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NFL Power Rankings: Where Do All 32 Teams Sit Entering Week 14?

By Peter Panacy

Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) talks with running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) prior to the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton (14) looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles in the first half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 56. . 4-7-1. . Cincinnati Bengals. 23

The Bengals aren’t likely to make the playoffs in 2016, but they sure saved some face by knocking off the scuffling Eagles in Week 14.

Cincinnati’s 32-14 victory over Philadelphia looked vintage Bengals. Quarterback Andy Dalton was on point, going 23-of-31 for 332 yards and two touchdowns. And wide receiver Brandon LaFell was a good part of the offensive equation, especially since the Bengals ground game wasn’t going.

The pass defense was also effective, even if the pass rush wasn’t entirely stellar. Cincinnati’s defense managed to knock down 15 passes from Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz.

Will these kinds of efforts be enough for head coach Marvin Lewis to keep his job this offseason?