Salem, OR — With just one week left in the regular season here are your power rankings through week 16.
RANK | TEAMS | CHANGE | RECORD | |
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1 | Yawn. Is the regular season over yet. | 14-1 | ||
2 | Fans all around the state of Tennessee are pleading their case for Mariotta to win MVP. | 13-1-1 | ||
3 | San Francisco isn’t flying under the radar any longer. Sunday’s beat down of the AFC North division leading Browns proves they are for real. | 4 | 13-2 | |
4 | Sunday’s loss has Browns fans wondering if this team can go far in the playoffs. | -1 | 11-4 | |
5 | Tough last second loss to the Falcons in week 16 but should serve as a wake up call. The Colts will be locked in and focused for the playoffs. | -1 | 10-4-1 | |
6 | The Eagles look to put the Falcons in their place in week 17. | 11-4 | ||
7 | The Chargers have been electrifying lately, winners of five in a row. | 1 | 12-3 | |
8 | What a defensie stand. The Packers picked Cowboys QB Andrew Luck off in the endzone to seal the victory Sunday. | -3 | 10-5 | |
9 | The Jaguars are holding onto the last AFC wild card spot by the skin of their sharp teeth. | 5 | 9-6 | |
10 | An impressive win this past win at home vs. the Colts has this Falcons team firing on all cylinders heading into the playoffs. | 3 | 9-6 | |
11 | The Lion’s love that Green Bay has to play the red hot 49ers in week 17. Any slip up could make way for a divisonal crown in Detroit. | -2 | 9-6 | |
12 | Tough game week 17 for the Bears as they have to face the Chargers. A loss could mean they are watching the playoffs from their couch. | 4 | 9-6 | |
13 | After last week’s power rankings the Panthers vowed to prove us wrong. So far they have done that, winning their last four games. | 10 | 8-7 | |
14 | The Saints could be marching home for the playoffs. | -2 | 8-7 | |
15 | Pittsburgh welcomes a new coach in a must win game. | -5 | 8-7 | |
16 | Giants fans aren’t missing Eli. | -5 | 8-7 | |
17 | A blimp over the stadium caught David Johnson, the NFL’s leading rusher, signaling for help during the game. | -2 | 7-7-1 | |
18 | The media is wondering whether the Jets coach is having regrets about switching to the AFC. | -1 | 7-8 | |
19 | Buffalo is supposively thinking of about moving up in the draft to select a top defensive prospect. | -1 | 6-9 | |
20 | These “Chefs” have been serving wins to opponents in five of their last six weeks. | 6-9 | ||
21 | Mediocrity. Fans want more next season. The Rams want their star players to stay healthy. | 7-8 | ||
22 | A new coach and a couple of inspired losses. I think this team found the missing link that will propel them to the playoffs next season. | 2 | 4-11 | |
23 | Heartbreaking loss this week. If the Cowboys want to make the playoffs next season Luck has to be more careful with the ball. | -1 | 5-9-1 | |
24 | Starting QB Ryan Tannehill was spotted eating sushi during Sunday’s route vs. Pittsburgh. This would be on the front page of ESPN but cmon, it’s the Dolphins. No one cares. | 1 | 5-10 | |
25 | It’s sad that just a couple of weeks ago we were talking possible playoff spot for Washington. That’s gone. | -6 | 5-10 | |
26 | It got so bad in Houston that K Sebastian Janikowski was brought in to lead the team at quarterback. Things didn’t go so well. | 1 | 4-11 | |
27 | Wholesale changes must be made in the offseason. This team isn’t any good. | 1 | 4-11 | |
28 | Head coach Pete Carroll’s seat is hotter than Reggie Bush’s bank account at USC. | 1 | 4-11 | |
29 | We suck so bad we can’t even tank properly. | 3 | 3-12 | |
30 | Let’s eat those L’s boys! | -4 | 4-11 | |
31 | First is the worst, second is the best. | -1 | 3-12 | |
32 | Let’s go #1 pick! | -1 | 2-13 |
The Browns are struggling a bit on both ends when it comes down to clutch moments. Hopefully they can regroup and prepare for the playoffs.