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Final NFL power rankings after Chiefs win Super Bowl 57

By Russell S. Baxter

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)
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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Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Tre Norwood and Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images)
Darren Waller of the Las Vegas Raiders is tackled by Tre Norwood and Minkah Fitzpatrick of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Gaelen Morse/Getty Images) /

team. 59. . 9-9. Previous: . Miami Dolphins. 15

For the second consecutive year, Mike McDaniel’s rollercoaster squad finished with a 9-8 resume. Thanks to a season-ending win over the Jets and a New England loss at Buffalo, the Dolphins reached the playoffs for the first time 2016.

The team was scrappy in the wild card loss to the Bills. What does the future hold for quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who dealt with his share of concussion issues? Vic Fangio is McDaniel’s new defensive coordinator.

. 9-9. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks. 14. team. 36

The franchise had the look of a team rebuilding off a last-place finish in 2021 and with quarterback Russell Wilson dealt to the Denver Broncos. Kudos to head coach Pete Carroll and NFL Comeback Player of the Year Geno Smith, who enjoyed a career campaign.

The Seahawks slumped down the stretch but when they beat the Rams and the Packers lost in Week 18, the club was back in the playoffs. This will be a very busy club early in the 2023 draft.

9-8. Previous: . Pittsburgh Steelers. 13. team. 55.

Head coach Mike Tomlin and offensive coordinator Matt Canada were under fire all season. It was especially loud after the club got off to a 2-6 start and was manhandled on numerous occasions.

Losing T.J. Watt for a stretch didn’t help and rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett suffered growing pains after he got his opportunity. The Steelers would rebound to win seven of their last nine games and allowed 17 or fewer points in their last seven contests.

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