NFL Power Rankings: 3 Teams Whose Worlds Were Turned Upside Down

One week you have faith, the next you are spiraling out of control, wondering where it all went wrong.

Yeah, that's kinda how three teams in the National Football League felt after their worlds were turned upside down in Week 13.

Here are three teams currently questioning the meaning of life.

3. Atlanta Falcons (7-5)

The Falcons had to have been feeling good heading into their matchup against the injury-depleted Houston Texans on Sunday.

However, despite an additional injury to Texans receiver Andre Johnson, Atlanta's Matt Ryan and Co. crash-landed like a dying bird.

I expected Ryan to struggle against what has become a formidable defense—I just didn't think he would struggle this badly. Ryan went 20-of-46, throwing one touchdown to two interceptions.

Heck, T.J. Yates, a rookie quarterback making his first NFL start, had as many passing touchdowns as him.

On top of that, running back Michael Turner was held in check as the Falcons fell, 17-10.

The NFC playoff picture is a mess right now.

2. Chicago Bears (7-5)

One week you're 7-3 and have Jay Cutler as your starting quarterback, the next you have Caleb Hanie.

I figured when Jay Cutler was lost due to injury the Bears would still make the playoffs based on their defense.

However, you can't expect the Bears to allow less than three points each game.

The Bears lost 10-3 on Sunday to the Kansas City Chiefs, who weren't doing anything right before Week 13.

Cutler is going to look like a god in Chicago if he's able to make it on the field.

1. Oakland Raiders (7-5)

Sure, the Denver Broncos had been surging, but the Raiders would easily win the AFC West, right?

Not so fast.

The Tim Tebows came from behind yet again on Sunday, defeating the Minnesota Vikings 35-32, and the Raiders, well, had seen better days.

The Raiders lost to the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, and it wasn't even close. They fell behind 34-0 before they scored two touchdowns late to close with a 34-14 loss.

Defeats like this have a way of making even the most faithful start doubting things.