Neil Reynolds' 2023 Week 16 Power Rankings
The top two teams in the NFL – the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens – remained at the top of their respective conference seedings. And a huge matchup between the two sides looms large on the horizon. Elsewhere in the NFL, the Buffalo Bills are suddenly one of the hottest teams in the league and if they can get into the playoffs, look out!
The offensive juggernaut kept on rolling with a 45-point display against Arizona being the latest example of the talent and firepower at the disposal of this NFL-leading team.
Lamar Jackson continues to play like a true MVP contender, making plays with his arm and his legs. Now comes a Christmas Day meeting with the aforementioned 49ers.
I don't care about their 8-6 record being bettered by quite a few teams below them in these rankings. I'm looking at their recent body of work and the wins over KC and Dallas.
The Dolphins moved to 10 wins on the season with a 30-0 drubbing of the New York Jets in Week 15. Their defense is a growing force that is now making some huge plays.
The Cowboys were brought down to earth with a bump in Week 15. After five straight wins – all recorded in dominant fashion – Dallas were bullied in a 31-10 loss to the Bills
The Chiefs continue to make the kind of mistakes that will very abruptly end their season in the playoffs, but they should at least be credited for getting back to winning ways.
Philly flirted with some losses early in the season but survived intact. Now the Eagles' losses are coming in bunches, three in a row and Jalen Hurts is questioning their commitment.
The Lions produced the perfect response to a shaky run of form with Saturday's 42-17 win over the Denver Broncos. Jared Goff looked back to his best with five touchdown throws.
Joe Flacco is
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