MARK CRAIG'S POWER RANKINGS
Biggest jump: 49ers No. 21 to No. 16 Biggest fall: Packers No. 17 to No. 22
1, Patriots, 12-3 (Last week: 1)
Got any fresh ideas for another two weeks of Super Bowl stories on the Patriots? We're all ears.
2. Steelers, 12-3 (2)
They secure homefield advantage with a win and either a Patriots home loss to the Jets or Hades freezing over.
3. Panthers, 11-4 (3)
If you thought Goodell handing the trophy to Bob Kraft was awkward, imagine handing it to Jerry Richardson.
4. Vikings, 12-3 (4)
How strong a Case (Keenum) does Mike Zimmer have for Coach of the Year?
5. Eagles, 13-2 (5)
Nick Foles posted a 59.4 passer rating and won. #teamgamefolks.
6. Rams, 11-4 (7)
We all figured the Rams would post 13 straight losing seasons, hire a 30-year-old and win 11-12 games. Right?
7. Saints, 11-4 (9)
Getting the sense the postseason will feature a rematch of that Week 1 Monday nighter at U.S. Bank Stadium?
8. Chiefs, 9-6 (10)
All I want from Andy "Santa" Reid is for Bill Belichick to wear a Grinch costume to the podium next week.
9. Jaguars, 10-5 (6)
How does the NFL's best defense give up 44 points? Throw three picks that lead to 21 of them.
10. Seahawks, 9-6 (13)
They had 142 yards in penalties vs. 136 yards in offense. But Dallas turned the ball over three times.
11. Falcons, 9-6 (8)
They're a shadow of last year's team, but will advance with a win over Carolina or a Seattle loss to Arizona.
12. Ravens, 9-6 (14)
They're 1-5 against teams with a winning record. Signature win: Detroit at home.
13. Chargers, 8-7 (15)
From 0-4 to still being alive in the playoff race heading into Week 17.
14. Bills, 8-7 (12)
Another week, another catch that looked like a catch and was a catch, except it wasn't a catch.
15. Cowboys, 8-7 (11)
Ezekiel's back! Big deal. Dak Prescott posted his fourth sub-61.0 passer rating in the past six games.
16. 49ers, 5-10 (21)
Jimmy Garoppolo just completed the greatest month in the history of NFL contract seasons.
17. Lions, 8-7 (16)
If you can't beat the Bengals, you're better off sitting out the NFC playoffs.
18. Washington, 7-8 (20)
In another lost season, Kirk Cousins makes another pitch for someone to pay him long-term.
19. Raiders, 6-9 (19)
First-year offensive coordinator Todd Downing unlikely to become second-year offensive coordinator Todd Downing.
20. Titans, 8-7 (18)
If there's a list of teams you WANT to face in the playoffs, Tennessee sits No. 1.
21. Cardinals, 7-8 (23)
At least they have a chance to go to Seattle and knock the Seahawks out of the playoff picture.
22. Packers, 7-8 (17)
Offseason priorities: 1, Draft someone to block Anthony Barr.
23. Dolphins, 6-9 (22)
Offseason priorities: 1, Don't be desperate enough to give $10 million to a retired QB-turned-broadcaster.
24. Buccaneers, 4-11 (25)
Offseason priorities: 1, Play more like 2015 and less like 2017.
25. Bengals, 6-9 (27)
You say the stadium was only half full. I'm amazed it was only half empty.
26. Bears, 5-10 (26)
"We won't be that team!" —Akiem Hicks, D-tackle and motivational speaker for teams afraid of losing to Cleveland.
27. Broncos, 5-10 (24)
Sideline cameras caught Brock Osweiler trying to fire up teammates. They didn't catch anyone actually listening to him.
28. Jets, 5-10 (28)
Should the QB-starved Jets fire Todd Bowles for losing 10 games or winning five games?
29. Colts, 3-12 (29)
Can you still call Andrew Luck a franchise quarterback when he will have missed 26 of a team's past 48 games?
30. Texans, 4-11 (31)
They can't win, but they do lead the NFL in evaluating quarterbacks for concussions after the Tom Savage debacle.
31. Giants, 2-13 (30)
The Giants need to lose to secure the No. 2 overall pick. Shouldn't be a problem.
32. Browns, 0-15 (32)
Like the Browns, I got nothing left. The end.