Week 12 Power Rankings

SI (ABANDON ALL HOPE - 29. Detroit Lions (0–9–1):  Sunday was a bummer for anyone holding out hope that Tim Boyle was the answer, but the Lions continue to be game most weeks and have a chance to get on the board against the Bears on Thursday):  https://www.si.com/nfl/2021/11/23/nfl-power-rankings-kansas-city-chiefs-back-on-top

Athlonsports (31. Detroit Lions (Last week: 32):  The Lions have played in some bad football games over the years but that “effort” against the Steelers certainly ranks up there among the more unwatchable ones. At least they didn’t lose but the solace of a potential 0-16-1 season doesn’t mean much.):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-power-rankings

PFN (32. Detroit Lions:  When your plan on offense involves starting Tim Boyle, you’re not trying very hard to win that particular football game. Still, the Lions almost beat the Browns, who could only manage 13 points against Detroit.  The Lions’ offense never saw the red zone. Detroit’s only score came off a 57-yard D’Andre Swift touchdown run. Boyle only managed 77 yards through the air, and the Lions averaged 4 more yards per play on the ground than they did passing the ball.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-power-rankings-2021-nflwk-12/

SN (32. Detroit Lions 0-9-1 (32):  The Lions again fought hard against an AFC North opponent on the road, but this time, they didn't even have a tie to show for it. They should have a fighting chance at a happy Thanksgiving at home against the Bears.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-power-rankings-cardinals-chiefs-patriots-cowboys-bills/ydtkvlaevaf1k5oxx6lr3qgk

ESPN (32. Detroit Lions (0-9-1)

Previous ranking: 32 (Most memorable Thanksgiving game: Lions blow out Bears 55-20 on Nov. 27, 1997):  In Motown, the annual Turkey Day classic almost has a local Super Bowl-type feel to it, with the buildup, tradition and excitement among loyal fans -- which initially started in 1934. But even in the present day, it's hard to mention the Lions franchise without it being highlighted by a legendary moment from Hall of Fame running back Barry Sanders. The 1997 Thanksgiving Day game was one of those special moments at the Pontiac Silverdome, where his 167 rushing yards and three touchdowns helped the Lions beat the Chicago Bears 55-20. Sanders helped Detroit come from behind with big touchdown runs of 40, 25 and 15 yards after the Lions trailed 17-3 in the first half. -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/page/NFLpowerranking1123/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-1-32-poll-plus-team-most-memorable-thanksgiving-game

CBS (32. Lions:  They competed at Cleveland with a backup quarterback, which is a good sign. They might play backup Tim Boyle again Thursday.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-power-rankings-bill-belichick-has-red-hot-patriots-surging-at-right-time-bills-take-a-major-fall/

NFL.com (32. Lions (Previous rank: No. 30):  The Lions will take the field on Thanksgiving as a winless team for the third time in franchise history. Detroit fought hard in a 13-10 loss to the Browns, but extreme effort that ends in defeat is the type of Groundhog Day outcome that must wear on a locker room when it happens over three straight months. D'Andre Swift has been a bright spot, but it’s clear the Lions don’t have their future quarterback currently on the roster. Tim Boyle did very little in his opportunity to start in place of an injured Jared Goff, and David Blough’s third-string status is a damning indictment of his own place in the NFL firmament. Just win (one), baby.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-2021-nfl-season

USA Today (32. Lions (31): Now that Houston's latest victory has all but secured No. 1 pick of the 2022 draft for Detroit, will the Lions reach for one of the quarterback prospects? Or just play it safe by snagging another Oregon product, DE  Kayvon Thibodeaux in this case?):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2021/11/23/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-2021-chiefs-patriots-cardinals/8731367002/

Yahoo (32. Detroit Lions (0-9-1, Last Week: 31):  When you're still chasing your first win in mid-November, it's not a time to get conservative. Lions coach Dan Campbell has been aggressive on fourth down most of this season, then on fourth-and-1 in the fourth quarter Sunday, trailing 13-7, Campbell opted to kick the field goal. The game ended in a 13-10 loss. Not every decision to take the points is bad, but this one hurts because the Lions should have known their offense wasn't going to give them many chances.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-bill-belichick-seems-to-enjoy-this-patriots-team-which-is-surging-140631688.html

Touchdown wire (32. Detroit Lions (0-9-1) (Last week: 32):  Nearly, but not enough. The Lions stayed winless with a 13-10 loss against the Browns. RB Nick Chubb wasn’t kept under wraps nearly enough, especially late.):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-arizona-cardinals-tampa-bay-buccaneers-green-bay-packers/

PFT (32. Lions (0-9-1, No. 30): “Your momma is a Lions fan.”):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/11/23/pfts-week-12-2021-power-rankings/

Freep (32. Lions):  https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2021/11/23/deroit-lions-thanksgiving-football-nfl-power-rankings/8732330002/

Walterfootball (32. Detroit Lions NFL Power Rankings Detroit Lions (0-9-1) - Previously: 31. Why is Tim Boyle in the NFL? All he did in college was throw interceptions. I'm not exaggerating. He didn't study, date girls or even eat at the dining commons. All he did at school was throw interceptions. Why would any NFL team roster him?):  https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

AP Pro32 (32. Lions):  https://pro32.ap.org/tribweb/poll

Average Power Ranking (444/14):  32