NFL Power Rankings, Week 13: 49ers thrash Packers, Patriots handle Cowboys

By Dan Parzych | Nov 25, 2019

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a first down during the first half of the game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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26. Arizona Cardinals (25)

Back in October when the Arizona Cardinals found a way to win three games in a row, the team appeared to be heading towards becoming a surprise contender in the NFC before going on to lose each of their next four games.

Normally, most teams would make a big deal over something like this, but since the Cardinals were already expected to go through a year of rebuilding while adjusting to Kyler Murray on offense, there’s really no reason for concern.

Instead, the best approach Arizona can take is having Murray continue to embrace the early NFL experience as a rookie to benefit the former Oklahoma star in the long run.

The Cardinals knew they were taking a risk last spring by paving the way for Murray after using a first-round pick on Josh Rosen the year before, but no one is questioning the decision at all since this seems to have been a major upgrade at the position.

In the long run, Murray will clearly be the better option under center for Arizona, and with the Los Angeles Rams coming to town for Week 13, maybe the rookie will find a way to shine enough to help the Cardinals put an end to their losing streak to start December off right.

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