NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Sit Entering Week 13?

Nov 27, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) shake hands after the game at Hard Rock Stadium. The Miami Dolphins defeat the San Francisco 49ers 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 24, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Washington Redskins wide receiver Jamison Crowder (80) avoids the tackle of Dallas Cowboys cornerback Orlando Scandrick (32) in the fourth quarter at AT&T Stadium. Dallas won 31-26. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports /

The Washington Redskins fall five spots, not necessarily due to anything they did overwhelmingly wrong. If anything, Washington hanging around with the Dallas Cowboys over four quarters deserves a commendation. The Redskins defense might have gotten a wake-up call in Week 12, and that’s an issue moving forward.

Quarterback Kirk Cousins was, once again, exceptional and threw for 449 yards and three touchdowns. He’s going to get paid this offseason.

It’s also great to see him get receiving targets like DeSean Jackson, Jordan Reed and Jamison Crowder involved on a regular basis.

But Washington’s remaining schedule is deceivingly tough. The Redskins take to the road to face the Cardinals, Eagles and Panthers back at home over the next three weeks.

It’s fork-in-the-road time for Washington.