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MINNEAPOLIS -- Jose Berrios has returned to Triple-A, where he has dominated for a second straight year.Maybe next time hell be back in Minnesota with a better feel for how to make it in the majors.James McCann had a three-run homer among his four hits, Daniel Norris pitched into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers beat Berrios and the Twins 8-5 to complete a three-game sweep for Minnesotas seventh straight defeat.Berrios and Tyler Duffey, who gave up six runs in three innings on Wednesday, were both sent down after the game.Im going to take advantage of my starts down there in Rochester and do what I can to get back up here, Berrios said through an interpreter.Berrios (2-4) finished five innings, but he gave up six runs on six hits and five walks in his ninth major league start. His ERA actually dropped four percentage points, to an unsightly 9.24. He has finished six innings only once.Manager Paul Molitor was asked for his assessment of Berrios and his ability to stay upbeat about his fledgling career.I think hes learned how to present himself in a way that shows that hes a smart young man whos absorbing and trying to apply taking the good with the bad, learning from both, Molitor said, but my guess is that young players struggling up here, it takes its toll.Catcher Juan Centeno made a mound visit three batters into the game after Berrios issued back-to-back walks, and Ian Kinslers two-run double in the second sent the Tigers on their way. McCanns two-out, three-run drive into the flower bed above right-center field pushed the lead to 6-0 in the third inning.Im surprised. However, I do understand the decision. I do understand they want me to go down there and gain more confidence in what Im doing, said Berrios, whos the organizations top pitching prospect after being picked 32nd overall in the 2012 draft.The Twins could have kept Berrios around to work through the struggles in a lost season, but as with center fielder Byron Buxton, they felt the move was necessary to reduce the pressure on the rookie.Youre not doing him any favors right now and you still have to try to protect your team, Molitor said, adding: I love getting guys experience, especially when we are where we are, but there becomes a point where it doesnt seem like the right thing.Andrew Albers will be recalled from Rochester, and another roster move will be made on Friday.The Tigers, trying to stay close in the wild-card race, are 10-2 against the Twins this year. They stretched their winning streak at Target Field to eight games.Norris (2-2) struck out five in 6 1/3 innings, allowing six hits without a walk in his longest and strongest start this season. He took a shutout in the sixth, surrendering RBI singles by Robbie Grossman and Eduardo Escobar over his last two innings.Victor Martinez went 3 for 4 with two RBI for the Tigers, raising his career batting average at Target Field to .370 in 46 games. Hes 16 for 26 there this year and has scored seven runs in six games.Francisco Rodriguez preserved the victory by striking out two in a perfect ninth for his 35th save in 38 opportunities.Max Kepler had a two-run double for the Twins to give him a league-high 55 RBI by a rookie, but the Twins finished 2-8 at home in August. They allowed an average of 7.9 runs per game.MAUER MENDINGTwins 1B Joe Mauer was out for the second straight game because of soreness in both quadriceps muscles more significant than originally believed, but Molitor said hes planning on Mauer being back in the lineup on Friday.TRAINERS ROOMMiguel Sano was the DH again for the Twins, with a sore elbow that has kept him from playing 3B for a week. Molitor said he doesnt believe Sano is confident enough yet to make the long corner throws.UP NEXTTwins LHP Pat Dean, subbing for an injured Hector Santiago, will pitch on Friday at Toronto. Dean (1-3, 5.48 ERA) last started for the Twins on June 17. Hell face former Twins LHP Francisco Liriano (6-12, 5.21 ERA), who was recently acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh. This will be Lirianos fourth start for the Blue Jays. Air Max 97 Pas Cher Solde . Pert has formerly spent time as an assistant coach with Cardiff City, Coventry City, and Bahrain mens national team. 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For the first time this season, the top three teams remain unchanged from their positions the previous week in ESPNs NFL Power Rankings. ESPNs power panel (a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities) left Dallas as the No. 1-ranked team, Seattle at No. 2 and New England at No. 3.The Raiders, who beat Houston 27-20 on Monday night in Mexico City, moved up two spots to break into the top five. The Giants made the biggest positive leap this week, jumping up to No. 6 from No. 16 in the Week 11 rankings.Methodology note: These rankings reflect which teams voters think would win head-to-head matchups. Higher-ranked teams would be favored against lower-ranked teams. Coming off a win doesnt guarantee a jump, and coming off a loss doesnt guarantee a fall.Check out the rest of the league and where each team ranks.Previous rankings: Week 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | PreseasonESPN Stats & Information contributed the following research.1. Dallas Cowboys2016 record: 9-1 | Week 11 ranking: 1The Cowboys enter their Thanksgiving game riding the longest single-season winning streak in franchise history. Give thanks to Dak Prescott, who has completed an NFL-best 78.8 percent of his passes in the fourth quarter and overtime since Week 2, including completions on 24 of his past 26 attempts.2. Seattle Seahawks2016 record: 7-2-1 | Week 11 ranking: 2The Seahawks rushed for a season-high 152 yards Sunday after averaging less than half that (77.7 per game) entering the week, despite the dearth of healthy running backs. With an injured C.J. Prosise out for an extended period of time, Thomas Rawls likely reclaims the starting running back job this week in Tampa.3. New England Patriots2016 record: 8-2 | Week 11 ranking: 3Including playoffs, QB Tom Brady won career game No. 199 in San Francisco this past week, tying him with Brett Favre for second most all time. A win this week against the Jets would tie Brady with a familiar face, Peyton Manning, for most all time.4. Oakland Raiders2016 record: 8-2 | Week 11 ranking: 6Just win, baby. Thats all the Raiders seem to know how to do anymore, improving to 8-2 behind a fourth-quarter comeback fueled by two Derek Carr touchdown passes. Carr now has nine touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and overtime this season, tied for second most in the NFL. The visiting Panthers are up next.5. Denver Broncos2016 record: 7-3 | Week 11 ranking: 4The Broncos offense has been underwhelming this season, averaging just 1.79 points per drive (18th in the NFL). Thats actually an improvement over last season though, when they averaged 1.56 per drive (24th). The Chiefs await in Week 12.6. New York Giants2016 record: 7-3 | Week 11 ranking: 16Have the Giants ever fallen this far under the radar? They have the second-longest active winning streak in the NFL (five games, tied with the Dolphins) and have a great chance to extend the streak this week against the winless Browns.7. Kansas City Chiefs2016 record: 7-3 | Week 11 ranking: 5Alex Smith has as many touchdown passes as Case Keenum this season (nine). Let that sink in for a moment, because the Chiefs are 7-3 this season (6-3 when Smith starts). Who knows how good theyd be if they had better quarterback play? Smith will need to be good this week against the Broncos stout defense.8. Atlanta Falcons2016 record: 6-4 | Week 11 ranking: 7The Falcons are the only team averaging more than 30 points per game this season, but that offense is about to be put to the test. Atlantas next three games are against the Cardinals, Chiefs and Rams, who all rank top 10 in fewest points allowed this season.9. Washington Redskins2016 record: 6-3-1 | Week 11 ranking: 11The Redskins are 6-1-1 since losing their first two games of the season. That .813 winning percentage since Week 3 is tied for third best in the NFL. One of the teams thats better? The Cowboys, who Washington hopes to upend on Thanksgiving.10. Detroit Lions2016 record: 6-4 | Week 11 ranking: 12Some will likely be at dinner or already deep in a post-dinner nap when the Vikings-Lions game comes to an end on Thanksgiving, but sneak a peek when you can, because youll likely catch a wild comeback. The Lions have trailed in the fourth quarter of every game this season, yet they sit at 6-4 overall.11. Miami Dolphins2016 record: 6-4 | Week 11 ranking: 17The Dolphins have won five straight, but each of their past four wins has come after trailing in the fourth quarter. Hows this for Florida ties? According to Elias Sports Bureau, Tim Tebows 2011 Denver squad was the last team to win four straight despite trailing in the fourth quarter of each game.12. Minnesota Vikings2016 record: 6-4 | Week 11 ranking: 15The Vikings have played three games this season in which the defense and special teams scored as many (or more) touchdowns as the offense. Thats great for the defense and special teams but not a ringing endorsement for the offense. The NFC North lead is on the line in Detroit on Thanksgiving.13. Pittsburgh Steelers2016 record: 5-5 | Week 11 ranking: 9Theres no remedy for a losing streak like a win against the Browns, at least for QB Ben Roethlisberger, who is now 20-2 lifetime against Cleveland. Up next is another favorite for Roethlisberger: the Colts. Forget the tackle, the Steelers QB has 10 touchdowns with no picks in his past two games against Indy.14. Baltimore Ravens2016 record: 5-5 | Week 11 ranking: 13The AFC North is underwhelming this season, which is why at 5-5, the Ravens sit atop the division. But three of the Ravens five wins have come against the Browns and Jaguars, who are a combined 2-19 this season. The Bengals are only 3-6-1 but should provide a tougher test this week.15. Philadelphia Eagles2016 record: 5-5 | Week 11 ranking: 8Less than 11 months ago, QB Carson Wentz was battling Jaccksonville State.dddddddddddd Now hes coming off a battle with The Legion of Boom. Wentz may be coming down to earth, but remember, he is still a rookie. Hell have a chance to pad his stats against the depleted Packers secondary on Monday night.16. Houston Texans2016 record: 6-4 | Week 11 ranking: 14Maybe Dr. Evil is a Raiders fan? Not ideal for laser pointers to be directed toward QB Brock Osweilers gaze, but shenanigans aside, the Texans blew their first fourth-quarter lead of the season Monday night and lost their first one-possession game. Houston returns home to host the Chargers in Week 12.17. Buffalo Bills2016 record: 5-5 | Week 11 ranking: 21The Bills actually boast the top rushing offense in the NFL, leading in yards per game, yards per rush and touchdowns, which has kept the team in the playoff hunt. The Bills will look to run all over the Jaguars to get back over .500 this week.18. Indianapolis Colts2016 record: 5-5 | Week 11 ranking: 27The Colts like to make things interesting, and that was on full display this past week after they nearly blew a 21-point lead against the Titans. The Colts held on and now look to win three straight when they host Pittsburgh on Thanksgiving night.19. Tennessee Titans2016 record: 5-6 | Week 11 ranking: 19The Titans have lost when they were 0-0, 1-1, 3-3, 4-4 and 5-5 this season, seemingly unable to get over the .500 hump. No team has had more chances to go over .500 this season, and no team has lost more chances. The Titans hope to get back to .500 this week at Chicago.20. Carolina Panthers2016 record: 4-6 | Week 11 ranking: 24The Panthers have won three of their past four and, at 4-6, arent far behind the division-leading Falcons at 6-4. NFL FPI gives the Panthers only a 5.5 percent chance of making the playoffs, but stranger things have happened. Carolina hopes to get its second win in as many weeks at Oakland in Week 12.21. Arizona Cardinals2016 record: 4-5-1 | Week 11 ranking: 16Bruce Arians was hospitalized Monday, and we certainly wish him the best. Few coaches have been as successful as Arians. The Cardinals have a .664 winning percentage since he joined the franchise in 2013, tied for fourth best during that time. Arizona plays at Atlanta on Sunday.22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers2016 record: 5-5 | Week 11 ranking: 25The Buccaneers have won road games at Atlanta, Carolina and Kansas City this season but are just 1-4 at home in Raymond James Stadium. Thanks to the road victories, Tampa Bay sits at 5-5 overall heading into its Week 12 game against Seattle.23. New Orleans Saints2016 record: 4-6 | Week 11 ranking: 20The Saints fought back to a 4-4 record after an 0-3 start but have lost the past two weeks. Turnovers have been the biggest issue, with six giveaways in the past two games leading to 23 opponent points. The Saints look to buckle down against the Rams in Week 12.24. Green Bay Packers2016 record: 4-6 | Week 11 ranking: 22The Packers defense has allowed 27.6 points per game this season. Thats the most points per game allowed by a Packers defense since 1958, when the unit allowed 31.8. Can Green Bay win at Philadelphia in Week 12 ?to prevent a five-game losing streak?25. San Diego Chargers2016 record: 4-6 | Week 11 ranking: 23Last time we saw Philip Rivers, he threw a pick-six in a tie game with about a minute remaining in regulation. Losses like the Week 10 one to Miami are hard to come back from, but the Chargers will look to do just that at Houston on Sunday.26. Cincinnati Bengals2016 record: 3-6-1 | Week 11 ranking: 18Prior to Week 11, receiver A.J. Green had accounted for 38 percent of the Bengals receiving yards this season, highest in the NFL. Thatll be a huge chunk of production to replace for a team in need of wins. Well see how QB Andy Dalton adjusts this week at Baltimore.27. Los Angeles Rams2016 record: 4-6 | Week 11 ranking: 26Jared Goffs debut was less than stellar but par for the course as far as Rams quarterbacks are concerned. Goff led the Rams to their fourth straight effort of 10 or fewer points, the franchises longest streak since 2011, a season in which they went 2-14.28. New York Jets2016 record: 3-7 | Week 11 ranking: 28Bryce Petty or Ryan Fitzpatrick? Does it even matter who is starting at QB for New York? The 3-7 Jets have a 0.1 percent chance of making the playoffs according to NFL FPI. The Patriots come to town this week, and despite QB Tom Bradys hot streak, it might not be a guaranteed win for New England. The Jets are 4-3 in their past seven home games against the Patriots.29. Chicago Bears2016 record: 2-8 | Week 11 ranking: 29Kevin White, Zach Miller and Leonard Floyd are all injured. Alshon Jeffery is suspended. It has been a rough season in Chicago, as the Bears are off to their worst 10-game start since 2002. The Bears host the Titans on Sunday.30. Jacksonville Jaguars2016 record: 2-8 | Week 11 ranking: 30The Jaguars have lost five straight, committing 13 turnovers with only two takeaways in that time. Also, the Jaguars have led for a whopping 10 offensive plays in that stretch. Can they turn the corner in Buffalo this week?31. San Francisco 49ers2016 record: 1-9 | Week 11 ranking: 31Nine straight losses. Thats tied for the longest losing streak in franchise history (1978). To avoid setting the franchise record for consecutive losses, theyll need to beat a Dolphins team that has won five straight.32. Cleveland Browns2016 record: 0-11 | Week 11 ranking: 32Our Football Power Index now gives the Browns a 24 percent chance of losing out. The last team to lose 11 straight to start the season was the 2011 Colts, who didnt win until their 14th game. The Giants, who have won five straight, come to Cleveland this week. ' ' '