NFL Power Rankings - Week 16

Here are my NFL Power Rankings through Week 16, with last weeks rankings in parentheses:

Week: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

1. New York Giants (12-3) (1)

The Giants looked to be in trouble against the Panthers, but came back in the second half to win the game and clinch home field in the NFC.

2. Tennessee Titans (13-2) (3)

The Titans crushed the Steelers and clinched homefield in the AFC. Don't count this team out yet.

3. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-4) (2)

Someone finally exposed the Steelers and I still think they lose in the playoffs because their offense is suspect.

4. Carolina Panthers (11-4) (4)

Carolina blew a great chance to make a statement against the Giants. I can't see them going into NY in the playoffs and knocking off the Giants, so they better hope someone else does it.

5. Indianapolis Colts (11-4) (6)

The Colts won their 8th game in a row, but I have a hard time believing that the Colts who have the second worst rush offense in the NFL are going to be able to go on the road to Tennessee or Pittsburgh and be able to beat one of those teams.

6. Baltimore Ravens (10-5) (9)

The Ravens are a solid team and I would not want to be playing them in the first or even the second round. They will be playing the winner of the AFC East if they can beat the Jags this week.

7. Atlanta Falcons (10-5) (8)

Great season for the Falcons, if they play the Cardinals in the first round look for them to advance to the second round.

8. Dallas Cowboys (9-6) (5)

The good news is that Dallas still controls it's own fate and should be able to beat a struggling Philly team, but if they slip up then Tampa Bay most likely will sneak into the playoffs.

9. New England Patriots (10-5) (10)

The Patriots look like they might be the big losers in the AFC this year if they miss the playoffs with 11 wins. If Miami beats the Jets and Baltimore beats the Jags then the Patriots will be left out.

10. Miami Dolphins (10-5) (14)

Miami controls its own fate in the AFC East. Beat the Jets and the division is theirs.

11. Philadelphia Eagles (8-6-1) (7)

The Eagles blew what seems like it will be their last chance to make the playoffs. Even if they beat the Cowboys, they still need the Bucs to lose to the Raiders.

12. Minnesota Vikings (9-6) (11)

The Vikings must beat the Giants this week or hope the Bears lose to the Texans if they want to make the playoffs.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (9-6) (13)

Plain and simple, the Bucs will be rooting for the Eagles this week and then need to beat the Raiders to make the playoffs.

14. Chicago Bears (9-6) (15)

The Bears are still alive after another OT victory and now must face an up and coming Texans team that would love to spoil Chicago's playoff hopes.

15. New York Jets (9-6) (12)

The Jets slipped up and now look to be a longshot to make the playoffs.

16. New Orleans Saints (8-7) (17)

The Saints avoided embarrassment by embarassing the Lions.

17. Arizona Cardinals (8-7) (16)

This team is losing in the first round of the playoffs. They are 3-7 against teams outside of the NFC West.

18. Washington Redskins (8-7) (20)

The Redskins put a big hit into the Eagles playoff chances, but still the way they've finished this season has to be disappointing.

19. San Diego Chargers (7-8) (21)

The Chargers are on the verge of a ridiculous comeback to win the division if they can beat the Broncos at home.

20. Denver Broncos (8-7) (19)

I think Denver is in big trouble and will lose to the Chargers.

21. Houston Texans (7-8) (18)

Two steps forward, one step back. Surprising loss for the Texans to the Raiders.

22. Buffalo Bills (7-8) (22)

Buffalo will try to end the Patriots playoff chances and finish at .500 in the process.

23. San Francisco 49ers (6-9) (25)

The 49ers have been a much better team since Mike Singletary took over as coach. I think he's earned the right to coach the 49ers next season.

24. Green Bay Packers (5-10) (23)

I can't believe the Packers have 10 losses. They need to upgrade their defense in the offseason.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-10) (24)

Jacksonville will look to play spoiler against the Ravens this week.

26. Seattle Seahawks (4-11) (27)

Seattle played spoiler and beat the Jets to put a huge dent in their playoff chances.

27. Oakland Raiders (4-11) (28)

The Raiders surprised me by beating the red hot Texans, so maybe their is some hope in Oakland after all..

28. Cincinnati Bengals (3-11-1) (30)

The Bengals will head into the offseason with a lot of improvement needed.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (2-13) (29)

KC lost for the 6th time by a TD or less, so that is something positive for the Chiefs to build on for next season. They aren't too far off from at least being a .500 team.

30. Cleveland Browns (4-11) (26)

The Browns are just horrible right now. Right up there with the Packers & Jags for biggest disappointments this season.

31. St. Louis Rams (2-13) (31)

The Rams were up for most of the game against the 49ers, but still managed to lose.

32. Detroit Lions (0-15) (32)

One more chance for the Lions to win a game. Wouldn't shock me if they went to GB and beat the Packers, but I'm not betting on it. 0-16 looks like a reality.