The upstart New York Jets dropped down a few pegs after taking a thorough drubbing in Buffalo, while a close home win for the Miami Dolphins over another fringe playoff contender bumped their stock.
A controversial loss by the New England Patriots to one of the league's elite teams reduced the division lead over the Jets and Dolphins to two games heading into a critical slate of Week 12 matchups. The Bills jumped a few spots and are heading into a bye.
Here's where the four AFC East teams stand in the major media outlets' NFL power rankings entering Week 12:
NE MIA BUF NYJ
ESPN 6(5) 17(22) 25(26) 14(12)
NFL 6(4) 17(22) 26(27) 15(15)
CBS 7(4) 23(23) 19(28) 25(14)
Fox 6(4) 19(21) 22(27) 13(12)
NBC 6(5) 17(17) 22(27) 16(11)
SI 6(5) 24(26) 23(27) 18(13)
PFF 6(5) 17(19) 24(28) 21(16)
AVG: 6(5) 19(21) 23(27) 17(13)
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ESPN: http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankingsNFL.com: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000284577/article/power-rankings-week-12-chiefs-patriots-slip-eagles-rise
CBS Sports: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/pat-kirwan/24248920/nfl-power-rankings-schedule-could-end-denvers-hold-on-afc-top-spot-
Fox Sports: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/powerRankings
Pro Football Talk: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/11/19/week-11-power-rankings-4/
SI.com: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/nfl/news/20131120/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-seattle-seahawks/
Pro Football Focus: https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/11/20/power-rankings-week-11-3/
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