NFL Power Rankings: Week 12

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1. Arizona Cardinals (9-1)No Palmer? No problem? Drew Stanton threw two first-quarter touchdowns to Michael Floyd, and the defense took it from there. The Cardinals are 9-1 for the first time since 1948. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

2. New England Patriots (7-2)If you didnÕt know Jonas GrayÕs name before, well, you know it now. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

3. Green Bay Packers (7-3)You probably donÕt want to play Green Bay at Lambeau in the playoffs. The Packers have outscored the opposition 219-85 through five home games. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

4. Denver Broncos (7-3)ThatÕs the worst single-game injury bug weÕve seen all season. It was also the first time in 31 regular-season games that the Broncos were held under 20 points. With two double-digit losses in three games, the Broncos have some soul searching to do. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

5. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)I wonder if Tony Romo sent a thank-you note to Aaron Rodgers. The Cowboys are back in first place. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

6. Kansas City Chiefs (7-3)Kansas City bullied Seattle down the stretch. The Chiefs have won seven of eight and still havenÕt allowed a rushing touchdown this season. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

7. Philadelphia Eagles (7-3)SundayÕs game in Green Bay confirmed what we already knew: the defense is shaky, and Mark Sanchez is not a good quarterback. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Images)

8. Detroit Lions (7-3)Credit the Lions for keeping it close in the desert, but they didnÕt find the end zone and were held scoreless in the second half. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

9. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)San Fran responded to the Patrick Willis news by forcing five turnovers and limiting the Giants to 10 points. ThatÕs great, but the offense is still struggling. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

10. Indianapolis Colts (6-4)I donÕt know about you, but the Colts never felt like they were in that game. All four of their losses this year are to teams with 7+ wins. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

11. Seattle Seahawks (6-4)The Seahawks moved the ball against Kansas City, but they couldnÕt make plays when they needed to. Seattle is 3-3 in its last six games, with all three wins coming against sub-.500 teams. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

12. Cincinnati Bengals (6-3-1)If the Bengals could never play on prime time or in the playoffs, they might go undefeated. An impressive win in New Orleans has the Bengals back atop the AFC North. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4)It was a little closer than it should have been, but the Steelers made plays when they had to. Also, LeÕVeon Bell? Stud. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

14. Baltimore Ravens (6-4)MondayÕs matchup of Super Bowl MVPs (Joe Flacco and Drew Brees) should be a good one. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

15. Miami Dolphins (6-4)Ryan Tannehill was quiet for almost three quarters but rallied Miami past Buffalo. A Wild Card spot isnÕt unreasonable. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

16. San Diego Chargers (6-4)If you lost three straight and then struggle against Oakland, youÕve got problems. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

17. Houston Texans (5-5)J.J. Watt is a beast. That is all. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

18. Cleveland Browns (6-4)Brian Hoyer completed just 40 percent of his 50 throws against Houston, and Cleveland averaged just 2.4 yards per carry. The Browns are 5-2 in their last seven games, but both losses came to teams that entered the day below .500. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

19. Buffalo Bills (5-5)Not sure which is worse: not scoring a touchdown all game or allowing 19 straight points to end it. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images)

20. St. Louis Rams (4-6)The Rams have beaten Seattle, San Francisco and Denver. Props to Jeff Fisher. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

21. Atlanta Falcons (4-6)The Falcons started 2-6. Two games later, theyÕre in first place. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

22. Chicago Bears (4-6)After allowing 50+ points in back-to-back games, the Bears actually played a little bit of defense Sunday, limiting the Vikings to 13 points. First home win of the season. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

23. New Orleans Saints (4-6)Sean Payton hadnÕt lost at home since 2010. Now heÕs lost two straight. Nevertheless, the Saints Ð at 4-6 Ð are atop the NFC South. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

24. Minnesota Vikings (4-6)The Vikings outscored the Bears 10-0 in the first quarter but were outscored 21-3 the rest of the way. They also gained just 243 yards for the game Ð barely half as many as ChicagoÕs 468. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

25. Washington Redskins (3-7)Seven points? At home? Against Tampa Bay? The week after a bye? IÕm not saying itÕs time to throw in the towel on Robert Griffin, but weÕre getting close. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)(Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

26. Carolina Panthers (3-7-1)The Panthers have averaged just 14.8 points per game over their last five games, during which they are 0-5. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

27. New York Jets (2-8)Fresh off the bye, Rex Ryan enters the home stretch in New York. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

28. New York Giants (3-7)I get that Victor Cruz is out, but five picks for Eli? Five?! (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-8)Tampa Bay is 2-3 on the road and 0-5 at home. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

30. Tennessee Titans (2-8)When you allow a running back to rush for more than 200 yards, youÕre not winning. ItÕs that simple. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)