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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; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs with the ball during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Mike Evans (13) runs with the ball during the second half against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 48. . 7-5. . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 14

The Buccaneers might be one of the feel-good stories of the 2016 NFL season, and it’s been great to watch quarterback Jameis Winston’s maturation process take such a huge leap his second year at the pro level.

And the same goes with wide receiver Mike Evans, who was held largely in check during the Bucs’ 28-21 victory over the Chargers in Week 13.

Instead, Tampa Bay’s defense was a primary factor in ensuring this win on the road. This unit picked off San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers twice, which turned out to be major plays in the Buccaneers’ favor.

A key home bout with NFC South rivals, the Saints, in Week 14 could put Tampa Bay into legitimate playoff position.