2021 NFL power rankings, Week 9: Cardinals fall for first time

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 28: Rasul Douglas #29 of the Green Bay Packers intercepts a pass intended for A.J. Green #18 of the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of a game at State Farm Stadium on October 28, 2021 in Glendale, Arizona. The Packers defeated the Cardinals 24-21. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MICHIGAN – OCTOBER 31: Jordan Howard #24 of the Philadelphia Eagles dives into the endzone for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on October 31, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

57. . 3-5. Previous: . Chicago Bears. 24. team

Head coach Matt Nagy (COVID-19) would not be available for Sunday’s clash with the 49ers as the Bears looked to rebound from consecutive losses. Rookie quarterback frustrated the San Francisco defense by running for 103 yards and one score.

He also threw for 185 yards and one touchdown. But he served up one interception, fumbled twice (none lost) and was sacked four times. Chicago has allowed a combined 95 points in their last three games.

3-5. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 23. team. 54.

The Birds made their way to the Motor City for the first time since 2016. And the Eagles had dropped their last three games to the Lions dating back to 2015. But that skid came to a screeching halt on Sunday as Nick Sirianni’s team scored points in every quarter and rushed for 236 yards.

Both Boston Scott and Jordan Howard each ran for a pair of touchdowns, Darius Slay returned a fumble 33 yards for a score and Philadelphia’s defense totaled six sacks.

team. 87. . 4-4. Previous: . Carolina Panthers. 22

The team’s losing streak stood at four straight as the Panthers headed to Atlanta to take on the Falcons. A year ago, Carolina grabbed a road win in this series and the team turned the trick again. Matt Rhule’s team rushed for 203 yards, 66 of those by quarterback Sam Darnold.

Rookie Chuba Hubbard ran 24 times for 82 yards and one score, Zane Gonzalez kicked four field goals and the Panthers’ defense picked off veteran Matt Ryan two times.

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