NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Where does every NFC team stand?

NFC Power Rankings: The top teams

NFC teams ranked #4-#1 in the Week 13 Power Rankings.

#4 - Dallas Cowboys (7-4)

Last week: #5

Next Week: vs. New Orleans Saints

The Dallas Cowboys lost a frustrating game to the Las Vegas Raiders on Thanksgiving Day. They set a new franchise record for penalty yardage on their way to a loss in overtime, yet they remain in the top five of the NFC Power Rankings.

The Cowboys are hoping to get back their top two wide receivers, CeeDee Lamb and Amari Cooper, this week for Thursday Night Football. They play against the struggling Saints, who have lost four straight games.

#3 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-3)

Last week: #4

Next Week: vs. Atlanta Falcons

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers return to the top three in the Power Rankings after a solid victory over the red-hot Indianapolis Colts. Leonard Fournette had a career day, scoring four total touchdowns while Tom Brady continued his campaign for NFL MVP this year.

The Buccaneers are doing everything they can to try and secure the top seed in the NFC Playoffs. Home-field advantage would be important for them, as they are one of only two teams in the NFL who have not lost a home game this year. They are 5-0 at home and 3-3 on the road.

#2 - Arizona Cardinals (9-2)

Last week: #1

Next Week: vs. Chicago Bears

The Arizona Cardinals have remained in the top two of the Power Rankings for almost the entire 2021 NFL season so far. In a year with so many inconsistencies, they have been one of the most consistent teams.

The Cardinals will get a huge boost in Week 13 if Kyler Murray is able to make his return. He was leading the NFL MVP race prior to suffering an injury. Murray will look to help the Cardinals take back over the top spot in the Power Rankings.

#1 - Green Bay Packers (9-3)

Last week: #2

Next Week: BYE

The Green Bay Packers recaptured the top spot in the Power Rankings after an impressive victory over the high-powered Los Angeles Rams. Like the Buccaneers, the Packers are undefeated at home this season.

Aaron Rodgers is making a solid case of his own for NFL MVP this season. He is the defending winner from last year and has been one of the most efficient quarterbacks of the 2021 NFL season.