NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand going into Week 13
32. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-8
Last week: 27th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Bills, 24-21
Week 13 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know: After seven straight losses, a brawl that saw Leonard Fournette get ejected, and the decision to sit Blake Bortles for Cody Kessler (!) in Week 13, the Jaguars are back in the NFL's doldrums, their brief detour near the top now over.
31. Oakland Raiders
Record: 2-9
Last week: 30th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Ravens, 34-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
One thing to know: The Raiders have just two wins on the year and still have two games left against the Chiefs, and face the Broncos and Steelers as well. Jon Gruden has already made clear he wants to rebuild through the draft, and it looks like he’ll be in a fine position to do so.
30. New York Jets
Record: 3-8
Last week: 28th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Patriots, 27-13
Week 13 opponent: at Tennessee Titans
One thing to know: A Jets quarterback has not thrown two touchdowns or more since Week 7 against the Colts, and the offense is averaging 11 points per game over a five-game losing streak.
29. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 2-9
Last week: 31st
Week 12 result: Lost to the Chargers, 45-10
Week 13 opponent: at Green Bay Packers
One thing to know: The Cardinals are already looking forward to the 2019 NFL Draft, but even Arizona’s long-term prospects are pretty grim — with the Rams looking dominant, the Seahawks contenders, and the 49ers awaiting the return of Jimmy Garoppolo, the Cardinals might consider finishing out of the basement of the NFC West a win.
28. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 2-9
Last week: 29th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Bucs, 27-9
Week 13 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
One thing to know: The 49ers' trade up for Reuben Foster in 2017 (which cost them a second- and a fourth-round pick) looks like a bad one after the team cut him following an arrest on charges of domestic violence.
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 4-7
Last week: 26th
Week 12 result: Beat the 49ers, 27-9
Week 13 opponent: vs. Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: There are seven quarterbacks in the NFL that have thrown 11 interceptions or more this season. Two of them play for the Buccaneers.
26. Buffalo Bills
Record: 4-7
Last week: 32nd
Week 12 result: Beat the Jaguars, 27-24
Week 13 opponent: at Miami Dolphins
One thing to know: Josh Allen didn't have a great game against the Jaguars, but he did show off his massive arm, throwing a 75-yard touchdown.
25. New York Giants
Record: 3-8
Last week: 24th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Eagles, 25-22
Week 13 opponent: vs. Chicago Bears
One thing to know: As Brandon Lee Gowton at Bleeding Green Nation reminds us, Donovan McNabb has as many wins (4-0) in the last 22 Eagles vs. Giants games as Eli Manning (4-18).
24. Detroit Lions
Record: 4-7
Last week: 23rd
Week 12 result: Lost to the Bears, 23-16
Week 13 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Rams
One thing to know: The Lions offense took another hit this week, as the team placed wide receiver Marvin Jones on the IR.
23. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 4-7
Last week: 20th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Saints, 31-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know: While the Falcons defense was the team’s central problem for much of the season, Atlanta’s high-octane offense is now struggling as well. Matt Ryan, Julio Jones, Tevin Coleman and the rest of the Falcons attack have failed to score 20 points during the team’s current three-game losing streak.
22. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 5-6
Last week: 19th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Browns, 35-20
Week 13 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
One thing to know: The Bengals have seen their playoff hopes slip away by losing three in a row and five of six, and now Andy Dalton has gone to the IR with a thumb injury.
21. Cleveland Browns
Record: 4-6-1
Last week: 25th
Week 12 result: Beat the Bengals, 35-20
Week 13 opponent: at Houston Texans
One thing to know: Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns seemed delighted to obliterate former coach Hue Jackson and the Cincinnati Bengals to win back-to-back games for the first time since 2014.
20. Green Bay Packers
Record: 4-6-1
Last week: 17th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Vikings, 24-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know: The Packers' hopes for a playoff run were all but diminished with their loss to the Vikings. A postseason appearance could still be possible if they run the table and get some lucky breaks, but it will be hard with Aaron Rodgers looking (gulp)... average in recent weeks.
19. Miami Dolphins
Record: 5-6
Last week: 21st
Week 12 result: Lost to the Colts, 27-24
Week 13 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: Ryan Tannehill looked fine in his return under center for the Dolphins, throwing for 204 yards and two touchdowns while completing 68% of his passes. But how long will Miami be okay with “fine” at quarterback?
18. Washington Redskins
Record: 6-5
Last week: 18th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Cowboys, 31-23
Week 13 opponent: at Philadelphia Eagles
One thing to know: Washington is basically a MASH unit now, and a promising start to the season is threatening to come undone as they face a divisional foe in a big game for a second week in a row.
17. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 5-6
Last week: 15th
Week 12 result: Beat the Giants, 25-22
Week 13 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins
One thing to know: Kicker Jake Elliott has now played hero for the Eagles against the Giants for two straight years, this time putting a 43-yarder through the uprights to give the Eagles the lead with just 22 seconds left on the clock.
16. Tennessee Titans
Record: 5-6
Last week: 16th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Texans, 34-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. New York Jets
One thing to know: Two weeks after an impressive victory over the Patriots, the Titans have dropped two straight to divisional opponents, putting their playoff hopes in danger.
15. Denver Broncos
Record: 5-6
Last week: 22nd
Week 12 result: Beat the Steelers, 24-17
Week 13 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: The Broncos now have back-to-back wins over the Steelers and Chargers, one of the more impressive two-game streaks in all of the NFL this year. They’ve played many of the top teams in the league close so far this season, and could be real trouble should they be able to sneak into the playoffs.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 6-5
Last week: 14th
Week 12 result: Beat the Raiders, 34-17
Week 13 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: John Harbaugh has a tough decision going into Week 13 — start Lamar Jackson, who has been solid, but unspectacular, while leading the Ravens to two wins, or Joe Flacco?
13. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 6-5
Last week: 13th
Week 12 result: Beat the Redskins, 31-23
Week 13 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints
One thing to know: Amari Cooper had eight receptions for 180 yards and two touchdowns against the Redskins on Thanksgiving, making the Cowboys’ decision to trade a first round pick for him look far more reasonable.
12. Carolina Panthers
Record: 6-5
Last week: 9th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Seahawks, 30-27
Week 13 opponent: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One thing to know: The Panthers have lost three in a row at an inopportune time. A big reason for their slide — the Panthers haven't had an interception or forced fumble in three weeks after recording at least one turnover during their three-game win streak.
11. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 6-5
Last week: 12th
Week 12 result: Beat the Panthers, 30-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know: At 6-5 and with two games against the 49ers over the next three weeks, the Seattle Seahawks are well-positioned to make it back to the playoffs.
10. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 6-5
Last week: 11th
Week 12 result: Beat the Dolphins, 27-24
Week 13 opponent: at Jacksonville Jaguars
One thing to know: Andrew Luck came back down to Earth a bit in Week 12, throwing two interceptions and getting sacked for the first time in weeks. But the Colts still played well enough to get a fifth-straight win and go back above .500 for the first time since 2015.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 6-4-1
Last week: 10th
Week 12 result: Beat the Packers, 24-17
Week 13 opponent: at New England Patriots
One thing to know: The Vikings' Week 2 tie with the Packers is paying off for them right now — as things stand, Minnesota has a half-game lead in the race for the top NFC Wild Card spot.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 7-3-1
Last week: 4th
Week 12 result: Lost to the Broncos, 24-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
One thing to know: Ben Roethlisberger has five interceptions over his last two games, including an ugly, game-sealing pick in the end zone against the Broncos.
7. Chicago Bears
Record: 8-3
Last week: 6th
Week 12 result: Beat the Lions, 23-16
Week 13 opponent: at New York Giants
One thing to know: The Chicago Bears have had a thrilling two weeks for the franchise, winning three division games in a whirlwind 11-day span, putting them in a strong position to win the NFC North for the first time since 2010.
6. Houston Texans
Record: 8-3
Last week: 7th
Week 12 result: Beat the Titans, 34-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. Cleveland Browns
One thing to know: The Texans broke things open against Tennessee when Lamar Miller sprang loose for a 97-yard touchdown run. Miller now has two such runs in his career.
5. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 8-3
Last week: 8th
Week 12 result: Beat the Cardinals, 45-10
Week 13 opponent: at Pittsburgh Steelers
One thing to know: Philip Rivers broke the NFL record for consecutive completions to start a game against the Cardinals on Sunday with 25. The mark also tied the record for most consecutive completions overall, but when Ryan Tannehill set that record in 2015 it happened over the course of two games.
4. New England Patriots
Record: 8-3
Last week: 5th
Week 12 result: Beat the Jets, 27-13
Week 13 opponent: vs. Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: Rookie running back Sony Michel's 133 yards were the most for a Patriots player since 2014. The Pats are 3-0 when Michel records over 100 yards.
3. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 9-2
Last week: 3rd
Week 12 result: Bye
Week 13 opponent: at Oakland Raiders
One thing to know: The Chiefs have been dominant through the 2018 season, with their only two losses coming on the road against the Patriots and Rams by three points apiece. Still, Kansas City can’t afford to step off the gas, as they hold just a one-game atop the AFC West over the Chargers.
2. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 10-1
Last week: 2nd
Week 12 result: Bye
Week 13 opponent: at Detroit Lions
One thing to know: The Rams may get cornerback Aqib Talib back soon, which would help a secondary that has fallen off mightily in recent weeks.
1. New Orleans Saints
Record: 10-1
Last week: 1st
Week 12 result: Beat the Falcons, 31-17
Week 13 opponent: at Dallas Cowboys
One thing to know: Winners of 10 straight games, in the driver’s seat of the NFC, and with a quarterback playing his best season of an already Hall of Fame-worthy career, it’s hard to imagine how this team ever lost to the Buccaneers back in Week 1.
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