SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 23: Chris Carson #32 of the Seattle Seahawks scores a touchdown on a four yard rush during the first quarter of the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at CenturyLink Field on December 23, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)
NFL power rankings, Week 17: Seahawks rise, Chargers fall
The New Orleans Saints wrapped up home field in the NFC, while the AFC has a group of teams struggling to capture their spots.
32
Arizona Cardinals 3-12
Last week: L, 31-9 vs. LAR
Last rank: 31th
The Cardinals will be making major changes.
31
San Francisco 49ers 4-11
Last week: L, 14-9 vs. CHI
Last rank: 29th
A rough season ends Sunday.
30
Oakland Raiders 4-11
Last week: W, 27-14 vs. DEN
Last rank: 32nd
We could be seeing their final game in Oakland come Monday night.
29
New York Jets 4-11
Last week: L, 44-38 (OT) vs. GB
Last rank: 28th
Sam Darnold is looking like a star.
28
Detroit Lions 5-10
Last week: L, 27-9 vs. MIN
Last rank: 27th
The Lions are a perpetual mess.
27
Jacksonville Jaguars 5-10
Last week: W, 17-7 at MIA
Last rank: 30th
Jacksonville with the ugly win.
26
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 5-10
Last week: L, 27-20 at DAL
Last rank: 26th
Jameis actually looks decent lately.
25
Buffalo Bills 5-10
Last week: L, 24-12 at NE
Last rank: 25th
No shame in that loss.
24
Cincinnati Bengals 6-9
Last week: L, 26-18 at CLE
Last rank: 24th
The Bengals need to clean house… but won’t.
23
Denver Broncos 6-9
Last week: L, 27-14 at OAK
Last rank: 20th
A goodbye awaits in Denver.
22
New York Giants 5-10
Last week: L, 28-27 at IND
Last rank: 23rd
Close, but no cigar.
21
Washington Redskins 7-8
Last week: L, 25-16 at TEN
Last rank: 22nd
What a mess.
20
Carolina Panthers 6-9
Last week: L, 24-10 vs. ATL
Last rank: 21st
No Cam, no chance.
19
Miami Dolphins 7-8
Last week: L, 17-7 vs. JAX
Last rank: 17th
Fire everyone.
18
Atlanta Falcons 6-9
Last week: W, 24-10 at CAR
Last rank: 19th
One more game until it’s over.
17
Green Bay Packers 6-8-1
Last week: W, 44-38 (OT) at NYJ
Last rank: 18th
Finally, a road win.
16
Cleveland Browns 7-7-1
Last week: W, 26-18 vs. CIN
Last rank: 16th
The Browns will be good in 2019.
15
Pittsburgh Steelers 8-6-1
Last week: L, 31-28 at NO
Last rank: 8th
The fat lady is warming up.
14
Philadelphia Eagles 8-7
Last week: W, 32-30 vs. HOU
Last rank: 14th
Nick Foles is doing it again.
13
Minnesota Vikings 8-6-1
Last week: W, 27-9 at DET
Last rank: 13th
One win from the playoffs.
12
Tennessee Titans 9-6
Last week: W, 25-16 vs. WSH
Last rank: 12th
Can Marcus Mariota play on Sunday?
11
Seattle Seahawks 9-6
Last week: W, 38-31 vs. KC
Last rank: 15th
The Seahawks are very dangerous.
10
Dallas Cowboys 9-6
Last week: W, 27-20 vs. TB
Last rank: 11th
NFC East champs.
9
Houston Texans 10-5
Last week: L, 32-30 at PHI
Last rank: 6th
Just a brutal way to lose.
8
New England Patriots 10-5
Last week: W, 24-12 vs. BUF
Last rank: 9th
Tom Brady still looks very off.
7
Baltimore Ravens 9-6
Last week: W, 22-10 at LAC
Last rank: 10th
Baltimore is peaking at the right time.
6
Indianapolis Colts 8-6
Last week: W, 28-27 vs. NYG
Last rank: 7th
Now for the showdown in Tennessee.
5
Los Angeles Chargers 11-4
Last week: L, 22-10 vs. BAL
Last rank: 2nd
The Chargers must be sick.
4
Chicago Bears 11-4
Last week: W, 14-9 vs. GB
Last rank: 5th
An ugly but effective win.
3
Kansas City Chiefs 11-4
Last week: L, 38-31 at SEA
Last rank: 3rd
Looking like the same old Chiefs.
2
Los Angeles Rams 12-3
Last week: W, 31-9 at AZ
Last rank: 4th
Back in the win column.
1
New Orleans Saints 13-2
Last week: W, 31-28 vs. PIT
Last rank: 1st
The road to Atlanta goes through New Orleans.
