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2018 NFL Power Rankings, Week 15: Cowboys hot, Steelers not

By Russell S. Baxter

HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 09: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass in the first quarter under pressure by Zach Cunningham #41 of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TX - DECEMBER 09: Andrew Luck #12 of the Indianapolis Colts throws a pass in the first quarter under pressure by Zach Cunningham #41 of the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) /
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GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 09: Zach Zenner #34 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrate a one yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Detroit Lions won 17-3. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – DECEMBER 09: Zach Zenner #34 and Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrate a one yard touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in the fourth quarter of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 09, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. The Detroit Lions won 17-3. (Photo by Jennifer Stewart/Getty Images) /

Detroit Lions. 28. team. 50. . 5-8. Previous:

Recap: Matt Patricia’s team headed west to the desert as the Lions and Cardinals clashed for the sixth time in seven seasons dating back to 2012. And it was an ugly affair was Detroit took a 3-0 lead into the locker room at intermission. Patricia’s squad extended its lead in the third quarter when cornerback Darius Slay stepped in front of a Josh Rosen pass and returned it 67 yards for a score. In the fourth quarter, running back Zach Zenner capped off a seven-play 75-yard drive with a one-yard scoring run. All told, the Lions’ offense managed only 218 total yards in the 14-point victory, only the second road triumph by the club this season.

Next Week: The Lions make their way to Orchard Park for the first time since 2010 to take on a Bills’ team that has already dropped two of its three games vs. the NFC North this season. As for this series, Detroit has dropped two straight dating back to ’10, the latest a 17-14 setback at Ford Field four years ago.

Playoff hopes: Patricia’s team is still in the postseason hunt despite the fact that these Lions have been among the most inconsistent clubs in the league this season. And a 3-7 record vs. NFC competition this season certainly doesn’t help their cause. It’s been an odd year for a team that certainly has some talent.

Next: No. 27

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