Lions, bills that show the potential of the Super Bowl

The old cliché is true: Attack wins games.

Whether the Lions or Bills have enough defense to win a championship will be decided in the playoffs.

But for now, Detroit and Buffalo look like Super Bowl contenders, as they boast the Nos. 1 and 3 rankings of scoring offenses in the NFL.

Shortly after the Lions became the third team in the Super Bowl era to have three wins by 35 points or more in their first ten games, the Bills won the most anticipated game of the NFL regular season because head coach Sean McDermott showed guts.

Bypassing a field goal that could have extended a two-point lead to five late in the fourth quarter, McDermott put the ball in the hands of Josh Allen, and the MVP-caliber quarterback delivered a 26-yard touchdown run that virtually achieved a 30-meter. -21 win over the Chiefs and made a statement to the loaded AFC.

Here are The Post’s power rankings for Week 12:

1. Lions 9-1 (2)

It doesn’t get more dominant than scoring touchdowns on your first seven possessions, as happened in a 52-6 demolition of the Jaguars. The Lions racked up a franchise-record 645 yards of offense en route to winning an eighth straight game and a ninth in the Top 10 for the first time since 1934. Jared Goff threw four touchdown passes.

2. Bills 9-2 (4)

Allen threw for 262 yards and a touchdown in addition to his signature sprint to the end zone in the win against the Chiefs. The Bills led for the entire second half after taking the lead on Tyler Bass’ 33-yard field goal just before halftime. Bass was a goat when the teams met in the playoffs last year. James Cook rushed for two touchdowns.

3. Leaders 9-1 (1)

There are no more unbeatens after the Chiefs’ 15-game winning streak was snapped and they lost to the Bills for the fourth straight regular season. Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdown passes, but also two interceptions, including on his final offensive snap. Travis Kelce (two catches for eight yards) was a total non-factor. However, Isiah Pacheco is on his way back from injury.

4. Steelers 8-2 (6)

One of the best rivalries in the NFL turned lopsided as the Steelers defeated the Ravens for the seventh time in the last eight meetings, 18-16, despite not scoring a touchdown. Chris Boswell tied a franchise record with six field goals. Payton Wilson had an interception in the fourth quarter and the offensive balance (36 passes, 34 carries) was impressive.

5. Packers 7-3 (5)

Like the Chiefs a week earlier, the Packers won on a walk-off blocked field goal. Karl Brooks got his hands on a would-be 46-yard game winner to secure a 20-19 win against the Bears after Jordan Love made a run for the go-ahead goal. Christian Watson had a career-high 150 receiving yards. Make that a record 11 straight wins in this rivalry for the Packers.

6. Eagles 8-2 (9)

Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns as part of a 20-point fourth-quarter explosion in a 26-18 comeback win against the Commanders. Jalen Hurts grabbed a third touchdown from Barkley after standing on the 1-yard line. The game was closer than it needed to be as Jake Elliott missed two field goals and a PAT. Philadelphia has won six in a row.

7. Vikings 8-2 (8)

Sam Darnold threw for two touchdowns and ran for another to make up for an early lost fumble in a 23-13 win against the Titans. The Vikings improved to 5-0 against the AFC as the defense did its part with five sacks (Andrew Van Ginkel and Pat Jones II with two apiece) and Harrison Smith’s interception.

8. Ravens 7-4 (3)

Lamar Jackson’s MVP bid took a major hit as he completed just 16 of 33 passes with one touchdown and ran for just 46 yards in the loss to the Steelers. The Ravens committed three turnovers and 12 penalties en route to their season-low 16 points. Normally automatic Justin Tucker missed two field goals.

9. Texans 7-4 (9)

The battle for Texas was no contest as Joe Mixon ran for 109 yards and three touchdowns in a 34-10 blowout of the Cowboys. As they jumped out to a 14-0 lead, the Texans forced the Cowboys into 61 dropbacks, including five sacks. Derek Barnett’s fumble return for a touchdown put the game out of reach.

10. Commanders 7-4 (7)

Without starting kicker Austin Seibert, head coach Dan Quinn sidestepped a would-be 44-yard field goal attempt in the fourth quarter by substitute Zane Gonzalez to go for a fourth down that failed in the loss to the Eagles. Jayden Daniels threw for an interception and a touchdown, and Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for a touchdown after missing the previous game.

11. Chargers 7-3 (13)

12. Cardinals 6-4 (12)

13. Broncos 6-5 (16)

14.Seahawks 5-5 (18)

15. 49ers 5-5 (11)

16. Buccaneers 4-6 (15)

17. Rams 5-5 (17)

18. Falcons 6-5 (14)

19. Foals 5-6 (19)

20. Bengals 4-7 (20)

21. Dolphins 4-6 (24)

22. Saints 4-7 (25)

23. Bears 4-6 (23)

24. Cowboys 3-7 (21)

25. Patriots 3-8 (22)

26. Jets 3-8 (26)

Just when you think the Jets have hit rock bottom, they find a new rock bottom. The offense didn’t get a first down in the first 28 minutes, but still scored a season-high 27 points. So the defense decided to fall short late, allowing two 70-yard fourth-quarter touchdown drives led by 44.4-percent passer Anthony Richardson in a 28-27 loss to the Colts.

27. Panthers 3-7 (27)

28. Robbers 2-8 (28)

29. Tan 2-8 (29)

30. Titans 2-8 (30)

31. Giants 2-8 (32)

Losers of five straight games, the Giants had one of their best weekends of the season (day week). The quarterback switch from Daniel Jones to Tommy DeVito is a welcome distraction for fans and players desperate for things to change. But it won’t solve the Giants’ worst rushing defense, which nearly sets a record through a nine-game span without interception or pass protection issues.

32. Jaguars 2-9 (31)