2016 NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Arizona Cardinals

By Scott Allen | Nov 4, 2016

Oct 30, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Carolina Panthers defensive back Leonard Johnson (23) breaks up a two point conversion pass during the fourth quarter intended for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver John Brown (12) at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Cardinals 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 30, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws during the second half against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Detroit Lions (4-4)

The Lions are in the thick of things in the NFC North. They didn’t do themselves any favors however in last Sunday’s loss to a subpar Texans team 20-13 in Houston.

The Lions have experienced some injuries but quarterback Matthew Stafford has remained healthy. Outside of the loss to the Texans, they’ve lost to the Titans, Packers, and Bears.

The next three weeks may clear a lot up for the .500 Lions. They looked good against the Philadelphia Eagles a few weeks ago. That was their arguably their best win in 2016. But now they get to face the Vikings two of their next three games.

They travel to Minnesota this week, then have a bye week before hosting Jacksonville and then Minnesota on Thanksgiving day. They need to hope for a split at worst with the Vikings to remain in the division hunt. Three of their last five games will be on the road.

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