2021 NFL power rankings, Week 12: Bills blasted, Titans tamed

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 21: Jonathan Taylor #28 of the Indianapolis Colts is tackled by Micah Hyde #23 of the Buffalo Bills during the third quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images) /

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 21: Austin Ekeler #30 of the Los Angeles Chargers carries the ball against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

26. . 7-3. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 12. team

With Lamar Jackson ailing, Tyler Huntley was John Harbaugh’s starting quarterback when his team took on the Bears at Soldier Field. He overcame six sacks by an aroused Chicago defense. But he also managed to run for 40 yards and throw for 219 yards.

Down 13-9 late in the fourth quarter, he drove the club 72 yards on five plays and running back DeVonta Freeman ran three yards for a touchdown with 22 seconds to play to rally Baltimore.

13. . 6-4. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 11. team

The Bolts were home and played host to the Steelers on Sunday night. Justin Herbert and the offense had few problems moving the football against a short-handed Pittsburgh defense. Austin Ekeler had a big evening, amassing 115 total yards from scrimmage and four touchdowns.

Meanwhile, Herbert finished with 382 yards through the air and 90 yards rushing. And he hit Mike Williams with the deciding touchdown pass with 2:09 to play.

46. . 6-5. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 10. team

Frank Reich’s club has now won six of its last eight games following a 0-3 start. And running back Jonathan Taylor continued his impressive season. He ran 32 times for 185 yards and four touchdowns and Indianapolis finished with 264 yards on the ground.

He also caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz. The Colts also forced four more turnovers and now lead the league with 25 takeaways – equaling their total from a season ago.

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