2022 NFL power rankings, Week 18: Giants, Buccaneers playoff bound

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Mike Evans #13 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers catches a pass past Keith Taylor Jr. #28 of the Carolina Panthers to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Raymond James Stadium on January 1, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /

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Cam Akers of the Los Angeles Rams catches a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

team. 46. . 4-11-1. Previous: . Indianapolis Colts. 28

The team’s miserable 2022 campaign continued at MetLife Stadium with a lopsided loss to the improved Giants. Quarterback Nick Foles started for the second straight week and he and Sam Ehlinger led an offense that managed only 252 total yards.

Meanwhile, Indianapolis’ disappointing defense surrendered 217 yards rushing. Foles was picked off once, the team’s NFL-high 31st turnover in 2022. The Colts finished winless vs. the NFC this season (0-5).

51. . 5-11. Previous: . Los Angeles Rams. 27. team

It was the battle of Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium as the Rams “visited” the playoff-bound Chargers. Running back Cam Akers continued his recent revival, totaling 19 carries for 123 yards. On the downside, it was a tough day for Baker Mayfield, who threw for only 132 yards, was sacked three times and lost a fumble in the 21-point defeat.

It was the Rams’ 11th setback in 16 games, the most losses by a team one year after winning a Super Bowl title.

35. . 7-9. Previous: . Tennessee Titans. 26. team

Losers of five consecutive games after a 7-3 start, the Titans would start their third different quarterback this season against the visiting Cowboys.

Making his first NFL start, Josh Dobbs hit on just over 50 percent of his passes (20-of-39) for 232 yards and a touchdown pass to wideout Robert Woods. He also threw one interception and lost one of his two fumbles. The loss dropped Tennessee to 7-9 and one game behind the Jaguars in the AFC South.

New York Jets. 25. team. 30. . 7-9. Previous:

The slumping Jets were in the Pacific Northwest looking to put the brakes on a four-game losing streak. Mike White was back at quarterback for Robert Saleh’s club but New York’s defense had a tough time slowing down Geno Smith and rookie running back Kenneth Walker.

White had a rough afternoon as well as he threw for 240 yards but was sacked six times and committed all three of the Jets’ turnovers, including a pair of interceptions.

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