2022 NFL power rankings, Week 15: Eagles clinch playoff spot

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 11: Josh Reynolds #8 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with Jared Goff #16 after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter of the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Ford Field on December 11, 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

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Josh Reynolds of the Lions celebrates with Jared Goff after scoring a touchdown (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

7-6. Previous: . New England Patriots. 15. team. 47.

Bill Belichick’s club had dropped their previous two games and now took on the Cardinals on Monday night at Arizona. The Patriots were down 13-7 in the second quarter but would score the final 20 points of the game.

Linebacker Raekwon McMillan returned a DeAndre Hopkins’ fumble 23 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter. The Pats finished with six sacks of Cardinals’ backup Colt McCoy as Belichick’s club climbed back above .500.

50. . 6-7. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 14. team

The Lions looked to avenge a Week 3 loss to the Vikings as they hosted the Purple Gang on Sunday. Dan Campbell’s club scored 24 points in the first meeting with Minnesota this year and topped that total as the club owned a 21-7 advantage in the third quarter.

Quarterback Jared Goff was sharp, throwing for 330 yards and three scores and was not sacked. Detroit also ran for 134 yards. The Lions have already doubled their victory total from a year ago.

58. . 7-5-1. Previous: . Washington Commanders. 13. team

Ron Rivera’s squad overcame a rough start and is now playing solid football. After a Week 1 come-from-behind win over Jacksonville, the Commanders dropped four straight. The team is 6-1-1 in its last eight outings and are the only club to beat the Eagles this season.

Quarterback Taylor Heinicke hasn’t put up great numbers but he has brought a little moxie to the offense in place of Carson Wentz. Washington’s defense is a Top 10 unit in the league.

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