Takeaways From Week Thirteen In The NFL Season

A colossal match-up delivered and a dynastic squad may be in trouble. What were the takeaways from the thirteenth week in the NFL season?

• Does ANYBODY Want To Win The NFC East? The Dallas Cowboys failed to beat another team with a winning record, collapsing against Buffalo, 26-15, on Thanksgiving. On Sunday, the Philadelphia Eagles fell to the MIAMI DOLPHINS, 37-31. The Eagles were even leading by two possessions at one point in that game. Thus begs the question: Does anyone want the NFC East? At this point, Washington is in contention to win the division, which says a lot about how weak the division really is.
  
• 49ers-Ravens Delivered On All Fronts: A 20-17 Ravens victory over San Francisco was overshadowed by how competitive the game really was. Both teams had huge fourth down stops in the fourth quarter and both quarterbacks delivered either through the air or by foot. Both teams will have big games coming up next week, so expect more quality football from both squads.
  
• Is New England, Specifically Tom Brady, In Danger? New England suffered a demoralizing defeat on Sunday night, losing to Houston by a score of 28-22. There's a more alarming issue for the Patriots to worry about, though. Since week four, Tom Brady has only completed 59.2% of his passes, throwing 11 touchdowns and six interceptions with 6.2 yards per attempt in the process. If New England is to repeat as Super Bowl champions, they'll need Brady and the offense (receivers included) to be better.
  

NFL Top Five Power Rankings

1. Baltimore Ravens
   
2. Seattle Seahawks
   
3. San Francisco 49ers
   
4. New Orleans Saints
   
5. New England Patriots