http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/11/28/week-12-power-rankings-7/
Week 12 power rankings
Posted by Mike Foolio on November 28, 2017
1. Eagles (10-1; last week No. 1): They’re making it look too easy. At some point, it won’t be.
2. Patriots (9-2; No. 2): Favored by 17. Still cover. Just another day at the office.
3. Steelers (9-2; No. 3): Mike Tomlin should have stuck with coach speak when speaking about a possible postseason rematch with the Patriots.
4. Vikings (9-2; No. 4): They’re starting to feel like a potential Super Bowl team. Which means that the inevitable implosion is coming.
5. Rams (8-3; No. 6): Maybe they’ll fill the Coliseum for a playoff game. Or maybe not.
(I'm really beginning to detest this clown) 
6. Saints (8-3; No. 5): Coming Sunday, the biggest game at the Superdome since the lights went out during the Super Bowl.
7. Panthers (8-3; No. 7): They may be the best team no one is paying much attention to.
8. Falcons (7-4; No. 9): The hangover is subsiding. A little.
9. Jaguars (7-4; No. 8): For the first time ever, a “Blake” faced a “Blaine” in a game that didn’t involve a shuttlecock.
10. Seahawks (7-4; No. 12): They may not make the playoffs, but they could make the playoffs interesting by beating the Eagles on Sunday night.
11. Titans (7-4; No. 14): The Steelers and the Patriots should not want to face them in January.
12. Ravens (6-5; No. 13): The Steelers and the Patriots should not want to face them in January.
13. Chargers (5-6; No. 15): The Steelers and the Patriots should not want to face them in January.
14. Bills (6-5; No. 18): The Steelers and the Patriots aren’t concerned about facing them in January.
15. Lions (6-5; No. 10): Their playoff hopes may hinge on winning a game in Baltimore for the first time in 40 years.
16. Chiefs (6-5; No. 11): There’s a fine line between loyalty and stubbornness.
17. Washington (5-6; No. 17): They’ll be dangerous if they can get in. But it won’t be easy to get in.
18. Raiders (5-6; No. 20): They may need to bring back Cliff Branch and Fred Biletnikoff for the next two games.
19. Bengals (5-6; No. 21): Never underestimate their will to get back to the playoffs and lose in the wild-card round.
20. Cowboys (5-6; No. 16): I was very thankful for the tryptophan.
21. Packers (5-6; No. 24): With both the Packers and the Bucs under .500 at the same time, the Bay of Pigs is back, baby.
22. Cardinals (5-6; No. 26): Beat the
Rams on Sunday, and the Cardinals could be on to something.
23. Buccaneers (4-7; No. 19):
Jameis Winston may have to settle for eating some string cheese on Sunday.
24. Texans (4-7; No. 22): The only question left to answer is whether Bill O’Brien will be back next year.
25. Jets (4-7; No. 23): It’s time to tank.
26. Dolphins (4-7; No. 25): Not many teams could overcome the various messes this franchise has endured.
27. Bears (3-8; No. 27): The Superfans switched to sushi? I thought they were baccala men.
28. Giants (2-9; No. 28): With a trip to Oakland looming, the Giants are 2-1 against the AFC West, 0-8 against the rest of the league.
29. Colts (3-8; No. 29): Whenever Chuck Pagano gets fired, he will have made it far longer than he ever should have.
30. Broncos (3-8; No. 30): Most fans would take a Super Bowl win in exchange for a free-fall two seasons later.
31. 49ers (1-10; No. 31): At what point should they be required to give back one of their Super Bowl trophies?
32. Browns (0-11; No. 32): This year’s game against the Chargers will probably go a little differently than last year’s.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...e-eagles-and-patriots/?utm_term=.062886a043ce
5. Los Angeles Rams (8-3) | Last Week’s Rank: 8
The Rams recovered from their loss to the Vikings to beat the Saints
in impressive fashion Sunday, reinforcing the idea that they belong in the conversation about which team is the NFC’s best. They get a temporary break from facing the conference’s other top teams when they play Sunday at Arizona. Then it’s back to the demanding portion of their schedule, with the Eagles and Seahawks on tap.
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http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/f...e-keenum-leads-vikings-no-3-article-1.3661507
5. Rams (8-3); Last Week: 6
Sean McVay's boys climb back into the Top 5 after toppling the Saints. A trap game in Arizona awaits with the Eagles on the docket in a couple weeks. Somehow, I don't think Jared Goff will take the cheese.
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https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-...-bowl-proclamation-wasnt-wrong-050555583.html
5. Los Angeles Rams (8-3, LW: 6)
The
strategy of the Rams rushing to the line, allowing Sean McVay to relay audibles to Jared Goff before the helmet communication turns off at 15 seconds, is fascinating. Not that McVay needs even more praise, but that’s the kind of “why didn’t we think of that first?” strategy you expect from New England.
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https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/powerrankings/
#5 Los Angeles Rams
They showed they could play with anybody by dominating the Saints at home. The defense is getting better by the week.
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/...-13-afc-nfc-standings-and-pre-mnf-predictions
4. Los Angeles Rams (8-3)
.. They have the Rams ranked 3rd behind #1 Philly and #2 The Cheatriots, but ahead of the Steelers at #4!
