2022 NFL power rankings, Week 12: Eagles rally, Jets stunned
Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 21. team. 32. . 4-7
The Cardinals hosted the rival 49ers on Monday night at Mexico City. Veteran Colt McCoy got the start for the team for the second straight week. But Kliff Kingsbury’s team had its hands full with the physical San Francisco defense.
Arizona was limited to 67 yards on the ground and McCoy was sacked three times before sitting late. The Cards gave up 159 yards rushing and Vance Joseph’s defense failed to sack Niners’ quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo.
4-7. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 20. team. 49.
The Packers looked to build on last week’s overtime win over the Cowboys as they hosted first-place Tennessee. But Matt LaFleur’s team had its problems with the physical Titans, who rolled up 408 total yards against Green Bay’s disappointing defense.
The good news was that Aaron Rodgers and rookie wide receiver Christian Watson connected for two more scores. But the veteran quarterback suffered through a very rough fourth quarter.
5-6. Previous: . Atlanta Falcons. 19. team. 44.
The up-and-down Falcons hosted the suddenly-explosive Bears. And after falling behind 17-7 in the second quarter Arthur Smith’s would wind up rallying for a victory. After Chicago took a 10-point lead with less than five minutes remaining in the first half,
Falcons’ star Cordarrelle Patterson returned the ensuing kickoff 103 yards for a score that changed the feel of the game. Meanwhile, Atlanta’s much-maligned pass rush sacked Justin Fields four times.