NFL power rankings, Week 14: Lions win (not a typo)

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 05: Jared Goff #16 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with head coach Dan Campbell after defeating the Minnesota Vikings 29-27 to win their first game of the season at Ford Field on December 05, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA – DECEMBER 05: Diontae Johnson #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers dives for a touchdown against Marlon Humphrey #44 of the Baltimore Ravens during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field on December 05, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

. 6-7. Previous: . Miami Dolphins. 21. team. 59

The Dolphins were seeking their fifth consecutive win when they hosted the Giants. The Miami defense continued its recent resurgence and has now limited five straight opponents to 17 or fewer points.

Brian Flores’ club limited New York to 250 total yards, sacked Giants’ backup quarterback Mike Glennon three times – twice by rookie linebacker Jaelen Phillips – and picked him off once. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 244 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 20. team. 54. . 6-7

With Jalen Hurts hobbled, Gardner Minshew was the Eagles’ starting quarterback as the Birds were at MetLife Stadium for the second straight week. Philadelphia owned an 11-0 lead in this interconference series entering the game and the Eagles’ offense enjoyed a big outing.

Nick Sirianni’s squad totaled 418 yards and Minshew was accurate, hitting on 20-of-25 throws for 249 yards and two scores. The Birds limited the Jets toy 281 total yards.

6-5-1. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 19. team. 55.

There was news about Ben Roethlisberger on Saturday via ESPN’s Adam Schefter. More importantly, the Steelers looked to snap a three-game winless streak when they via took on the rival Ravens. Pittsburgh’s offense totaled 93 yards and a field goal in the first half.

But the team saved its best for the fourth quarter. T.J. Watt had 3.5 of the club’s seven sacks. The Steelers held on when Baltimore failed on a game-winning two-point conversion attempt.

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