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2021 NFL power rankings, Week 7: Cardinals rumble, Chargers humbled

By Russell S. Baxter

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Kyzir White #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - OCTOBER 17: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens stiff arms Kyzir White #44 of the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on October 17, 2021 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 17: Josh Jacobs #28 and Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrate during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, COLORADO – OCTOBER 17: Josh Jacobs #28 and Derek Carr #4 of the Las Vegas Raiders celebrate during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on October 17, 2021 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /

12. team. 35. . 3-2. Previous: . Tennessee Titans

The reigning AFC South champions are the only team in the division with a winning record. Running back Derrick Henry remains the league’s premier workhorse and led the NFL in rushing after five weeks of play.

But the Titans’ defense continues to make it easy for opponents, as was the case a year ago. And Mike Vrabel’s club has allowed almost as many points (130) and it has scored (132). Harold Landry has nearly half (4.5) of the Titans’ 10 sacks.

28. . 4-2. Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders. 11. team

It’s been a tumultuous week for the organization. Now interim head coach Rich Bisaccia led the Raiders to Denver to take on the Broncos. And the Silver and Black played one of its most complete games of the year is dominating their longtime rivals.

Derek Carr threw for 341 yards and two scores while running back Kenyan Drake scored on the ground (18 yards) and through the air (31 yards). Las Vegas owned a 31-10 lead after three quarters of play.

Kansas City Chiefs. 10. team. 124. . 3-3. Previous:

Off a humbling home loss to the Bills last Sunday evening, Andy Reid’s mistake-prone team headed east to take on the Washington Football Team. The good news is that the Chiefs got back to the .500 mark with a win and allowed a season-low 13 points in the process.

The shaky news was that the team committed three more turnovers – giving the club 14 for the season. Patrick Mahomes threw for 397 yards and two touchdowns but was picked off twice.

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