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2022 NFL power rankings: Final regular season edition

By Russell S. Baxter

ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 08: Nyheim Hines #20 of the Buffalo Bills returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 08: Nyheim Hines #20 of the Buffalo Bills returns the opening kickoff for a touchdown during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium on January 08, 2023 in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images) /
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Desmond Ridder of the Atlanta Falcons looks to throw the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)
Desmond Ridder of the Atlanta Falcons looks to throw the ball against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images) /

. 6-11. Previous: . Las Vegas Raiders. 24. team. 28

To say that the Silver and Black has had its issues with the Chiefs since Andy Reid took over in Kansas City in 2013. Saturday afternoon in Sin City was no different as the disappointing Las Vegas’ defense gave up 24 points and 243 total yards in the first half.

Raiders’ quarterback Jarrett Stidham threw for 219 yards and one TD but was sacked six times and committed two turnovers. The Raiders are 3-17 in their last 20 meetings with the Chiefs since ’13.

. 7-10. Previous: . Cleveland Browns. 23. team. 53

The Browns hoped to put a crimp in the Steelers’ playoff chances by winning at Pittsburgh. A victory would give the club a sweep in this rivalry for the first time since 1988. Kevin Stefanski’s team got on the scoreboard first via a TD pass from Deshaun Watson to David Njoku.

The former threw for 230 yards and a pair of scores, was sacked seven times and intercepted twice. On Monday morning, defensive coordinator Joe Woods was relieved of his duties.

Atlanta Falcons. 22. team. 44. . 7-10. Previous:

Arthur Smith’s club was hoping to end 2022 on a good note as they hosted the NFC South champion Buccaneers. The Falcons had dropped five straight in this series and trailed 17-10 at intermission.

Rookie quarterback Desmond Ridder did lose one fumble, but he also threw for 229 yards and three touchdowns. A balanced Atlanta offense rolled up 382 total yards, including 174 yards rushing. The Falcons outscored the Bucs, 20-0, in the second half.

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