NFL power rankings: Breaking down where each team sits in Week 12

MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - NOVEMBER 19: Patrick Chung #23 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates after a fumble recovery against the Oakland Raiders during the second half at Estadio Azteca on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 16: Marcus Mariota #8 of the Tennessee Titans is sacked by Vince Williams #98 of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half during the game at Heinz Field on November 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

L, 40-17 at Steelers. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 17. team. 35.

The 40-17 loss for the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers makes this prime-time contest sound like a blowout.

In reality, though, the game was much closer than it seemed. While they never led in the game, the Titans were trailing by just one score heading into the fourth quarter, when the Steelers decided to blow things wide open.

And that’s not a rare occurrence on Thursday nights, especially as the game draws on.

It’s hard to bump the Titans down in our NFL power rankings, as they’re still superior to the teams previously listed. Sure, Tennessee has had its share of inconsistencies, but the playoff push is what matters most now.