NFL power rankings, Week 15: Packers rise, Broncos fall

Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Arizona Cardinals 26-23. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver J.J. Nelson (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the Arizona Cardinals 26-23. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

5-7-1. Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 20. team. 32. Arizona continues to baffle NFL fans, winning just two of their last seven games, in a season where they were Super Bowl favorites for many. Horrible penalties and special teams blunders allowed the Dolphins (who lost Ryan Tannehill to a suspected ACL injury) to kick a game-winning field goal. Chandler Catanzaro had an extra-point attempt blocked and returned for a safety in the fourth quarter, giving the Miami fans the energy needed to finish out the game. David Johnson can not carry the team on his own, especially when Carson Palmer’s two interceptions and three fumbles stifle the offense. <p>Next Week: The Cardinals return home, where four of their five wins have come this season. New Orleans presents the battle of AARP quarterbacks who have struggled with turnovers this year. Drew Brees and Palmer have combined to throw 14 interceptions in their last five games. Feel free to play either defense in fantasy next week the way these quarterbacks are turning the ball over.</p> <p>Draft Talk: Arizona is projected to own a top-15 pick, and could slip into the top-10 the way Carson Palmer has played lately. This will not be the year to draft a quarterback, with Mitch Trubisky, Deshaun Watson, and DeShone Kizer receiving grades outside of the first round by many draft analysts. Finding someone to help Patrick Peterson could be the best option for the Cardinals, who have not had a top-10 pick since 2013 when they took eventual bust Jonathan Cooper.</p>