{"id":259455,"date":"2025-12-18T08:30:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T13:30:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=259455"},"modified":"2025-12-18T05:25:06","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T10:25:06","slug":"nfl-power-rankings-in-week-16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/12\/18\/nfl-power-rankings-in-week-16\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Rankings in Week 16"},"content":{"rendered":"

As Week 16 begins, here\u2019s where every team stands in our updated NFL power rankings. The teams are ranked from 32nd to 1st.<\/p>\n

Week 16 NFL Power Rankings<\/h2>\n

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32. Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> (2-12)<\/strong> – The Raiders are by far the worst team in football.<\/p>\n

31. New York Jets<\/a> (3-11)<\/strong> – They have played so much better over the last 6 weeks, very encouraging heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

30. Washington Commanders<\/a> (4-10)<\/strong> – Still a competitive team each week, even with Mariota at QB.<\/p>\n

29. New York Giants<\/a> (2-12)<\/strong> – They currently hold the number one draft pick.<\/p>\n

28. New Orleans Saints<\/a> (3-10)<\/strong> – They pulled off a Week 14 shocker against division rival Tampa Bay Bucs.<\/p>\n

27. Cleveland Browns<\/a> (3-11)<\/strong> – Sanders brought back down to earth in Week 15 with three INTS.<\/p>\n

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26. Tennessee Titans<\/a> (2-12)<\/strong> – The New York Jets (3-11) – They have played so much better over the last 6 weeks, very encouraging heading into 2026.<\/p>\n

25. Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> (4-10)<\/strong> – Week 15 was their worst performance of the season. Zac Taylor needs to go.<\/p>\n

24. Arizona Cardinals<\/a> (3-11)<\/strong> – In real life, they stink, but for fantasy football, they are gold.<\/p>\n

23. Minnesota Vikings<\/a> (6-8)<\/strong> – Another winnable game in Week 16 for this club.<\/p>\n

22. Miami Dolphins<\/a> (6-8)<\/strong> – The fact that they lost another cold-weather game is embarrassing. Now it looks like they’re making the move to bench Tua Tagovailoa<\/a> in favor of a seventh-round draft pick?<\/p>\n

21. Baltimore Ravens<\/a> (7-7)<\/strong> – Tough matchup against the Patriots in Week 16.<\/p>\n

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20. Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> (8-7)<\/strong> – Rodgers and company keep the win streak Alive.<\/p>\n

19. Carolina Panthers<\/a> (7-7)<\/strong> – The definition of Jekyll and Hyde.<\/p>\n

18. Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> (6-8)<\/strong> – Double whammy, Mahomes torn ACL & eliminated from the playoffs.<\/p>\n

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> (7-7)<\/strong> – Terrible loss at home against the Falcons.<\/p>\n

16. Atlanta Falcons<\/a> (5-9)<\/strong> – This team had some big wins this season, but inconsistency derailed their playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

15. Dallas Cowboys<\/a> (6-7-1)<\/strong> – Lost a must-win to the Vikings in Week 15.<\/p>\n

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14. Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> (10-4)<\/strong> – It\u2019ll be a Wild Card spot for the Chargers this year.<\/p>\n

13. Green Bay Packers<\/a> (9-4-1)<\/strong> – Tough loss against the Broncos in Week 15.<\/p>\n

12. Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> (9-5)<\/strong> – Easy win against the Raiders in Week 15.<\/p>\n

11. San Francisco 49ers<\/a> (10-4)<\/strong> -They beat the Titans but gave up 24 points in the process. Not a good sign.<\/p>\n

10. Chicago Bears<\/a> (10-4)<\/strong> – Huge game against the Packers in Week 16.<\/p>\n

9. Detroit Lions<\/a> (8-6)<\/strong> – Win or lose, they are a fun team to watch.<\/p>\n

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8. Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> (10-4)<\/strong> – This team is on a hot streak.<\/p>\n

7. Houston Texans<\/a> (9-5)<\/strong> – This team is playing some scary, elite defense.<\/p>\n

6. Indianapolis Colts<\/a> (8-6)<\/strong> – The 49ers come to town for a big matchup in Week 16.<\/p>\n

5. Los Angeles Rams<\/a> (11-3)<\/strong> – Thursday night will prove how good this team really is at Seattle.<\/p>\n

4. Denver Broncos<\/a> (12-2)<\/strong> – The Jags come to town in Week 16 for a giant matchup.<\/p>\n

3. Buffalo Bills<\/a> (10-4)<\/strong> – Huge comeback win against the Pats.<\/p>\n

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2. New England Patriots<\/a> (11-3)<\/strong> – They blew a 21-0 lead to the Bills.<\/p>\n

1. Seattle Seahawks<\/a> (11-3)<\/strong> – Huge win against the Colts in Week 15.<\/p>\n

For more great football analysis, check out DrRoto.com<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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