![Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffen (97) celebrated the Vikings 14-9 win over the Falcons at Mercedes -Benz Stadium Sunday December 3, 2017 in Atlanta, GA.] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/SC3U422W4HSENJSVCUWIRYH7GM.jpg?&w=1080)
Biggest jump: Cowboys No. 22 to No. 16
Biggest fall: Colts No. 21 to No. 26
1. Patriots, 10-2 (Last week: 1)
If there's a Classless WWE Play of the Year, Rob Gronkowski clinched the belt on Sunday.
2. Steelers, 10-2 (3)
They've mastered the art of playing down to an opponent, stomping the gas and making the kick.
3. Vikings, 10-2 (4)
Oh, what the heck. Dive in, fans. This just might be the year Lucy doesn't pull the ball away at the end.
4. Eagles, 10-2 (2)
Philly picked on someone its own size and saw its record against teams with a winning record drop to 1-2.
5. Rams, 9-3 (5)
Coach of the Year Sean McVay gives Rams their first winning season since 2003.
6. Saints, 9-3 (6)
Mark Ingram and Alvin Kamara > Adrian Peterson.
7. Seahawks, 8-4 (9)
The Legion of Boom went bust, but don't sleep on Russell Wilson and Seattle's veteran savvy.
8. Panthers, 8-4 (7)
Cam Newton ranks 25th in passer rating (83.0) with 11 interceptions. #teamgame.
9. Titans, 8-4 (10)
Marcus Mariota ranks 27th in passer rating (80.4) with 12 interceptions. #teamgame.
10. Jaguars, 8-4 (11)
I know it was Indy, but Blake Bortles deserves a break from being the butt of some jokes.
11. Falcons, 7-5 (8)
Matt Ryan tried to walk through his front door Sunday night, but the Vikings stopped him a yard short.
12. Chargers, 6-6 (12)
Remember when they were 0-4 and the Chiefs were 5-0?
13. Ravens, 7-5 (13)
Wait, what? They're still hanging around? Joe Flacco still has a pulse?
14. Raiders, 6-6 (17)
They aren't particularly good. But they don't have to be to win the AFC West.
15. Bills, 6-6 (14)
5-31. That's what it feels like to be stuck in the same division with Belichick and Brady for 18 seasons.
16. Cowboys, 6-6 (22)
Welcome back to the NFL, Dak.
17. Packers, 6-6 (20)
Rodgers practices, Packers win, Browns up next. Cue the scary "Jaws" music?
18. Redskins, 5-7 (15)
Kirk Cousins is good. But his defense ranks 30th in points allowed. #teamgame.
19. Lions, 6-6 (16)
They're sliding toward the abyss, but the schedule-maker has thrown them a Buccaneer to grab on to.
20. Jets, 5-7 (25)
The pundits got it half right. A team from New York did quit on the season. It just wasn't the Jets.
21. Chiefs, 6-6 (18)
Stay classy, Marcus Peters. Oops. Too late.
22. Cardinals, 5-7 (19)
Peterson (neck) sat while his backup, Kerwynn Williams, ran for 97 yards and a 6.1 average.
23. Buccaneers, 4-8 (22)
They're pretty lousy, but they're still fighting.
24. Bengals, 5-7 (24)
Strong start ends with just another loss to a better Steelers team.
25. Dolphins, 5-7 (30)
They stopped a five-game losing streak by dominating one of Denver's quarterbacks. That counts, right?
26. Colts, 3-9 (21)
Swept by the Jaguars for only the second time since 2002.
27. 49ers, 2-10 (29)
Jimmy Montana-Young, er, I mean Garoppolo puts up five FGs to beat the Bears in his 49ers starting debut.
28. Texans, 4-8 (27)
It's almost over, Houston.
29. Bears, 3-9 (26)
Ex-Bear Robbie Gould literally kicked his old team when it was down. Five times.
30. Giants, 2-10 (28)
If Ben McAdoo-doo wants to continue evaluating Geno Smith, he'll have to get DirecTV.
31. Broncos, 3-9 (31)
In desperate need of a quarterback to replace Larry, Curly and Moe, will John Elway turn to another Manning?
32. Browns, 0-12 (32)
Two games clear of the 49ers and Giants with four to go. We must Defend the Draft!
Special report: Go behind Minnesota's pro-athlete curtain to see how the best athletes in our state get ready for their biggest moment: gameday.
