2021 NFL power rankings, Week 17: NFC playoff field almost complete
team. 54. . 8-7. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 12
Back in Week 12, the Birds had their wings clipped at MetLife Stadium by the Giants, 13-7. It was quite a different story on Sunday at Philadelphia. The Eagles managed only a field goal by intermission but exploded for 31 points in the second half. Jalen Hurts threw for 199 yards and two scores.
Philadelphia rushed for 130 yards and the defense picked off Giants’ quarterbacks Jake Fromm and Mike Glennon one time apiece as the Birds moved above .500.
11. team. 47. . 9-6. Previous: . New England Patriots
The Patriots were in position to sweep the rival Bills and take control of the AFC East. But Bill Belichick’s defense had few answers for a Buffalo attack that came up with 428 total yards. New England defenders failed to sack Josh Allen, who burned the Pats for three scores through the air.
Damien Harris (103 yards) led a rushing attack that gained 149 yards. But rookie Mac Jones completed less than half of his passes (14-of-32) and was picked off twice.
16. . 9-6. Previous: . Buffalo Bills. 10. team
Back in Week 13 on a Monday night at Orchard Park, Sean McDermott’s defense was humbled by the Patriots’ ground game. In the rematch, the Buffalo offense was the difference as quarterback Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense rolled up 428 total yards.
The Bills’ strong-armed signal-caller threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns and also led the team with 64 yards on the ground. Buffalo won at Foxborough for the second straight season.