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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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BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 3: Free safety Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens intercepts a pass out of bounds in front of wide receiver Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 3: Free safety Eric Weddle #32 of the Baltimore Ravens intercepts a pass out of bounds in front of wide receiver Marvin Jones #11 of the Detroit Lions in the second half at M&T Bank Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

team. 26. . W, 44-20 vs. Lions. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 12

What is this? The Ravens are making a climb back into the playoff picture? Say it’s not so.

Well, it is. Baltimore’s impressive victory over the Lions means this team stays pace with the Steers in the AFC North, and it’s basically come down to another showdown between these two squads to see who makes the postseason.

And while the Ravens’ offense remains boring — don’t let the score fool you — their defense is certainly playing at a playoff-caliber level. Baltimore now owns the NFL’s third-best scoring defense, and those three turnovers forced in Week 13 versus Detroit sure help.

If the Ravens seriously are considering a playoff push, this unit will be why.