Last week's edition of CSN's NFL Power Rankings showcased the utter chaos in the league's middle of the pack, as the No. 9 and No. 26 ranked teams were separated by just two games.
After the dust had settled following all of the Week 12 action, a number of those teams trying to keep their postseason hopes alive have either fallen too far behind, like the Panthers, Rams and Cardinals, or remained in the hunt for a playoff berth entering the final five weeks of the season, like the Bucaneers, Packers and Saints.
With that said, let's take a look at CSN's complete rankings, compiled by Derrick Gunn and John Boruk, heading into Week 13.
1. Dallas (10-1)
Just cruising to the finish line - Gunn (1)
Dak Prescott, statistically, is the best fourth-quarter quarterback in the NFL. - Boruk (1)
2. New England (9-2)
Tom Brady gets all the headlines, but the Pats' defense deserves credit. - Gunn (2)
New England clinches another winning season. Has not had a losing season since 2000. - Boruk (2)
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3. Oakland (9-2)
First winning season since 2002. - Gunn (3)
Nearly blew a 17-point halftime lead. If linebacker Aldon Smith is reinstated, look out for this Raiders defense. - Boruk (3)
4. Seattle (7-3-1)
Minor hiccup losing at Tampa Bay. - Gunn (4)
The Seahawks' offensive line was dominated all game long and Russell Wilson was constantly on the run. - Boruk (4)
5. Kansas City (8-3)
The Chiefs have won six of last seven. Big win in Denver. - Gunn (5)
Very gutsy effort winning in Denver. Wideout Tyreek Hill has become Kansas City's best offensive playmaker. - Boruk (5)
6. Denver (7-4)
OT loss to K.C. could come back to bite the Broncos. - Gunn (6)
Gary Kubiak’s decision to kick a 62-yard field goal in overtime was one of the dumbest decisions this season. - Boruk (6)
7. Atlanta (7-4)
Explosive offense is back. - Gunn (8)
Julio Jones had a very quiet game and the Falcons still scored 38 points. - Boruk (8)
7. N.Y. Giants (8-3)
Will find out last five games if they're legit: at Pittsburgh, vs. Dallas, vs. Detroit, at Philadelphia, at Washington. - Gunn (9)
Big Blue puts their six-game winning streak on the line in Pittsburgh. We’ll see how good they really are. - Boruk (7)
9. Detroit (7-4)
All seven wins in latter stages of games. Its luck has to run out sooner or later. - Gunn (7)
Detroit has won six of its last seven, but it has a tough finish starting in New Orleans Sunday. - Boruk (11)
10. Washington (6-4-1)
Kirk Cousins is picking up steam. Last five games: 72 percent completion rate, 11 touchdowns and one interception. - Gunn (11)
Tough loss in Dallas, but Kirk Cousins has 68 percent completion rate and is on pace to throw for 5,150 yards. - Boruk (9)
11. Pittsburgh (6-5)
Have to keep Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown healthy for any chance to go far. - Gunn (10)
Defense has allowed 16 points combined over its last two weeks. - Boruk (12)
11. Miami (7-4)
Winners of six in a row. Beware of the Fins. - Gunn (12)
Why are the Fins winning? Miami has committed just two turnovers since Week 6. - Boruk (10)
13. Tampa Bay (6-5)
Gut-check win over Seattle. - Gunn (14)
The Bucs make biggest jump after wins over the Chiefs and the Seahawks. Who is this team? - Boruk (15)
14. Baltimore (6-5)
The Ravens need everything they can get from second-ranked defense. - Gunn (13)
Baltimore has won three of its last four, all against divisional opponents. - Boruk (17)
14. Buffalo (6-5)
The Bills have fifth-best scoring differential. - Gunn (17)
Rank No. 1 in rushing and dead last in passing. LeSean McCoy with six games of 100 yards from scrimmage. - Boruk (13)
16. Houston (6-5)
The fact that it has won six games is amazing. - Gunn (16)
The offense has more turnovers than touchdowns this season. - Boruk (16)
16. Minnesota (6-5)
The Vikings are averaging 16.5 points in last six games. - Gunn (18)
Fans in Minnesota are starting to see the real Sam Bradford, who threw a costly fourth-quarter interception in Detroit. - Boruk (14)
18. San Diego (5-6)
It’s a shame the Chargers are in the wrong division. - Gunn (15)
Philip Rivers has been a high risk/high reward quarterback: 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions in his last four weeks. - Boruk (19)
19. Tennessee (6-6)
The Titans have a bye this week. - Gunn (19)
Surprise team of the NFL right now. Have the Chiefs and the Broncos coming out of its bye week. - Boruk (20)
19. Indianapolis (5-6)
If Andrew Luck isn’t on the field, the Colts have no luck. - Gunn (21)
Yeah, the Colts really, really need Andrew Luck. - Boruk (18)
21. Eagles (5-6)
Losers of six of their last eight. Monday night loss to Green Bay may have sealed their fate. - Gunn (20)
Have lost four of their last five. Rookie head coach Doug Pederson is coaching like he’s a rookie. - Boruk (24)
21. Green Bay (5-6)
If the Packers can ever get their defense healthy, look out. - Gunn (22)
Every team should have a mystery tent. The big mystery is why couldn’t the Eagles score on the Pack’s defense. - Boruk (22)
21. New Orleans (5-6)
Only team averaging over 400 yards on offense (434.1), yet has a losing record. - Gunn (23)
I think the New Year’s Day game at Atlanta in Week 17 will determine the NFC South Division. Boruk (21)
24. Carolina (4-7)
How the mighty have fallen. The Panthers are given a two percent chance of making the playoffs. - Gunn (24)
Cam Newton will continue to run for dear life as the Panthers are now down to their third-string center. - Boruk (23)
25. Arizona (4-6-1)
The Cards are 1-3-1 in their last five games. Carson Palmer sacked 16 times during that span. - Gunn (25)
Defense is now an issue in the desert, as the Cards have allowed at least 30 points in three of their last four games. - Boruk (25)
26. N.Y. Jets (3-8)
Ryan Fitzpatrick has 10 fourth-quarter turnovers, that’s most in the NFL. - Gunn (26)
Seems like they play the Patriots tough once every season. They’ve been competitive over the last five weeks. - Boruk (27)
27. Rams (4-7)
As if this team doesn’t have enough problems, now head coach Jeff Fisher has ticked off former Rams great Eric Dickerson. - Gunn (28)
Todd Gurley has just one 100-yard rushing performance in his last 19 games. - Boruk (26)
28. Cincinnati (3-7-1)
Will Marvin Lewis be the first head coach fired after this season? - Gunn (27)
Riding a three-game losing streak by a combined 10 points. - Boruk (28)
29. Jacksonville (2-9)
Secured its sixth straight losing season. - Gunn (29)
Gus Bradley should be the first coach fired after Week 17. - Boruk (30)
29. Chicago (2-9)
The Bears had eight dropped passes. That ties for most by any team in a single game in last 10 years. - Gunn (30)
Big battle for the Bears and 49ers. … Loser likely gets the No. 2 pick in the draft. - Boruk (29)
31. San Francisco (1-10)
The Niners have set a franchise record for consecutive losses. - Gunn (31)
Colin Kaepernick has saved my fantasy season. Can’t save Chip Kelly’s team, however. - Boruk (31)
32. Cleveland (0-12)
Head coach Hue Jackson got emotional after latest loss. I’m sure he cries even more behind closed doors. - Gunn (32)
If I’m Howie Roseman, Terrelle Pryor is the wide receiver I’m targeting in the offseason. - Boruk (32)