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

By Russell S. Baxter

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)
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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Austin Ekeler  of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Austin Ekeler  of the Los Angeles Chargers runs for a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) /

New York Giants. 9. team. 31. . 9-6-1. Previous:

A victory over the visiting Colts would put the Giants in the playoffs for the first time since 2016. It was no contest as Brian Daboll’s club dominated throughout, thanks to a complete effort from quarterback Daniel Jones.

The much-maligned signal-caller threw for 177 yards and two touchdowns, plus ran for two scores and a team-high 91 yards rushing. Daboll’s team totaled 217 yards on the ground and held Indianapolis to 252 total yards on the day.

60. . 12-4. Previous: . Minnesota Vikings. 8. team

The NFC North champions looked to sweep the rival Packers for the first time 2017. Kevin O’Connell’s club owned an early 3-0 lead but was on its way to being overwhelmed in every facet of the game.

Kirk Cousins threw for 205 yards but was picked off three time, one returned for a touchdown, and lost one of his two fumbles. Minnesota gave up 163 yards on the ground. In four losses this season, the Vikings have surrendered a combined 139 points.

team. 13. . 10-6. Previous: . Los Angeles Chargers. 7

The Bolts are headed to the postseason for the first time since 2018. They looked to extend a three-game winning streak when they took on the Rams. Austin Ekeler rushed for two scores in the second quarter via 10- and 72-yard runs. He finished with 122 yards on the ground and the Chargers’ offense rolled up 431 total yards.

Justin Herbert threw for 212 yards and a pair of touchdowns and was not sacked as the Bolts played turnover-free football.

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