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

By Russell S. Baxter

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)
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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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 31: Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball in the fourth quarter Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on October 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – OCTOBER 31: Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball in the fourth quarter Head coach Arthur Smith of the Atlanta Falcons at Soldier Field on October 31, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images) /

21. team. 46. . 3-5. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts

Winners of two straight games, the Colts had an opportunity to get to the .500 mark if they could cool off the surging Titans. Frank Reich’s club fell at Nashville back in Week 3.

This time around, Carson Wentz threw a pair of first-quarter TD passes to Michael Pittman to give his club an early 14-0 lead. But he also served up interceptions in the fourth quarter (returned for a touchdown) and overtime – setting up Tennessee’s game-winning kick in OT.

team. 45. . 4-4. Previous: . Denver Broncos. 20

The Broncos were hoping to recapture their earlier season form when they hosted struggling Washington. The team brought a four-game losing streak into this interconference match-up. It was a rough outing for the Denver offense.

But Teddy Bridgewater and company did just enough to get the job done, throwing for 213 yards. Melvin Gordon scored both of the Broncos’ touchdowns but also fumbled late in the game to give Washington a chance.

San Francisco 49ers. 19. team. 42. . 3-4. Previous:

The struggling 49ers took a four-game losing streak into their clash with the Bears at Soldier Field. Kyle Shanahan’s club gained 204 yards of total offense in the first half but settled for three field goals.

Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 322 yards and ran for two scores and Elijah Mitchell rushed for 137 yards and one TD. The defense allowed Justin Fields to run for 103 yards. But they also sacked the rookie signal-caller four times and stole one of his passes.

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