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NFL power rankings: Breaking down all 32 teams’ standings in Week 14

By Peter Panacy

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 30: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins is sacked by Taco Charlton #97 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – NOVEMBER 30: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Washington Redskins is sacked by Taco Charlton #97 of the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

The Washington Redskins fall a bit in our NFL power rankings after losing to the Dallas Cowboys in a big way on Thursday Night Football.

One could still argue the Redskins are superior to a team like the Titans, as Washington is a bit more well-rounded, but head coach Jay Gruden’s squad has now lost three of its last four contests. So perhaps Washington is fading at the wrong time.

The Cowboys made quarterback Kirk Cousins’ life difficult, forcing two interceptions and also holding running back Samaje Perine to just 38 yards.

But the key difference in this game was turnovers, including Cousins’ two picks. Tack on two fumbles, and one can see why this game ended up being so lopsided by its conclusion.

Washington now has a tough challenge on the road in Week 14, visiting the Chargers in what could be a make-or-break game.