NFL power rankings, Week 14: Texans rise, Packers fade
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Recap: The Cardinals entered Sunday’s clash with the Packers at Lambeau Field with only two wins – both of those at the expense of the San Francisco 49ers. But that would change as the team walked out of Green Bay with a stunning victory. The Arizona ground attack took advantage of the Packers’ shaky defense and rolled up 182 yards on 29 attempts, with rookie Chase Edmonds running for two scores. Quarterback Josh Rosen completed less than 50 percent of his passes (11-of-26) but he and the team played turnover-free football. And the Cards’ much-maligned defense limited the Pack’s attack to just 3-of-14 on third down.
Next Week: Big Red plays host to the Detroit Lions as these clubs square off for the sixth time in seven seasons dating back to 2012. A year ago, Arizona saw its seven-game losing streak in this series snapped via a 35-23 loss at Ford Field in Week 1. The Cardinals have won eight straight home games in this rivalry dating back to ’99.
Playoff hopes: The Cardinals came up with one of the more surprising results of the season and managed to avoid a 10th loss. The last time the franchise totaled double digits in the loss column was 2012, the year before now former head coach Bruce Arians arrived in the desert. Can Wilks’ club build on this upset?
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