## NFL Power Rankings, Week 12: Bills Leap into No. 2 Spot, Commanders and 49ers Continue to Slide
### Bills Surge to Second Place
The Buffalo Bills have climbed to the No. 2 spot in the NFL Power Rankings after another dominant performance in Week 11. Josh Allen led the Bills to a 31-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns, throwing for 297 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. Allen also added 39 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. The Bills’ defense was equally impressive, holding the Browns to just 192 total yards and forcing two turnovers.
The Bills’ rise to the No. 2 spot is a testament to their impressive all-around play. They rank first in the NFL in scoring offense (33.2 points per game) and fourth in scoring defense (17.4 points per game). Allen is playing at an MVP level, and the Bills’ receiving corps, led by Stefon Diggs, Gabriel Davis, and Isaiah McKenzie, is one of the most dynamic in the league.
### Chiefs Fall to Third
The Kansas City Chiefs have dropped to the No. 3 spot after a disappointing 27-17 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11. Patrick Mahomes threw for 265 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions, including one that was returned for a touchdown. The Chiefs’ defense struggled to contain Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for 286 yards and two touchdowns.
The Chiefs’ loss to the Bengals was their second in a row, and it raises some concerns about their ability to compete for a Super Bowl. Mahomes has not been playing as well as he did earlier in the season, and the Chiefs’ defense has been inconsistent. They will need to find a way to improve their play if they want to make a deep playoff run.
### Commanders and 49ers Continue to Slide
The Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers both continued to slide down the Power Rankings in Week 11. The Commanders lost 23-10 to the Houston Texans, while the 49ers lost 22-16 to the Arizona Cardinals.
The Commanders’ loss to the Texans was their fifth in a row, and it dropped them to 4-6 on the season. Carson Wentz threw for just 143 yards and one touchdown, and the Commanders’ defense allowed the Texans to rush for 174 yards.
The 49ers’ loss to the Cardinals was their second in a row, and it dropped them to 5-5 on the season. Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 228 yards and one touchdown, but he also threw two interceptions. The 49ers’ defense allowed the Cardinals to rush for 158 yards and score two rushing touchdowns.
The Commanders and 49ers are both at a crossroads. They need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to make the playoffs.
### Other Notable Movements
– The Tennessee Titans moved up to the No. 4 spot after a 27-17 victory over the Green Bay Packers.
– The Minnesota Vikings moved up to the No. 5 spot after a 34-26 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.
– The Baltimore Ravens moved up to the No. 6 spot after a 27-13 victory over the Carolina Panthers.
– The Cincinnati Bengals moved up to the No. 7 spot after a 27-17 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.
– The Philadelphia Eagles moved down to the No. 8 spot after a 17-16 loss to the Indianapolis Colts.
– The New York Giants moved down to the No. 9 spot after a 24-16 loss to the Detroit Lions.
– The Miami Dolphins moved down to the No. 10 spot after a 30-15 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
### Conclusion
The NFL Power Rankings are constantly changing, and there are sure to be more shakeups in the coming weeks. The Bills are the hottest team in the league right now, and they look like the favorites to win the AFC. The Chiefs are still a contender, but they need to find a way to improve their play. The Commanders and 49ers are both struggling, and they need to find a way to turn things around quickly if they want to make the playoffs.