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Jess Root

NFL Week 12 power rankings and the NFC West

Week 12 in the NFL season now begins with the conclusion of Monday night’s game. That brings new power rankings.

Jarrett Bailey has new NFL power rankings entering Week 12.

Let’s take a look at the teams in the NFC West, where they rank now and whether they moved up or down.

Listen to the latest from Cards Wire’s Jess Root on his podcast, Rise Up, See Red. Subscribe on Apple podcasts or Spotify.

 

San Francisco 49ers (No. 5 overall)

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The 49ers beat the Buccaneers 27-14 behind Brock Purdy’s 333 passing yards and three touchdown passes. They moved up one spot from sixth to fifth overall.

Seattle Seahawks (No. 13 overall)

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Seattle dropped a spot from No. 13 after losing 17-16 to the Rams. How did they lose? By missing a game-winning 55-yard field goal. Geno Smith got hurt but returned for the final drive.

Los Angeles Rams (No. 19 overall)

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The Rams beat Seattle but did not move, holding firmly at No. 19.

Matthew Stafford had a touchdown pass and an interception. Cooper Kupp hurt his ankle again and might miss time.

Arizona Cardinals (No. 24 overall)

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The Cardinals lost 21-16 to the Houston Texans but moved up from No. 29 to No. 24. They have risen seven spots in two weeks.

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