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Week 16 NFL Power Rankings Defense

NFL Power Rankings: Top 20 Defenses Week 16

Week 16 NFL Power Rankings Defense
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8. Kansas City Chiefs – 303.1 Total Yards Against

The Chiefs were not only eliminated from the playoffs, but also lost Patrick Mahomes for the year to a torn ACL. They have the Titans this week who pose no threat as long as Gardner Minshew keeps his turnovers in check.

7. New England Patriots – 300.1 Total Yards Against

The Patriots still have a bad taste in their mouths after giving up a big lead to the Bills. This week, they have Lamar Jackson and the Ravens next up, who are fighting for their lives to get into the playoffs. This game is going to be huge for both teams and could help the Steelers win the AFC North if the Ravens lose.

6. Green Bay Packers – 294.6 Total Yards Against

The Packers are moving on from losing Micah Parsons to an ACL injury for the year. Regardless, they will face the Bears, who are having one of their best seasons in years. Expect a shootout as both teams look to win the NFC North.

5. Denver Broncos – 287.7 Total Yards Against

The Broncos showed why they’re one of the best teams in the league when Bo Nix woke up and torched the Packers last week. This week, they’ll be facing the Jaguars, which could be a game that doesn’t see more than 40 points scored between both teams.

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Doug Henderson grew up playing every sport imagineable. He quickly hit a ceiling his playing skills didn't let him break and had to turn to writing to get his sports fix.