NFL power rankings, Week 13: Patriots roll, Steelers stifled
5-5-1. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 21. team. 55.
It proved to be a humbling afternoon in the Queen City as Mike Tomlin’s club was pushed around for the second time this year by the rival Bengals. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger had settled in as of late and had not thrown an interception in his previous five games.
But he was picked off twice, one returned for a score, sacked three times and had all three of the team’s turnovers. And the Steelers allowed 41 points for the second consecutive Sunday.
54. . 5-7. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 20. team
The Birds took a brief two-game winning streak into their clash with the unpredictable Giants at MetLife Stadium. The Philadelphia offense struggled throughout the afternoon.
Nick Sirianni’s team finished with 332 total yards but quarterback Jalen Hurts hit on less than half of his passes (14-of-31). He threw for only 129 yards, zero scores and was picked off three times. The Eagles ran for 208 yards but finished the day with seven points and four turnovers.
Ron Rivera’s club hosts the disappointing Seahawks on Monday night with an opportunity to take advantage of a week in which both the Cowboys and Eagles took it on the chin. Led by quarterback Taylor Heinicke, Washington has won its last two games.
And Rivera’s team is getting ready to face the most vital part of its schedule. After the clash with Seattle and a trip to Las Vegas, the Football Team closes with five straight games vs. NFC East rivals.