NFL Power Rankings Based on Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Week 16 (Jaguars, Lions Sneaky Playoff Contenders?)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16).
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16). / Melina Myers-USA TODAY Sports
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What a WILD week in the NFL!

Saturday football didn't disappoint in Week 15, with the Minnesota Vikings erasing a 33-0 deficit against the Indianapolis Colts to win in overtime, and the Buffalo Bills played a barnburner on Satuday night with the Miami Dolphins.

That craziness rolled into Sunday, with the Jacksonville Jaguars erasing a double-digit deficit to beat the Dallas Cowboys in overtime on a pick-six, and the Detroit Lions throwing a 51-yard score on a fourth down to beat the New York Jets.

But none of those things, and I mean NONE, topped the wild finish to the New England Patriots-Las Vegas Raiders game. I mean, what was Jakobi Meyers thinking!?

With so many fringe playoff teams involved in the craziness, it's completely flipped how the league stacks up heading into the final three weeks of the regular season.

Here's my latest NFL Power Rankings based on the latest odds to win the Super Bowl this season:

1. Philadelphia Eagles (+430) Last Week: No. 1

Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown.
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown. / Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports

Philly keeps on winning, and it has a chance to go 16-1 if it can take down the Cowboys in Week 16.

2. Buffalo Bills (+375) LW: No. 2

The Bills didn't cover in Week 15, but they held on to the No. 1 spot in the AFC with a win over Miami.

3. Kansas City Chiefs (+500) LW: No. 3

The Chiefs survived a scare against the Texans, and I still think there are flaws with this team, even though Patrick Mahomes makes up for a lot of them.

4. Cincinnati Bengals (+850) LW: No. 4

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow.
Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow. / Kareem Elgazzar/The Enquirer / USA TODAY

Joe Burrow orchestrated a huge comeback win over the Bucs to take sole possession of the AFC North lead.

5. San Francisco 49ers (+750) LW: No. 6

The 49ers' defense dominated again on Thursday Night Football, and they look like the second best team in the NFC.

6. Dallas Cowboys (+1100) LW: No. 5

Dallas had a bad loss in Week 15, but I'm not out on them just yet in a weak NFC.

7. Minnesota Vikings (+2800) LW: No. 7

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws.
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws. / Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

Falling behind 33-0 to the Colts? Unserious. Coming back to win the game? These Vikings are something else, but I don't think they're Super Bowl contenders.

8. Los Angeles Chargers (+2900) LW: No. 10

The Chargers have won two straight games, and Justin Herbert has them firmly in the playoff picture in the AFC.

9. Baltimore Ravens (+2800) LW: No. 7

Lamar Jackson's injury is crushing the Ravens' hopes of winning the division.

10. Miami Dolphins (+3500) LW: No. 9

Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel.
Miami Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel. / Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

The Dolphins have wilted against stronger competition and are now in the last playoff spot in the AFC.

11. New York Giants (+10000) LW: No. 16

The Giants have pushed themselves ahead of Washington in the playoff race after a big win in Week 15.

12. Tennessee Titans (+7000) LW: No. 11

The Titans are in trouble in the AFC South, as four straight losses gives them just a game lead over Jacksonville.

13. Washington Commanders (+17000) LW: No. 12

Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1).
Washington Commanders wide receiver Jahan Dotson (1). / Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

Washington falls to No. 7 in the NFC playoff race after a tough loss to the Giants in Week 15.

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3500) LW: No. 13

Tampa Bay is playing in the worst division in the NFL but is still far from a lock to win the division after another loss in Week 15.

15. Detroit Lions (+6000) LW: No. 18

The Lions' odds are soaring after another win putting them just half a game out of a playoff spot in the NFC.

16. Seattle Seahawks (+15000) LW: No. 15

Seattle is in trouble in the playoff race with back-to-back losses and the Giants winning in Week 15.

17. Las Vegas Raiders (+39000) LW: No. 20

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr. / Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

How are the Raiders still alive? The ultimate blunder by the Pats gives the Raiders a chance to make the playoffs this season.

18. New England Patriots (+15000) LW: No. 14

A comedy of errors has knocked New England out of a playoff spot with three games to play.

19. New York Jets (+15000) LW: No. 17

Another loss for the Jets pushes them out of the playoff picture. They don't have a quarterback that is good enough to win them games right now.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars (+8500) LW: No. 23

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones.
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Zay Jones. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA

Don't sleep on the Jags, who could win the AFC South with the Tennessee Titans losing again.

21. Cleveland Browns (+50000) LW: No. 19

The Browns won in Week 15, but they have struggled on offense with Deshaun Watson in the lineup.

22. Green Bay Packers (+25000) LW: No. 22

The Packers aren't done yet, riding their running game to a win on Monday Night Football against the Rams.

23. Pittsburgh Steelers (+75000) LW: No. 27

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10).
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10). / Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Mitch Trubisky kept the Steelers alive with a win over the Panthers in Week 15, but they still have a long to go for a playoff spot.

24. Carolina Panthers (+40000) LW: No. 24

The Panthers are the No. 2 team in the NFC South, a game out of the division lead despite losing to the Steelers in Week 15.

25. New Orleans Saints (+28000) LW: No. 28

The Saints are still alive in the division with the Bucs losing once again in Week 15.

26. Atlanta Falcons (+85000) LW: No. 21

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder. / Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

The Falcons are now in last place in the NFC South after losing their third straight game.

27. Los Angeles Rams (+100000) LW: No. 26

The Rams have already mailed this season in, so Monday's loss to Green Bay wasn't much a surprise.

28. Denver Broncos (N/A) LW: No. 31

Brett Rypien now has one third of the wins Russell Wilson has in way fewer starts. That's how the Broncos' season has gone.

29. Arizona Cardinals (N/A) LW: No. 24

Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury.
Arizona Cardinals head coach Kliff Kingsbury. / Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports

Four straight losses including one to Brett Rypien? The Cardinals are cooked.

30. Indianapolis Colts (+100000) LW: No. 29

The Colts are lucky they have four wins, otherwise they'd be below everyone on this list for blowing a 33-0 lead.

31. Chicago Bears (N/A) LW: No. 30

The Bears fought with the Eagles, but ultimatley came up short. A top draft pick will do the team good next season.

32. Houston Texans (N/A) LW: No. 32

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills.
Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills. / Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

The Texans played the Kansas City Chiefs tough, but a Davis Mills fumble in OT cost them a chance for the second win of the season.

Find Peter Dewey’s full betting record here.


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