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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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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 17: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals breaks a tackle by Alex Anzalone #34 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 17: Joe Mixon #28 of the Cincinnati Bengals breaks a tackle by Alex Anzalone #34 of the Detroit Lions during the fourth quarter at Ford Field on October 17, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) /

4-2. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 9. team. 13.

Off that scintillating 47-42 victory over the Browns, the Chargers made their way east to Baltimore in a battle of division leaders. Once again, Brandon Staley’s team gave up its share of points and yards.

But quarterback Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles’ offense managed only 208 total yards on 53 plays and owned the football for just 21:53. Herbert threw for only 195 yards and one score but was also intercepted once and sacked two times.

Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 8. team. 56. . 4-2

The Bengals look to keep the Lions winless as Zac Taylor’s team made its way to Detroit. And Cincinnati came up with a dominant performance, outgaining Detroit by 170 total yards (398-228) and shut them out for the first three quarters.

Joe Mixon finished with 153 total yards from scrimmage, 40 of those coming on a touchdown reception. Joe Burrow threw for 271 yards and three scores (1 interception). The Bengals matched their win total of 2020.

123. . 5-1. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys. 7. team

The Cowboys were back in New England for the second time in three years looking to end a six-game losing streak in this interconference series. And regulation was not enough for this clash that featured a wild fourth quarter and overtime.

Dak Prescott would throw for 445 yards and three TDs (1 interception) – including the game-winner in OT from 35 yards out to CeeDee Lamb. Trevon Diggs came up with his seventh pick of 2021 – a 42-yard score.

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