NFL Power Rankings Based on Super Bowl Odds Ahead of Week 17 (Dolphins Flop Again, Bucs Season Still Alive)
By Peter Dewey
The AFC playoff race is as tight as they come right now, with the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals all winning again in Week 16.
However, the teams on the border have struggled. The Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots and New York Jets all failed to win, while the Jacksonville Jaguars are now in first place in the AFC South.
The Tennessee Titans' fifth straight loss cost them the lead in the AFC South, but they aren't the only 7-8 team that has their eyes on getting back in the postseason.
Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are still alive after winning in Week 16, and Tom Brady gave the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one-game lead in the NFC South with a comeback win over the Arizona Cardinals.
Some teams have already been eliminated, but a bunch need some help and to win out to get in. That should make the last two weeks as entertaining as they come.
So, without further ado, here are the latest NFL Power Rankings based on thsi year's Super Bowl odds:
1. Philadelphia Eagles (+500) Last Week: No. 1
I'm not worried about the Eagles, despite a close loss to Dallas with their backup QB playing. As long as Jalen Hurts is healthy, this team is going to be a tough out in the playoffs.
2. Buffalo Bills (+370) LW: No. 2
The Bills have quietly won six straight games, clinching the AFC East in the process.
3. Kansas City Chiefs (+500) LW: No. 3
Patrick Mahomes' MVP case iseven stronger with Jalen Hurts sitting out, especially if the Chiefs somehow finish atop the AFC.
4. Cincinnati Bengals (+850) LW: No. 4
Losing La'el Collins for the year is tough, but Cincy could knock off the Bills to make a run at the one seed this season.
5. San Francisco 49ers (+700) LW: No. 5
The 49ers blew out the Washington Commanders in Week 16, and they seem to be the Eagles' biggest competition in the NFC.
6. Dallas Cowboys (+1100) LW: No. 6
Dallas scored 40 points to beat the Eagles and keep it in the No. 5 spot in the NFC.
7. Minnesota Vikings (+2500) LW: No. 7
Another week, another one possession win for the Minnesota Vikings, who keep winning despite many thinking they are frauds.
8. Los Angeles Chargers (+3000) LW: No. 8
The Chargers have clinched a playoff spot, easily handling the Colts on Monday Night Football.
9. Baltimore Ravens (+2500) LW: No. 9
The Ravens need Lamar Jackson back in the lineup if they're going to have the offense to make noise in the playoffs.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+3100) LW: No. 14
The Bucs are terrible, but they are on pace to have a home playoff games with Tom Brady at quarterback. Anything can happen...
11. Jacksonville Jaguars (+6000) LW: No. 20
Are the Jaguars here? The team now leads the AFC South and controls its own destiny to win the division.
12. Miami Dolphins (+4000) LW: No. 10
The Dolphins are in trouble, losing a fourth straight games to fall to 8-7 on the season.
13. New York Giants (+10000) LW: No. 11
The Giants lost in Week 16, but the Seahawks, Commanders and Lions all lost, keeping them in the playoff picture.
14. Washington Commanders (+15000) LW: No. 13
The Commanders still have control of the No. 7 spot in the NFC, despite losing to the 49ers in Week 16.
15. Green Bay Packers (+6000) LW: No. 22
Here come the Packers, winners of three straight. Can Aaron Rodgers get this team into the playoffs?
16. Tennessee Titans (+20000) LW: No. 12
With Ryan Tannehill done for the year and the Titans on a five-game losing streak, this team looks destined to miss the playoffs in 2022.
17. Detroit Lions (+12000) LW: No. 15
Dan Campbell's Lions lost what should have been a winnable game against the Carolina Panthers, putting their playoff hopes in trouble.
18. Seattle Seahawks (+20000) LW: No. 15
Three straight losses from the Seahawks have pushed their playoff hopes to the brink entering Week 17.
19. Las Vegas Raiders (+10000) LW: No. 17
The Raiders laid an egg against the Steelers, all but ending their season, which has bee disappointing under Josh McDaniels.
20. New England Patriots (+25000) LW: No. 18
Another bad loss has pushed the Patriots' playoff hopes to the brink entering Week 17.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers (+55000) LW: No. 23
Mike Tomlin's team can still make the playoffs, and it would finish over .500 with wins in Week 17 and 18.
22. Carolina Panthers (+22000) LW: No. 24
The Panthers are still alive in the NFC South, and they played spoiler for the Lions with a huge win in Week 16.
23. New Orleans Saints (+45000) LW: No. 25
The Saints have won back-to-back games to keep themselves alive in the NFC South.
24. New York Jets (+55000) LW: No. 19
Zach Wilson's time with the Jets may be done after he laid yet another egg against the Jags in Week 16.
25. Cleveland Browns (+50000) LW: No. 21
Year 1 with Deshaun Watson didn't go as planned, as a loss to the Saints officially eliminated Cleveland from playoff contention.
26. Los Angeles Rams (+100000) LW: No. 27
The Rams blew out the Broncos in Week 16, but their season is still over with a ton of key injuries.
27. Atlanta Falcons (+85000) LW: No. 26
A loss to the Ravens officially eliminated the Falcons from playoff contention.
28. Indianapolis Colts (N/A) LW: No. 30
Nick Foles isn't the answer, but Jeff Saturday appears to be content with rolling with him the rest of the 2022 season...
29. Arizona Cardinals (N/A) LW: No. 29
Kliff Kingsbury's team has lost five straight games, and it's hard to see him lasting much longer beyond this season.
30. Chicago Bears (N/A) LW: No. 31
Eight straight losses for the Bears, but this was supposed to be a rebuilding season anyway.
31. Denver Broncos (N/A) LW: No. 28
The Broncos fired Nathaniel Hackett after their blowout loss to the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16.
32. Houston Texans (N/A) LW: No. 32
The Texans played spoiler in Week 16, handing the Titans their fifth straight loss to knock them out of the AFC South lead.
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