The NFC playoff picture is tightening up with the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks on the rise and the Detroit Lions trending downward. That adds some murkiness to the top 10 or 15 in this week’s nfl power rankings, although the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers have made strong cases for the top two spots.
NFL Power Rankings for week 13 have been finalized following Monday night’s games.
Nov 20, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders safety Larry Asante (42) and linebacker Miles Burris (56) celebrate after the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at O.co Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports