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

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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; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots defensive end Chris Long (95) celebrates after sacking Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (not pictured) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots won 26-10. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-USA TODAY Sports /

New England Patriots. 2. team. 47. It was hardly a surprise that the AFC East leaders jumped out to a 17-0 halftime lead over the struggling Rams. Bill Belichick’s club outgained their guests by a combined 230-25 in terms of total yards by intermission. When it was all said and done, the Pats would cruise to a 16-point victory and limit Jeff Fisher’s club to a mere 162 total yards. On the other hand, it was a stellar performance by the New England offense. Quarterback Tom Brady and mates ran 75 plays and gained 402 total yards while committing zero turnovers and not allowing a sack to a talented Los Angeles defensive front. <p>Next Week: The first-place Pats remain home for a second straight week and host the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night. Including four playoff encounters between the franchises, New England owns a 9-3 overall advantage in this series. But two of those wins by Baltimore have come at Foxborough and in the postseason.</p> <p>Playoff hopes: Make it 14 consecutive seasons with 10 or more wins by this amazing franchise. The Patriots are also zeroing in on an eighth consecutive playoff appearance and a record eight straight division title. Of course, they’re also in the running for the top seed in the AFC as well.</p>. 10-2. Previous:

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