NFL power rankings, Week 15: Chiefs rise, Titans fall
The Kansas City Chiefs finally found themselves against the Oakland Raiders, while the Tennessee Titans might be looking at an ugly December.
32
Cleveland Browns 0-13
Last week: L, 27-21 (OT) vs. GB
Last rank: 32nd
if the Browns couldn’t win that game, they are doomed.
31
New York Giants 2-11
Last week: L, 30-10 vs. DAL
Last rank: 31st
The Giants played hard, but fell apart in the fourth quarter.
30
Indianapolis Colts 3-10
Last week: L, 13-7 (OT) at BUF
Last rank: 27th
The Colts were luckily hidden in their white uniforms by all that snow.
29
Houston Texans 4-9
Last week: L, 26-16 vs. SF
Last rank: 26th
Houston should fire its entire coaching staff … but it won’t.
28
Denver Broncos 4-9
Last week: W, 23-0 vs. NYJ
Last rank: 29th
Denver finally broke its losing streak, but far too late.
27
San Francisco 49ers 3-10
Last week: W, 26-16 at HOU
Last rank: 30th
Jimmy Garoppolo might turn out to be a steal for the 49ers.
26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-9
Last week: L, 24-21 at TB
Last rank: 25th
The Buccaneers can’t stop turning the ball over, and that’s why they stink.
25
New York Jets 5-8
Last week: L, 23-0 at DEN
Last rank: 25th
Get ready for Bryce Petty, and the offseason.
24
Chicago Bears 4-9
Last week: W, 33-7 at CIN
Last rank: 28th
The Bears can run the ball and play defense. Not a bad start on 2018.
23
Cincinnati Bengals 5-8
Last week: L, 33-7 vs. CHI
Last rank: 19th
The Bengals can’t move on from Marvin Lewis soon enough.
22
Washington Redskins 5-8
Last week: L, 30-13 at LAC
Last rank: 18th
The Redskins are injury-ravaged and ready to go home.
21
Miami Dolphins 6-7
Last week: W, 27-20 vs. NE
Last rank: 24th
Miami stayed alive with a he win over the Patriots.
20
Oakland Raiders 6-7
Last week: L, 26-15 at KC
Last rank: 14th
The Raiders got plowed by the Chiefs, and they can now start making tee times.
19
Arizona Cardinals 6-7
Last week: W, 12-7 vs. TEN
Last rank: 23rd
Arizona won, but frankly, both teams deserved a loss.
18
Buffalo Bills 7-6
Last week: w, 13-7 (OT) vs. IND
Last rank: 20th
Buffalo is somehow still in the playoff race, and has two games against the Dolphins left.
17
Tennessee Titans 8-5
Last week: L, 12-7 at AZ
Last rank: 11th
The Titans are the worst 8-5 team in NFL history. Marcus Mariota has been rancid.
16
Detroit Lions 7-6
Last week: L, 24-21 at TB
Last rank: 17th
Detroit has to be thinking about how many chances it had to make the playoffs.
15
Green Bay Packers 7-6
Last week: W, 27-21 (OT) at CLE
Last rank: 16th
The Packers somehow won, and they now get Aaron Rodgers back.
14
Dallas Cowboys 7-6
Last week: W, 30-10 at NYG
Last rank: 15th
It wasn’t impressive, but the Cowboys kept faint hope alive.
13
Kansas City Chiefs 6-6
Last week: W, 26-15 vs. OAK
Last rank: 22nd
After proclaiming they were D.O.N.E., the Chiefs had their best effort in two months. Did they finally figure it out?
12
Baltimore Ravens 7-6
Last week: L, 39-38 at PIT
Last rank: 10th
The Ravens could have salted away a playoff berth, but fell short in rough fashion.
11
Seattle Seahawks 8-5
Last week: L, 30-24 at JAX
Last rank: 7th
Michael Bennett played the role of clown, and needs to be suspended.
10
Los Angeles Chargers 7-6
Last week: W, 30-13 vs. WSH
Last rank: 12th
Los Angeles won again, and now goes to Arrowhead for what’s likely all the marbles.
9
Atlanta Falcons 8-5
Last week: W, 20-17 vs. NO
Last rank: 13th
The Falcons overcame three interceptions, and now they are in the driver’s seat.
8
Philadelphia Eagles 11-2
Last week: W, 43-35, at LAR
Last rank: 4th
Without Carson Wentz, this team is good, but no longer a true contender.
7
Los Angeles Rams 9-4
Last week: L, 43-35 vs. PHI
Last rank: 5th
The Rams suffered a tough loss, and now have the Seahawks waiting in Seattle.
6
Carolina Panthers 9-4
Last week: W, 31-24 vs. MIN
Last rank: 9th
Carolina made a statement on Sunday, beating a very good Vikings team.
5
New Orleans Saints 9-4
Last week: L, 20-17 at ATL
Last rank: 6th
New Orleans is a terrific team, but must bounce back with the loaded NFC knocking.
4
Jacksonville Jaguars 9-4
Last week: W, 30-24 vs. SEA
Last rank: 8th
Jacksonville has a terrific defense. If Blake Bortles can just manage the game, look out.
3
Minnesota Vikings 10-3
Last week: L, 31-24 at CAR
Last rank: 2nd
The Vikings are still a very good team that just happened to lose to another good team.
2
New England Patriots 10-3
Last week: L, 27-20 at MIA
Last rank: 1st
Everything comes down to next week at Pittsburgh.
1
Pittsburgh Steelers 11-2
Last week: W, 39-38 vs. BAL
Last rank: 3rd
The Steelers are great offensively, but look bewildered defensively without Ryan Shazier.