NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Bills stun Cowboys, new No. 2 team rises

The Bills reinserted themselves as serious contenders, and a new team moved into the No. 2 spot in this week’s NFL power rankings.

The hype train for the Dallas Cowboys came crashing to a halt at Orchard Park on Sunday. After knocking off the Kansas City Chiefs last week, the Buffalo Bills proved that win wasn’t fool’s gold by demolishing the Cowboys at home.

How did the Bills stun the almighty Cowboys defense?

They ran the football down their throats with James Cook, who finished the game with 25 carries for 179 yards and one touchdown. It wasn’t even a Josh Allen game, and the Bills still managed to put the entire NFL on notice.

Meanwhile, the Miami Dolphins moved up to the No. 2 spot in the rankings after steamrolling the New York Jets. They replaced the previously No. 2-ranked Cowboys, while the Baltimore Ravens slid into No. 3.

Things are getting significantly tighter in both conferences with teams jockeying for playoff positioning and only three weeks left in the regular season. Here are the NFL power rankings heading into Week 16: