NFL Power Rankings: Week 16

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1. New England Patriots (11-3)ThatÕs six straight AFC East titles. Throw in a Packers loss, and this is officially the team to beat in the NFL. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)

2. Denver Broncos (10-4)The offense has been held under 30 points in three straight games, which is surprising. On the flip side, the defense is getting it done. ThatÕs three straight games of giving up 17 points or fewer. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

3. Seattle Seahawks (10-4)The Seahawks have won seven of eight, including four straight, and look awfully good. Even scarier? The top seed in the NFC is still theirs for the taking. (Photo by Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

4. Green Bay Packers (10-4)Statistically, that was the worst game of Aaron RodgersÕ career. But the seven drops Ð including a sure touchdown by Jordy Nelson Ð didnÕt help. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

5. Indianapolis Colts (10-4)Andrew Luck has this whole division title thing down. This still doesnÕt feel like an elite team, but itÕs got some pretty nice pieces. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

6. Arizona Cardinals (11-3)Down to their third quarterback, the Cardinals are the Ohio State of the NFL. TheyÕve also got a big, bad opponent coming to town. Sunday nightÕs clash against Seattle will likely determine the division winner. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images)

7. Dallas Cowboys (10-4)Impressive win for the Cowboys, who never panicked despite giving up a 21-point lead. Maybe this team really has turned the corner. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

8. Detroit Lions (10-4)Four of the LionsÕ last six wins have been by four points or fewer. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)

9. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)ThatÕs two straight games in which the Eagles have held the ball for fewer than 19 minutes against top-notch competition. They lost both games by double digits. As for the secondary, one word: suspect. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-5)Antonio Brown is the fourth player in NFL history with 110+ receptions in consecutive seasons. Bravo. Oh, and the Steelers control their own destiny. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

11. Baltimore Ravens (9-5)The offense didnÕt score a touchdown at home against Jacksonville under midway through the fourth quarter. Hmm... (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

12. Cincinnati Bengals (9-4-1)Hey, you beat a rookie quarterback and then taunted him! That was so cool! Go win a playoff game. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

13. Buffalo Bills (8-6)In their last two games, the Bills have held Peyton Manning and Aaron Rodgers to zero touchdowns and four interceptions. Respect. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

14. Kansas City Chiefs (8-6)Nothing like a home game against Oakland to end a three-game skid. The Chiefs are knocking on that playoff door. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

15. San Diego Chargers (8-6)The Chargers are 3-5 in their last eight games, with the margin of defeat ranging from three to 37 points. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

16. San Francisco 49ers (7-7)Not to beat a dead horse, but thatÕs seven straight non-overtime games of scoring 17 points or fewer. The Niners are officially out of playoff contention. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

17. Houston Texans (7-7)Another dominant performance from J.J. Watt, another loss in Indy. The Texans have never won there (0-13). (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

18. Miami Dolphins (7-7)Well, it was close at halftime... (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

19. Cleveland Browns (7-7)Welcome to the big leagues, kid. The Browns have now gone four straight games with zero passing touchdowns and at least two interceptions. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

20. New Orleans Saints (6-8)ItÕs been an ugly season, but somehow, the Saints are in prime position to host a playoff game. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)

21. St. Louis Rams (6-8)The Rams didnÕt allow any touchdowns, but they didnÕt score any, either. (Photo by Michael Thomas/Getty Images)

22. Minnesota Vikings (6-8)Two picks and a blocked kick were too much to overcome. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

23. Carolina Panthers (5-8-1)A two-point home win over Tampa keeps this team squarely in the playoff race. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

24. New York Giants (5-9)In his last two games, Odell Beckham Jr. has 23 catches for 273 yards and four touchdowns. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

25. Atlanta Falcons (5-9)The Falcons made a game of it in the second half, but the secondary woes continued. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

26. Chicago Bears (5-9)Another ugly, embarrassing performance from Jay Cutler and the Bears. This franchise is officially at a crossroads. (Photo by Brian Kersey/Getty Images)

27. New York Jets (3-11)Hey, a road win! Against the two-win Titans! Yay! (Photo by Frederick Breedon/Getty Images)

28. Washington Redskins (3-11)Odell Beckham, Jr. HeÕs open. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

29. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-12)Hey, a Doug Martin sighting. The Bucs have two more chances to do what they havenÕt done all season: win a home game. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

30. Oakland Raiders (2-12)The Raiders got routed on the road. Shocking. (Photo by Peter Aiken/Getty Images)

31. Tennessee Titans (2-12)If you canÕt beat the Jets at home, youÕve got problems. If you canÕt even score a touchdown against the Jets at home, youÕve got major problems. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)