32. Buffalo Bills
Record: 3-7
Last week: 28th
Week 11 result: Bye
Week 12 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
One thing to know: Head coach Sean McDermott says that rookie quarterback Josh Allen is on track to start again on Sunday after a few weeks on the sidelines due to an elbow injury, but it's unclear how much his return will help the flailing Bills offense.
31. Arizona Cardinals
Record: 2-8
Last week: 27th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Raiders, 23-21
Week 12 opponent: at Los Angeles Chargers
One thing to know: In three games under new offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich, David Johnson has totaled 294 rushing yards, 143 receiving yards, and 3 touchdowns. Welcome back, DJ!
30. Oakland Raiders
Record: 2-8
Last week: 32nd
Week 11 result: Beat the Cardinals, 23-21
Week 12 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens
One thing to know: The Raiders finally got another win, but with games remaining against the Steelers, Ravens, and Bengals, as well as two left against the Chiefs, they're still the clear favorites to land the top pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.
29. San Francisco 49ers
Record: 2-8
Last week: 30th
Week 11 result: Bye
Week 12 opponent: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
One thing to know: Third-string rookie quarterback Nick Mullens has played well enough in two starts to keep the job, head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed.
28. New York Jets
Record: 3-7
Last week: 31st
Week 11 result: Bye
Week 12 opponent: vs. New England Patriots
One thing to know: No matter how bad the Jets are in a given year, they tend to play the Patriots close — they've won just two of the past 10 matchups, but six of their eight losses have come by a touchdown or less.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 3-7
Last week: 21st
Week 11 result: Lost to the Steelers, 20-16
Week 12 opponent: at Buffalo Bills
One thing to know: Make that six losses in a row for the Jaguars, who, in Week 11 — much like in the AFC Championship — built a big lead, then watched it slip with some overly conservative offensive play calls.
26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 3-7
Last week: 25th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Giants, 38-35
Week 12 opponent: vs. San Francisco 49ers
One thing to know: The Buccaneers are once against making a switch at quarterback, with Jameis Winston taking over for Ryan Fitzpatrick after he threw three interceptions against the Giants.
25. Cleveland Browns
Record: 3-6-1
Last week: 22nd
Week 11 result: Bye
Week 12 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
One thing to know: A report over the weekend suggested the Browns were interested in interviewing Condoleeza Rice for their head-coaching position. Both sides downplayed it, but there is a chance we could see Rice connected to the Browns in some capacity going forward.
24. New York Giants
Record: 3-7
Last week: 29th
Week 11 result: Beat the Buccaneers, 38-35
Week 12 opponent: at Philadelphia Eagles
One thing to know: Coming out of their bye week, Odell Beckham Jr. claimed the Giants goal was to win out and make the postseason. It sounded like a lofty idea at the time, but after two straight wins, it's looking like more of a possibility.
23. Detroit Lions
Record: 4-6
Last week: 26th
Week 11 result: Beat the Panthers, 20-19
Week 12 opponent: vs. Chicago Bears
One thing to know: The Lions will be without rookie running back Kerryon Johnson for a while, as he sprained his knee in Week 11. A playoff push will be tough without their top rusher.
22. Denver Broncos
Record: 4-6
Last week: 24th
Week 11 result: Beat the Chargers, 23-22
Week 12 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
One thing to know: The Broncos 4-6 record means they need to be near-perfect to make the playoffs, but their win over the Chargers and their close losses to powerhouse teams like the Chiefs, Rams, and Texans indicate that they could be a threat to get hot and make a run.
21. Miami Dolphins
Record: 5-5
Last week: 23rd
Week 11 result: Bye
Week 12 opponent: at Indianapolis Colts
One thing to know: The Dolphins haven't scored an offensive touchdown since late October.
20. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 4-6
Last week: 17th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Cowboys, 22-19
Week 12 opponent: at New Orleans Saints
One thing to know: The Falcons' loss on Sunday came on a last-second field goal, and with the NFC looking packed with teams fighting for a Wild Card spot, it may well have ended their hopes of a run to the postseason.
19. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 5-5
Last week: 15th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Ravens, 24-21
Week 12 opponent: vs. Cleveland Browns
One thing to know: The Bengals are sliding at the wrong time, losing four of their last five games. Their offense may get a boost in Week 12 if A.J. Green returns to the field.
18. Washington Redskins
Record: 6-4
Last week: 11th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Texans, 23-21
Week 12 opponent: at Dallas Cowboys
One thing to know: Quarterback Alex Smith suffered a gruesome injury on Sunday, leaving backup Colt McCoy to lead Washington the rest of the way. It's going to be an uphill battle, but second-string quarterbacks coming out of the NFC East have a pretty impressive recent track record.
17. Green Bay Packers
Record: 4-5-1
Last week: 13th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Seahawks, 27-24
Week 12 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings
One thing to know: The Packers have been plagued by some costly turnovers and bad mistakes late in games. They have a steep hill to climb to make it back into the playoff picture.
16. Tennessee Titans
Record: 5-5
Last week: 12th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Colts, 38-10
Week 12 opponent: at Houston Texans
One thing to know: The Titans loss to the Colts was baffling, with Indianapolis jumping out to a 24-0 lead in the first half and never looking back. Tennessee has played to the level of their opposition all season, but with the Colts and Texans both surging in the AFC South, they'll need to be better heading into the homestretch of the season.
15. Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 4-6
Last week: 14th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Saints, 48-7
Week 12 opponent: vs. New York Giants
One thing to know: The reigning champs are in danger of missing the playoffs, but may be helped by a weak division without a clear frontrunner. To turn it around, they'll need the normally turnover-averse Carson Wentz to regain form after throwing 5 picks to 5 touchdowns the last three games.
14. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 5-5
Last week: 20th
Week 11 result: Beat the Bengals, 24-21
Week 12 opponent: vs. Oakland Raiders
One thing to know: Lamar Jackson impressed with his legs on Sunday, rushing for 117 yards and showing a playmaking ability that the Ravens have needed for some time. While it's not clear whether or not he'll keep hold of the starting job, he'd be set for a monster game against the Raiders, who currently have the second-worst rushing defense in the league.
13. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 5-5
Last week: 19th
Week 11 result: Beat the Falcons, 22-19
Week 12 opponent: vs. Washington Redskins
One thing to know: The addition of wide receiver Amari Cooper has seemed to free Ezekiel Elliott. The third-year running back has 500 yards from scrimmage and 3 touchdowns in the last three weeks.
12. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 5-5
Last week: 16th
Week 11 result: Beat the Packers, 27-24
Week 12 opponent: at Carolina Panthers
One thing to know: Looking ahead on the Seahawks schedule, it's clear this matchup against the Panthers carries huge weight for their season. They have three games remaining where they'll be clear favorites — two against the 49ers, and a home game against the Cardinals. Take care of business in those, and they'll have eight wins, needing a win against the Panthers, Vikings, or Chiefs to get them to nine wins and potential playoff contention.
11. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 5-5
Last week: 18th
Week 11 result: Beat the Titans, 38-10
Week 12 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins
One thing to know: The Colts are one of the hottest teams in the league, winners of four straight and click on both sides of the ball. As Andrew Luck puts up MVP-worthy numbers, give credit to his offensive line, which has not allowed a sack in five games.
10. Minnesota Vikings
Record: 5-4-1
Last week: 10th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Bears, 25-20
Week 12 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
One thing to know: The Vikings have lost two of their past three games and face the Packers, Patriots, and Seahawks over the next three weeks. Minnesota entered the season with Super Bowl buzz — here's where they prove it.
9. Carolina Panthers
Record: 6-4
Last week: 9th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Lions, 20-19
Week 12 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
One thing to know: After getting shellacked by 31 points last week, the Panthers came up short against the Lions, thanks to a missed field goal and an extra point by Graham Gano and a failed two-point conversion from Cam Newton.
8. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 7-3
Last week: 6th
Week 11 result: Lost to the Broncos, 23-22
Week 12 opponent: vs. Arizona Cardinals
One thing to know: While his year has been overlooked due to the absurd numbers produced by Patrick Mahomes and Drew Brees, Philip Rivers is likely deserving of potential MVP attention. He's currently completing 67% of his passes for 286 yards per game and has thrown 23 touchdowns to just six interceptions.
7. Houston Texans
Record: 7-3
Last week: 8th
Week 11 result: Beat the Redskins, 23-21
Week 12 opponent: vs. Tennessee Titans
One thing to know: Outside of the Saints, there isn't a hotter team in the league than the Texans, who have now won seven in a row. A huge part of their success this year has been Deshaun Watson avoiding any interceptions inside of the red zone.
6. Chicago Bears
Record: 7-3
Last week: 7th
Week 11 result: Beat the Vikings, 25-20
Week 12 opponent: at Detroit Lions
One thing to know: The Bears are playing the Lions for the second time in 11 days, and doing it on an extra-short week, having played on Sunday night against the Vikings and now facing an early start on Thanksgiving.
5. New England Patriots
Record: 7-3
Last week: 5th
Week 11 result: Bye
Week 12 opponent: at New York Jets
One thing to know: Rob Gronkowski's health is a major plot point for the Patriots going forward, as he's missed three of the last four games to try to rest ankle and back injuries.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 7-2-1
Last week: 4th
Week 11 result: Beat the Jaguars, 20-16
Week 12 opponent: at Denver Broncos
One thing to know: After winning six straight games, the Steelers dreadful 1-2-1 start to the season feels a long way away.
3. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 9-2
Last week: 2nd
Week 11 result: Lost to the Rams, 54-51
Week 12 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: Despite throwing for 478 yards, completing 71.7% of his passes, and tossing 6 touchdowns, Patrick Mahomes also turned it over 5 times in a Week 11 shootout against the Rams. Mahomes is yet to play a full season of games — as he gets more experience, it's hard to imagine any other quarterback you'd want to lead a game-winning drive.
2. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 10-1
Last week: 3rd
Week 11 result: Beat the Chiefs, 54-51
Week 12 opponent: Bye
One thing to know: Monday night's thrilling win over the Chiefs was the best evidence yet that the Rams decision to go all-in on this season was the correct one.
1. New Orleans Saints
Record: 9-1
Last week: 1st
Week 11 result: Beat the Eagles, 48-7
Week 12 opponent: vs. Atlanta Falcons
One thing to know: The Rams-Chiefs showdown rightly got the attention this week, but what about the Saints, who haven't lost since Week 1 and are destroying every opponent in front of them? At the moment, it feels like the Super Bowl runs through New Orleans.