Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: One key stat for each team

Dec 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball around Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones (35) during the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs the ball around Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Sidney Jones (35) during the second quarter at TIAA Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 13, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 13, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball ahead of Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones (45) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

24. Dallas Cowboys (+1)

Key stat: Amari Cooper nearing his 5th 1,000-yard season in 6 career years

It is easy to forget about Amari Cooper because he spent the early part of his career in an irrelevant Oakland Raiders offense, and just when he was starting to get the credit he deserved, Dak Prescott got hurt and Dallas dropped off the map.

Well, even if you aren’t paying attention, it seems like it doesn’t matter which QB is in the game for the Cowboys, Cooper is going to produce. I think we should all firmly shift our praise from Zeke Elliott to Cooper when we talk about the best skill player on that roster.

23. L.A. Chargers (+3)

Key stat:13th career game for Austin Ekeler with 100+ yards from scrimmage.

All eyes are on Justin Herbert, Joey Bosa, Keenan Allen, and other big names, but don’t forget about Austin Ekeler who is one of the best dual-threat runners in the NFL. If Herbert can continue to stretch the field with deep passes, there is going to be a lot of room underneath for Ekeler to work in the future.