NFL power rankings, Week 12: Colts rise, Redskins fall
The Indianapolis Colts are suddenly a legitimate playoff contender behind Andrew Luck, while the Minnesota Vikings are falling in the standings.
Arizona Cardinals. 32. team. 32. The Cardinals lost to the Raiders, so they immediately go to last place.. 2-8. Previous:
Oakland finally won a game, and might have lost draft position in the process.. 2-8. Previous: . Oakland Raiders. 31. team. 28
New York Jets. 30. team. 30. The Todd Bowles firing just waits six more weeks.. 3-7. Previous:
42. San Francisco is just waiting for another top-five pick.. 2-8. Previous: . San Francisco 49ers. 29. team
At this point, just fire everybody.. 3-7. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 28. team. 48
Buffalo hasn’t lost in two weeks!. 3-7. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 27. team. 16
Jacksonville should be contracted after that debacle.. 3-7. Previous: . Jacksonville Jaguars. 26. team. 52
New York Giants. 25. team. 31. The Giants scored 38 points on Sunday, and the world will never be the same.. 3-7. Previous:
44. Atlanta is cooked after a brief comeback bid.. 4-6. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons. 24. team
23. team. 53. The Browns are improved, but there’s a long way to go.. 3-6-1. Previous: . Cleveland Browns
4-6. Previous: . Denver Broncos. 22. team. 45. Denver pulled off the improbable upset this week, and now welcomes in Pittsburgh.
Philadelphia Eagles. 21. team. 54. It’s all over for the defending champs.. 4-6. Previous:
50. Detroit pulled out a close one, but Matt Patricia should worry everyone in Motown.. 4-6. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 20. team
Miami Dolphins. 19. team. 59. The Dolphins now play a huge game against the Colts.. 5-5. Previous:
Hue Jackson tries for revenge this week against Cleveland.. 5-5. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 18. team. 56
Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 17. team. 35. Tennessee should go into hiding after that effort.. 5-5
49. Enough with Mike McCarthy already. It’s painful.. 4-5-1. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 16. team
Baltimore Ravens. 14. team. 26. Baltimore now has a decision to make at quarterback.. 5-5. Previous:
Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 13. team. 36. The Seahawks kept hope alive. Now they have to beat the Panthers in Carolina.. 5-5
team. 46. Indianapolis is looking more dangerous by the week.. 5-5. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 12
Dallas Cowboys. 11. team. 123. Dallas is suddenly the favorite to win the NFC East.. 5-5. Previous:
What the hell was that? The Panthers have to win that game.. 6-4. Previous: . Carolina Panthers. 10. team. 87
Minnesota was supposed to be a contender, but it can’t be good teams so far.. 5-4-1. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings. 9. team. 60
8. team. 13. The Chargers have to be better in clock management. The AFC West is now likely over.. 7-3. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers
10. Houston finally has a really nice win on the resume.. 7-3. Previous: . Houston Texans. 7. team
57. If Mitchell Trubisky stays out of things, the Bears could be a tough out in January.. 7-3. Previous: . Chicago Bears. 6. team
New England Patriots. 5. team. 47. The stretch run begins here for New England.. 7-3. Previous:
team. 55. Nobody should be happy about that game on Sunday, but a win is a win.. 7-2-1. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 4
124. That needs to be the Super Bowl.. 9-2. Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 3. team
team. 51. See the Chiefs.. 9-1. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 2
team. 15. The Saints are absolutely torching everybody in their wake.. 9-1. Previous: . New Orleans Saints. 1