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NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Raiders Move up

By Jaclynkelli Kronemberg

Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after the Raiders rushed for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reacts after the Raiders rushed for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Broncos 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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3. Atlanta Falcons -6-3

The Falcons kicked off Week 9 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night. Atlanta scored double-digit points in all four quarters of this game. This team is averaging 33 points per game. With this victory, they pull ahead in their division by two games.

Matt Ryan is currently leading the NFL with 2,980 passing yards, 23 touchdowns and four interceptions. Ryan is in the running for the MVP at this point in the season. If he continues to play the way he has, he will be in strong consideration for the award.

Ryan went 25-of-34 for 344 yards and four touchdowns in the win. His favorite target, Julio Jones, grabbed eight receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown. At halftime, the game was close but in the second half, the Falcons pulled away. Ryan put together two scoring drives of 86 and 82 yards to take control of the game.

The Falcons defense was too much for the Buccaneers to handle. The defense sacked the quarterback three times and recovered two fumbles. They were also able to hold the Buccaneers scoreless in the third quarter.

This week, the Falcons will come up against a tough defensive team in the Philadelphia Eagles. The Eagles have lost four straight but will be a tough opponent for the Falcons. The Falcons will need to get Devonta Freeman going in this game to take the pressure off of Ryan.

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