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It's time to count your blessings again, and the NFL teams should do it too.
In the week of Power Rankings Week 12, our NFL Nation reporters adopted the theme of Turkey Day and found a reason why each team should thank.
How we rank: Our group of experts – a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities – evaluated how teams have accumulated during the first 11 weeks of the season.
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Ranking of the week 11: 1
Grateful for: Drew Brees and Sean Payton are better than ever in year 13 together. Brees has been doing incredible things for a long time, but nothing compares to the crazy season he's at age 39 (25 assists, one interception and a winning percentage of 76.9). Meanwhile, Payton is still inventing new creative wrinkles on a weekly basis for an offense averaging 48 points per game over the past three weeks. – Mike Triplett
Ranking of the week 11: 3
Grateful for: The owner Stan Kroenke. Kroenke is not only committed to building the new stadium of the team at Inglewood, which is expected to open in 2020, but he is also committed to charging large amounts to several players, including NFL defenseman Aaron Donald, with a budget of $ 135 million over six years. Todd Gurley, offensive player of the year in the NFL, with a four-year extension of $ 60 million. Kroenke's willingness to reduce checks guarantees the Rams the opportunity to be a dominant team for the coming seasons. – Lindsey Thiry
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Ranking of the week 11: 2
Grateful for: A local quarterback. For most of their first 58 seasons, the Chiefs were almost exclusively eliminated by another team at the most important position of the match. They finally made a commitment to make it work with one of them and was rewarded by Patrick Mahomes. Even though he is in his first season as a starter, Mahomes seems to be one of the best for many years. – Adam Teicher
Ranking of the week 11: 5
Grateful for: The & # 39; Veon Bell. What if the Steelers were fed up with answering Bell's questions? His absence galvanized the team en route to a record of 7-2-1. Heck, they should not have cleaned his locker. They should have left his belongings there to remind us that this wild season is working. The Steelers might miss Bell late in the year, but they clearly wanted to show they could win without him. – Jeremy Fowler
Ranking of the week 11: 6
Grateful for: Bill Belichick and Tom Brady for a 19th consecutive season. At about the same time in 2017, some wondered how long the duo would stay together because of the tension. Speculation was going well, while 2018 may not even have been a guarantee. But it would be like breaking turkey and stuffing – it would not seem right. – Mike Reiss
Ranking of the week 11: 7
Grateful for: Hiring of head coach Matt Nagy. Bears fans were completely detached from the team when John Fox was at the helm of the team. Nagy is the opposite of Fox. He is young, energetic, engaging and offensive; exactly what the Bears needed to escape the NFC's northern doldrums. The Bears have won 14 games in total between 2015 and 17. Nagy already has the Bears with seven wins and six games to play in his first season at the helm. – Jeff Dickerson
Ranking of the week 11: 4
Grateful for: Anthony Lynn. The head coach of the Chargers began his term from 0 to 4 in 2017, but since then, the Chargers are 16-6 years old. This season, Lynn has the Chargers at 7-3 and is about to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Lynn took charge of moving her franchise to Los Angeles, playing in a temporary home where the opposing fans take control. stadium and organization through six kickers. Through all this, Lynn had a stabilizing influence, holding players accountable for their performance on the field. – Eric Williams
Ranking of the week 11: ten
Grateful for: Colts coach Frank Reich qualified for the fourth overtime goal in the fourth week. Instead of what could have been a draw if Indianapolis had just hit, the Texans 'defense made a big stop to get the ball back on the Colts and Texans' territory. won on a field goal that time has expired. This victory was the first of seven in a row and the teams were tied. Houston would only have a lead of a match on Indy in the AFC South Division with a missing match this season. – Sarah Barshop
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Ryan Clark explains that the Vikings' defense must get more turnovers and that Kirk Cousins must behave at the franchise level to qualify for the playoffs.
Ranking of the week 11: 8
Grateful for: Receiving duo Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs. Minnesota's offensive is between Thielen and Diggs, who play the role of interchangeable chess pieces in John DeFilippo's system and allow Kirk Cousins to orchestrate a consistent passing attack. Thielen became the first Vikings player to record 1,000 rushing yards from Randy Moss, and by the end of the 2018 season, the Vikings could boast two receivers for 1,000 yards (713 for Diggs). This would be the first time the franchise has achieved such a feat since Moss and Cris Carter each passed 1,000 yards in 2000. – Courtney Cronin
Ranking of the week 11: 9
Grateful for: Games at home. The Panthers were formidable on the road, scoring a 1-4 with their only win, a miraculous comeback after a 17-0 deficit in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles. They are 5-0 at home, a major reason why they are fighting over the playoffs. They won 10 in a row at home. With three of their last six games at Bank of America Stadium, if they can stay perfect at home and steal a win or two on the road, they should be eliminated. – David Newton
Ranking of the week 11: 15
Grateful for: New offensive line coach, Mike Solari. The offensive game of poor quality that ended up sending Tom Cable is no longer a problem for the Seahawks. This group is better under Solari even though the bag numbers do not show it. The Seahawks are averaging 154 yards rushing per game and, reflecting Solari 's work to introduce a new blocking system, Seattle has rushed for 273 recent defeats against the Rams, despite the fact that they have not been successful. absence of his half-defenseman Chris Carson and his departure to the right. Fluker DJ keeps. – Brady Henderson
Ranking of the week 11: 11
Grateful for: That their brutal road is almost finished. They came out of their week off with four out of five on the road. They only have one, Minnesota Sunday night. They have not won on the road this season, losing all five. The last three years have been particularly heartbreaking: at the Rams, where Aaron Rodgers has never had a chance to win because of a failed send shot; at the Patriots, where they were tied 17-17 and scored when Aaron Jones fumbled; and Seattle last Thursday night. – Rob Demovsky
Ranking of the week 11: 16
Grateful for: Control their destiny in the playoffs. Before Sunday, the Ravens had not won a match in 31 days, losing three times in a row and seeing their spiral uncontrollable. After defeating Cincinnati, Baltimore holds 6th place and last place in the AFC playoffs. The stakes are important for Ravens. If Baltimore does not end a three-year drought in the playoffs, it could be the last season of coach John Harbaugh. – Jamison Hensley
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Adam Schefter describes the acquisition of Mark Sanchez by the Redskins as alternate quarterback.
Ranking of the week 11: 12
Grateful for: That no one else has signed Adrian Peterson before August 20th. This allowed the Redskins to catch it once the injuries had accumulated initially, starting with the expected starter Derrius Guice. Many wondered what was left of Peterson. Now you have to wonder where the Redskins would be without him. Peterson accumulated 723 yards and six touchdowns. He offended the Redskins enough to have a one-game lead in the East of the NFC after 10 games. He helped not only on the field, but with his attitude and behavior in the meeting rooms and locker rooms. – John Keim
Ranking of the week 11: 20
Grateful for: The change of heart of Josh McDaniels. He verbally agreed to be the head coach of the team before leaving owner Jim Irsay and general manager Chris Ballard at the altar at the time of signing his contract. McDaniels' decision to stay in New England is the best thing that can happen to the Colts outside of Andrew Luck's comeback and their strong offensive play – this has allowed Indianapolis to find a coach, Frank Reich, who formed the perfect couple with Luck. The Colts may not be playing in the playoffs this season, but this franchise is finally moving in the right direction and Reich has played an important role in this regard. – Mike Wells
Ranking of the week 11: 19
Grateful for: The presence of Amari Cooper. He has only been a cowboy for three games, but he has changed the behavior of the offense. He gives Dak Prescott a receiver who can win on the outside with his current route, creating a split for easier shots. He gives Ezekiel Elliott more space to run, as evidenced by his 100-yard consecutive games. As the defenses begin to adapt to him, the more he plays, the more it will be up to the coaches to find innovative ways to get the ball. By next April, the Cowboys may wish to have the first-round pick that they have yielded to the Oakland Raiders, but Cooper is currently helping them qualify for the playoffs. – Todd Archer
Ranking of the week 11: 14
Grateful for: Having four of their last six games at Nissan Stadium. After defeating the Patriots at home, Tennessee are 10-3 at Nissan Stadium dating back to last season. In week 10, the offense took a step back and struggled as it did when the team skipped three games earlier this season. They are clearly a better team at home but have to find a way to win on the road, starting with their clash with the Texans Monday night in Monday's Football. – Turron Davenport
See you at the end of week 11:
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• Photo in the playoffs: AFC, NFC seed until the 11th week
• Week 11: Over-reaction: Andrew Luck for MVP? "
• Take away: Steelers, Texans at the head of the pack »
• The biggest injuries of the week 11 »
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Ranking of the week 11: 13
Grateful for: A Super Bowl at the bank. There's no such thing as a grace period in Philadelphia: the city is very hot after a 48 -7 in New Orleans who dropped the Eagles at 4-6 – but the fans can break their mouths in an emergency . to pamper their brand new Lombardi Trophy. Senior management can also find a point of view, which is good news for a coaching staff who might otherwise be in trouble considering the overwhelming breakdowns of the operation. – Tim McManus
Ranking of the week 11: 17
Grateful for: J. Green. The Bengals realized how much they missed it when they did not invite him to play a crucial fourth match against the Ravens last week. But after missing two games, things are going well for Green, who could potentially return this week. If Green can come back against the Browns, things are a lot better for the Bengals than a week ago. – Katherine Terrell
Ranking of the week 11: 18
Grateful for: The health of Matt Ryan. The most useful player of 33 years has never missed a match since the 2009 season – his second year in the league – when the pitch was left out of two matches. Ryan has averaged 965 offensive positions per season over his career. – Vaughn McClure
Ranking of the week 11: 21
Grateful for: An AFC is below average. The Dolphins are again trapped in mediocrity, but they are still in the heat of play by eliminating the presence of two opponents of the division – Jets and Bills -. The Dolphins have already swept the Jets and they can win another pair of wins against the Bills in December if they play a good ball in the stretch. Despite growing injuries and Brock Osweiler at QB, Miami still has a chance to play in the playoffs. They should be grateful to have played twice a year in the Jets and Bills (a combined record of 6-14) of the residents of the AFC East base. – Cameron Wolfe
Ranking of the week 11: 23
Grateful for: Their rookie class. The Broncos' Class of '18 could serve as a landmark for the future and one of the most productive players – running back Phillip Lindsay – was not even drafted. But Lindsay, Bradley Chubb, Courtland Sutton, Royce Freeman and Josey Jewell have all started this season. After the 2017 draft class had a limited impact, the Broncos needed more from this year's rookies and they certainly gave the results. Lindsay is in the running for the year 's offensive rookie title, while Chubb is already on the list of shortlisted candidates for the defensive rookie of the year. – Jeff Legwold
Ranking of the week 11: 22
Grateful for: Owner Shad Khan has failed in his bid to buy Wembley Stadium. In any case, this has at least tarnished the speech on the transfer of the franchise in London. This means that there will be no continual rumors and "sources" speculating that the Jaguars would be heading out at any time during the off season. From now on, the franchise can focus on finding a quarterback and reorganizing an offense that was out of fashion in the 1970s. Mike DiRocco
Ranking of the week 11: 24
Grateful for: Kerryon Johnson and Kenny Golladay. Johnson may miss Thursday's Thanksgiving bout with a knee injury, but he's the explosive player Detroit has been looking for in the field since Barry Sanders pulled out. Meanwhile, Golladay is becoming the best receiver of the team with the last threat of size / speed / strength with Calvin Johnson in Detroit (although, for now, nothing can be compared). Between Johnson and Golladay, Lions have two young skilled players who could be the centerpieces of the offense over the next five years or so. – Michael Rothstein
Ranking of the week 11: 25
Grateful for: A loyal and dedicated fan base. The Browns have not had a winning season since 2007. They have lost at least 10 games in nine of the last 10 seasons. Yet, through change and nonsense, a "Parade of the Perfect Season" (to mark the record of 0-16 last season) and the news that a former National Security Advisor could interview to be the coach of the team, fans continue to show interest and manifest themselves. They look like the clown toy with the weighted base: every time they are hit, they bounce back to get more. – Pat McManamon
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Victor Cruz joins First Take to explain why he thinks the Giants can win and finish at the top of the NFC East despite their 3-7 record.
Ranking of the week 11: 29
Grateful for: Saquon Barkley. Whenever the rookie touches the ball, it seems that he's missing at least one defender and that he has a chance to "take it to the cradles", as his buddy Odell Beckham Jr. likes to say it. Barkley is a television not to be missed. His 361 yards after first contact are fourth in the NFL. – Jordan Raanan
Ranking of the week 11: 26
Grateful for: Talented pass sensors. Despite a 3-7 record with a revolving door at the quarterback and a defense that is "historically in bad weather," the Bucs are arguably the best group of receiving targets in the league with Mike Evans, DeSean Jackson, Chris Godwin, OJ Howard and Cameron Brate. When the offense does not return it, it is a group quite difficult to stop. – Jenna Laine
Ranking of the week 11: 27
Grateful for: An expected salary cap space of $ 83 million in 2019. When GM Brandon Beane was hired after the 2017 draft, he told management that it would take about two seasons to clean up the company's situation. team on wage ceilings. This goal, combined with unforeseen events such as Eric Wood's retirement and self-inflicted injuries such as an exchange for Corey Coleman in August, allowed Buffalo to Raise $ 58 million in dead money against his salary cap this season. The Bills can use their spending power in 2019, just behind the Jets ($ 89 million), to improve their offensive positions and skills. – Mike Rodak
Ranking of the week 11: 28
Grateful for: A promising young quarterback – Sam Darnold. For the first time in five years (since the Mark Sanchez era), the Jets will not enter the dead season desperately looking for a starter in attack or in a free contract. It's a huge relief. They think they have their guy in Darnold. Now, the trick is to develop it and surround it with better pieces. – Rich Cimini
Ranking of the week 11: 30
Grateful for: Young offensive talent flourished. The Niners have had their share of disappointment among defenders who fail to take a step forward this year, but they build a solid base in attack. George Kittle looks like a top of the league's tight standings, Matt Breida is Shanahan's next hidden gem and RT Mike McGlinchey is already one of the best blockers in the game. Even unprepared quarterback, Nick Mullens, is showing signs of development in a solid backup. The 49ers would like more recipients such as Dante Pettis, but if nothing else reports this season, there are talented youngsters who should be even more prepared to contribute in 2019 when quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will retire on the ground. – Nick Wagoner
Ranking of the week 11: 32
Grateful for: A second win in 10 games, filled with wounds and savages. While Sunday's Raiders 23-21 win over the Cardinals improved the Oakland record to 2-8, it also reduced the Raiders' chances of "winning" the first draft pick. And that would greatly contribute to the team rebuilding project. With a defeat, the Raiders would have had a 73% chance to rank first, according to the ESPN football power rating. In beating Arizona, those chances fell to 22%. Still, victory is the ultimate deodorant and things were well known in Oakland. Until the Raiders make a Thanksgiving turkey with the Cardinals. – Paul Gutierrez
Ranking of the week 11: 31
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