NFL Power Rankings Week 7
15. Houston Texans – 3-3- The Texans came back from being down 23-9 to win in overtime against the Colts. Most of the Texans fans left thinking there was no hope only to miss a thrilling fourth quarter. The offense played bad in the first half but rallied in the fourth quarter to tie the game. The Colts received the ball first in overtime but the Texans forced them to punt. The Texans play on Monday night this week against the Broncos.
16. Detroit Lions – 3-3- The game against the Rams was even the whole game until the fourth quarter. The Lions won with a field goal to get to .500. This week the Lions will look to stop the Redskins winning streak.
17. St. Louis Rams – 3-3- The Rams kept it even the whole game with the Lions. The Lions were able to win on a field goal. This week the Rams travel to London to take on the high powered offense of the Giants. The Rams have hopes that Todd Gurley II break out and have a big game.
18. Kansas City Chiefs – 3-2- Coming off their bye week the Chiefs handed the Raiders their second loss. The defense was able to hold the Raiders scoreless in the second half sealing a 26-10 victory. The Chiefs will look to build on their win this week against the Saints.
19. Carolina Panthers – 1-5- The Panthers stormed back from 21 down to tie the game at 38 in the fourth quarter. Cam Newton was cleared to play in this game and was a big reason for the come back. The Saints were able to kick a field goal with less than a minute remaining. The Panthers got the ball back but ran out of time. The Panthers bye week couldn’t come at better time. After loosing five games they need to regroup and come back ready to win.