We have reached Week 12 of the NFL season. At this point, it is wildly apparent who the contenders are in the league, and who the teams are that do not belong among the cream of the crop. The Pittsburgh Steelers proved to be pretenders, losing the contending Cleveland Browns. Up next for them? The red-hot Denver Broncos, who have rattled off four wins in a row. What better time for another edition of NFL Power Rankings?
Now sitting at 7-3 on the season, Cleveland sits with an 81 percent chance to make the playoffs despite starting a backup quarterback for five games this season, and despite losing Deshaun Watson for the season. Just how far can their elite defense carry them as they look to get adequate play out of the quarterback position?
Where do the Browns fall after winning four of their last five? Where do their Week 12 opponents, the Broncos, land after their four-game win streak? Let’s dive right in!