NFL power rankings, Week 14: Steelers rise, Falcons fall

Cleveland Browns. 32. team. 53. What can you say about a club that is on the verge of a winless season? Yes, there’s still time for the Browns to get into the win column. But it’s a franchise that has now dropped 15 consecutive games dating back to Week 15 of the 2015 season. We have seen three different starting quarterbacks this year and a total of seven different players attempt a pass in 2016. It’s a club that has allowed at least 25 points in each of its dozen outings this year while the defensive unit alone has surrendered 41 offensive touchdowns. In the first half, the Browns have allowed 172 points. In the third and fourth quarters combined, Cleveland has given up 172 points. And there’s an additional six points allowed in overtime. <p>Next Week: Could Hue Jackson’s team finally get a victory at the expense of the disappointing Cincinnati Bengals? While the latter comes off a 32-14 win over the visiting Philadelphia Eagles, Marvin Lewis’ squad is also a very substandard 1-5 on the road this year. However, the Bengals have beaten the Browns in four straight meetings.</p> <p>Draft Talk: The Browns are closing in on the top pick in the 2017 NFL draft and it’s anyone’s guess what position they may be leaning towards. While the team still hasn’t settled on a long-term answer at quarterback, they do have some options. And perhaps a wise first-round selection would be help on an offensive line that is a shell of its recent self.</p>. 0-12. Previous: