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NFL power rankings: Stacking up all 32 teams heading into Week 15

By Peter Panacy

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers meets Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens at mid field after the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 10: Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers meets Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens at mid field after the conclusion of the Pittsburgh Steelers 39-38 win over the Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field on December 10, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 10: Dak Prescott #4 and Cole Beasley #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate the second touchdown of teammate Rod Smith #45 against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during the game at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 10: Dak Prescott #4 and Cole Beasley #11 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrate the second touchdown of teammate Rod Smith #45 against the New York Giants in the fourth quarter during the game at MetLife Stadium on December 10, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

W, 30-10 at Giants. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys. 10. team. 123.

Usually, a matchup between the Cowboys and Giants would have all eyes watching.

Just not in this case, although that’s no fault of the Cowboys.

Still, Dallas doesn’t advance in our NFL power rankings this week despite the one-sided victory. The Cowboys should have won this game easily, and they did so. There’s just no way they climb over the teams left remaining on this list.

If there’s good news, though, it’s Dallas seemingly has put its midseason woes behind. Things are clicking again, offensively, and quarterback Dak Prescott was back to making big throws and taking care of the ball.

Passing for over 330 yards with three touchdowns is a feat even against the worst of teams.

Running back Ezekiel Elliott is due to return in Week 16, and the Cowboys are managing to get by with performances from running back Alfred Morris, wide receiver Dez Bryant and tight end Jason Witten. All three made notable contributions during this particular contest.

Biggest Question

Despite things being on the right track in Dallas, the team’s record still stands at 7-6. With the Philadelphia Eagles having all but locked up the NFC East, the Cowboys are hoping they can win out and secure one of two Wild Card spots.

Visiting the Raiders in Week 15 will be interesting, but hosting the Seattle Seahawks the following week won’t be easy. Especially as Seattle’s playoff hopes are now in jeopardy.

Speaking of Seattle…