Biggest jump: Chiefs No. 15 to No. 10 • Biggest fall: Chargers No. 11 to No. 15
NFL Week 16 power rankings: Patriots can pack for Super Bowl, Vikings aren't slowing down
December 20, 2017 at 5:12AM
1. Patriots, 11-3 (Last week: 2)
If you cover the Patriots, you're looking at Minneapolis in February as your next road trip. Don't worry though. We have ice sculptures!
2. Steelers, 11-3 (1)
Upon further review, the catch rule stinks and Big Ben messed up Big Time.
3. Panthers, 10-4 (4)
Cam played like a Most Valuable Player, but he got overshadowed by the Most Creepiest Owner.
4. Vikings, 11-3 (5)
You know you're good when you win 34-7 and it wasn't really that close.
5. Eagles, 12-2 (3)
Doug Pederson says Philly can't play like it did Sunday and win in the playoffs. Gee, ya think?
6. Jaguars, 10-4 (6)
They won 17 games in owner Shad Khan's first five seasons. But no one's laughing now.
7. Rams, 10-4 (7)
Magic number to join Eagles as teams that went from worst to first in their division is one.
8. Falcons, 9-5 (8)
All they need to win the NFC South are victories over New Orleans and Carolina. Pretty simple, eh?
9. Saints, 10-4 (9)
They had eight penalties, three turnovers and went 3-for-10 on third down. And still won by double digits.
10. Chiefs, 8-6 (15)
Two weeks ago, they were 21st. Now, they can clinch the AFC West by beating the Dolphins at home Sunday.
11. Cowboys, 8-6 (13)
Note to officials: If you can slide an index card between the ball and the stick, it's NOT A FIRST DOWN.
12. Bills, 8-6 (12)
The Bills are all but assured a playoff spot if they win out. But … they're at New England on Sunday.
13. Seahawks, 8-6 (10)
Old and injured tends to close windows of opportunity in this league.
14. Ravens, 8-6 (14)
So what was it we learned about the Ravens on Sunday? Oh, yeah. The Browns really stink.
15. Chargers, 7-7 (11)
They need to win out and hope the AFC lives down to its reputation.
16. Lions, 8-6 (18)
Someone better snuff out Mr. Stafford before he shows up at U.S. Bank Stadium in January as a heavy underdog.
17. Packers, 7-7 (17)
If your QB gets hurt twice in 25 years, consider yourself still charmed at the position.
18. Titans, 8-6 (16)
How do you confirm you're overrated? Lose to San Francisco a week after losing to Arizona.
19. Raiders, 6-8 (19)
Remember when the Raiders were going to be good again as soon as Derek Carr's leg healed?
20. Redskins, 6-8 (22)
According to the Washington Post, a fan offering a candy bar for a ticket to last Sunday's game was given the ticket and told to keep the candy bar.
21. 49ers, 4-10 (24)
Are the 49ers the greatest 4-10 team in history? I'll hang up and probably not care.
22. Dolphins, 6-8 (20)
How do you ruin a win over the Patriots? Lose to the Bills.
23. Cardinals, 6-8 (21)
Was benching Blaine Gabbert for Drew Stanton on Monday the right move? I'll hang up and definitely not care.
24. Broncos, 5-9 (26)
Break up the Broncos!
25. Buccaneers, 4-10 (23)
Jameis Winston's season-high 130.5 passer rating on Monday gives hope during a disappointing season.
26. Bears, 4-10 (25)
Sorry, Chicago. You can't play the Bengals every week.
27. Bengals, 5-9 (27)
Sorry, Cincinnati. You can't play the Browns every week.
28. Jets, 5-9 (30)
The suspense is over. Jets eliminated from playoff race.
29. Colts, 3-11 (28)
The suspense is over. Browns eliminate Colts from getting No. 1 overall pick.
30. Giants, 2-12 (31)
Eli said he wants to play for the Giants next year. As a follow-up question, may we ask, um, why?
31. Texans, 4-10 (29)
Bill O'Brien said he will never quit as coach of the Texans. He might not have to.
32. Browns, 0-14 (32)
After falling to 1-29 in two seasons as coach, Hue Jackson assured everyone he's not leaving for Cincinnati. Phew. That was close.
Mike Conley was in Minneapolis, where he sounded the Gjallarhorn at the Vikings game, on Sunday during the robbery.
