‘It’s in season … for the power rankings. With only three games to play, the playoff picture is focusing and competing teams are joking for position. Every week, some teams are dropping playoff bids, others are being removed from the post-Ason Sun controversy, and 10 months after the Super Bowl LIV, the defending champion chiefs are still at the top.
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1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-1)
Last week: 33-27 in Miami
Next week: on New Le Reliance
The Chiefs landed on a slow start, Patrick Mahoms spun the ball more than three times – and the best team in football still had a road win against a good conference opponent to take the AFC West fast for the fifth straight year.
2. Green Bay Packers (10–3)
Last week: Win at Detroit 31-24
Next week: vs. Carolina
The Packers topped the NFC standings with a win and the Saints’ defeat against Philadelphia, plus a weekend head-to-head win over New Orleans, which are now big looms in the conference’s first race. Round by
Buff. Buffalo Bills (10–3)
Last week: Win vs. Pittsburgh 26-15
Next week: at Denver
Washington Washington’s chances of handing Buffalo’s first defeat of the season to Pittsburgh were ruined, but it was a statement victory for the Bills, who are closing in on their first AFC pre-crown since 1995.
P. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2)
Last week: 26-15 losses in Buffalo
Next week: at Cincinnati
The Steelers have scored a rough patch, embracing some of the ugly performances of the early season that still win. The offense, which relies on the 38-year-old QB who comes to play late in the season, has a lot to get out of it, but the defense will accelerate when Vince Williams, Robert Spilan and JJ Hayden can return. Got it.
New. New Orleans Saints (10–3)
Last week: Philadelphia lost at 24-25
Next week: vs. Kansas City
The Tessam Hill Saints couldn’t get out of the opening hole, and they missed out on the NFC South title. Bryce’s availability is in the air with the Chiefs arriving in town this week, but the Saints won’t return him with his fractured ribs and punctured lungs.
6. Los Angeles Rams (9–4)
Last week: Win vs New England 24–3
Next week: Vs New York Jets
The Rams are on a hot streak, winning four of their last five games. After the Jets this Sunday, the Week 16 game at Seattle will likely decide the NFC West champion.
7. Seattle Seahawks (9–4)
Last week: Win vs. New York Jets 40–3
Next week: at Washington
The Seattle Jets got back on track with a win that was so safe that back-up QB Jenny Smith played last quarter-plus in place of Russell Wilson. Prior to the critical meeting with the Rams, however, they will have to travel to the suddenly hot Washington to face one of the league’s most desperate fronts, led by Rookie de Chase Young.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (8-5)
Last week: Win vs. Minnesota 26-14
Next week: at Atlanta
It was a fantastic win for the Bucks, who got the ball in just 20 minutes, 57 seconds. Tom Brady’s 48-yard TD passed to Scott Miller, who was fully in the air, the longest time of Brady’s season and an enthusiastic answer to dissolving questions about the 43-year-old’s hand strength.
9. Baltimore Ravens (8-5)
Last week: Cleveland won 47-42
Next week: vs. Jacksonville
The Ravens needed a win against Cleveland to stay on the train for the postseason bid, but they (and us) got a lot more than that! The initial headline was that Lamar Jackson looked like last season’s Lamar Jackson – then he disappeared for an extended period in the extended tax room to deal with the stretch. He returned to a two-minute warning to convert to a fourth-and-5 with a passing pass TD; When Brown reacted with his own TD, Jackson took the lead The second Go-F 55r drive that ended with a game-winning 55-yard FG. Bonkaro, thus long obscurity! Don’t count the Ravens, especially with their soft final stretches: Juggs, Giants, Bangles.
10. Tennessee Titans (9–4)
Last week: Jacksonville wins 31-10
Next week: vs. Detroit
After a down week of defeat against Cleveland, Derrick Henry returned to the fourth 200-yard rush of his career, returning with an NFL record.
11. Indianapolis Colts (9–4)
Last week: Las Vegas 44-27 win
Next week: Texans v
Jonathan Taylor broke with a 150-yard rushing performance that is the best of his rookie season, while TY Hilton and Philip Rivers made their hot-late connection, resulting in Indy’s best offensive performance of the year.
12. Cleveland Browns (9–4)
Last week: Los vs Baltimore 47–42
Next week: On the New York Giants
With the exception of throwing his first hurdle since 25 Oct October, Baker Mayfield did all he could to win the game for Cleveland. Despite the loss, the Browns are a much different team than they did in the opening weekend at B-Latimar, 38-6.
13. Miami Dolphins (8–5)
Last week: Loss Vs. Kansas City 33-25
Next week: Patriots v
The Dolphins played a tough game against the Chiefs, led by a ball-hawking defense with four takeovers. Miami is still very much in the mix of play mix f, although it is relatively tough with games against New England in Las Vegas and Buffalo.
14. Arizona Cardinals (7–6)
Last week: New York Giants win 26-7
Next week: Philadelphia v
Hessen Reddick said he cried after his progressive five-sack performance against the Giants, in his home state of New Jersey. As the Cardinals finished their three-game skid and entered the conference’s 7-seed slot, it was the defense that led to the lead.
15. Las Vegas Riders (7-6)
Last week: Loss vs. Colts 44-227
Next week: vs Los Angeles Chargers
John Gruden’s response to the Colts’ 457-yard ride was to fire defensive coordinator Paul Guenther. With their third loss in the last four games, the Raiders ’play hopes have not been fulfilled, but have taken a big hit.
16. Minnesota Vikings (6-7)
Last week: Tampa Bay lost 26-24
Next week: Chicago Vs.
The Vikings returned to the playoffs after winning five of their previous six games, but lost to Tampa Bay and returned to their quest to save the season. Dan Bailey’s three missed field goals and an error extra point cost him 10 points.
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17. Washington Washington Football Team (6-7)
Last week: San Francisco wins 23-15
Next week: Seattle Vs.
With four straight wins, Washington is now in the NFC East East driver’s seat. They beat the 49ers without an offensive touchdown; His defense, instead, got twice the end zone.
18. New England Patriots (6-7)
Last week: Loss at Los Angeles Rams 24-23
Next week: In Miami
The Patriots’ 11 straight AFC East title significant runs officially ended this past week. No TBM Br & D and roster weakened COVID-19 opt-outs and missed some drafts, finally what has been happening in New England for a long time seems unbelievable – a down year.
19. Denver Broncos (5-8)
Last week: Carolina wins 32-27
Next week: vs. Buffalo
This season has not brought a definite answer to the Broncos’ QB question, which the team had hoped for, but with Drew Lock or his performance versus the Panthers, made a tough case to continue to hold the job, throwing four touchdowns without a hitch.
20. Chicago Bears (6-7)
Last week: Win vs. Houston 36-7
Next week: at Minnesota
The careers of Michelle Trubisky will be forever defined by the bears who did not take the bear, Country Des Na Watson and Patrick Mahoms. For one Sunday, at least, he flipped that story strip with three TD passes in the win over Houston.
21. Carolina Panthers (4-9)
Last week: Denver vs. Denver 32-25
Next week: Green Bay
Rookie Jeremy Chin has been a great spot for the Panthers this season, but Teddy Bridgewater missed a second chance to play the ball with 2:48 and deliver a drive to win the game by being left behind by 5.
22. New York Giants (5-8)
Last week: Loss vs. Arizona 26-7
Next week: vs. Cleveland
The same judge tested Daniel Jones for his decision to play despite the fact that QB’s mobility was still weak even two weeks after he strained his hamstring. After four straight wins, the loss left the Giants behind NFC East standings with a tough final draw, including games against Cleveland and Baltimore.
23. Philadelphia Eagles (4-8-1)
Last week: Win vs. New Orleans 24-25
Next week: at Arizona
Jailan Hurt’s start as an early QB exceeded expectations. Not only did he spark the Eagles ’offense, he gave the unit an identity, 246 Rushing Yards.
24. San Francisco 49ers (5-8)
Last week: Loss vs. Washington 23-15
Next week: In Dallas
In this injury-prone season of 49, QB Nick Mulens’ backup thwarted his chances against Washington. It is possible that Kyle Shanahan may return to CJ Beathardt next week.
25. Atlanta Falcons (4-9)
Last week: Loss on Los Angeles Chargers 20-117
Next week: Vs. Tampa Bay
Matt Ray to L.A. In Down Day, which included three interceptions involving two in the fourth quarter, reducing the potential game-winning drives for Atlanta. After that, the 35-year-old insisted he had “plenty left in the tank.”
26. Los Angeles Chargers (4-9)
Last week: Win vs. Atlanta 20-17
Next week: at Las Vegas
At the end of the first half, the offending coordinator lost the chance to lose the chip-shot FG kick to the Chargers as a result. But the team continued to play hard for coach Anthony Lynn and managed the final drive beautifully, with Justin Herbert scoring the game-winning field goal with a 25-yard pass.
27. Dallas Cowboys (4-9)
Last week: Cincinnati wins 30-7
Next week: vs. San Francisco
The only memorable thing about the game was that Andy Dalton won his revenge contest against the Bengals, where he was starting QB for nine seasons.
28. Detroit Lions (5-8)
Last week: Damage vs. Green Bay 31-24
Next week: On Tennessee
Matthew Stafford did everything he could to hang out with Aaron Ron Rogers ’Packers, trying to make it first into the goal line until a rib injury. Like his future in Detroit, his position next week is up in the air.
29. Houston Texans (4-9)
Last week: loss at Chicago 36-7
Next week: on Indianapolis
After four AFC South titles in the last five years, the Texans were removed from the postseason’s argument with franchise Stalwart JJ Watt calling his performance “shameful” against the Bears.
30. Cincinnati Bengals (2-10)
Last week: Loss vs Dallas 30-7
Next week: vs. Pittsburgh
Just before his knee injury at the end of his season, Bur Burro was taking on the offense of the Bengals, which could have predicted a sputum without him. All eyes are on Cincinnati next season.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-12)
Last week: Loss vs. Tennessee 31-10
Next week: at Baltimore
The Mike Glenn era lasted 2.5 games in Jacksonville. Now, the team has turned to Gardner Minshe, before this se fisson arrives in the QB market.
32. New York Jets (0–13)
Last week: Seattle lost 40–3
Next week: at the Los Angeles Rams
With three games left, it’s hard to see the Jets stay away from 0-1. Another trip to the west-coast against the Rolling Rams, no auspicious opportunity.
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