Week 12 power rankings
1. Patriots8-2
2. Cardinals9-1
3. Chiefs7-3
4. Lions7-3
5. Packers7-3
6. Cowboys7-3
7. Rams4-6
8. Eagles7-3
9. Broncos7-3
10. Seahawks6-4
11. Steelers7-4
12. Colts6-4
13. Ravens6-4
14. Dolphins6-4
15. 49ers6-4
16. Texans5-5
17. Browns6-4
18. Bengals6-3-1
19. Chargers6-4
20. Bears4-6
21. Saints4-6
22. Bills5-5
23. Vikings4-6
24. Falcons4-6
25. Buccaneers2-8
26. Jets2-8
27. Titans2-8
28. Giants3-7
29. Panthers3-7-1
30. Jaguars1-9
31. Raiders0-10
32. Redskins3-7
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