Cairo Santos (5) in overtime against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The Chiefs defeated the Broncos 30-27 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /
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In our Week 13 NFL power rankings, the Kansas City Chiefs surge while the Minnesota Vikings fall following a brutal Thanksgiving defeat.

0-12. Previous: . Cleveland Browns. 32. team. 53. Cleveland has a bye next week. The bye is favored by a touchdown.

Previous: . San Francisco 49ers. 31. team. 42. The 49ers are actually hopeful for a win this week, playing the woeful Bears.. 1-10

Jacksonville gets to come home. It’s reward? A furious Denver team.. 2-9. Previous: . Jacksonville Jaguars. 30. team. 52

Chicago Bears. 29. team. 57. Chicago has put approximately 259 players on Injured Reserve this season. In related news, the Bears are terrible.. 2-9. Previous:

team. 51. Jared Goff looked better, but the Saints lit Los Angeles up for 49 points in a laugher.. 4-7. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 28

30. The Jets put up a tough fight, but they don’t have the horses. This team needs to be blown up.. 3-8. Previous: . New York Jets. 27. team

56. Cincinnati is going to miss the postseason for the first time in the Andy Dalton era. At least this January, there won’t be pain.. 3-7-1. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 26. team

25. team. 32. The Cardinals have completely receded into the darkness. They are done.. 4-6-1. Previous: . Arizona Cardinals

team. 87. Carolina fought hard in the second half, but that secondary is brutal. Absolutely brutal.. 4-7. Previous: . Carolina Panthers. 24

46. The Colts are only a game behind the Texans in the AFC South. This week? A trip to MetLife Stadium for a date with the Jets.. 5-6. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 23. team

15. New Orleans has incredible games, but it isn’t consistent. Can the Saints put a run together?. 5-6. Previous: . New Orleans Saints. 22. team

Philadelphia Eagles. 21. team. 54. The Eagles are 2-6 since starting the season at 3-0. Might be time to temper expectations.. 5-6. Previous:

5-6. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 20. team. 49. The Packers saved their season with a huge win on the road. Now, can they keep it going at home against the Texans?

The Titans needed a few dropped passes in the end zone to beat the Bears. Still, at 6-6, they are in the playoff picture.. 6-6. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 19. team. 35

The Vikings have completely fallen apart. They absolutely need to beat the 10-1 Cowboys on Thursday night.. 6-5. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings. 18. team. 60

Houston Texans. 17. team. 10. The Texans might make the playoffs, but that only masks two truths. Brock Osweiler is horrid, and Houston will get blown out in the Wild Card game.. 6-5. Previous:

13. If San Diego was in the AFC South, it would be a 10-win team. As is, don’t sleep on the Chargers making a late run.. 5-6. Previous: . San Diego Chargers. 16. team

6-5. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 15. team. 48. After beating the Chiefs and Seahawks, you have to believe Tampa Bay is a playoff contender.

Buffalo Bills. 14. team. 16. Buffalo is hanging in the playoff chase. Next up? A trip to Oakland. Beat the Raiders and things get real for the Bills.. 6-5. Previous:

Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 13. team. 26. Baltimore has the look of an average team, but it remains in first place of the AFC North going into December. Give the Ravens credit.. 6-5

team. 55. Pittsburgh beat Indianapolis, but now gets the 8-3 Giants at home. Can the Steelers finally show some consistency.. 6-5. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 11

10. team. 59. Miami has won six straight and is currently in the AFC playoff picture. The Dolphins have a huge game against Baltimore upcoming in Charm City.. 7-4. Previous: . Miami Dolphins

7-4. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 9. team. 50. Matthew Stafford is playing great football and the defense is getting healthy. Detroit is a very solid team.

8. team. 45. The Broncos have to be wondering what the hell happened on Sunday. They at least have the Jaguars up next.. 7-4. Previous: . Denver Broncos

Atlanta Falcons. 7. team. 44. The Falcons look legit after pounding the Cardinals. Atlanta is a real threat in the NFC playoffs.. 7-4. Previous:

8-3. Previous: . New York Giants. 6. team. 31. New York doesn’t win convincingly, but it does the job. At 8-3, the Giants have an outside shot at the NFC East title.

team. 36. Seattle couldn’t score, the third game this season it went without a touchdown. The Seahawks have to get the offense rolling.. 7-3-1. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 5

Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 4. team. 124. The Chiefs won the best game of the NFL season. Kansas City is riddled with injuries and winning. If it gets healthy, look out.. 8-3

Previous: . Oakland Raiders. 3. team. 28. The Raiders continue to won by putting up points in bunches. The AFC West race between Kansas City and Oakland could be epic.. 9-2

9-2. Previous: . New England Patriots. 2. team. 47. New England was not healthy or at its best, but the Patriots did enough to beat the Jets. They are a lock in the division.

Dallas Cowboys. 1. team. 123. Dallas has won 10 consecutive games and continues to roll behind Ezekiel Elliott and the best offensive line in football.. 10-1. Previous:

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