The Detroit Lions won their ninth straight game to stay at the top of the Power Rankings heading into a massive holiday week full of Thanksgiving football.

The Broncos continued to handle business. while the Cardinals' playoff hopes took a hit. Here are the NFL power rankings after Week 12.

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.