The Cowboys-Eagles rivalry as reached a peak, which is good for football. Dak Prescott and Dallas struck big in a lopsided victory over Philly that put them atop the NFC East. They’ve both got to deal with the 49ers at some point, and that won’t be fun for anyone with the way San Francisco is playing.

We saw a bunch of upsets from lower-ranked teams, with the Giants, Jets, Patriots, Bears and Titans all willing big games. It’s cliche, but the NFL is a week-to-week league, man. Any given Sunday (or Thursday or Monday or Saturday after college football season), as they say.

The NFC South will he hotly contested, with the Falcons, Bucs and Saints still in it. They’re close to each other in these Week 15 NFL power rankings, as you’d expect. Let’s take a look at how the whole league breaks down:

(10-3)

1

San Francisco 49ers

49ers are a dominant force. Simple as that.

(10-3)

4

2

Baltimore Ravens

John Harbaugh was a former special teams coordinator. You know he LOVED winning a game with a punt return for a touchdown. With a backup returner, no less.

(10-3)

3

3

Dallas Cowboys

We talk about Dak a lot in this space. How about Brandon Aubrey? Great story and nails from distance.

(10-3)

4

2

Philadelphia Eagles

Losers of two straight, both to NFC elites. They’ll likely get a chance at both teams again come playoff time.

(9-4)

5

2

Miami Dolphins

Tyreek Hill went out with an ankle injury and texted his wife at halftime. She told him to go back in. He did. Smart.

(7-6)

6

1

Buffalo Bills

Can they stack wins after struggling to do so all season?

(8-5)

7

2

Kansas City Chiefs

It was a penalty. Simple as that.

(9-4)

8

1

Detroit Lions

Lions don’t look like the dominant force they were earlier in the year.

(8-5)

9

2

Cleveland Browns

Joe Flacco might earn comeback player of the year with but a few games played. Gotta make the playoffs, though.

(8-5)

10

2

Jacksonville Jaguars

AFC South leaders are floundering a bit. Can they rebound at least enough to win the division (and get folks healthy)?

(7-6)

11

3

Houston Texans

Texans playing without C.J. Stroud proves his immense value.

(7-6)

12

2

Denver Broncos

Russ wins a game and welcomes a new child. As he put it, ‘two wins in 24 hours.’ True story.

(6-6)

13

3

Cincinnati Bengals

Jake Browning is playing well. So is the team around him.

(6-7)

14

2

Green Bay Packers

Matt LaFleur’s December win streak has been snapped. Something tells me the Packers will respond well.

(6-7)

15

2

Los Angeles Rams

Tough loss to Baltimore, but Sean McVay is coaching great and the Rams have a real shot at the playoffs.

(7-6)

16

1

Indianapolis Colts

Did some air come out of the balloon? We’ll see.

(7-6)

17

4

Pittsburgh Steelers

All this talk about Mike Tomlin leaving the Steelers is insane. Great coach. All-timer.

(6-7)

18

Seattle Seahawks

‘Hawks aren’t playing terrible, but their recent results indicate a free fall.

(7-6)

19

3

Minnesota Vikings

Justin Jefferson triumphant return was cut short by another injury. The Vikes (and NFL fans everywhere) are bummed. Injuries stink.

(6-7)

20

2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Bucs had to beat the Falcons and did. NFC South will be tight down the stretch.

(6-7)

21

5

Atlanta Falcons

Falcons could’ve created separation in the NFC South. Loss to Tampa Bay brought them back to the pack.

(6-7)

22

1

New Orleans Saints

Seems like there’s a sideline feud between offensive players every week.

(5-8)

23

2

Chicago Bears

Justin Fields and D.J. Moore are turning into quite the tandem.

(5-8)

24

5

New York Jets

Zach Wilson had 301 yards, two touchdowns and a 117 passer rating. We sure Aaron Rodgers wasn’t rocking a new ankle and a blonde wig?

(5-8)

25

1

Los Angeles Chargers

Justin Herbert got hurt. Shut him down. Season’s over.

(5-8)

26

1

Tennessee Titans

Will Levis looked like a franchise quarterback on Monday night.

(5-8) MNF

27

3

New York Giants

Tommy DeVito’s family was passing out chicken cutlets at their tailgate. After winning in dramatic fashion, they’re gonna have to do that every week.

(5-8)

28

5

Las Vegas Raiders

Raiders got shut out with Davante Adams on the field. Several getting charged with high crimes and misdemeanors.

(2-10)

29

2

Arizona Cardinals

Cardinals need the highest possible pick to secure the best possible non-quarterback. Or to get a king’s ransom from a team that wants one.

(4-9)

30

Washington Commanders

Bye saves some of the disappointment watching Commanders play recently.

(3-10)

31

New England Patriots

Got a win on Thursday night, then got eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday, the earliest such exit since 2000.