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Predominantly Orange Week 12 NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. The Panthers defeat the Cowboys 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of a Dallas Cowboys helmet before the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Carolina Panthers on Thanksgiving at AT&T Stadium. The Panthers defeat the Cowboys 33-14. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a recovered fumble against the New Orleans Saints in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Broncos won, 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) celebrates a recovered fumble against the New Orleans Saints in the second half at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. The Broncos won, 25-23. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Denver Broncos (6)

Last we saw the Broncos, their defense had looked far more like the defense that won a Super Bowl this past February, not the one getting smacked around by the Raiders.  Add in a healthy Aqib Talib and bring back Derek Wolfe should return them to the form they were at early on.  The Chiefs come to town for a huge battle of 7-3 teams on Sunday Night Football.  The rested, healthy Broncos will have a chance to flex their defensive muscles in front of the entire country.  Should be a fun game to say the least.

Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson (12) catches a pass for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) defends during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Tampa Bay won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Albert Wilson (12) catches a pass for a touchdown as Tampa Bay Buccaneers strong safety Chris Conte (23) defends during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. Tampa Bay won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

6. Kansas City Chiefs (6)

The Chiefs did not have a good day Sunday, losing at home to the sub .500 Bucs.  This was a bad loss, at a bad time as the Chiefs were trying to keep pace with the Raiders, and now have to travel to Denver to take on a rested Broncos team that is healthier than they’ve been in weeks.  The Chiefs could very well be a turning point in the Cheifs season.  Win and it could propel them towards a division title; lose and it could send them into a season ending tailspin.

Nov 13, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Brandon Graham (55) sacks Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan (2) during the first half at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Atlanta Falcons (8)

The Falcons went in to their bye with a shaky performance against the Eagles.  Perhaps some R&R was needed to get themselves back on track.  The Bucs are now only a game back, so a fast start out of the bye is going to be needed for the Falcons.

Nov 20, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 20, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Washington Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) celebrates on the sidelines against the Green Bay Packers in the fourth quarter at FedEx Field. The Redskins won 42-24. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

 

8. Washington Redskins (11)

How you like me now?  The weekly soundbite from Kirk Cousins is becoming must-see TV.   If Cousins has done one thing this year, he has earned himself a lot of money.  Cousins will get a very rich contract this offseason, whether it’s from the Redskins, or from someone else.

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