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NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles keep top spot, 49ers move up and Falcons jump up above Saints

Ravens, Cowboys and Jaguars show well in previous week of games. 

The Buffalo Bills are perplexing. They have so much talent and a top-tier quarterback. While they've dealt with injuries on defense, they can still compete on that end. But they can't seem to put it all together and be the elite squad many expected them to be in 2023.

We saw another example of that Sunday, when they let a winnable game against Philadelphia slip away. That's why the Bills are hovering around .500 with an uphill climb to reach the AFC playoffs. That conference has lots of worthy competitors, and we'll see some top squads ending their season in Week 18.

The NFC has a few top teams, with possibly the biggest division battle coming from the south. The Falcons moved atop the division after beating the Saints by two scores Sunday, which moved Atlanta up some in this week's power rankings.

There was serious shuffling after Week 12 action, where we had some upsets and teams surging up from the middle of the pack. Let's take a look at how the league shakes out heading into Week 13:

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(9-1)
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Philadelphia Eagles
Jalen Hurts for MVP? After Sunday's win over Buffalo, just maybe.
(8-3)
2
1
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San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle all on the same offense? That ain't fair.
(8-3)
3
1
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Kansas City Chiefs
Travis Kelce got some help in the pattern. Chiefs cruise to victory. Coincedence? I think not.
(9-3)
4
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Baltimore Ravens
So much talk about Lamar Jackson and his weapons, but that Ravens defense is elite.
(8-3)
5
1
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Miami Dolphins
Jevon Holland turned a Hail Mary into a pick-six. Dolphins must be doing something right.
(8-3)
6
1
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Dallas Cowboys
Dak Prescott plays some games like an elite quarterback. A Thanksgiving victory over Washington was one.
(8-3)
7
3
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Texans-Jags is gonna be a fun, fun rivalry.
(8-3)
8
3
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Detroit Lions
Jared Goff lost three fumbles. Can't do that and expect to win, even when you quarterback a solid team.
(6-5)
9
1
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Houston Texans
Trevor Lawrence (jokingly) said he wished he had a bunch of bad QBs in the AFC South. He's right. Nobody wants C.J. Stroud in their division.
(6-6)
10
2
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Buffalo Bills
Bills looked great against the Jets. Buffalo is gonna have to win a bunch in a row to get back in this thing.
(7-4)
11
3
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Cleveland Browns
Myles Garrett heard a pop in his shoulder but is just day-to-day. Browns may have avoided disaster. But they still have a QB problem.
(7-4)
12
1
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Pittsburgh Steelers
More than 400 yards for Pittsburgh's beleaguered offense. Yay!?! But only 16 points scored. Ho-hum. Takes some shine off the effort.
(6-5)
13
4
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Denver Broncos
A lot has been said about the Broncos' turnaround. Not enough about a defense that has done a complete 180.
(6-5)
14
6
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Indianapolis Colts
A softer next few games could keep Indy's good thing going.
(6-5)
15
3
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Seattle Seahawks
A lull could turn into a freefall with games against Dallas, S.F. and Philly in the next three weeks.
(5-6)
16
3
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Los Angeles Rams
Are the Rams really contenders? Maybe so.
(5-6)
17
5
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Atlanta Falcons
If the Falcons generate takeaways and dominate up front like they did against New Orleans, they can compete with anybody.
(5-6)
18
4
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Green Bay Packers
Some franchises just refuse to stay down. The Matt LaFleur-led Packers are one.
(5-6)
19
5
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New Orleans Saints
The Saints' loss to Atlanta might have lasting repercussions. So many guys go hurt.


(5-6)
20
6
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Cincinnati Bengals
This just in: Quarterbacks are important.
(6-6)
21
7
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Minnesota Vikings
Four picks for Josh Dobbs. Is the magic wearing off?
(5-7)
22
5
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Las Vegas Raiders
Can't figure out where to put these guys. Their results depend solely on superhuman efforts from Maxx Crosby, Davante Adams and Josh Jacobs.
(4-7)
23
2
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Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers' season is defined by underachievement.
(4-6)
24
1
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucs have talent but no winning formula. Can't close out games.
(4-8)
25
1
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Chicago Bears
No touchdowns and a win. Still counts, but doesn't inspire confidence.
(4-7)
26
1
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New York Jets
This quarterback situation is such a mess – and must be such a difficult turn for an otherwise talented team.
(4-7)
27
1
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Tennessee Titans
Titans have some talent, but Tennessee has a ways to go to rebuild itself into the bully it once was.
(4-8)
28
1
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New York Giants
Giants say Daniel Jones will be the starter when healthy again. Well, yeah. I can think of 82 million fully guaranteed reasons why.
(4-8)
29
2
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Washington Commanders
Jack Del Rio walked the plank after the latest Commanders loss. More trips are probably coming as we move into the offseason.
(2-10)
30
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Arizona Cardinals
Can Kyler Murray play defense? And catch his own passes? He might need to.
(2-9)
31
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New England Patriots
Pats will be back in the QB market ... and should have a high pick to acquire one.
(1-10)
32
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Carolina Panthers
Firing the coach won't change the fact the Panthers can't protect, score, stop or regain next year's first-round draft pick.

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