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- We're on to Week 13 of the NFL season, with the Eagles taking back the top spot in our Power Rankings.
- Below, we rank every team as things stand at this point in the season.
32. Houston Texans
Record: 1-9-1
Week 12 result: Lost to the Dolphins, 30-15
Week 13 opponent: vs. Cleveland Browns
X-factor for the rest of the season: Wide receiver Brandin Cooks is the best player on the Texans, but he's been clearly dissatisfied with the team after not being dealt at the trade deadline. How Houston handles his season moving forward is one of the few things to watch for from the Texans through the end of the year.
31. Chicago Bears
Justin Fields runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons. AP Photo/Danny Karnik
Record: 3-9
Week 12 result: Lost to the Jets, 31-10
Week 13 opponent: vs. Green Bay Packers
X-factor for the rest of the season: While the Bears are still losing, quarterback Justin Fields has established himself as a budding superstar. Given Chicago's place in the standings though, Fields is likely more the X-factor of your fantasy team than of any on-field success for the Bears.
30. Los Angeles Rams
Record: 3-8
Week 12 result: Lost to the Chiefs, 26-10
Week 13 opponent: vs. Seattle Seahawks
X-factor for the rest of the season: The return of wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. was supposed to be the X-factor for the Rams this year, so much so that the team left his locker standing through the first half of the season. But now that Los Angeles have played themselves out of the Odell sweepstakes, they've reportedly since taken his locker nameplate down.
29. Denver Broncos
Record: 3-8
Week 12 result: Lost to the Panthers, 23-10
Week 13 opponent: at Baltimore Ravens
X-factor for the rest of the season: Russell Wilson has to start showing some signs of life, or the entirety of the Broncos fanbase might turn on him in the first season of a five-year mega contract. Best of luck to all parties involved.
28. Indianapolis Colts
Record: 4-7-1
Week 12 result: Lost to the Steelers, 24-17
Week 13 opponent: at Dallas Cowboys
X-factor for the rest of the season: Interim head coach Jeff Saturday was a befuddling hire for the Colts, and through three games, has not done a ton to prove his doubters wrong. Whatever the long-term plans are in Indianapolis, it will be interesting to see if Saturday plays a role.
27. Carolina Panthers
Sam Darnold prepares to take a snap against the Denver Broncos. AP Photo/Rusty Jones
Record: 4-8
Week 12 result: Beat the Broncos, 23-10
Week 13 opponent: Bye
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Panthers have rotated through starting quarterbacks this year, but last week Sam Darnold held on for a win. Whether he'll hold onto the job longer than Baker Mayfield or PJ Walker remains to be seen.
26. New Orleans Saints
Record: 4-8
Week 12 result: Lost to the 49ers, 13-0
Week 13 opponent: at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
X-factor for the rest of the season: Rookie wide receiver Chris Olave has established himself as a top downfield target, leading the Saints in receiving yards through the start of the year. While the team might be one to make a move at starting quarterback heading into 2023, Olave looks like a staple of the offense for years to come.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 4-7
Week 12 result: Beat the Colts, 24-17
Week 13 opponent: at Atlanta Falcons
X-factor for the rest of the season: Rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett is still finding his sea legs, but the dynamic defensive duo of T.J. Watt and Minkah Fitzpatrick are now both back on the field for the Steelers, and they will have the most say in whether or not this team is able to claw their way back to .500 on the year.
24. Cleveland Browns
Record: 4-7
Week 12 result: Beat the Buccaneers, 23-17
Week 13 opponent: at Houston Texans
X-factor for the rest of the season: Deshaun Watson is set to return from an 11-game suspension that stemmed from his violation of the NFL's personal-conduct policy after he was accused of sexual harassment and assault by more than 20 massage therapists throughout his time as quarterback of the Houston Texans. Barring injury, he will likely start the remainder of the season for the Browns.
23. Detroit Lions
Amon-Ra St. Brown celebrates a touchdown against the Philadelphia Eagles. AP Photo/Lon Horwedel
Record: 4-7
Week 12 result: Lost to the Bills, 28-25
Week 13 opponent: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars
X-factor for the rest of the season: Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown is putting up some wild numbers for the Lions, with two 100-plus-yard performances over Detroit's past three games. While the Lions will likely make a play for a new quarterback in the coming off-season, St. Brown will immediately give whoever takes the job a great weapon.
22. Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 4-7
Week 12 result: Beat the Ravens, 28-27
Week 13 opponent: at Detroit Lions
X-factor for the rest of the season: Quarterback Trevor Lawrence has made quite a jump in play through his second NFL season. While it might be an uphill battle to catch the Titans in the AFC South this year, the Jaguars could be real contenders to win the division if Lawrence continues to develop.
21. Las Vegas Raiders
Record: 4-7
Week 12 result: Beat the Seahawks, 40-34
Week 13 opponent: vs. Los Angeles Chargers
X-factor for the rest of the season: Running back Josh Jacobs put the team on his back last weekend, going for 303 total yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns, including an 86-yard walk-off winner in overtime.
20. Arizona Cardinals
Kyler Murray runs out of bounds against the Carolina Panthers. AP Photo/Rusty Jones
Record: 4-8
Week 12 result: Lost to the Chargers, 25-24
Week 13 opponent: Bye
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Arizona Cardinals can go as far as Kyler Murray can take them. While this season has been quite messy, Murray is still one of the most electric players in the league when he's at his best.
19. Atlanta Falcons
Record: 5-7
Week 12 result: Lost to the Commanders, 19-13
Week 13 opponent: vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
X-factor for the rest of the season: Running back Cordarrelle Patterson is the best return man in all of football, and can make some great things happen from the line of scrimmage as well. Unless the Falcons decide to make a move to rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder at some point in the coming weeks, Patterson is the player to watch.
18. Green Bay Packers
Record: 4-8
Week 12 result: Lost to the Eagles, 40-33
Week 13 opponent: at Chicago Bears
X-factor for the rest of the season: While Aaron Rodgers insists that he still intends to play Sunday against the Bears, it's possible that backup quarterback Jordan Love is the Packers' X-factor the rest of the way. Unless they run the table and get help from elsewhere around the NFC, Green Bay's hopes of a playoff run are over, and it might be time to get a real look at Love to see if he's the future of the franchise.
17. Seattle Seahawks
Record: 6-5
Week 12 result: Lost to the Raiders, 40-34
Week 13 opponent: at Los Angeles Rams
X-factor for the rest of the season: Geno Smith has carried the Seahawks further than anyone expected this year by being the most accurate quarterback in the NFL, completing 72.8% of his passes. While it felt like Smith would just serve as a bridge quarterback at the start of the season, he could be on the verge of signing a very nice deal to stay in Seattle for a few more years.
16. New England Patriots
Matthew Judon celebrates a stop against the Indianapolis Colts. AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper
Record: 6-5
Week 12 result: Lost to the Vikings, 33-26
Week 13 opponent: vs. Buffalo Bills
X-factor for the rest of the season: The New England offense has had an up-and-down year, but their defense, led by linebacker Matthew Judon, has helped them to a winning record heading into the homestretch of the season. Judon leads the NFL with 13 sacks on the year, one of just four players in the league with more than 10 at this point in the season.
15. Washington Commanders
Record: 7-5
Week 12 result: Beat the Falcons, 19-13
Week 13 opponent: at New York Giants
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Commanders have found a new spark on offense since handing the reins over to Taylor Heinicke. While Washington is currently fourth in the NFC East standings, they'd still make the playoffs if the season ended today.
14. New York Jets
Record: 7-4
Week 12 result: Beat the Bears, 31-10
Week 13 opponent: at Minnesota Vikings
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Jets made the somewhat rare move of switching quarterbacks despite a winning record, taking the starting job from Zach Wilson and giving it to backup Mike White last week. White quickly proved his coaching staff and teammates correct, throwing for 315 yards and three touchdowns in his 2022 debut last week against the Bears.
13. Los Angeles Chargers
Record: 6-5
Week 12 result: Beat the Cardinals, 25-24
Week 13 opponent: at Las Vegas Raiders
X-factor for the rest of the season: Justin Herbert has one of the most impressive arms in the league, but the Chargers have struggled to keep a healthy group of receivers on the field for much of the year. If wide receivers Keenan Allen and Mike Williams can get back on the field and stay healthy, this team could contend for a spot in the Super Bowl.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Tom Brady calls out his protection ahead of a play against the Kansas City Chiefs. AP Photo/Alex Menendez
Record: 5-6
Week 12 result: Lost to the Browns, 23-17
Week 13 opponent: vs. New Orleans Saints
X-factor for the rest of the season: For however long he is playing, Tom Brady will forever be the X-factor of whatever team he is on.
11. New York Giants
Record: 7-4
Week 12 result: Lost to the Cowboys, 28-20
Week 13 opponent: vs. Washington Commanders
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Giants, as a team, have played greater than the sum of their parts through the whole season, but if New York is really going to make some noise this year, running back Saquon Barkley is the one to do it. The magic of teamwork can only go so far in the NFL, but Barkley is a talent that can change the outcome of a game single-handedly.
10. Tennessee Titans
Record: 7-4
Week 12 result: Lost to the Bengals, 20-16
Week 13 opponent: at Philadelphia Eagles
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Titans live and die by how much Derrick Henry can move the offense.
9. Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson celebrates a first down against the Green Bay Packers. AP Photo/Abbie Parr
Record: 9-2
Week 12 result: Beat the Patriots, 33-26
Week 13 opponent: vs. New York Jets
X-factor for the rest of the season: Justin Jefferson is having an historic season by the numbers, and may have played himself into the MVP conversation. Kirk Cousins needs to do his best to continue to keep turnovers to a minimum, but Jefferson is the one to make or break the Vikings' run this year.
8. Baltimore Ravens
Record: 7-4
Week 12 result: Lost to the Jaguars, 28-27
Week 13 opponent: vs. Denver Broncos
X-factor for the rest of the season: Lamar Jackson is the engine that makes the Ravens offense go, but tight end Mark Andrews might be the team's X-factor this year. While Jackson's weapons have always been rather limited, this year stands out with a rotating cast of running backs and receivers all doing their best to solidify their spot on the depth chart. Aside from Jackson, only Andrews has an advantage over opposing defenses game after game.
7. Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 7-4
Week 12 result: Beat the Titans, 20-16
Week 13 opponent: vs. Kansas City Chiefs
X-factor for the rest of the season: The Bengals offense has done enough to win through the past few weeks while Ja'Marr Chase was out due to injury. Set to return this week, Chase is the biggest game-breaker the Bengals have as they hope to make it back to the Super Bowl.
6. San Francisco 49ers
Christian McCaffrey. Kyusung Gong/AP Imagess
Record: 7-4
Week 12 result: Beat the Saints, 13-0
Week 13 opponent: vs. Miami Dolphins
X-factor for the rest of the season: The 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey mid-season, and he has immediately made an impact on the offense. While quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo might not make as many awe-inspiring throws as his peers, as a facilitator to McCaffrey and speedy receiver Deebo Samuel, he does just fine.
5. Miami Dolphins
Record: 8-3
Week 12 result: Beat the Texans, 30-15
Week 13 opponent: at San Francisco 49ers
X-factor for the rest of the season: Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle are both top-five receivers in the NFL this year, and they play on the same team. That doesn't happen often.
4. Dallas Cowboys
Record: 8-3
Week 12 result: Beat the Giants, 28-20
Week 13 opponent: vs. Indianapolis Colts
X-factor for the rest of the season: While the Cowboys have plenty of big names on offense to choose from, edge rusher Micah Parsons is the real X-factor for this team. In just his second season and already possibly the best defender in football, Parsons is the player that will ultimately decide if the Cowboys are contenders for the NFC throne.
3. Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen delivers a stiff arm to Rams safety Nick Scott. AP Photo/Ashley Landis
Record: 8-3
Week 12 result: Beat the Lions, 28-25
Week 13 opponent: at New England Patriots
X-factor for the rest of the season: Josh Allen is one of the best offensive players in all of football. He's also been a bit inconsistent this year, having thrown the most interceptions in the league so far this season. If Allen can get his turnover problems back under control, the Bills can beat anybody.
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 9-2
Week 12 result: Beat the Rams, 26-10
Week 13 opponent: at Cincinnati Bengals
X-factor for the rest of the season: Patrick Mahomes. No further comment necessary.
1. Philadelphia Eagles
Jason Kelce celebrates after a win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. AP Photo/Derik Hamilton
Record: 10-1
Week 12 result: Beat the Packers, 40-33
Week 13 opponent: vs. Tennessee Titans
X-factor for the rest of the season: Quarterback Jalen Hurts is an MVP contender this year, but as was proved in the Eagles' win over the Packers, it is the offensive line that makes the Philadelphia offense go. Jason Kelce is the best center in football, and if he and his compatriots on the line continue to play to the best of their ability, there's no reason the Eagles can't win the Super Bowl.
