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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; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and receiver Seth Roberts (10) celebrate after a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and receiver Seth Roberts (10) celebrate after a two-point conversion in the fourth quarter during a NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

28. . 10-2. . Oakland Raiders. 4. team

Yes, the Raiders drop a spot in our rankings this week in spite of a 38-24 come-from-behind victory over the Bills at home.

The reason is Oakland’s defense still poises a bunch of questions. And how many times can the Raiders rely on quarterback Derek Carr and the offense to come up with 15-point fourth quarters, as was the case versus Buffalo.

Carr has been doing it as of late. And the Raiders are still a top AFC team as a result. They’re still one of the few teams who could challenge the Patriots in the conference. And they may easily get their chance.

A key AFC West bout against the Chiefs on Thursday Night Football will be a huge factor in determining how good Oakland is, offensively and defensively.