Is the Bills defense good enough? Is Sam Darnold shutting everyone up? These are two of the big questions we're asking this week.

How the national media stacks the Miami Dolphins following their 29-17 victory against the San Francisco 49ers

3. Vikings (No. 4; 13-2): They’re the most overlooked 13-2 team the NFL has ever seen. They aren’t overlooked here. 4. Lions (No. 5; 13-2): They answered the bell against the Bears. It might all come down to Week 18 against the Vikings. 5. Eagles (No. 1; 12-3): They need to get Jalen Hurts back, ASAP.

Here’s a look at where the Lions stand in this week’s power rankings as they prepare for an NFC title game rematch with the 49ers.

Led by Jonathan Taylor and the ground game, the Indianapolis Colts bounced back in Week 16 with a home win over the Tennessee Titans. So, heading into Week 17, where does the team now find itself in this edition of the power ranking roundup?

David Helman brings the Chiefs up from fifth to fourth in his Week 17 power rankings, pointing to a nearly flawless record against projected playoff teams.

Bryce Young, Chuba Hubbard and the Panthers pushed their way up the power rankings after their Week 16 win over the Cardinals.

(Mason) Rudolph gifted three Christmas presents (INTs) to Indianapolis on Sunday, propagating a new team tradition – the Titans’ 32 turnovers leading the league now that they’ve coughed up the ball 14 times in their past five games alone.

Chris Simms plays a hunch and picks the Titans to defeat the Jaguars on the road in Week 17, while Mike Florio goes the opposite direction and explains why he likes Jacksonville to get the job done against Tennessee.

The Cincinnati Bengals had no trouble getting past the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 to keep their playoff hopes alive and set up a huge Week 17 game Saturday against the Denver Broncos, a game the Bengals must win to have a chance in Week 18.

See who's in and who's out for the Week 17 matchup between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tennessee Titans on December 29, 2024.