The extra issues change, the extra the Eagles and Chiefs proceed to rise to the highest of the NFL.
Identical to once they met in Tremendous Bowl 57 on the finish of the 2022 season.
Identical to once they met in Week 11 of the 2023 season.
Standard, usual.
Buffalo’s upset of beforehand unbeaten Detroit opened the door for a brand new crew to be thought of the one to beat within the NFL.
Three groups appeared: The Payments, Eagles and Lions.
Who deserves to be no 1?
Nicely, perhaps issues would look totally different if Patrick Mahomes wasn’t out each week with a serious ankle sprain.
You should definitely take into account this when analyzing The Submit’s Week 16 NFL energy rankings:
1. Eagles 12-2 (3)
Who’s complaining about Philadelphia’s offense now?
Jalen Hurts snapped out of a stoop by throwing for 290 yards and three touchdowns whereas including his almost weekly dashing landing in a 27-13 win in opposition to the Steelers.
Saquon Barkley’s pursuit of the NFL’s single-season dashing document was delayed as he gained simply 65 yards and missed a lot of the second quarter.
2. Chiefs 13-1 (2)
Mahomes threw two landing passes earlier than sitting the remainder of the 21-7 victory in opposition to the Browns in favor of Carson Wentz.
By Kansas Metropolis requirements, it was an in any other case comfy win as a result of it wasn’t their typical one-score margin (10 wins by seven factors or fewer).
The protection stepped as much as power six sacks, together with two interceptions ultimately zone.
3. Payments 11-3 (4)
In case you had been anticipating a shootout between the 2 high scoring offenses within the NFL, you bought it on this 48-42 win in opposition to the Lions.
Josh Allen ran for 2 touchdowns within the first quarter and threw for 2 touchdowns within the second half as Buffalo took a 35-14 lead and have become the primary NFL crew since 2013 to attain 30 or extra factors in eight straight video games.
4. Lions 12-2 (1)
Jared Goff threw 5 landing passes however could not cease Detroit’s 11-game profitable streak from ending.
why
Because the protection allowed touchdowns on the Payments’ first three possessions.
An extended string of accidents threatens to derail a doubtlessly magical run.
Defensive again Aleem McNeil, cornerback Carlton Davis and operating again David Montgomery may all be sidelined for the season.
5. Vikings 12-2 (5)
Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones and Cam Akers scored touchdowns and Will Reichard kicked three subject targets in a 30-12 victory that despatched the Bears to their eighth straight loss.
The protection pitched a shutout within the first half and did not permit a landing till the ultimate six minutes.
Rookie first-round decide Dallas Turner had his first sack since Week 1.
6. Packers 10-4 (6)
Josh Jacobs and Romeo Dubs scored touchdowns within the first quarter to quiet a hostile crowd, and an early 14-point lead set the tone for a 30-13 victory in opposition to the Seahawks.
Kingsley Enagbare (two sacks) and Edgerrin Cooper (one sack, one interception) had massive video games for a swarming protection.
Jordan Love accomplished 17 of his first 19 passes.
He threw two landing passes to Dub.
7. Steelers 10-4 (7)
Russell Wilson is not undefeated in opposition to the Eagles (6-1) after throwing for a season-low 128 yards in his second straight recreation with out high receiver George Pickens.
A fumble between Wilson and Najee Harris led to a compelled fumble that was transformed right into a landing for house and a fourth quarter.
The Steelers have not received in Philadelphia since 1965.
8. Ravens 9-5 (8)
It does not get a lot simpler than that: Lamar Jackson overcame an early dropping stretch to finish 21 of 25 passes, together with 5 for touchdowns on 5 straight possessions in a 35-14 rout of the Giants.
4 of the offense’s six positive aspects of 20 or extra yards went for touchdowns.
9 of 11 third down makes an attempt had been transformed.
Mark Andrews turned the all-time landing chief.
9. Broncos 9-5 (10)
The Broncos scored 21 unanswered factors within the fourth quarter to show a detailed recreation right into a 31-13 victory in opposition to the Colts.
Nick Bonito intercepted an onside cross and returned it 50 yards for a landing.
A profitable document was secured for the primary time in eight years because the protection and particular groups compelled 5 punts to cowl an astounding 193 dashing yards.
10. Texans 9-5 (11)
Derek Stingley had two fourth-quarter interceptions to account for 2 of the 4 scores — all by the fingers of Tua Tagovailoa — in a 20-12 win in opposition to the Dolphins.
C.J. Stroud threw for simply 131 yards, however two touchdowns – each to Nico Collins.
The Texans clinched the AFC South title with their win plus the Colts’ loss.
11. Commanders 9-5 (12)
12. Buccaneers 8-6 (16)
13. Chargers 8-6 (9)
14. Rams 8-6 (14)
15. Seahawks 8-6 (13)
16. Cardinals 7-7 (15)
17. Falcons 7-7 (20)
18. Dolphins 6-8 (17)
19. 49ers 6-8 (18)
20. Bengals 6-8 (21)
21. Colts 6-8 (19)
22. Saints 5-9 (22)
23. Cowboys 6-8 (23)
24. Jets 4-10 (27)
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams turned again the clock, connecting 9 occasions for 198 yards and two touchdowns — all within the second half of a 32-25 win in opposition to the Jaguars.
Brice Corridor broke the tie with a landing with 1:05 left, and Sauce Gardner’s first interception in 37 video games offered the last-minute shutout that has been lacking in so many Jets losses.
25. Bears 4-10 (24)
26. Browns 3-11 (25)
27. Panthers 3-11 (26)
28. Jaguars 3-11 (28)
29. Titans 3-11 (29)
30. Patriots 3-11 (30)
31. Raiders 2-12 (31)
32. Giants 2-12 (32)
The Giants suffered their ninth straight loss, tying a franchise document.
Tim Boyle performed your entire second half in opposition to the Ravens, changing into the fourth totally different quarterback this season.
Boyle truly ended the crew’s four-game drought and not using a landing cross by connecting with Malik Nabers.
The particular groups allowed two massive returns and the protection left the receivers operating vast open via the patchwork.
