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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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – OCTOBER 15: Tight end Rob Gronkowski #87 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates wide receiver Danny Amendola #80 and wide receiver Chris Hogan #15 during the second quarter of their game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on October 15, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) /

team. 47. . 4-2. . New England Patriots. 5

Yes, the Patriots fall a spot in our NFL power rankings this week despite pulling off a win over their AFC East division rivals, the Jets.

Why? Well, some might argue the Pats benefited from a bad call against New York late in the game.

Perhaps, but there are plenty of other reasons as well.

New England was outgained by New York 408 yards to 375 — not exactly a surprise, considering the Pats defense has been pretty bad this season. Usually when that happens, though, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady picks up the slack.

Sure, to a point, but his 52.6 percent completion percentage was a bit of a surprise.

Regardless, the Patriots win what should have been an easy victory. It wasn’t, but New England still climbs to 4-2, dropping a spot in our rankings in the process.