2020 NFL power rankings, Week 15: Chiefs, Packers win division titles
It was another big week for the road teams and an upset in Philadelphia.
It was showdown week in the AFC thanks to four match-ups between eight of the nine teams in the conference with winning records. The final installment of that quartet of big-time clashes will take place on Monday night at Cleveland when the Browns host the Ravens. As for Week 14, there are now four teams that have clinched playoff berths and two clubs claiming division titles.
30. . 0-13. Previous: . New York Jets. 32. team
A forgettable season got even uglier in the Pacific Northwest as the Jets appeared lifeless in a 37-point loss to the Seahawks.
Quarterback Sam Darnold threw for 132 yards and was sacked three times as Adam Gase’s offense managed a mere 185 total yards. The defense had no answers for a Seattle attack that rolled up 410 yards while Russell Wilson threw four TD passes. Marcus Maye’s end zone interception was the Jets’ lone bright spot.
1-12. Previous: . Jacksonville Jaguars. 31. team. 52.
It was another long afternoon for Doug Marrone’s team but there would be a Gardner Minshew sighting by game’s end. He would throw for 178 yards and one score as the Jaguars finally found the end zone with 2:59 to play.
But in between, the Jacksonville offense was being mauled by the Tennessee offense for 454 yards, including 249 on the ground. During the club’s 12-game losing streak, Marrone’s club has allowed at least 24 points in each setback.
56. . 2-10-1. Previous: . Cincinnati Bengals. 30. team
Losers of four straight games, the Bengals played host to the disappointing Cowboys. Zac Taylor’s club outgained Dallas in the first two quarters, 196-108, but trailed by 10 points due mainly to three first-half turnovers.
The Cincinnati defense limited the Cowboys to 279 total yards but this unit failed to total a takeaway. Taylor’s team was limited to seven points for the second straight game and has totaled 50 points in their last five outings.
29. team. 10. . 4-9. Previous: . Houston Texans
Romeo Crennel’s club looked lifeless on Sunday as the Texans took the field in the Windy City for the first time since 2012. Deshaun Watson threw for 219 yards and one touchdown but was sacked six times.
Houston’s defense had another long day, allowing 410 total yards – including 169 yards rushing. The Texans were limited to 263 total yards, turned over the ball twice, were down 30-7 at halftime and Crennel’s team was shut out in the second half.