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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Ja’Marr Chase of the Bengals catches a pass during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /

Dallas Cowboys. 6. team. 123. . 10-3. Previous:

The surging Cowboys hosted the one-win Texans. Mike McCarthy’s team jumped out to an early 7-0 lead but would fall behind 23-17 after three quarters. Dallas’ defense played well but had to overcome three turnovers – including a pair of interceptions by quarterback Dak Prescott.

The latter led an 11-play, 98-yard touchdown drive late in the fourth quarter to pull out the win. On Monday, the Cowboys added former Colts’ wideout T.Y. Hilton.

5. team. 16. . 10-3. Previous: . Buffalo Bills

Sean McDermott’s team looked to avenge a Week 9 loss to the Jets as they hosted New York in rainy Orchard Park. The Bills managed only 232 yards of total offense and the club was just 2-of-13 on third down. The defense came up with four sacks and McDermott’s club held their guests to one offensive touchdown. Buffalo played turnover-free football. After back-to-back losses to the Jets and Vikings, the Bills have responded with four consecutive wins.

4. team. 56. . 9-4. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals

The Bengals had dropped five straight games to the Browns entering Sunday’s clash. Zac Taylor’s team got on the board first when Joe Burrow threw a 15-yard TD pass to Ja’Marr Chase in the second quarter. It was a lead the club never relinquished.

The defense held the Browns to 71 yards rushing and the team won its fifth consecutive game. The Bengals will be without Trey Hendrickson (broken wrist) for a few weeks (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport).

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