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Final NFL power rankings after Rams win Super Bowl 56

By Russell S. Baxter

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen following Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 13: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen following Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022 in Inglewood, California. The Los Angeles Rams defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WISCONSIN – JANUARY 22: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers scrambles during the game against the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lambeau Field on January 22, 2022 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The 49ers defeated the Packers 13-10. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images) /

NFL Power Rankings: 9-7

Las Vegas Raiders. 9. team. 28. . 10-8. Previous:

The Silver and Black wound up making the playoffs for the first time since 2016. But it wasn’t without controversy. There was the midseason resignation of head coach Jon Gruden as well as off-the-field issues for a few players.

Owners of a 6-7 record, interim head coach Rich Bisaccia and resourceful quarterback Derek Carr led the club to four straight wins to close the season. But it was a short stay in the playoffs via a loss to the Bengals at Cincinnati.

35. . 12-6. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 8. team

Kudos to 2021 NFL Coach of the Year Mike Vrabel. The Titans more than overcame their share of injuries and the biggest was the loss of two-time NFL rushing champion Derrick Henry for most of the season.

The secondary had its issues once again despite an improved pass rush. And a team that committed just 12 turnovers in 2020 more than doubled that total this year (25). Ryan Tannehill threw three picks in the playoff loss to the Bengals.

Green Bay Packers. 7. team. 49. . 13-5. Previous:

For the third consecutive year, Matt LaFleur’s club won 13 games in the NFC North title. And for the third straight season, the Green Bay Packers failed to get to the Super Bowl. This time, it was a lackluster offense and horrid special teams that cost the club in the home playoff setback to the 49ers.

Aaron Rodgers won NFL MVP honors for the second straight season and fourth time in his career. Wide receiver Davante Adams had another huge year.

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