{"id":2110,"date":"2018-12-05T23:48:07","date_gmt":"2018-12-05T23:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=2110"},"modified":"2018-12-05T23:49:25","modified_gmt":"2018-12-05T23:49:25","slug":"nfl-power-poll-rams-clinch-nfc-west","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-power-poll-rams-clinch-nfc-west\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Poll \u2013 Rams Clinch NFC West"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week<\/em> 14<\/em><\/h3>\n

Rams Clinch NFC West\"\"
\nChiefs Host Ravens In Key AFC Matchup<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week \u2013
\nChargers edge Steelers, 33-30<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nDallas beats New Orleans, 13-10
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – RB Todd Gurley – Rams \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – LB DeMarcus Lawrence – Cowboys<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Offense – RB Phillip Lindsay – Broncos<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – DL B.J. Hill – Giants<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Game of Week #13 \u2013 Philadelphia Eagles (6-6) at Dallas Cowboys (7-5) \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nCowboys Look to Claim Commanding NFC East Leadership<\/p>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 14<\/h3>\n

NFL Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong>
\n#1 -11-1 Rams
\nRams\u2019 drill Lions to win NFC West title.<\/p>\n

#2 – 10-2 Chiefs
\nChiefs\u2019 pounded West rival the Raiders.<\/p>\n

#3 – 10-2 Saints
\nSaints\u2019 are rested after being shocked by the Cowboys on Thursday night.<\/p>\n

#4 – 9-3 Patriots
\nPats are ready to clinch AFC East on their trip to Miami.<\/p>\n

#5 – 9-3 Texans
\nTexans\u2019 on a nine game winning streak. Huge South matchup hosting Colts on Sunday.<\/p>\n

#6 – 9-3 Chargers
\nChargers looking to hit double digit victories for the first time since the 2013 season.<\/p>\n

#7 – 8-4 Bears
\nThe Bears were whipped by the GMen in last one.<\/p>\n

#8 – 7-4-1 Steelers
\nSteelers\u2019 let the Charger game get away from them. Only a half a game lead entering the final month.<\/p>\n

#9 – 7-5 Seahawks
\nSeahawks are hot and host the Vikings Monday night that has major playoff ramifications.<\/p>\n

#10 – 7-5 Ravens
\nRavens drilled the Falcons. Go to Kansas City in huge test for any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#11 – 7-5 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys are hitting stride with huge win over the Saints. Host the Eagles for East leadership in balance.<\/p>\n

#12 \u2013 6-5-1 Vikings
\nVikings sliding with loss to the Patriots. Travel to Seattle in critical NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#13 – 6-6 Eagles
\nEagles trashed the Skins Monday night. Travel to Big D in major East matchup.<\/p>\n

#14- 6-6 Broncos
\nBroncos have won three straight coming off their bye week. Travel to San Fran looking to take another step for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#15 – 6-6 Titans
\nThe Titans edged out the Jets. Host the Jaguars Thursday night in key South matchup.<\/p>\n

#16 – 6-6 Colts
\nColts failed to protect Andrew Luck vs the Jaguars and were shutout to end their five game winning streak.<\/p>\n

#17 – 6-6 Panthers
\nPanthers lost their fourth straight game behind Cam Newton\u2019s four interceptions.<\/p>\n

#18 – 6-6 Dolphins
\nDolphins host the Patriots in a key matchup for any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#19 – 6-6 Redskins
\nThe Redskins lose QB Colt McCoy after Alex Smith injury. Face the Giants in a must win situation behind Mark Sanchez.<\/p>\n

#20 – 4-8 Giants
\nThe Giants played well vs the Bears. Must beat the Skins for any playoff mathematical chances.<\/p>\n

#21 – 4-7-1 Packers
\nThe Packers fired HC Mike McCarthy after a horrible home loss to the Cardinals.<\/p>\n

#22 – 4-8 Falcons
\nFalcons were wacked by the Ravens. Go to Green Bay with loser out for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#23 – 5-7 Bengals
\nBengals\u2019 are playing out the string with QB Andy Dalton on IR for the year.<\/p>\n

#24 – 4-7-1 Browns
\nBrowns ran into the Texans buzzsaw in last one. Host the fading Panthers this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#25 – 4-8 Lions
\nLackluster Lions travel to the desert for matchup with the equally disappointing Cardinals.<\/p>\n

#26 – 4-8 Jaguars
\nJaguars\u2019 ended their seven game losing stretch with an impressive shutout of the Colts.<\/p>\n

#27 – 5-7 Bucs
\nBucs are playing fairly well. Host the Saints that will test any real improvement.<\/p>\n

#28 – 4-8 Bills
\nBills hosting the Jets in the East basement bowl.<\/p>\n

#29 – 3-9 Jets
\nJets\u2019 hoping rookie QB Sam Darnold is healthy for the final month. Six game losing streak reflects marginal talent.<\/p>\n

#30 – 3-9 Cardinals
\nCardinals beat the Packers in Titletown. Host the Lions in another winnable contest.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-10 49ers
\nThe 49ers were whipped by the Seahawks in last one. Host the tough Broncos this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#32 – 2-10 Raiders
\nThe Raiders were edged by the Chiefs. Host the Steelers this Sunday.<\/p>\n

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 20 years. He <\/em><\/strong>writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s 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, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.<\/p>\n

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