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NFL power rankings, Week 16: Bears rise, Steelers fall

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 20: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears scrambles with the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 20: Mitchell Trubisky #10 of the Chicago Bears scrambles with the ball during the first half against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 20, 2020 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)

The Chicago Bears took a huge step towards a potential playoff berth, while the Pittsburgh Steelers had the worst loss of their season.

Trevor Lawrence is on the way! Huge day for the Jaguars.

They won!

What a win. Kudos to an incredible defensive showing.

Valiant effort in Green Bay, but not enough.

Just a comical trend at this juncture.

Somebody send for Deshaun Watson and save him.

Looks like Jane Hurts is the answer. He’s playing well.

Drew Lock isn’t the answer. The Broncos have some talent, but they’re cooked.

San Francisco fought hard all year, but the injuries were just too much.

Dallas is somehow only a game out of the NFC East lead. Shoot the division into the sun.

Despite Anthony Lynn’s best efforts — and the special teams having money on the other side — the Chargers bested the Raiders.

Turnovers in the red zone will get you every time.

The Giants are still in the NFC East race (who isn’t?) but their chances took a big hit on Sunday night.

Minnesota is finished, and a long offseason with ample questions is incoming.

Somehow, Washington almost beat the Seahawks, and it remains in position to host a playoff game.

What a complete and total collapse.

The dynasty is officially dead. The Patriots need a complete overhaul on offense.

Somehow, the Bears are getting good play from Mitchell Trubisky, and the Bears are in business.

Tight win over the Eagles, keeping Arizona on pace to earn a playoff berth in the contested NFC.

You lose to the Jets at home, you go into freefall.

Excellent win against the greatest coach of all time. The Dolphins ran all over the Patriots.

The Steelers look like hot garbage. There’s a real chance they don’t win the AFC North.

Don’t look now, but here come the Ravens.

Tennessee moves into the top 10 with a nee win over the struggling Lions.

Tampa Bay won, but being down 24-7 to the Falcons isn’t exactly inspiring.

Hey, it’s a win. Now, Week 16 against the Rams for all the NFC West marbles.

Baker Mayfield and the run game are rolling. It’s all about the defense being consistent.

The drop here is less about losing to the Chiefs, and more about the way Drew Brees looked.

Indy wins some ugly games, but the defense is good and Jonathan Taylor looks damn good.

Scrapping by against the Panthers wasn’t ideal, but being a near-lock for the No. 1 seed is.

Congrats to the Bills and their fans for winning the AFC East. Right now, they’re the biggest threat to Kansas City in either conference.

It’s not always perfect, but the Chiefs don’t lose. Over their last 23 games, they’re 22-1.