week 16 power rankings

(11-3) W3

They are once again the safest bet as the number 1 team in the NFL. Although they have a big game without Adams this thursday night.

(11-3) W4

Not a great looking win, but I think it's a bit of oversight, in the sense that they were preparing for the Rams on Thursday.

(10-4) W3

No Mahomes, No Burrow, and most likely no Lamar, this has to be Josh Allen's year to go to the Super Bowl. That's not to discredit the other good AFC teams, but this team is going to want it a little more.

(12-2) W11

A very big statement win from the Broncos beating the Packers. I can see why some would be upset that they are only 4. Here's why. The Rams and Seahawks are better rosters all the way around, and I just feel like we are seeing a version of Josh Allen that is quite frankly, pretty scary right now.

(11-3) L1

The Patriots will be fine. They played well against the Bills, but obviously didn't get the win. They are still a strong team all around, and had an impressive running game as well.

(9-4-1) L1

I think the Micah injury takes the wind out of this team's sails. It'll be interesting to see how they bounce back.

(9-5) W6

CJ Stroud looked really, really good. Sure it was against the Cardinals, but he was pinpoint accurate all over the field. If he is taking this next step, it makes this team dangerous.

(10-4) W4

Niners took care of their business.

(10-4) W1

I thought that was supposed to be a trap game for the Bears... Instead, they just proved how good they are.

(10-4) W5

Trevor Lawrence is playing the best he ever has in his NFL career.

(10-4) W3

The Chargers got to deliver the finishing blow to the Chiefs playoffs hopes. The fans of the NFL will be grateful.

(9-5) W1

I mean, good bounce back win, but it's hard to measure that against anything else, considering their opponent.

(8-6) L1

The Lions must win out to make the playoffs, which is a crazy thing to say, considering they would be 11-6.

(8-6) L4

I mean, wow. He actually ran the offense pretty well, and led a potential game winning field goal drive. Flowers to Phillip Rivers.

(8-6) W2

Actually a good defensive showing from the Steelers. Is it something they can build on, and actually feel like a threat in the AFC, or were we all just a little too high on the Dolphins?

(7-7) L1

The NFC South is essentially the joke of the NFL. This team lost to the Saints, BEAT THE RAMS, then lost to the Saints again. Genuinely makes no sense whatsoever.

(7-7) W1

The Ravens are simply this high because of their playoff chances. They looked good against the Bengals, but the Bengals also kind of laid down.

(6-7-1) L2

Only above the Vikings because they are still technically alive, but it appears the Cowboys have fumbled away their playoff hopes.

(6-8) W2

I'd like to see Minnesota go on a little run here and play spoiler to a lot of teams. They could be figuring some stuff out as a team.

(7-7) L2

Back-to-Back putrid losses from the Bucs is exactly why they are this low. I don't care that they have a playoff spot right now, they just lost to Tyler Shough and Kirk Cousins, with a healthy roster also. No excuses.

(4-10) W2

This team has the grounds for a solid team in years to come. The defense is above average, and once Kellen Moore can get some more guys that he wants on the offensive side, they can become a threat in the NFC South again.

(6-8) L1

I mean that's pretty dissapointing to just lay down like that after the win streak they just went on.

(4-10) L2

The curious case of Joe Burrow, and if he will be a Bengal or not next season.

(5-9) W1

Your Annunal Kirk Cousins beating the Bucs game was pretty fun this year.

(6-8) L3

Now that they are officially eliminated, I can say, unless they go into a mini rebuild, they are going to have a very tough time getting back to the pedigree that they have been for the past 7 years. It sounds harsh and unrealistic, but whenever Mahomes signed that contract, and they kept pushing money back, they just don't have the resources to build a good team. I'd say there is a 50% chance the dynasty is over for good. Mahomes doesn't have the playstyle that Brady had to preserve his body into his late 30's. The Chiefs aren't quite good enough at drafting as of recently. There is a reality where it's now another team's turn in the AFC West.

(3-11) L6

I do have to finally knock this team down, their record is too poor to keep them as high as they were.

(4-10) W1

And the Commanders do the one good thing they've done all season: Officially shut down Jayden for the year. Should've happened at halftime in the Seattle game.

(2-12) L7

I think as far as Sanders, they are back at square 1. He undo's his good games with terrible ones.

(2-12) L8

I told y'all that this was the hardest schedule in the NFL this season.

(3-11) L2

Another, quality tank game.

(2-12) L1

They've been a little more competitive as of recently.

(2-12) L8

This team is pretty bad.