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2022 NFL power rankings, Week 16: 5 more teams clinch playoff spots

By Russell S. Baxter

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 17: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during overtime at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - DECEMBER 17: Kirk Cousins #8 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass against the Indianapolis Colts during overtime at U.S. Bank Stadium on December 17, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images) /
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Kalif Raymond of the Detroit Lions returns a punt for a touchdown against the Jets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
Kalif Raymond of the Detroit Lions returns a punt for a touchdown against the Jets (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

. 9-5. Previous: . Baltimore Ravens. 9. team. 26

The Ravens were in Cleveland for the teams’ second meeting of the year. John Harbaugh’s club looked to sweep the Browns for the second time in three years. Tyler Huntley got the start but it was Baltimore’s running game that excelled as J.K. Dobbins finished with 125 of the club’s 198 rushing yards.

Huntley threw for only 138 yards, was sacked three times and had one of the club’s two turnovers. The Ravens slipped to second place in the AFC North.

50. . 7-7. Previous: . Detroit Lions. 8. team

Dan Campbell’s team came up with a statement win over the Vikings. Next, they headed to MetLife Stadium for the second time in 2022 to face the equally-improved Jets. The Lions got two huge plays from their special teams and the offense.

The first was via a 47-yard punt return for a score in the first quarter by Kalif Raymond. The second came with less than two minutes left in the game as Jared Goff found tight end, Brock Wright, for a 51-yard TD.

123. . 10-4. Previous: . Dallas Cowboys. 7. team

The Cowboys made their way to Jacksonville looking to extend a four-game winning streak. Dallas owned a 27-10 lead with 5:21 remaining in the third quarter but the Jaguars responded with 21 straight points. The Cowboys regained the lead but Jacksonville would force overtime.

Dak Prescott’s second interception of the afternoon was returned 52 yards for a TD. Losses by the Seahawks and Commanders wrapped up a playoff berth for Dallas.

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