Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 12
Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 12 
Frank Coyle / Head scout
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Rams, Broncos & Eagles Win Key Conference Games
Teams of the Week
Broncos Edge Chiefs – 22-19
Rams Beat Seahawks – 21-19
Eagles Stone Lions – 16-9
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills
Defense – CB Ja’Quan McMillian – Broncos
Rookies of the Week
Offense – WR Tet McMillian – Panthers
Defense – LB Carson Schwesinger – Browns
Games of Week 12
Thursday
8:15 pm – Bills (7-3) at Texans (5-5)
Sunday
1:00 pm – Colts (8-2) at Chiefs (5-5)
1:00 pm – Steelers (6-4) at Bears (7-3)
4:25 pm – Eagles (8-2) at Cowboys (4-5-1)
8:15 pm – Bucs (6-4) at Rams (8-2)
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 12
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 8-2 Rams
The Rams beat the Seahawks in a major NFC West matchup. Host the Bucs in another major NFC battle for divisional leadership. Rams are sound in every area of play.
#2 – 9-2 Patriots
The Patriots beat the Jets to retain AFC East leadership. Travel to Cincinnati looking to maintain slim divisional lead.
#3 – 8-2 Eagles
The Eagles defense came up big vs the Lions on Sunday night and stymied their high-powered offense especially on 4th down. Travel to Big D looking to end the Cowboys slim postseason hopes.
#4 – 9-2 Broncos
The Broncos edged the Chiefs for their 8th straight victory. Get their bye week to rest for a stretch run to win the AFC West title.
#5 – 8-2 Colts
The Colts come off their bye week and travel to KC to face the desperate Chiefs in a key AFC matchup. Colts face big games thru the second half in a drive for divisional title.
#6 – 7-3 Seahawks
The Seahawks came up short vs the Rams with QB Sam Darnold throwing four picks. Travel to Nashville to face the struggling Titans.
#7 – 6-4 Lions
The Lions lost to the Eagles behind reckless game management by HC Dan Campbell. Look to get it right vs the Giants at home this Sunday.
#8– 7-3 Bills
The Bills Josh Allen was outstanding vs the Bucs both throwing and running. Prepare for Thursday night game in Houston with major AFC playoff ramifications.
#9– 6-4 Bucs
The Bucs lost to the Bills last week. No time to recover. Travel to LA to face the hot Rams in a huge NFC contest with home field in the postseason at stake.
#10 – 7-4 Chargers
The Chargers were bombed by the Jaguars last week in another disappointing matchup vs playoff contenders. Get their bye week to figure out their inconsistencies and extremes.
#11 – 5-5 Ravens
The Ravens edged the Browns in Cleveland to get to .500. Continue their soft schedule and host the Jets this week.
#12 – 5-5 Chiefs
The Chiefs lost to the Broncos last week in Denver. Host the Colts in a final attempt to stay alive in the competitive AFC.
#13 – 6-3-1 Packers
The Packers beat the GMen in a close game. Host the Vikings in a key contest which defines divisional standings to stay abreast in the competitive NFC North.
#14 – 7-3 Bears
The Bears edged the Vikings for a huge win to stay atop the NFC North. Host the Steelers in a major matchup for divisional leaders with playoff hopes.
#15 – 6-4 Steelers
The Steelers bashed the Bengals last week. Aaron Rodgers has a non-throwing broken wrist which may shelve him though practicing this week. Host the Bears in a very tough matchup for both clubs.
#16 – 7-4 49ers
The 49ers beat the Cardinal last week. Host the Panthers in an interesting NFC matchup with both clubs clinging to playoff hopes.
#17 – 5-5 Texans
The Texans just edged the Titans in an AFC South matchup. Host the Bills on Thursday night without CJ Stroud for his third game in a row.
#18 – 4-5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys drilled the pathetic Raiders in last game. Get the acid test this week when they host the Eagles to see how their potent offense performs vs the tough Philly defense.
#19 – 6-4 Jaguars
The Jaguars crushed the Chargers in a key game for their playoff hopes. Travel to the desert to face the fading Cardinals in a game they must show they are contenders.
#20 – 6-5 Panthers
The Panthers edged the Falcons last week. Travel to San Fran in a key NFC matchup in a must win situation for both clubs.
#21 – 4-6 Vikings
The Vikings lost to the Bears in another close loss. Travel to Titletown to face the Packers in a key NFC North matchup. Vikings face a must win situation for any postseason hopes.
#22 – 4-7 Dolphins
The Dolphins edged the Commanders for a two-game win streak. Get their bye week to bask in the sunshine.
#23 – 3-7 Falcons
The Falcons lost another close game vs the Panthers last week. Face the basement matchup with a game in New Orleans without QB Michael Pennix.
#24 – 3-8 Commanders
The Commanders lost a close game vs the revived Dolphins on Sunday morning. Get their bye week to ponder upcoming restructuring expected.
#25 – 3-8 Bengals
The Bengals lost to Pittsburgh in a must win situation. Host the Patriots looking to play the spoiler role.
#26 – 2-9 Giants
The Giants lost to the Packers in another competitive game. Without QB Jaxson Dart their offense struggled, though Jameis Winston performed well. Travel to Detroit looking to beat another playoff club.
#27 – 3-7 Cardinals
The Cardinals were blasted again this time by the 49ers last week. Host the Jaguars looking to spoil their playoff hopes.
#28 – 2-8 Browns
The Browns lost to the hot Ravens. Travel to Las Vegas in the battle of 2-8 clubs who will have an impact in the top five-ten draft choices.
#29 – 2-8 Raiders
The Raiders were bombed by the Cowboys in another pathetic offensive performance by Geno Smith. Host the Browns in the basement battle.
#30 – 2-8 Jets
The Jets loss to New England to end their modest two game winning streak. Travel to Baltimore with vet QB Tyrod Taylor getting the starting call.
#31 – 2-8 Saints
The Saints come off their bye week to get young players ready for the final stretch. Host the hated Falcons in a matchup among bottom fishers in the NFC.
#32 – 1-9 Titans
The Titans lost the Texans behind another weak offensive performance. QB Cam Ward should work on the game play not cheap shoots at the AFC leading Patriots.
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 34 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.
