2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 14: Cowboys back on track, Ravens slip up

Dec 2, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts to getting an interception against New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2021; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs (7) reacts to getting an interception against New Orleans Saints during the second half at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL Power Rankings, Week 14; Los Angeles Rams running back Sony Michel (25) runs the ball against Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Chapelle Russell (49) during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

51. . . Previous: 9th. Rams. 8. team

There was a three-headed monster at SoFi on Sunday. The Los Angeles Rams beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in every facet of the game and three offensive players stood out in the 37-7 beatdown.

Quarterback Matthew Stafford had 295 yards and three touchdowns through the air and continued to hit Cooper Kupp throughout the day. Kupp finished with 129 yards and a touchdown on eight receptions. They also had a huge outing from Sony Michel who had 121 yards and a score on 24 carries.

The win was huge for L.A. not because of who they beat but because it ended a three-game skid. They still have a chance to get into the No. 1 seed conversation and a game against the Arizona Cardinals next week could help catapult them into that race should they be able to win.

. . Previous: 5th. Baltimore Ravens. 7. team. 26

If the play worked, Jon Harbaugh would be getting praised beyond belief on Monday. But it didn’t, so the Baltimore Ravens head coach will be questioned all week.

Playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore found themselves down by seven with just over 90 seconds to play. They were able to move the ball downfield and Sammy Watkins caught a Lamar Jackson pass from six yards out to make it 20-19.

Then, Harbaugh made the call to go for two instead of tying it with an extra point. The play call worked as Mark Andrews was open but Jackson missed him and that led to Baltimore falling to 8-4.

Now, they not only could lose the No. 1 seed in the AFC but they also failed to take advantage of a Cincinnati loss that could have almost guaranteed they would win the AFC North. Suddenly, their Week 14 game against Cleveland is very interesting.