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2021 NFL power rankings, Week 17: NFC playoff field almost complete

By Russell S. Baxter

CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 26: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - DECEMBER 26: Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws a pass during the first quarter in the game against the Baltimore Ravens at Paul Brown Stadium on December 26, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 23: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 23: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers tackles A.J. Brown #11 of the Tennessee Titans in the first quarter of the game at Nissan Stadium on December 23, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /

32. . 10-5. Previous: . Arizona Cardinals. 6. team

The team had dropped four of their last seven contests. Now Kliff Kingsbury’s squad hosted the Indianapolis Colts and running back Jonathan Taylor. The Cardinals played turnover-free football but did make some critical mistakes.

Kyler Murray cost the team two points for intentional grounding in the end zone. Kicker Matt Prater missed a PAT and a pair of field goals. The good news was that Arizona clinched a playoff berth on Sunday when the Vikings lost.

Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 5. team. 35. . 10-5

The AFC South leader welcomed the dangerous 49ers to Tennessee on Thursday night. Shut out in the first half and limited to 55 total yards, the Titans rolled up 223 yards of offense after intermission and rallied from a 10-0 deficit.

Ryan Tannehill hit on 22-of-29 passes for 209 yards and one score. Wide receiver A.J. Brown had half of those completions (11), most of those yards (145) and the TD. Randy Bullock’s 44-yard field goal was the difference.

11-4. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 4. team. 51.

The Rams brought a three-game winning streak into the Twin Cities and not only extended it but the team wrapped up a playoff berth. Sean McVay’s squad rushed for 159 yards – 131 yards and one score via running back Sony Michel – while the Los Angeles’ defense limited the Vikings to only 66 yards on the ground.

Matthew Stafford had a rough day. He threw for 197 yards and one touchdown but fumbled once and served up three interceptions.

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