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NFL power rankings, Week 18: How far did Chiefs, Cowboys fall after stunning losses?

By Russell S. Baxter

CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)
CINCINNATI, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images) /
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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 02: Andre Roberts #7 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates with teammates after a returning a kick-off for a 101-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 02: Andre Roberts #7 of the Los Angeles Chargers celebrates with teammates after a returning a kick-off for a 101-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the game against the Denver Broncos at SoFi Stadium on January 02, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

NFL Power Rankings: Week 18

team. 13. . 9-7. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 15

The inconsistent Chargers hosted the Broncos looking to end a brief two-game losing streak. Justin Herbert threw for 237 yards and a pair of scores to Keenan Allen and Mike Williams, respectively.

Austin Ekeler ran for 58 yards and one score. And after a Denver field goal in the fourth quarter, special teams’ star Andre Roberts returned the ensuing kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown. The Los Angeles’ defense limited the Broncos to 83 yards rushing.

Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders. 14. team. 28. . 9-7

The Silver and Black headed to Indianapolis looking to take a step closer to a playoff appearance. The team got on the board first via a two-yard TD run by Josh Jacobs. The Raiders owned a 10-point lead in the second quarter but would give up the lead.

Derek Carr had an interesting afternoon, throwing a pair of interceptions but also coming through with 225 yards passing and a score. And tied at 20-20, he drove the club to the game-winning field goal.

9-7. Previous: . Philadelphia Eagles. 13. team. 54.

The Birds took a three-game winning streak into Washington. Back in Week 15, Philadelphia came away with a 27-17 Tuesday night home victory. This time around, Nick Sirianni’s club was down 10-0 after 15 minutes and trailed by nine points at intermission.

The defense rose to the occasion in the second half, pitched a shutout and gave up only 81 total yards in the final two quarters. And Philadelphia would earn a playoff invitation by Sunday night.

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