NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Where does every NFC team stand?

Power Rankings continue to shuffle every week of the 2021 NFL season. There have been a lot of inconsistent teams this year, and there have been an unusual number of upsets. Entering Week 13, just one of the 16 teams in the NFC are in the same spot in the Power Rankings as last week.

NFC Power Rankings: Teams struggling the most

NFC teams ranked #16-#13 in the Week 13 Power Rankings.

#16 - Detroit Lions (0-10-1)

Last week: #16

Next Week: vs. Minnesota Vikings

The one and only team in the NFC that held their spot from last week's Power Rankings is the Detroit Lions. That is because they suffered their tenth loss of the 2021 NFL season and remain winless.

The Lions continue to play tough and have been close to several wins this season but unfortunately have still been unable to get one. They lost on a final second field goal in Week 13 to the Chicago Bears.

#15 - Seattle Seahawks (3-8)

Last week: #14

Next Week: vs. San Francisco 49ers

The Seattle Seahawks continued their free fall down the Power Rankings with another loss in Week 13. They have now lost six of their last seven games as this season appears to have completely gotten away from them.

Russell Wilson's return from injury a few weeks ago was supposed to jump-start their offense, but it hasn't worked out that way. The Seahawks have lost three games since his return while scoring less than ten points per game.

#14 - Chicago Bears (4-7)

Last week: #15

Next Week: vs. Arizona Cardinals

The Chicago Bears were shaky again in Week 13, defeating the Lions by just one field goal as time expired, but they did end their five-game losing streak. They will try to use that as a starting point to get back in the playoff picture.

It won't be easy in Week 13 as they take on one of the best teams in the NFL this year, the Arizona Cardinals. They will have to play much better than they have recently if they want any chance of building a winning streak.

#13 - New Orleans Saints (5-6)

Last week: #8

Next Week: vs. Dallas Cowboys

The New Orleans Saints fell the most in the Power Rankings this week after another disappointing performance. They have now lost four consecutive games, the longest active losing streak in the entire NFL.

The Saints have suffered a ton of injuries this season to some of their most important players. This includes Jameis Winston and Michael Thomas being out for the year.

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NFC Power Rankings: Teams that need to do better

NFC teams ranked #12-#9 in the Week 13 Power Rankings.

#12 - Carolina Panthers (5-7)

Last week: #10

Next Week: BYE

The Carolina Panthers continue to be one of the most inconsistent teams this season after suffering consecutive losses. They have fluctuated up and down the Power Rankings all season long.

The Panthers have lost both games since Cam Newton's return as the starting quarterback. They also received terrible news ahead of Week 13 with Christian McCaffrey being placed on injured reserve for the rest of the 2021 NFL season.

#11 - Philadelphia Eagles (5-7)

Last week: #9

Next Week: vs. New York Jets

Just when the Philadelphia Eagles looked like they were gaining momentum and moving up the Power Rankings, they played one of their worst games of the season in a loss to the New York Giants. Quarterback Jalen Hurts threw three interceptions.

The Eagles will get an opportunity to rebound when they play the other New York team, the Jets. They still have a good chance to make a run at the playoffs, so they don't want to lose ground against an inferior opponent.

#10 - New York Giants (4-7)

Last week: #13

Next Week: vs. Miami Dolphins

The New York Giants didn't play a great game against the Eagles last week, but they did enough to win and move up the Power Rankings. They moved into the top ten in the NFC for the first time this year.

The Giants will look to win back-to-back games for the first time all season in Week 13. It won't be easy when they take on the surging Miami Dolphins, who have won four games in a row.

#9 - Atlanta Falcons (5-6)

Last week: #11

Next Week: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Atlanta Falcons are another inconsistent team that have fluctuated up and down the Power Rankings. They ranked as high as seven and as low as 14 in the NFC Power Rankings this year.

The Falcons are currently in a four-way tie for the seventh and final playoff spot in the NFC. They will try to keep pace in a tough Week 13 matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NFC Power Rankings: Teams that are close

NFC teams ranked #8-#5 in the Week 13 Power Rankings.

#8 - Washington Football Team (5-6)

Last week: #12

Next Week: vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Washington Football Team is surging up the Power Rankings. They are now in the top half of the NFC after being ranked as low as 15th prior to their active three-game winning streak.

Washington will look to continue its recent success behind quarterback Taylor Heinicke, who is improving every week. They have battled hard to get themselves back into the wild card picture, where they currently own the final playoff spot.

#7 - Minnesota Vikings (5-6)

Last week: #6

Next Week: vs. Detroit Lions

The Minnesota Vikings are another one of those inconsistent teams that have moved up and down the Power Rankings all year. They have a strong chance of getting back in the win column in Week 13 when they take on the winless Detroit Lions.

The bad news this week for the Minnesota Vikings is that they just lost Dalvin Cook to a shoulder injury. They will be without him for, at least, the next few weeks as they continue to battle for a playoff spot.

#6 - San Francisco 49ers (6-5)

Last week: #7

Next Week: vs. Seattle Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers are one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now. They are climbing the Power Rankings due to an active three-game winning streak and have won four of their last five games. `

The 49ers' recent success immediately followed a four-game losing streak, when they were at an all time low in the Power Rankings. They have bounced back strong and are one of only six teams in the NFC with a winning record currently.

#5 - Los Angeles Rams (7-4)

Last week: #3

Next Week: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Los Angeles Rams fell out of the top four in the NFC Power Rankings for the first time in the 2021 NFL season. Their current three-game losing streak is the second longest active in the entire NFL.

The Rams have an excellent chance to end their recent skid when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 13. A win could propel them back into the top tier of the NFC Power Rankings as they look to get back on track for the final stretch of the season.

NFC Power Rankings: The top teams

NFC teams ranked #4-#1 in the Week 13 Power Rankings.

#4 - Dallas Cowboys (7-4)

Last week: #5

Next Week: vs. New Orleans Saints

The Dallas Cowboys lost a frustrating game to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day. They set a new franchise record for penalty yardage on their way to a loss in overtime, yet they remain in the top five of the NFC Power Rankings.

The Cowboys are hoping to get back their top two wide receivers, CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper, this week for Thursday Night Football. They play against the struggling Saints, who have lost four straight games.

#3 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3)

Last week: #4

Next Week: vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to the top three in the Power Rankings after a solid victory over the red-hot Indianapolis Colts. Leonard Fournette had a career day, scoring four total touchdowns while Tom Brady continued his campaign for NFL MVP this year.

The Buccaneers are doing everything they can to try and secure the top seed in the NFC Playoffs. Home-field advantage would be important for them, as they are one of only two teams in the NFL who have not lost a home game this year. They are 5-0 at home and 3-3 on the road.

#2 - Arizona Cardinals (9-2)

Last week: #1

Next Week: vs. Chicago Bears

The Arizona Cardinals have remained in the top two of the Power Rankings for almost the entire 2021 NFL season so far. In a year with so many inconsistencies, they have been one of the most consistent teams.

The Cardinals will get a huge boost in Week 13 if Kyler Murray is able to make his return. He was leading the NFL MVP race prior to suffering an injury. Murray will look to help the Cardinals take back over the top spot in the Power Rankings.

#1 - Green Bay Packers (9-3)

Last week: #2

Next Week: BYE

The Green Bay Packers recaptured the top spot in the Power Rankings after an impressive victory over the high-powered Los Angeles Rams. Like the Buccaneers, the Packers are undefeated at home this season.

Aaron Rodgers is making a solid case of his own for NFL MVP this season. He is the defending winner from last year and has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks of the 2021 NFL season.