Here's a look at where the Detroit Lions stand in national power rankings following their 24-6 victory over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 12 to improve to 10-1 on the season. Sports Illustrated Power ranking: 1st Previous ranking: 1st The Lions—12 games into the season by the way—have become the first team in NFL history to have a running back tandem score 10-plus touchdowns apiece in back to back seasons.

The Detroit Lions have won 10 games for the second straight year — the first time that the Lions have ever accomplished such a feat. Of late, it’s been the defense that showed up to clinch the victories as they have kept teams out of the end zone for 10 straight quarters.