{"id":3705,"date":"2021-12-02T12:32:02","date_gmt":"2021-12-02T17:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3705"},"modified":"2021-12-02T12:32:02","modified_gmt":"2021-12-02T17:32:02","slug":"nfl-power-poll-week-13-patriots-crush-titans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/nfl-power-poll-week-13-patriots-crush-titans\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Poll Week 13 – Patriots Crush Titans"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 13\"\"<\/h2>\n

Patriots Win 6th<\/sup> in a Row for 1st<\/sup> in AFC East
\nPackers Edge Rams in NFC Matchup<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nPatriots (6-5) crush Titans (8-4) – 36-13
\nRookie QB Marc Jones leads Pat’s 6th victory in a row.<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\nRaiders Beat Cowboys – 36-33
\nQB Derek Carr dices Cowboys secondary.
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – RB Leonard Fournette – Bucs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – CB JC Jackson – Patriots<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – WR Jaylen Waddle – Dolphins <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – LB Odafe Oweh – Ravens<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Games of Week 13\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0New England Patriots (8-4) at Buffalo Bills (7-4)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 First of two meetings in next month that should determine AFC East winner.<\/h4>\n

NFL Team Power Poll
\nDraft Insiders\u2019 Staff<\/em><\/h4>\n

Ranking\/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/em>
\n#1 – 9-2 Cardinals
\nCardinals return from their bye week with trip to Chi-town. Hoping QB Kyler Murray regains his magic down the stretch.<\/p>\n

#2 – 8-3 Packers
\nThe Packers win la wild shootout with the Rams. QB Aaron Rodgers continues to amaze scouts with his uncanny ability to lead this offense with rare accuracy and time management.<\/p>\n

#3 – 8-3 Bucs
\nBucs Tom Brady once again toasted a quality defense. Travel to Atlanta hoping to widen their South lead.<\/p>\n

#4 – 7-4 Patriots
\nPats won their 6th straight game and travel to Buffalo for monster AFC East clash.<\/p>\n

#5 – 7-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs come off their bye week and are gaining momentum weekly. Host the Broncos looking to separate in the AFC West.<\/p>\n

#6 – 8-3 Ravens
\nRavens win another one on guile and toughness vs the Browns. Travel to Steel City with huge AFC North implications.<\/p>\n

#7 – 7-4 Rams
\nRams come up short again this time vs the Packers as they continue to decline. Host the Jaguars looking to get back into the win column.<\/p>\n

#8 – 8-4 Titans
\nThe erratic Titans were drilled by the Patriots. Get their bye week looking to regroup for final stretch.<\/p>\n

#9 – 7-4 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys were stifled by the Raiders for another loss. Travel to New Orleans needing to get back in the win column.<\/p>\n

#10 – 7-4 Bills
\nBills had their best performance in a month vs the Saints. Host Patriots hoping to regain the AFC East lead.<\/p>\n

#11 – 7-4 Bengals
\nBengals crushed the Steelers in a key North matchup. Host the Chargers in crucial playoff contender contest.<\/p>\n

#12 – 6-6 Colts
\nThe Colts lost a shootout vs Tom Brady. Travel to Houston needing a victory to stay apace in their playoff push.<\/p>\n

#13 – 6-5 Chargers
\nChargers were bashed by the Broncos in the tight AFC West race. Travel to Cinny to face the hot Bengals in a crucial AFC contest that could affect the wild card positions.<\/p>\n

#14 – 6-5 49ers
\nThe 49ers have quietly jumped into playoff contention. Travel to Seattle in a vital AFC West matchup.<\/p>\n

#15 – 6-5 Raiders
\nThe Raiders edged Cowboys on Turkey day. Host WFT in hopes to stay in tight AFC West division where one game separates the entire division.<\/p>\n

#16 – 5-6 Vikings
\nVikings lost a tough game vs the 49ers. Travel to Motown and must win scenario to get to .500 for stretch run.<\/p>\n

#17 – 5-5-1 Steelers
\nSteelers were toasted by the Bengals. Host the Ravens in a must win situation for any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#18 – 6-6 Browns
\nBrowns offense continues to struggle with a banged up Baker Mayfield. Get a bye week to get healthy for a stretch run that will challenge them in the competitive AFC race.<\/p>\n

#19- 6-5 Broncos
\nThe pesky Broncos get the Chiefs in KC in a terrific Sunday night contest. Defense faces their toughest test.<\/p>\n

#20 – 4-7 Giants
\nThe Giants gutted it out in their victory over Eagles. Travel to Miami for must win game to keep their playoff possibilities alive.<\/p>\n

#21 – 5-6 Saints
\nThe Bills danced all over the Saints. Host Cowboys Thursday night in a crucial game in their postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#22 – 5-7 Eagles
\nThe Eagles were jumped by the GMen. Face the Jets this week hoping to stay in the playoff chase.<\/p>\n

#23 – 5-6 Falcons
\nFalcons looking to get to .500 vs the Bucs in a critical matchup. Their defense has failed continuously this fall.<\/p>\n

#24 – 5-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins are on a hot streak hoping get into the wild car race. Host the Gmen this Sunday where the loser is most likely done for the season.<\/p>\n

#25 – 5-6 WFT
\nThe WFT beat the Seahawks in another close game. Travel to Las Vegas looking to reach the .500 level.<\/p>\n

#26 – 5-7 Panthers
\nPanthers continue to struggle offensively despite Cam Newton. Bye week gives them time to regroup for final stretch.<\/p>\n

#27 – 4-7 Bears
\nThe Bears got lucky vs the Lions on Thanksgiving. Host the Cardinals looking to jumpstart struggling offense.<\/p>\n

#28 – 3-8 Seahawks
\nSeahawks continue to struggle especially offensively. Host the hot 49ers hoping to avert sinking deeper in the West basement.<\/p>\n

#29 – 3-8 Jets
\nJets edged the Texans despite a shaky performance by QB Zach Wilson. Host the Eagles hoping to build some momentum.<\/p>\n

#30 – 2-9 Texans
\nTexans host the Colts, hoping to earn their 3rd divisional victory.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-9 Jaguars
\nJaguars face the Rams looking for their young roster to gain further experience.<\/p>\n

#32 – 0-10-1 Lions
\nLions gave away the Thanksgiving game to the Bears. Host the Vikings looking for that first victory.<\/p>\n

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