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

Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger (7) passes the ball against the New York Giants during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) blows a kiss to the fans after his fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Terrance West (28) blows a kiss to the fans after his fourth quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /

11. team. 26. It proved to be quite the wakeup call for the Baltimore offense and quarterback Joe Flacco. After totaling just 11 touchdown passes and 10 interceptions during the club’s 6-5 start, the nine-year pro threw for 381 yards and four scores (1 interception) in the club’s convincing victory over the Dolphins. Last season, the Ravens picked off an NFL-low six passes. In a dozen outings this year, Baltimore has already racked up 14 interceptions – three of those at the expense of Miami quarterback Ryan Tannehill on Sunday. John Harbaugh’s team ended the Dolphins’ six-game winning streak and limited their offense to just 277 total yards. <p>Next Week: One of the AFC’s better rivalries is renewed next Monday night at Foxborough as Harbaugh’s squad visits the AFC East leading Patriots. It’s been an interesting venue for the Ravens, who are 0-6 lifetime in the regular season but have won two of the team’s four playoff meetings at Gillette Stadium.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: The teams both own 7-5 records, but the Ravens still own the tie-breaker over the rival Steelers because of their win over Pittsburgh in Week 9. Baltimore also owns an impressive 7-2 record within the conference and a 4-0 record in the division. Like the Steelers, this club controls its own destiny in terms of the AFC North title.</p>. 7-5. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens