Week 16 NFL Power Rankings
Dec 16, 2013; Detroit, MI, USA; Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker (9) celebrates after kicking a 61 yard field goal during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. Baltimore Ravens defeated the Detroit Lions 18-16. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
12. Baltimore Ravens (7-6) (13) Justin Tucker booted the Lions out of first place and the Ravens into the #6 seed in the AFC with one powerful, 61-yard boot.
11. Chicago Bears (8-6) (15) Control their own playoff destiny the rest of the way. Should be an interesting couple of weeks.
10. Indianapolis Colts (9-5) (10) Could be a playoff preview this weekend with the Colts headed to Arrowhead to face the Chiefs, though Colts would get to host in January.
9. Cincinnati Bengals (10-4) (8) Did you see the Bengals punter get leveled yet?
8. New England Patriots (10-4) (6) Can the Pats get it together in time for the postseason?
7. Arizona Cardinals (9-5) (11) Blew a 17 point lead, but salvaged an overtime win over the Titans.
January 1, 2012; New Orleans, LA, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton (1) and New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) meet on the field after their game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Chuck Cook-USA TODAY Sports
6. Carolina Panthers (10-4) (5) HUGE game against the Saints in Charlotte this Sunday with a chance for the division on the line.
5. New Orleans Saints (10-4) (3) What happened in St Louis? Looking ahead to the Panthers?
4. Kansas City Chiefs (11-3) (7) Jamal Charles and a ridiculous 5-TD performance powered the Chiefs past the clueless Raiders.
3. San Francisco 49ers (10-4) (4) With Crabtree returning, it helps give Kaepernick some more targets in the passing game.
2. Denver Broncos (11-3) (1) The good thing about finishing up their final two games on the road is that they’re not in cold weather cities.
1. Seattle Seahawks (12-2) (2) Back in the top spot. Mission for the last couple of weeks is to lock up home field and stay healthy.