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HOUSTON, TX – DECEMBER 1: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots is slow to get up after being hit during the second half of a game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Houston, Texas. The Texans defeated the Patriots 28-22. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)

Playoffs are just around the corner, and teams are starting to position themselves for the playoffs or for the draft. The Eagles are the biggest faller of the week after their loss to the Dolphins, while five teams are tied as the biggest leaper moving up 2 spots.

32. Cincinnati Bengals (1-11) --

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 01: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals gestures to fans after the NFL football game against the New York Jets at Paul Brown Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images) Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 01: Andy Dalton #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals gestures to fans after the NFL football game against the New York Jets at Paul Brown Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Bryan Woolston/Getty Images)


31. New York Giants (2-10) --

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the first half of their game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images) Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Darius Slayton #86 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the first half of their game against the Green Bay Packers at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)


30. Miami Dolphins (3-9) --

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: DeVante Parker #11 of the Miami Dolphins scores a touchdown in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


29. Detroit Lions (3-8-1) -2

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 28: David Blough #10 of the Detroit Lions throws a first half pass while playing the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - NOVEMBER 28: David Blough #10 of the Detroit Lions throws a first half pass while playing the Chicago Bears at Ford Field on November 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)


28. Washington Redskins (3-9) +2

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 01: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 01: Adrian Peterson #26 of the Washington Redskins scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter during their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)


27. Denver Broncos (4-8) +1

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 01: Colby Wadman #6 holds as Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 52 yard field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 01, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images

DENVER, COLORADO - DECEMBER 01: Colby Wadman #6 holds as Brandon McManus #8 of the Denver Broncos kicks a 52 yard field goal against the Los Angeles Chargers in the fourth quarter at Empower Field at Mile High on December 01, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)


26. New York Jets (4-8) --

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 01: Adam Case the head coach of the New York Jets watches the action in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 01: Adam Case the head coach of the New York Jets watches the action in the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)


25. Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1) --

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 01: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to throw the ball down field during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Rams won 34-7. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 01: Kyler Murray #1 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to throw the ball down field during the second half against the Los Angeles Rams at State Farm Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. Rams won 34-7. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)


24. Los Angeles Chargers (4-8) --

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 1: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts as he walks off the field after a 23-20 loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 1: Philip Rivers #17 of the Los Angeles Chargers reacts as he walks off the field after a 23-20 loss to the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on December 1, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)


23. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8) --

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars waits on the bench during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Gardner Minshew #15 of the Jacksonville Jaguars waits on the bench during the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)


22. Atlanta Falcons (3-9)--

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Trey Hendrickson #91 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 28: Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons is sacked by Trey Hendrickson #91 of the New Orleans Saints during the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)


21. Carolina Panthers (5-7)--

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 24, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - NOVEMBER 24: Head coach Ron Rivera of the Carolina Panthers reacts against the New Orleans Saints during the first quarter in the game at Mercedes Benz Superdome on November 24, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)


20. Philadelphia Eagles (5-7) -4

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after dropping a pass in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images) Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images

MIAMI, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Zach Ertz #86 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after dropping a pass in the third quarter against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)


19. Chicago Bears (6-6) +1

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears intercepts the pass and celebrates with teammate Kyle Fuller #23 during the end of the fourth quarter of the game at Ford Field on November 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago defeated Detroit 24-20. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images) Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 28: Eddie Jackson #39 of the Chicago Bears intercepts the pass and celebrates with teammate Kyle Fuller #23 during the end of the fourth quarter of the game at Ford Field on November 28, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Chicago defeated Detroit 24-20. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)


18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7) +1

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a fumble recovery during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images) Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 01: Devin White #45 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers celebrates a fumble recovery during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on December 01, 2019 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)


19. Oakland Raiders (6-6) -2

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders talks with quarterback Derek Carr #4 during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Head coach Jon Gruden of the Oakland Raiders talks with quarterback Derek Carr #4 during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)


16. Cleveland Browns (5-7) +2

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Freddie Kitchens of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images

CLEVELAND, OHIO - NOVEMBER 14: Head coach Freddie Kitchens of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the sidelines during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at FirstEnergy Stadium on November 14, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)


15. Los Angeles Rams (7-5) +2

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 01: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - DECEMBER 01: Running back Todd Gurley #30 of the Los Angeles Rams rushes the football against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of the NFL game at State Farm Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)


14. Indianapolis Colts (6-6) -1

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts to having his field goal attempt blocked during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Adam Vinatieri #4 of the Indianapolis Colts reacts to having his field goal attempt blocked during the first quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)


13. Dallas Cowboys (6-6) -1

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Head coach Jason Garrett of the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)


12. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5) +2

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 01: Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs onto the field in the fourth quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 1, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 01: Devlin Hodges #6 of the Pittsburgh Steelers runs onto the field in the fourth quarter during the game against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field on December 1, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)


11. Tennessee Titans (7-5) --

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans passes the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 01: Ryan Tannehill #17 of the Tennessee Titans passes the ball during the first quarter of the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images)


10. Buffalo Bills (9-3) --

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Cole Beasley #10 of the Buffalo Bills at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 28: Cole Beasley #10 of the Buffalo Bills at AT&T Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)


9. Minnesota Vikings (8-4) -3

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images) Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings looks to throw the ball in the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks during their game at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)


8. Houston Texans (8-4) +1

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 01: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown against Elandon Roberts #52 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in the game at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 01: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Houston Texans scores a touchdown against Elandon Roberts #52 of the New England Patriots during the fourth quarter in the game at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)


7. Green Bay Packers (9-3) +1

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Members of the Green Bay Packers defense pose with teammate Darnell Savage #26 after he picked off a pass from Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 31-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Photo by Elsa/Getty Images

EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 01: Members of the Green Bay Packers defense pose with teammate Darnell Savage #26 after he picked off a pass from Daniel Jones #8 of the New York Giants in the fourth quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 01, 2019 in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The Green Bay Packers defeated the New York Giants 31-13. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)


6. Kansas City Chiefs (8-4) +1

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out against the Oakland Raiders during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images) Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images

KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs rolls out against the Oakland Raiders during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium on December 1, 2019 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)


5. San Francisco 49ers (10-2) -1

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a first half pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers throws a first half pass against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)


4. New England Patriots (10-2) -1

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play against the Houston Texans during the third quarter in the game at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images) Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images

HOUSTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 01: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots reacts after a play against the Houston Texans during the third quarter in the game at NRG Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)


3. New Orleans Saints (10-2) +2

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Members of the New Orleans Saints celebrate their victory with turkey legs following an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 28: Members of the New Orleans Saints celebrate their victory with turkey legs following an NFL game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on November 28, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)


2. Seattle Seahawks (10-2) --

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Jarran Reed #91 of the Seattle Seahawks, left, dances, and Jadeveon Clowney #90 looks at the Minnesota Vikings sidelines after a defensive stop during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks won, 37-30. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images) Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 02: Jarran Reed #91 of the Seattle Seahawks, left, dances, and Jadeveon Clowney #90 looks at the Minnesota Vikings sidelines after a defensive stop during the game against the Minnesota Vikings at CenturyLink Field on December 02, 2019 in Seattle, Washington. The Seattle Seahawks won, 37-30. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)


1. Baltimore Ravens (10-2) --

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 01: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the San Francisco 49ers during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on December 01, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

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