2021 NFL power rankings, Week 12: Bills blasted, Titans tamed
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 21: Dawson Knox #88 of the Buffalo Bills attempts to catch a pass that is broken up by Rock Ya-Sin #26 of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Highmark Stadium on November 21, 2021 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)
48. . 6-3. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 9. team
The reigning Super Bowl champions took a two-game skid into their Monday night clash with the Giants. Veteran Tom Brady has thrown 27 touchdown passes compared to only seven interceptions.
But four of those picks have comes in the last two games – road losses to the Saints and Washington. The defense has been shaky when it comes to the pass. But the Bucs also know that the other three teams in the NFC South all lost in Week 11.
8. team. 16. . 6-4. Previous: . Buffalo Bills
There was a playoff rematch at Orchard Park. But Sunday’s result bore no resemblance to the Bills’ victory over the Colts in the 2020 wild card round. Buffalo’s defense was overrun by Jonathan Taylor and company for 264 yards.
Josh Allen threw for a pair of scores but was also picked off twice as the Bills turned over the ball four times and did not come up with a takeaway. Sean McDermott’s talented team has suddenly lost its grip atop the AFC East.
team. 51. . 7-3. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 7
It’s been a rough few weeks for Sean McVay’s club as the Rams entered their off-week with losses to the Titans and 49ers, respectively. Los Angeles scored a combined 26 points and reached the end zone only twice in the setbacks to Tennessee and San Francisco.
Matthew Stafford has enjoyed a big year but has had his issues as of late. Wide receiver Cooper Kupp has also put up huge numbers. But Los Angeles’ defensive unit has been spotty.