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2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Cowboys continue to slide, Packers bounce back

By Randy Gurzi

Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) is called for pass interference on Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2021; Arlington, Texas, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Anthony Brown (30) is called for pass interference on Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Zay Jones (7) during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL Power Rankings; Pittsburgh Steelers safety Minkah Fitzpatrick (39) runs with the ball after intercepting the Cincinnati Bengals in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports /

Previous: 12th. Pittsburgh Steelers. 17. team. 55. .

If they don’t turn things around in the final six games of the season, things could get ugly for the Pittsburgh Steelers. There were already talks during this past offseason that the front office might be ready to move on from Ben Roethlisberger and now with them falling to 5-5-1 with a rough 41-10 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, they might start asking if bringing him back was the right move.

Being fair to Big Ben, it’s not all on him. The offensive line hasn’t been playing well and he’s been at his best when he throws the ball nearly as quick as he gets the snap. When he does need to try and let routes develop, the pocket gets muddy and his throws suffer.

On Sunday, that happened a lot and he was 24-of-41 for 263 yards with one touchdown and two picks — one of which went for a touchdown. He also got no help from the ground game with Najee Harris managing just 23 yards on eight rushes, but they did have to abandon the run game in this blowout.

Another huge game comes next week for the Steelers as they host the Baltimore Ravens. A win there could change all the feelings but a loss would be detrimental. Especially if it’s as ugly as this one was.

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