{"id":3696,"date":"2021-11-25T00:16:38","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T05:16:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3696"},"modified":"2021-11-25T00:16:38","modified_gmt":"2021-11-25T05:16:38","slug":"nfl-power-poll-week-12-chiefs-defense-stifles-cowboys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-power-poll-week-12-chiefs-defense-stifles-cowboys\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Poll – Week 12 – Chiefs Defense Stifles Cowboys"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 12<\/h2>\n

Chiefs Defense Stifles Cowboys\"\"
\nColts Pound Bills<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nColts (6-5) crush Bills (8-3) – 41-15
\nColts\u2019 runner Jonathan Taylor rips Bills defense for 5 TDs.<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\nTexans shock Titans – 22-13<\/p>\n

Players of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – RB Jonathan Taylor – Colts \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DL Chris Jones – Chiefs<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – WR Elijah Moore – Jets <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – CB Asante Samuel – Chargers<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 12\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0LA Rams (7-3) at Green Bay Packers (8-3)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Great potential shootout between Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll<\/h3>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em>
\n#1 – 9-2 Cardinals
\nCardinals beat the Seahawks to retain a two game lead in the NFC West. Get their bye week, hoping to get QB Kyler Murray fully healthy for the stretch run.<\/p>\n

#2 – 8-3 Titans
\nThe hot\/cold Titans lose to another cellar dweller in the Texans. Travel to NE for major AFC test with postseason implications.<\/p>\n

#3 – 8-3 Packers
\nThe Packers lose a wild North matchup vs the Vikes. QB<\/strong> Aaron Rodgers continues to compensate for the Packers deficiencies. Host the Rams in key NFC contest.<\/p>\n

#4 – 7-3 Bucs
\nBucs Tom Brady diced the Gmen\u2019s defense to pieces. Travel to Indy in another fine matchup.<\/p>\n

#5 – 7-3 Rams
\nRams are rested to travel to Titletown for a vital NFC game. Looking for offense to return.<\/p>\n

#6 – 7-3 Ravens
\nRavens were fortunate to comeback vs the Bears. Host the Browns hoping Lamarr Jackson is at full strength.<\/p>\n

#7 – 7-4 Patriots
\nPats won their 5th straight game and host the Titans in a critical AFC matchup with postseason implications.<\/p>\n

#8 – 7-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs are gaining momentum game by game with win over Cowboys. Get their bye week to continue their second half charge.<\/p>\n

#9 – 7-3 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys were stifled by the Chiefs. Host the Raiders on Turkey day.<\/p>\n

#10 – 6-5 Colts
\nThe Colts have turned it around with big win over the Bills. Host the Bucs in key matchup.<\/p>\n

#11 – 6-4 Bills
\nBills have fallen over last month and last week to the Colts continued their slide. Travel to NO on Thanksgiving hoping to turn the tide.<\/p>\n

#12 – 6-4 Bengals
\nBengals drilled the Raiders. Host the Steelers in a key North matchup.<\/p>\n

#13 – 5-5 Chargers
\nChargers came back vs the Steelers. Need to continue vs the Broncos in Mile High.<\/p>\n

#14 – 5-5 49ers
\nThe 49ers took care of the Jaguars. Host the Vikings in telltale NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#15 – 5-4-1 Steelers
\nSteelers collapsed late vs the Chargers. Travel to Cinny and face Bengals in vital contest for their postseason chances.<\/p>\n

#16 – 6-5 Browns
\nBrowns just got by the Lions. Travel to Baltimore in vital North contest that may define any postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#17 – 5-5 Vikings
\nVikings were relentless in their win over the Packers. Continue tough schedule with trip to San Fran.<\/p>\n

#18 – 5-5 Saints
\nSaints were blitzed by the Eagles. Host Bills on Thanksgiving that may determine fate for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#19 – 5-6 Eagles
\nThe Eagles jumped the Raiders to continue their hot streak. Face the Giants looking to get to .500.<\/p>\n

#20 – 5-5 Raiders
\nThe Raiders continue to struggle and show lack of unity. Face Cowboys in Big D on Turkey day.<\/p>\n

#21- 5-5 Broncos
\nBroncos are rested from their bye week. Host Chargers in key West showdown.<\/p>\n

#22 – 4-6 Falcons
\nFalcons were outclassed again, this time by the Patriots. Face the Jaguars in a must win situation.<\/p>\n

#23 – 3-7 Giants
\nThe Giants were toasted in Tampa. Offense continues their annual struggle.<\/p>\n

#24 – 4-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins coming off their 3rd consecutive victory. Host the Panthers looking to a return to respectability.<\/p>\n

#25 – 4-6 WFT
\nThe WFT beat the Panthers with late score. Host the Seahawks this Monday night.<\/p>\n

#26 – 4-6 Panthers
\nPanthers will go with Cam Newton the rest of the season, hoping his magic works again.<\/p>\n

#27 – 3-7 Seahawks
\nSeahawks struggled vs the Cardinals. Travel to the Capital for the Monday night affair.<\/p>\n

#28 – 3-7 Bears
\nThe Bears let the Ravens game to get away from them. Sinking into the abyss.<\/p>\n

#29 – 2-8 Texans
\nTexans are rested coming off their bye. They travel to Nashville for a demanding matchup.<\/p>\n

#30 – 2-8 Jaguars
\nJaguars are again competing for the lowest scoring team in the league.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-8 Jets
\nJets were manhandled again by the Dolphins. Rookie QB Zach Wilson returns for the 2nd half.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-9-1 Lions
\nLions lost to the Browns. They face Bears on Thanksgiving hoping to avoid being the leagues\u2019 biggest turkey.<\/p>\n

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