NFL Power Rankings, Week 12: Ravens pound Texans, Raiders stay in hunt

By Randy Gurzi | Nov 18, 2019

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 17: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Mark Andrews #89 of the Baltimore Ravens (not pictured) against the Houston Texans during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on November 17, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

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DETROIT, MI – NOVEMBER 17: Kenny Golladay #19 of the Detroit Lions attempts to make a catch while defended by Darian Thompson #23 of the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter at Ford Field on November 17, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images) /

28. Detroit Lions (28)

This season has been frustrating for the Detroit Lions. They’re one of the few teams that have held a lead in every single game this year but unlike the others, they have a terrible record of 3-6-1. That means they’re playing hard and doing all they can to compete but just can’t finish the fight.

That was exactly what happened to them again in Week 11 as they were up early on the Dallas Cowboys despite being huge underdogs — especially with quarterback Matthew Stafford out. With Jeff Driskel replacing him, they proved to be a tough opponent, but still found themselves losing it 35-27.

Even in defeat though, Driskel proved he belongs in the NFL. He was 15-of-26 for 209 yards and two scores. He added another 51 yards and a touchdown on the ground, showing he can get it done with his arm and legs.

Detroit even found something with a new face on the roster, Bo Scarbrough. The former Alabama running back has bounced around the league since last season and finally made his regular-season debut, just one week after joining the team and he made an impression.

Scarbrough ran for 55 yards and scored the first touchdown of the game. They might have something here with the powerful back who works well alongside Driskel and the speedy J.D. McKissic.

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