NFL POWER RANKINGS: Where all 32 teams stand heading into Week 14
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There are now just four weeks left in the NFL regular season, and the playoff picture is starting to look clearer. For the most part, anyway.
In the NFC, the Cowboys and Seahawks look well on their way to first-round byes, though the season-ending injury of Earl Thomas makes the Seahawks a little more vulnerable.
The Lions, at 8-4, are right in the mix of things, too. Down in the NFC South, the red-hot Bucs are now tied with the Falcons for the division lead. The Wild Card picture still points toward the Giants and Redskins making the post-season, but a tough schedule for the G-Men could complicate things.
Then, in the AFC, we have the Patriots and Raiders ahead of the pack at 10-2, but the Chiefs are lurking as maybe the scariest team in football. That's what league execs told Bleacher Report's Mike Freeman, anyway. Meanwhile, the Steelers and Ravens are still battling for the AFC North. And then there is the AFC South, where three 6-6 teams are all tied for first.
In short, the last month of football will be exciting and chaotic. Just the way we like it.
32. Cleveland Browns
Getty ImagesRecord: 0-12
Week 13 result: Bye Week
Week 13 star: Nobody!
Week 14 opponent: vs. Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: The Browns have not yet named a starting quarterback for this weekend's game. With the team cruising toward the top draft pick, whoever does start this weekend will almost certainly not be starting next season.
31. San Francisco 49ers
Nam Y. Huh/APRecord: 1-11
Week 13 result: Lost to the Bears, 26-6
Week 13 star: We'll give it to running back Carlos Hyde for his 92 rushing yards.
Week 14 opponent: vs. New York Jets
One thing to know: Colin Kaepernick was benched after a miserable 1-for-5, four-yard outing (yes, you read that correctly) while playing in the Chicago snow. Blaine Gabbert, who replaced him, went 4-of-10 for 35 yards.
30. Jacksonville Jaguars
Phelan M. Ebenhack/APRecord: 2-10
Week 13 result: Lost to the Broncos, 20-10
Week 13 star: Nobody!
Week 14 opponent: vs. Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: The Jaguars have lost seven straight, and Blake Bortles now has more career pick-sixes (11) than wins (10).
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