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NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Eagles are No. 1 team; Ravens slide after loss to Browns

The Ravens have gone from potentially being the top team in the NFL, to being forced to regroup on a short week after blowing a sizable first half lead in a shocking loss to the Browns.

Baltiomre was outscored 24-14 in the second half by Cleveland, as the Browns pulled off the 33-31 upset as time expired.

Cleveland (6-3) moved within a game of the Ravens (7-3), who’ll look to rebound ahead of a massive AFC North matchup against the Bengals (5-4) on Thursday night.

With the Eagles and Chiefs on a bye during Week 10, there’s no doubt about who the top team in the NFL is, and Baltimore plunged a few slots in the updated, Week 11 NFL Power Rankings.

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Carollina Panthers 1-8

Nov 9, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) passes in the second half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports

D’Onta Foreman ran for a touchdown, and the Bears beat the Panthers 16-13 to boost their shot at the top pick in the draft.

Carolina just hasn’t been good and there will be continued discussions about the Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud debate for years to come.

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New York Giants 2-8

Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (15) rolls out in the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants have been outscored 89-17 by the Cowboys in two losses this season, and they creep towards a top pick and a potential overhaul at key positions.

The Giants (2-8) were outgained 368-27 in the first half with Tommy DeVito becoming the first undrafted rookie to start for them at quarterback in the common draft era, save for a strike-replacement game in 1987.

DeVito, who replaced Daniel Jones last week when the franchise quarterback sustained a season-ending knee injury, was 14 of 27 for 86 yards with two TDs and an interception in his debut.

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New England Patriots 2-8

Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones (10) calls a play at the line against the Indianapolis Colts in the fourth quarter during an International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Indianapolis star running back Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Mac Jones threw a crucial interception in the fourth quarter, allowing the Colts to hold on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany on Sunday.

The Patriots dropped to 2-8 on the season, matching the worst start since Bill Belichick’s first year as coach in 2000. New England has not won a game outside of the AFC East this season.

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Arizona Cardinals 2-8

Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) throws the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale.

Eleven months after tearing his ACL, Kyler Murray threw for 249 yards and ran for a touchdown in his return, while Matt Prater made a game-winning 23-yard field goal as time expired and the Cardinals snapped a six-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Falcons 25-23 on Sunday.

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Chicago Bears 3-7

Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

With the 16-13 win on Thursday night, the Bears also boosted their chances at the No. 1 pick because they have Carolina’s first-rounder in 2024. They acquired the pick along with Moore last March for this year’s top selection. The Panthers (1-8) were tied with Arizona — which played Atlanta on Sunday — for the worst record in the NFL.

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Tennessee Titans 3-6

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) throws the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the fourth quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Titans rookie quarterback Will Levis was sacked four times and intercepted once while failing to get his team into the end zone during a 20-6 loss to the Buccaneers.

Tennessee (3-6) lost for the fourth time in five games following a 2-2 start. The Titans have dropped eight straight on the road dating to last season.

Levis was trying to join Jacky Lee (1960) and Brent Pease (1987 replacement games) as the only rookie quarterbacks in Titans/Oilers franchise history to win two of his first three starts.

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Los Angeles Rams 3-6

Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) throws an incomplete pass to running back Aaron Jones under pressure from Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald (99) during their football game Sunday, November 5, 2023, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

The Los Angeles Rams weren’t in action this weekend as they enjoyed a much-needed break thanks to their Week 10 bye. At 3-6, they’re closer to the first overall pick than they are to a division title, and the biggest news made was the addition of quarterback Carson Wentz.

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Green Bay Packers 3-6

Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) is pressured by Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports

Green Bay has lost 5 of 6 games since starting the season 2-1.

Jordan Love completed 21 of 40 for 289 yards and two touchdowns for Green Bay, but the Packers (3-6) were unable to secure the win despite outgaining the Steelers by 75 yards.

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Atlanta Falcons 4-6

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder (9) runs in for a touchdown past Arizona Cardinals safety Marco Wilson (20) at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 12, 2023, in Glendale.

Kyler Murray threw for 249 yards and ran for a touchdown in his return from an ACL tear, helping the Cardinals snap a six-game losing streak by beating the Atlanta Falcons 25-23 on Sunday.

Second year quarterback Desmond Ridder started the team’s first eight games of the season before losing his job to Taylor Heinicke, but was forced into the game in the fourth quarter after Heinicke hurt his hamstring.

Heinicke was 8 of 15 passing for 55 yards and a touchdown. Ridder was 4 of 6 for 39 yards.

Atlanta (4-6) has lost three straight, and six of its past eight, heading into a bye week.

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Denver Broncos 4-5

Oct 29, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles in the fourth quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Denver is 4-5 and within one game of being .500 after a 24-22 win over Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Monday night.

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Washington Commanders 4-6

Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Sam Howell (14) passes under pressure from Seattle Seahawks linebacker Darrell Taylor (52) during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Seahawks kicker Jason Myers hit a 43-yard field goal as time expired, and Seattle held off the Washington Commanders 29-26 on Sunday.

Sam Howell finished 29 of 44 for 312 yards and three touchdowns. He also threw a 51-yard TD pass to running back Brian Robinson Jr. on the fourth play of the game and hit Antonio Gibson for a 19-yard TD with 8 minutes left that tied the game at 19-19.

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New York Jets 4-5

Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson (2) drops back to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Robert Spillane intercepted Zach Wilson’s pass with 1:14 left and, and the Raiders held on after punting again to preserve a 16-12 victory Sunday night.

Wilson passed for 263 yards, and Garrett Wilson caught nine passes for 93 yards, but the Jets (4-5) have gone 36 consecutive drives without a touchdown.

Stud kicker Greg Zuerlein connected on field goals of 47, 53, 30 and 45 yards for New York, which led 9-3 after his third field goal early in the second quarter. Zuerlein has made at least one field goal in 26 consecutive games, extending the NFL’s longest active streak.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-5

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 278 yards, and 2 touchdowns to help Buccaneers stop 4-game skid with 20-6 win over the Tennessee Titans.

Rachaad White turned a first-quarter screen pass into a 43-yard touchdown catch, and Evans finished with six receptions for 143 yards.

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Los Angeles Chargers 4-5

Nov 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) throws a pass against the Detroit Lions during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Herbert completed 27 of 40 passes for 323 yards with four touchdowns and an interception, but it wasn’t enough as Jared Goff and the Lions escaped SoFi Stadium with a 41-38 road win.

The Chargers scored at least 30 points and lost for the second time this season. They fell 36-34 to Miami in their opener.

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New Orleans Saints 5-5

Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) throws a pass against the Minnesota Vikings during the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

After Derek Carr was forced out in the third quarter with a concussion and a shoulder injury, Jameis Winston entered the game facing a 27-3 deficit and delivered touchdown passes to Chris Olave and A.T. Perry to pull New Orleans within 10.

The Saints (5-5) played without wide receiver Michael Thomas, who had one catch for 9 yards before leaving in the first quarter with a knee injury.

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Las Vegas Raiders 5-5

Nov 12, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) attempts a pass against the New York Jets in the fourth quarter at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

The Raiders (5-5) improved to 2-0 under interim coach Antonio Pierce, who replaced the fired Josh McDaniels.

Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards on 27 attempts to end a 14-game streak without a 100-yard performance, while Davante Adams led the Raiders with six catches for 86 yards.

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Buffalo Bills 5-5

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) throws under pressure in the first quarter during a Week 9 NFL football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Buffalo is 5-5 and falling out of the playoff picture following a 24-22 Monday night home loss to the Denver Broncos.

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Indianapolis Colts 5-5

Nov 12, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; A general overall view as Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) hands the ball off to running back Jonathan Taylor (28) against the New England Patriots during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Jonathan Taylor ran for a first-quarter touchdown and Indianapolis played stout defense as the Colts held on for a 10-6 win over New England Patriots in Germany on Sunday.

Indianapolis had not scored fewer than 20 points in any of its first nine games this season.

Quarterback Gardner Minshew was 18 for 28 for 194 yards and Taylor had 69 yards on 23 carries.

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Cincinnati Bengals 5-4

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws in the first quarter of a Week 10 NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023, at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati.

Houston went into Cincinnati and came away with a 30-27 upset.

Joe Burrow three for 347 yards passing and two touchdowns — but he threw back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter, one in the end zone, to kill the Bengals’ chances and end their four game winning streak.

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Houston Texans 5-4

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 10 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Houston Texans at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023.

C.J. Stroud, a former Ohio State quarterback and the second overall pick in this year’s draft by the Houston Texans, outplayed Joe Burrow and ended a four-game win streak by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

The favorite for the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year, Stroud threw for 356 yards and led a drive over the final 93 seconds that put Matt Ammendola in range for a game-winning 38-yard field goal as time ran out, and Houston beat Cincinnati 30-27.

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Minnesota Vikings 6-4

Nov 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Joshua Dobbs (15) scores on a touchdown run as New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor (1) look on during the second quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Don’t look now, but the Vikings are surging after two straight herioc performances from quarterback Joshua Dobbs.

Minnesota won their fifth straight game despite being hobbled on offense thanks to Dobbs, who threw for a career-high 268 yards and contributing two touchdowns to help the Vikings build a 24-point halftime lead and hold on to beat the New Orleans Saints 27-19 on Sunday.

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Seattle Seahawks 6-3

Nov 12, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith (7) passes against the Washington Commanders during the second quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

After a humbling performance in the loss to Baltimore, Geno Smith led a pair of scoring drives late in the fourth quarter, the second leading to a Jason Myers’ 43-yard field goal as time expired, and Seattle held off the Washington Commanders 29-26 on Sunday.

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Pittsburgh Steelers 6-3

Nov 12, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) runs the ball against Green Bay Packers safety Rudy Ford (20) during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 23-19. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Najee Harris ran for 82 yards and a touchdown, as the Steelers again found someway to win, defeating the 23-19.

Pittsburgh has nine straight wins in one-score games dating to last season. All six of their wins so far in 2023 have come by eight points or less.

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Jacksonville Jaguars 6-3

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) tries to escape a sack by San Francisco 49ers defensive end Clelin Ferrell (94) during the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
The Jaguars (6-3) aren’t ready for primetime after being embarrassed 34-3 by the 49ers on Sunday in a game that saw Trevor Lawrence sacked five times, along with a five-possession stretch in which they fumbled, kicked a field goal, threw an interception, fumbled and threw another interception.

Lawrence was responsible for three of the team’s four turnovers.

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Cleveland Browns 6-3

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson (4) throws off his back foot as Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) rushes during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Cleveland is looking like one of the NFL’s elite teams after a thrilling, 33-31 win over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday.

Quarterback Deshaun Watson completed every pass he threw after halftime, and battled through injury to put his team in position to win, while Dustin Hopkins was the MVP on the afternoon.

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Miami Dolphins 6-3

Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) throws the ball against Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Mike Danna (51) in the first half during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Dolphins had a much needed bye week and will look to rejoin the elite teams down the stretch after an embarrassing loss to the Chiefs.

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San Francisco 6-3

Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Devin Lloyd (33), left, and linebacker Foyesade Oluokun (23), bottom, force San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) out of bounds during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Deebo Samuel returned from a three-game absence and added a 23-yard scoring run for the 49ers (6-3), who stopped Jacksonville’s five-game winning streak and reestablished themselves as a favorite in the NFC.

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Baltimore Ravens 7-3

Nov 12, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) scrambles against the Cleveland Browns during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore looked like the best team in the league through one half, and then melted down, as the Ravens were outscored 24-14 in the second by Cleveland, as the Browns pulled off the 33-31 upset as time expired.

The Browns (6-3) moved within a game of the Ravens (7-3), who’ll look to rebound ahead of a massive AFC North matchup against the Bengals (5-4) on Thursday night.

4
Detroit Lions 7-2

Nov 12, 2023; Inglewood, California, USA; Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports

Jared Goff played in SoFi Stadium for the second time since being traded by the Rams to the Lions in 2021, was 23 of 33 for 333 yards.

David Montgomery had 116 yards on 12 carries, including a 75-yard touchdown in the second quarter. Jahmyr Gibbs added 77 yards and two touchdowns for the NFC North-leading Lions.

Amon-Ra St. Brown had a career-high 156 receiving yards on eight catches, including a 20-yard TD to put the Lions ahead 31-24 in the third quarter. The former Southern California standout is the first Detroit receiver to have six 100-yard games in a seven-game span since Calvin Johnson in 2012.

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Dallas Cowboys 6-3

Nov 12, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) react after a touchdown during the second half against the New York Giants at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Dallas has their mojo back, as Dak Prescott threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns while running for another score Sunday in a 49-17 rout that extended the Cowboys’ home winning streak to 12.

The Cowboys (6-3) won 40-0 in the opener in New Jersey, and the 72-point margin was their largest in a sweep of an NFC East opponent, topping their 66-point edge against Philadelphia in 1969.

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Kansas City Chiefs 7-2

Nov 5, 2023; Frankfurt, Germany, ; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) drops back to pass against the Miami Dolphins in the fourth quarter during an NFL International Series game at Deutsche Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

The Chiefs had a much needed bye week, and will now start preparation for a Super Bowl rematch against the top ranked Eagles.

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Philadelphia Eagles 8-1

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles makes a pass under pressure from Bradley Chubb #2, Andrew Van Ginkel #43, and Raekwon Davis #98 of the Miami Dolphins during the second half of a game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 22, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

The Eagles are the top team in the NFL after a 38-33 win over the Cowboys in Week 9. Philadelphia had a bye in Week 10, but will now start preparation for a Super Bowl rematch against the Kansas City Chiefs.

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