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Predominantly Orange Week 14 NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles following the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles following the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball against the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Crystal LoGiudice-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Detroit Lions (12)

The Lions are playing like they want to win the division.  They need to be careful and continue to win, as the Packers have appeared to woken up from their mid-fall slumber.

Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) and linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning (10) throws a pass under pressure from Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) and linebacker Lawrence Timmons (94) during the first half at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

10. New York Giants (6)

The formula is simple for the Giants—keep the game close.  That is far easier said than done when battling Big Ben and Company.  The Giants currently hold the five seed, but have some tough games coming up.  They will likely have to win at least two of their remaining games, possibly three, to keep hold of that wildcard spot.

Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) runs as the catch in front of Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Chris Matthews (84) runs as the catch in front of Miami Dolphins middle linebacker Kiko Alonso (47) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

11. Miami Dolphins (7)

The Dolphins stumbles seem very familiar.  Anybody else get the feeling that their annual tumble to finish at .500 is on the horizon?  A pummeling at the hands of the offensively challenged Ravens is the first stop.  You heard it here first—the Dolphins will finish at 8-8.

Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass against the San Diego Chargers during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston (3) looks to pass against the San Diego Chargers during the third quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (13)

The Bucs rise to the top of the division is very real.  With the Falcons loss, Tampa is now tied with the Falcons.  The return of Doug Martin, coupled with Famous Jameis playing fantastic football have the Buccaneers looking like a legitimate playoff contender.

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