NFL power rankings: Packers tumble in Week 7 after Aaron Rodgers injury

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - OCTOBER 15: Anthony Barr #55 of the Minnesota Vikings hits quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers during the first quarter of the game on October 15, 2017 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /

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GLENDALE, AZ – OCTOBER 15: Running back Adrian Peterson #23 of the Arizona Cardinals celebrates after scoring on a one yard rushing touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on October 15, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeated the Buccaneers 38-33. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /

Arizona Cardinals. 21. team. 32. . 3-3.

One could argue the Arizona Cardinals should be much lower on our NFL power rankings. After all, two of their three wins have come in overtime and against lowly teams like the Colts and 49ers.

Beating a talented Tampa Bay Buccaneers squad 38-33 in Week 6, though, does a good deal to spike the NFL power rankings for head coach Bruce Arians and Co.

Sure, the Bucs lost quarterback Jameis Winston (shoulder) was knocked out of the game early. But his backup, Ryan Fitzpatrick was able to carve up a usually stout Cardinals defense for 290 yards and three touchdowns against two picks. So that’s a bit of a problem and obstacle for any clib higher.

It’s a bit of a shock to see the Cardinals defense having issues, but that’s the case for a team many see as aging and falling out of contention.