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NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Latest 2016 Standings and Reaction for All 32 Teams
- Updated: December 6, 2016
Week 13 of the NFL season wrapped up on Monday night with the Indianapolis Colts’ domination of the New York Jets.
With a third consecutive loss by the Houston Texans on Sunday, the Colts are now in position to potentially steal the AFC South. A similar situation is going on in the NFC South, where the surging Tampa Bay Buccaneers have at least temporarily overtaken the Atlanta Falcons.
There’s still an entire month to go, though, so accurately predicting which teams will be in the postseason is tough—except for the Dallas Cowboys, who locked up a playoff berth over the weekend.
Today, we’ll look at all 32 NFL teams and where they currently stand in the pecking order. Our Week 14 power rankings will be based on factors like team performances, divisional competition and team health. We’ll also examine some key rankings coming out of Week 13.
Week 14 Power Rankings
Notable Rankings
1. Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys have been one of the biggest NFL surprises of 2016. Not only has the team survived a significant injury to starting quarterback Tony Romo, but it has thrived under the leadership of rookie signal-caller Dak Prescott and rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott.
It obviously helps that the Cowboys boast one of the top offensive lines in all of professional football—Pro Football Focus rates Dallas 10th in pass-blocking and second in run-blocking. However, this team is more than just an offensive force.
The Cowboys have repeatedly found ways to win tough matchups. The offense has been good enough to win shootouts with teams like the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the defense has certainly also done its part. As a team, the Cowboys are rated second in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus.
When the offense struggled against the Minnesota Vikings last Thursday, it was the defense that helped bail the team out. Dallas’ special teams unit also forced a critical fourth-quarter turnover that …
