NFL Power Rankings 2021: Top 10 teams ahead of Week 12

The Cardinals were without Kyler Murray for the third straight week, but they did manage to exit Seattle with a win over their rivals NFC West.

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Backup quarterback Colt McCoy completed 35 of 44 passes for 328 yards with two touchdowns in a 23-13 win over Russell Wilson and the Seahawks. Tight end Zach Ertz made eight receptions for 88 yards with two scores.

The Cardinals expect Murray to be back when they return from saying goodbye after this week.

Will the Cardinals be back at the top of this week’s leaderboard after their big win over Seattle?

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Here are the top 10 teams in the NFL starting in week 12.

Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert throws a pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Inglewood, Calif.
(AP Photo / Ashley Landis)

Record: 6-4

Result week 11: 41-37 win over Steelers

Outlook: After their loss to the Vikings, the Chargers bounced back in a big way against Pittsburgh. Quarterback Justin Herbert completed 30 of 41 passes for 382 yards with three touchdowns and added 90 yards on the ground. Austin Ekeler had four touchdowns and 115 scrimmage yards (65 receiving, 50 rushing) for the win. The Chargers will travel to Denver to face the Broncos next.

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph, center, celebrates with his teammates after killing a 29-yard field goal in the final game of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis.  The Vikings won 34-31.

Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph, center, celebrates with his teammates after killing a 29-yard field goal in the final game of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, November 21, 2021 in Minneapolis. The Vikings won 34-31.
(AP photo / Bruce Kluckhohn)

Record: 5-5

Result week 11: 34-31 victory over Packers

Outlook: The Vikings are quietly one of the better teams in the NFL this season. After a big win over the Chargers, quarterback Kirk Cousins ​​completed 24 of 35 passes for 341 yards and three touchdowns against Green Bay. Next up is a crucial matchup against the 49ers.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is fired by Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) is fired by Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
(AP photo / Charlie Riedel)

Record: 7-3

Result week 11: 19-9 loss to Chiefs

Outlook: The Cowboys suffered a severe road loss to Kansas City, but they need to recover quickly when they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day. Dak Prescott was held to 216 yards and two interceptions for the Cowboys in their loss to the Chiefs.

The Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the field after beating the New Orleans Saints 23:21 in an NFL football game on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Tennessee Titans head coach Mike Vrabel leaves the field after beating the New Orleans Saints 23:21 in an NFL football game on Sunday, November 14, 2021, in Nashville, Tennessee.
(AP Photo / John Amis)

Record: 8-3

Result week 11: 22-13 loss to Texans

Outlook: After winning six games in a row against quality opponents, the Titans suffered the worst loss of any team this season. The Titans lost to their AFC South rival Texans. Ryan Tannehill threw four interceptions in defeat. Next up, a date in New England with the Patriots.

Los Angeles Rams' Matthew Stafford, 9, will be pressured by Nick Bosa, 97, of the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi's Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.

Los Angeles Rams’ Matthew Stafford, 9, will be pressured by Nick Bosa, 97, of the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Levi’s Stadium on November 15, 2021 in Santa Clara, California.
(Lachlan Cunningham / Getty Images)

Record: 7-3

Result week 11: Goodbye

Outlook: The Rams will be looking to put an end to their two-game skid when they travel to Green Bay on Sunday afternoon to face Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Los Angeles suffered consecutive losses against the Titans and 49ers.

Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones celebrates a 19-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game on Sunday November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kansas City Chiefs Defensive Tackle Chris Jones celebrates a 19-9 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in an NFL football game on Sunday November 21, 2021 in Kansas City, Missouri.
(AP Photo / Ed Zurga)

Record: 7-4

Result week 11: 19-9 win over cowboys

Outlook: The Chiefs’ defense was up to the situation in their matchup against Dallas. Defensive tackle Chris Jones stacked 3.5 sacks and forced a fumble and recovered, and defensive backs Charvarius Ward and L’Jarius Sneed intercepted Cowboys QB Dak Prescott. Kansas City goes into its bye week.

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy, 53, celebrates attacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Atlanta.

New England Patriots middle linebacker Kyle Van Noy, 53, celebrates attacking Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan in the first half of an NFL football game on Thursday, November 18, 2021 in Atlanta.
(AP Photo / Brynn Anderson)

Record: 7-4

Result week 11: 25-0 win against Falken

Outlook: The Patriots celebrated five straight wins last Thursday night when they locked out the Falcons. In the last three games, the Patriots only allowed 13 points. Next, New England will host the Titans.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 12, stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Minneapolis.

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, 12, stands on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021 in Minneapolis.
(AP Photo / Jim Mone)

Record: 8-3

Result week 11: 34-31 loss to Vikings

Outlook: Aaron Rodgers completed 23 of 33 passes for 385 yards and four touchdowns, but it wasn’t enough as the Vikings scored a game-winning field goal after time ran out. It doesn’t get any easier with the Packers hosting the Rams this week.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to his first downrun against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, November 22, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady (12) reacts to his first downrun against the New York Giants during the first half of an NFL football game on Monday, November 22, 2021, in Tampa, Florida.
(AP Photo / Mark LoMoglio)

Record: 7-3

Result week 11: 30-10 victory over Giants

Outlook: Tom Brady threw 307 yards with two touchdowns to help the Bucs go on a two-game losing streak. Next, Tampa Bay travels to Indianapolis to face the Colts.

Colt McCoy (12) of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.

Colt McCoy (12) of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the game against the Seattle Seahawks on November 21, 2021 at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington.
((Photo by Steph Chambers / Getty Images))

Record: 9-2

Result week 11: 23-13 victory over Seahawks

Outlook: After beating Seattle, Arizona regained the top spot in this week’s leaderboard. When they return from saying goodbye, the Cardinals travel to Chicago to face the bears.

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