NFL Power Rankings for Week 12

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NFL Power Rankings for Week 12: ‘Andy Reid Bowl’ could be in the works

Andy Reid’s arrival in 2013 elevated the Kansas City Chiefs, but his departure didn’t destroy the Philadelphia Eagles.

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9. New York Giants 7-3 (5)​

Everything that could go wrong, did go wrong. The Giants were due for a stinker after overachieving in the first half of the season. Saquon Barkley was bottled up (15 carries for 22 yards). Daniel Jones threw two interceptions after 153 straight attempts without one. And Adoree’ Jackson and Wan’Dale Robinson (season over) suffered major injuries.

17. New York Jets 6-4 (13)​

Add another unthinkable loss to Jets’ lore. Instead of punting out of bounds to help set up overtime, the Jets allowed an 84-yard tiebreaking return for a touchdown in a 10-3 loss to the Patriots. A win would’ve meant first place in the AFC East on tiebreakers. The loss — the 14th straight in the rivalry — instead dropped the Jets to last place.

 

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New NFL Power Rankings: Who's rising and falling, plus biggest underachievers for all 32 teams

Could a fourth NFC East team break into the top 10? And who is not meeting expectations this season? Let's find out.

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10. New York Giants (7-3)​

Week 11 ranking: 7

What/who is underachieving? Wide receivers

Get Daniel Jones some help; it has been four years. This year's group has flopped again. Kadarius Toney was traded; Kenny Golladay has been nonexistent (four catches, 51 yards ... this season); Sterling Shepard is out for the rest of the campaign following surgery on his left ACL; and rookie Wan'Dale Robinson finished his rookie season with six games after suffering a right ACL injury on Sunday. The Giants have started in-season additions Marcus Johnson and Isaiah Hodgins already this season, and Darius Slayton is their leading receiver. No wonder their receivers have produced the 26th-most yards (1,323) and just five touchdowns. -- Jordan Raanan

15. New York Jets (6-4)​

Week 11 ranking: 10

What/who is underachieving? QB Zach Wilson

Look, no one expected Wilson to be Josh Allen in year two, but the 2021 No. 2 overall pick hasn't improved as much as hoped. His completion rate (55.6%) is the exact same as last season -- and that's not good. Yes, Wilson has cut down on his interceptions. And, yes, his QBR is up (from 28.2 to 45.2), but his overall command of the position and his fundamentals have regressed in some respects. The Jets would be 8-2 if Wilson had been merely average in his two losses. -- Rich Cimini