Final NFL power rankings after Chiefs win Super Bowl 57

GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 12: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona. The Chiefs defeated the Eagles 38-35 (Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) /

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8-9. Previous: . New England Patriots. 18. team. 47.

The team was coming off a playoff appearance in 2021, but the Patriots received their share of criticism for replacing Josh McDaniels with assistants Matt Patricia and Joe Judge. The former would handle play-calling duties and the offense took some steps backward.

Bill Belichick’s club stayed in the playoff chase via an opportunistic defense. The Pats could have clinched a wild card berth with a win at Buffalo in Week 18 but came up short.

49. . 8-9. Previous: . Green Bay Packers. 17. team

During his first three seasons with the franchise, head coach Matt LaFleur won the NFC North each year and owned a 39-10 regular-season record. In 2022, the Packers finished third in their division and owned a dismal 8-9 record.

The team still had a chance to reach the playoffs if they could beat the Lions at Lambeau Field in the final regular-season game of ’22 and Aaron Rodgers and company failed to take advantage of Detroit’s shaky defense.

. 8-10. Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 16. team. 48

The end finally came for veteran quarterback Tom Brady, despite the fact that the Buccaneers won the NFC South, albeit with an 8-9 record. The team’s 10th loss came in a lopsided 31-14 setback to the Cowboys in the NFC Wild Card Playoffs.

After finishing second in the league in scoring in 2021, Tampa’s offensive unit totaled 30 fewer touchdowns this season. Offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich was fired after four seasons with the franchise.

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