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.

As a result, the team has begun to draw comparisons to some of the NFL's best teams, including the 2007 New England Patriots that made a bid at a perfect season until losing to the New York Giants. That team was headlined by future Hall of Famers in quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Randy Moss.