NFL power rankings, Week 16: Colts roll, Cardinals and Bucs flop
3. team. 123. . 10-4. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys
Mike McCarthy’s team faced another NFC East rival on the road on Sunday. And the Cowboys looked to remain undefeated in the division as they traveled to MetLife Stadium hoping to complete a sweep of the Giants.
Once again, Dak Prescott wasn’t super sharp. He threw for 217 yards and one score but was sacked three times and lost a fumble. But the improving Dallas’ defense forced four more turnovers, including three picks of Mike Glennon.
10-4. Previous: . Kansas City Chiefs. 2. team. 124.
The Chiefs took their six-game winning streak to Los Angeles for a Thursday night clash with the Chargers. Kansas City had given up just 65 points in their last half-dozen outings but had few answers for Justin Herbert. Andy Reid’s team trailed by seven points with 2:19 to play.
But Patrick Mahomes overcame two turnovers to throw for 410 yards and three scores. Travis Kelce finished with 10 catches for 191 yards and two TDs, the second in overtime.
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. 11-3. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 1. team. 49
Aaron Rodgers and company made their way to Baltimore. A victory would wrap up their third straight NFC North title. Matt LaFleur’s squad trailed 14-7 in the second quarter before Rodgers threw the first of his three TD passes.
He finished the game with 268 yards through the air and the Pack owned a 31-17 lead with 9:26 to play. The Ravens responded with two touchdowns but missed on a two-point conversion try with less than a minute to play.