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NFL Power Rankings for Week 11: Chiefs and Lions still reign
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NFL Power Rankings for Week 11: Chiefs and Lions still reign

Raise your hand if you’ve picked the Cardinals as your first-place team more than halfway through the season.

Liars!

Kyler Murray is playing like a Pro Bowler in his first full season after a torn ACL — he completed 17 straight passes in Sunday’s rout of the Jets — and the surging Cardinals have won four straight. He is just the fourth quarterback in NFL history with at least three rushing touchdowns in each of his first six seasons.

The NFC West could prove to be the most chaotic division in the NFL, with only 1 1/2 games separating the top from the bottom.

The 49ers – winners of three of their last four – also appear to be getting back into rhythm after a slow start.

However, neither team cracked the top 10 in the Post’s power rankings for Week 11. Who did?

1. Chiefs 9-0 (1)

Leo Chenal blocked a 35-yard field goal as time expired to rescue an undefeated record from the jaws of defeat and seal a 16-14 victory over the Broncos. Winners of eight straight games while trailing at halftime, the Chiefs’ 15-game winning streak is the longest in the NFL since 2010-11. Patrick Mahomes threw for 266 yards and a touchdown to old reliable Travis Kelce.

2. Lions 7-1 (2)

Simply put, the Lions didn’t have to beat the Texans. But that’s what happened when Texas native Jake Bates kicked a 52-yard field goal to seal a 26-23 victory. The Lions became the first team since 1970 to win after throwing five interceptions (all by Jared Goff) and leading by at least 15 points (23-7 at halftime).

Detroit Lions kicker Jake Bates, center, celebrates with teammates after scoring the game-winning field goal against the Houston Texans during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024. P.A.

3. Ravens 7-3 (3)

At the end of a miserable game for defense, the Ravens forced an incompletion on a two-point conversion and held on for a 35-34 victory over the Bengals. Lamar Jackson threw three of his touchdown passes in the fourth quarter to erase a 21-7 deficit. The Ravens hadn’t trailed by 14 points with Jackson on the field in three years.

4. Bills 8-2 (4)

A 30-20 victory over the Colts gave the Bills their first win in Indianapolis since 1998, their first 8-2 start since 1993 and their fourth straight game with at least 30 points scored. The defense forced four takeaways, including a pick-six from Taron Johnson. Josh Allen threw for 280 yards and scored all 57th rushing touchdown of his career.

5. Packers 6-3 (5)

The Packers will come out of their bye with four divisional games remaining after their first 0-2 start in the NFC North since 2005. They are near the NFL’s top with 32 completions of 20 yards or more, but Jordan’s 10 interceptions Love are only one fewer than all of last season. Xavier McKinney’s six interceptions energize the defense.

Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills Stiff Arm Dayo Odeyingbo #54 of the Indianapolis Colts during the fourth quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Getty Images

6. Steelers 7-2 (8)

Commercial deadline acquisition Mike Williams wasted no time making an impactcatching the game-winning touchdown in the final three minutes of a 28-27 victory over the Commanders. The Steelers stayed hot out of the bye, earning their fourth straight victory. Russell Wilson improved to 3-0 as a starter, throwing three touchdowns, including George Pickens’ 16-yard scoring highlight.

7. Commanders 7-3 (6)

A mind-boggling streak of 11 straight fourth-down conversions to start the season ended on the Commanders’ final possession, when Zach Ertz was tagged just short of a first down in the one-point loss. Johnny Newtown jumped offside late in the fourth and one, allowing the Steelers to run out the clock. Austin Ekeler ran for two touchdowns.

8. Vikings 7-2 (7)

An ugly victory is still a victory. The Vikings held the Trevor Lawrence-less Jaguars to 143 yards of offense in a 12-7 win, overcoming three interceptions thrown by Sam Darnold in the process of beating Mac Jones. Darnold’s offense managed just three field goals from John Parker Romo (who was making his NFL debut) on five trips to the red zone.

Mike Williams #18 of the Pittsburgh Steelers scores a touchdown against Benjamin St-Juste #25 of the Washington Commanders in the fourth quarter of a game at Northwest Stadium on November 10, 2024. Getty Images

9. Eagles 7-2 (10)

Jalen Hurts threw two touchdowns and ran for two more — enough to make up for a lost fumble and an interception in the end zone — in a 34-6 annihilation of the Dak Prescott-less Cowboys. The Eagles forced five turnovers and held the Cowboys to 146 yards — their lowest total at home since AT&T Stadium opened in 2009.

10. Texans 6-4 (9)

Letting go of this near-win against the Lions is going to hurt for a while. The Texans scored on five of their six possessions in the first half, then were shut out in the second half when CJ Stroud threw two interceptions to Carlton Davis. Ka’imi Fairbairn missed a potential 58-yard field goal in the final two minutes.

Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley (26) runs the ball against the Dallas Cowboys in the first half at AT&T Stadium. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

11. 49ers 5-4 (12)

12. Cardinals 6-4 (13)

13. Chargers 6-3 (14)

14. Falcons 6-4 (11)

15. Buccaneers 4-6 (15)

16. Broncos 5-5 (16)

17. Rams 4-5 (17)

18. Seahawks 4-5 (18)

19. Colts 4-6 (19)

20. Bengals 4-6 (22)

21. Cowboys 3-6 (20)

22. Patriots 3-7 (30)

23. Bear 4-5 (21)

24. Dolphins 3-6 (28)

25. Saints 3-7 (32)

26. Jets 3-7 (23)

Anyone who thought the Jets still had a playoff hope even after losing to New England two weeks ago needs to face reality after a 31-6 loss to the Cardinals. The Jets missed 20 tackles on defense and failed to play more than 15 yards on offense. Interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich fell to 1-4.

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) is helped by his teammates after returning the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half at State Farm Stadium. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

27. Panthers 3-7 (31)

28. Raiders 2-7 (25)

29. Browns 2-7 (27)

30. Titans 2-7 (29)

31. Jaguars 2-8 (26)

New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll attends a news conference after an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024, in Munich, Germany. P.A.

32. Giants 2-8 (24)

Favored for the first time in 25 games, the Giants laid an egg in Germany. Against the worst defense in the league, the The Giants were shut out in the first half and lost 20-17in overtime against the Panthers. Daniel Jones threw two interceptions in the red zone and Tyrone Tracy Jr. fumbled on the first play of overtime to set up the game-winning field goal.