It's come down to the final two weeks of the year. For many teams, the playoffs lurk as a possible New Years destination. For others, like the Rams, it is merely draft maneuvering. Week 16, here we go.
Power Rankings after the jump
| Team | Doug | Eric | Avg | (+/-) | Say What? |
| Packers | 1 | 1 |
1 |
0 |
Their fall from perfection still has them miles above the competition. Some of their injuries are beginning to tell though - Doug |
| Saints | 2 | 2 |
2 |
0 |
Still gaining steam as they head into the post season. This is a team who wants another championship - Eric |
| 49ers | 4 | 3 |
3 |
+3 |
A tough, rugged defense that gives up few points matches well with an offense that doesn't score much - Doug |
| Patriots | 3 | 5 |
4 |
+3 |
Tom Brady does what Tom Brady does. Tim Tebow may have Tebowmania, but Tom Brady has rings. - Eric |
| Ravens | 6 | 4 |
5 |
-2 |
They have to get their act together and win when they are supposed to - Doug |
| Steelers | 5 | 6 |
6 |
-2 |
They are starting to slow down at exactly the wrong time. They might want to look into resting Big Ben. - Eric |
| Bengals | 7 | 9 |
7 |
+7 |
What a great, young and scrappy team. Next year they could make a serious move up in the AFC North - Doug |
| Texans | 9 | 7 |
8 |
-3 |
They have a QB problem, but with the running back duo they have, it might not matter so much. - Eric |
| Falcons | 10 | 8 |
9 |
+1 |
Are they starting to roll, and if so what direction - up or down? - Doug |
| Cowboys | 8 | 12 |
10 |
+1 |
For all the Romo hate, he sure has been on fire recently. In the last three games, he has 9 TD's (1 rushing) and 0 INT's - Eric |
| Broncos | 11 | 11 |
11 |
-2 |
In what started this season as one of the toughest divisions on paper, they could squeak into the post season for a 1 game farewell - Doug |
| Lions | 12 | 10 |
12 |
0 |
The team MVP is the Chicago Bears - Doug |
| Giants | 13 | 13 |
13 |
-5 |
Can some team please just win the NFC East? I mean, really guys. You've had every opportunity. - Eric |
| Seahawks | 15 | 14 |
14 |
+5 |
Their defense, and home field advantage this week are going to add a loss to the 49ers record - Doug |
| Jets | 17 | 15 |
15 |
-2 |
It'd be great to see the team who was guaranteed to win the Superbowl fail to make the playoffs. -Eric |
| Chargers | 14 | 19 |
16 |
+2 |
They are about to go on their end of season winning tear, but little else. This team will be gutted by FA in 2012 - Doug |
| Titans | 19 | 16 |
17 |
-2 |
This team has done a lot better than I thought they would. Perhaps it's time to get a glimpse of the future with Locker? - Eric |
| Eagles | 18 | 18 |
18 |
+5 |
They are the spoiler team to watch in the last two weeks of this season. - Doug |
| Raiders | 16 | 21 |
19 |
-3 |
Like half the league, they are a fringe team. But do they really deserve to go to the playoffs? -Eric |
| Bears | 20 | 17 |
20 |
-3 |
Their defense can't make hide nor "Hanie" of the Bears offense - Doug |
| Cardinals | 21 | 20 |
21 |
-1 |
Can the Skeltonator channel his inner-Warner and help the Cards sneak into the playoffs? Shock of the year if they can. -Eric |
| Chiefs | 22 | 23 |
22 |
0 |
Got to love how their secondary shut down Aaron Rodgers - Doug |
| Panthers | 24 | 22 |
23 |
+2 |
Cam Newton's Christmas wishlist: a defense. -Eric |
| Dolphins | 23 | 24 |
24 |
-3 |
Whatever they do, don't pay Reggie Bush more money for next season. Keep him hungry, and he could top this season's totals next year - Doug |
| Redskins | 25 | 25 |
25 |
+3 |
I'm sorry Redskins fans, but I have no problem watching Dan Snyder and Shanahan squirm. The #2 pick is available for trade though. We'll give you a good deal. -Eric |
| Bills | 26 | 28 |
26 |
-2 |
They get a couple of players back this week, so Denver could have a tougher time than they think - Doug |
| Bucs | 28 | 26 |
27 |
-1 |
I am totally confused by how bad this team has become is so short a time - Doug |
| Browns | 27 | 29 |
28 |
-1 |
Year one for Shurmur has not gone so well. Can they get some momentum going for next year? - Eric |
| Jaguars | 29 | 27 |
29 |
+1 |
I'm throwing them a Christmas bone rating them this high. They may well be the worst team in the NFL next season - Doug |
| Vikings | 30 | 30 |
30 |
-1 |
They need RGIII more than any team in the NFL. They'll have to eat some "Ponder crow" though - Doug |
| Rams | 31 | 32 |
31 |
0 |
Since I need two hand to count keeper players on the Rams roster, versus only one hand for the Colts--- Rams are #31 - Doug |
| Colts | 32 | 31 |
32 |
0 |
Andrew Luck. The end. - Eric |