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NFL power rankings, Week 15: Packers rise, Broncos fall

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Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) throws a pass during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) makes a reception past Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Washington Redskins won 27-22. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Nelson Agholor (17) makes a reception past Washington Redskins outside linebacker Martrell Spaight (50) during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. The Washington Redskins won 27-22. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

team. 54. Injuries flipped the Eagles game plan upside down in their loss to Washington. The biggest loss ended up being long snapper Jon Dorenbos, who suffered a wrist injury and was out for most of the game. After his backup Brent Celek took a big hit, the team ran tryouts on the sideline. With no reliable long snapper, the team was forced to keep the offense out on fourth down, and lost opportunities to kick easy field goals. A last-minute drive orchestrated by Carson Wentz ended on a fumble thanks to back ups playing across the offensive line. <p>Next Week: The Eagles travel for the final time this season, but it will just be down the road in Baltimore. With the playoffs essentially out of sight, the Eagles will enter the offseason with questions on both the roster and coaching staff, with fans already calling for Pederson’s job.</p> <p>Draft Talk: Philadelphia owns the Vikings first round pick from the Sam Bradford trade, and will be cheering on Minnesota’s collapse. Washington receiver John Ross and cornerback Sidney Jones will be the two names to watch for with the Eagles. A running back in the second or third round (Nick Chubb, Samaje Perine) will also be an area to address.</p>. 5-8. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 24

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