NFL Power Rankings Based on Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Week 14 (Bengals Own Chiefs, Eagles Reclaim Top Spot)
By Peter Dewey
The Game of the Week in the NFL was between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Cincinnati Bengals, and Joe Burrow put on a terrific performance to lead Cincy to its third win over K.C. in the calendar year.
That win shakes up the top of the AFC, with the Buffalo Bills taking over the No. 1 spot, and it shakes up the top-five in this week's NFL Power Rankings.
With several playoff spots still up for grabs in each conference, where does each team stand?
1. Philadelphia Eagles (+500) Last Week: No. 2
The Eagles dominated the Titans in Week 13, and they have an inside track still to the best record in the league and NFC.
2. Buffalo Bills (+375) LW: No. 3
Buffalo now has the No. 1 seed in the AFC, benefitting from the Chiefs' loss on Sunday. Buffalo controls its own destiny entering the final weeks of the season.
3. Kansas City Chiefs (+500) LW: No. 2
Why can't the Chiefs beat the Bengals? Sunday's loss is the third time in this calendar year that Cincy has gotten the best of Mahomes and company.
4. Dallas Cowboys (+750) LW: No. 4
The Cowboys looked DOMINANT on Sunday Night Football, and they may be the second best team in the NFC this season.
5. Cincinnati Bengals (+1200) LW: No. 8
Joe Burrow and company did it again, outlasting the Chiefs in Week 13 to improve their standing in the AFC and keep pace in the division. Is another Super Bowl run in the cards?
6. San Francisco 49ers (+1200) LW: No. 8
Brock Purdy is the guy in San Francisco with Jimmy Garoppolo done for the season, and he was good enough to lead the team to a win over Miami in Week 13.
7. Minnesota Vikings (+2000) LW: No. 7
Per usual, the Vikings made things interesting on Sunday, but a goal-line stand gave them yet another win.
8. Baltimore Ravens (+2100) LW: No. 9
Lamar Jackson's injury certainly hurts the Ravens' outlook, but if he can return this season they still have a shot to win the division.
9. Miami Dolphins (+2000) LW: No. 5
I don't want to drop Miami too far, but losing to a third-string quarterback after going up early is a tough, tough look for Mike McDaniel's squad.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+2500) LW: No. 12
Just when you thought they were out, Tom Brady orchestrated a game-winning drive to keep the Bucs in first in the NFC South.
11. Tennessee Titans (+4000) LW: No. 11
The Titans have lost back-to-back games, but the rest of the division is so bad, they're going to win it pretty easily.
12. Seattle Seahawks (+5000) LW: No. 14
The Seahawks may be the biggest beneficiaries from Jimmy G's injury, as the NFC West is certainly attainable down the stretch.
13. Washington Commanders (+10000) LW: No. 13
Nothing like a tie! The Commanders and Giants remain gridlocked in the NFC East after tying in Week 13.
14. Los Angeles Chargers (+8000) LW: No. 10
How many times are the Chargers going to seem like contenders only to lose to an inferior team? At 6-6, it's no guarantee this team makes the playoffs.
15. New York Giants (+15000) LW: No. 16
The Giants were unable to beat the Commanders at home, but they at least salvaged a tie to keep them in the conversation in the playoff race.
16. New York Jets (+10000) LW: No. 16
Mike White nearly led the Jets to a comeback win, but the final drive came up short in the end zone on fourth down. The Jets can still make the playoffs, but some of these losses haven't helped their case.
17. Cleveland Browns (+13000) LW: No. 18
The Browns' defense and special teams scored three times against Houston to pick up a much-needed win.
18. New England Patriots (+15000) LW: No. 17
New England's offense looked terrible on Thursday night, and it's hard to see this team making the playoffs given its schedule the rest of the season.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (+21000) LW: No. 24
How about the Raiders? Vegas has won three striaght games to get back into the playoff hunt in the AFC.
20. Detroit Lions (+20000) LW: No. 25
The Lions blew out the Jags, which keeps their playoff hopes alive if everything breaks their way in the NFC.
21. Atlanta Falcons (+34000) LW: No. 19
Losing to the Steelers was just yet another sign that the Falcons, despite their record, don't deserve to be anywhere near the playoffs.
22. Green Bay Packers (+25000) LW: No. 22
Well, at least Aaron Rodgers still owns the Bears... it's about the only good thing the Packers can take from this season.
23. Arizona Cardinals (+75000) LW: No. 21
The Cardinals drop a couple spots on the bye week with other teams picking up wins.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars (+50000) LW: No. 20
Just when I though the Jaguars had a shot to make the playoffs, they got blown out by the Lions. This season may be over for Doug Pederson's squad.
25. Pittsburgh Steelers (+34000) LW: No. 28
The Steelers have won back-to-back games, and Mike Tomlin's team may have a shot to push .500 this season.
26. Indianapolis Colts (+100000) LW: No. 23
A 54-19 loss on Sunday Night Football showed that the Colts aren't going to make a second half run for a playoff spot.
27. New Orleans Saints (+30000) LW: No. 29
The Saints fought hard and covered but couldn't stop Tom Brady in the waning moments on Monday Night Football.
28. Carolina Panthers (+50000) LW: No. 27
The Panthers are releasing Baker Mayfield, a pretty tell-tale sign that this was a failed season.
29. Los Angeles Rams (+100000) LW: No. 26
The Rams are mailing the season in by putting Matthew Stafford on injured reserve. This team could look very different next season.
30. Chicago Bears (N/A) LW: No. 30
The Bears are officially eliminated from playoff contention, putting them one step closer to cashing in on a great draft pick.
31. Denver Broncos (+100000) LW: No. 31
The Broncos scored just nine points in Week 13, losing to Tyler Huntley and the Ravens on a last-second touchdown.
32. Houston Texans (N/A) LW: No. 32
The Texans are officially eliminated from playoff contention after another loss in Week 13.
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