The Cowboys-Eagles rivalry has reached a peak, which is good for football. Dak Prescott and Dallas struck big in a lopsided victory over Philly that put them atop the NFC East. They've both got to deal with the 49ers at some point, and that won't be fun for anyone with the way San Francisco is playing.
We saw a bunch of upsets from lower-ranked teams, with the Giants, Jets, Patriots, Bears and Titans all winning big games. It's cliché, but the NFL is a week-to-week league, man. Any given Sunday (or Thursday or Monday or Saturday after college football season), as they say.
The NFC South will be hotly contested, with the Falcons, Bucs and Saints still in it. They're close to each other in these Week 15 NFL power rankings, as you'd expect. Let's take a look at how the whole league breaks down:
(10-3)
1
San Francisco 49ers
49ers are a dominant force. Simple as that.
(10-3)
2
2
Baltimore Ravens
John Harbaugh was a former special teams coordinator. You know he LOVED winning a game with a punt return for a touchdown. With a backup returner, no less.
(10-3)
3
3
Dallas Cowboys
We talk about Dak Prescott a lot in this space. How about Brandon Aubrey? Great story and nails from distance.
(10-3)
4
2
Philadelphia Eagles
Losers of two straight, both to NFC elites. They'll likely get a chance at both teams again come playoff time.
(9-4)
5
2
Miami Dolphins
Tyreek Hill went out with an ankle injury and texted his wife at halftime. She told him to go back in. He did. Smart.
(7-6)
6
1
Buffalo Bills
Can they stack wins after struggling to do so all season?
(8-5)
7
2
Kansas City Chiefs
It was a penalty. Simple as that.
(9-4)
8
1
Detroit Lions
Lions don't look like the dominant force they were earlier in the year.
(8-5)
9
2
Cleveland Browns
Joe Flacco might earn comeback player of the year but with a few games played. Gotta make the playoffs, though.
(8-5)
10
2
Jacksonville Jaguars
AFC South leaders are floundering a bit. Can they rebound at least enough to win the division (and get folks healthy)?
(7-6)
11
3
Houston Texans
Texans playing without C.J. Stroud proves his immense value.
(7-6)
12
2
Denver Broncos
Russell Wilson wins a game and welcomes a new child. As he put it, "two wins in 24 hours." True story.
(6-6)
13
3
Cincinnati Bengals
Jake Browning is playing well. So is the team around him.
(6-7)
14
2
Green Bay Packers
Matt LaFleur's December win streak has been snapped. Something tells me the Packers will respond well.
(6-7)
15
2
Los Angeles Rams
Tough loss to Baltimore, but Sean McVay is coaching great and the Rams have a real shot at the playoffs.
(7-6)
16
1
Indianapolis Colts
Did some air come out of the balloon? We'll see.
(7-6)
17
4
Pittsburgh Steelers
All this talk about Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers is insane. Great coach. All-timer.
(6-7)
18
Seattle Seahawks
'Hawks aren't playing terrible, but their recent results indicate a free fall.
(7-6)
19
3
Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson's triumphant return was cut short by another injury. The Vikes (and NFL fans everywhere) are bummed. Injuries stink.
(6-7)
20
2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bucs had to beat the Falcons and did. NFC South will be tight down the stretch.
(6-7)
21
5
Atlanta Falcons
Falcons could've created separation in the NFC South. Loss to Tampa Bay brought them back to the pack.
(6-7)
22
1
New Orleans Saints
Seems like there's a sideline feud between offensive players every week.
(5-8)
23
2
Chicago Bears
Justin Fields and D.J. Moore are turning into quite the tandem.
(5-8)
24
5
New York Jets
Zach Wilson had 301 yards, two touchdowns and a 117 passer rating. We sure Aaron Rodgers wasn't rocking a new ankle and a blonde wig?
(5-8)
25
1
Los Angeles Chargers
Justin Herbert got hurt. Shut him down. Season's over.
(5-8)
26
1
Tennessee Titans
Will Levis looked like a franchise quarterback on Monday night.
(5-8) MNF
27
3
New York Giants
Tommy DeVito's family was passing out chicken cutlets at their tailgate. After winning in dramatic fashion, they're gonna have to do that every week.
(5-8)
28
5
Las Vegas Raiders
Raiders got shut out with Davante Adams on the field. Several getting charged with high crimes and misdemeanors.
(2-10)
29
2
Arizona Cardinals
Cardinals need the highest possible pick to secure the best possible non-quarterback. Or to get a king's ransom from a team that wants one.
(4-9)
30
Washington Commanders
Bye saves some of the disappointment watching Commanders play recently.
(3-10)
31
New England Patriots
Got a win on Thursday night, then got eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, the earliest such exit since 2000.
(1-12)
32
Carolina Panthers
This bad and not in the running for the No. 1 pick. Nothing for Panthers fans to root for down the stretch.
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