Wednesday on DNA of Sports, it’s Power Ranking! 3, 2, 1, Go!
Time passes, it’s time to take stock. Here is our ranking. This hierarchy is not only based on the number of successes, but also on the current form. If two teams are close and haven’t played each other recently, one wonders which one would win if the match was played today. Beating the strongest isn’t going to propel you to the top in a snap. Losing to one of the dunces won’t plunge you into the abyss either. You can gain and tumble, tilt and climb.
It’s the ruthless law of Power Ranking…
1. San Francisco 49ers (11-4) +3
Nick Bosa is the best defender within the best defense. His performance against the Commanders may have just secured him the title of defenseman of the year.
Week 17: trip to the Raiders.
2. Buffalo Bills (12-3)
In Chicago, the Bills put on a show in the cold.
Week 17: trip to the Bengals.
3. Cincinnati Bengals (11-4)
With the fumble in the final moments, Bell responded.
Week 17: receipt of Bills.
4.Philadelphia Eagles (13-2) -3
The prolonged absence of Lane Johnson is more worrying than this defeat.
Week 17: reception of the Saints.
5. Kansas City Chiefs (12-3)
For the first time since Week 5, the Chiefs did not drop a ball in this game.
Week 17: reception of the Broncos.
6. Dallas Cowboys (11-4) +1
A little Pick-Six and it starts again for Dak Prescott.
Week 17: trip to the Titans.
7. Minnesota Vikings (12-3) -1
This time it took a kick from 61 yards. The Vikings are never short of ideas to win close games.
Week 17: trip to the Packers.
8. Los Angeles Chargers (9-6) +1
Justin Herbert will discover another world: the playoffs.
Week 17: reception of the Rams.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8) +3
Within two weeks, the Jaguars could well receive a playoff game. Unthinkable a year ago.
Week 17: trip to the Texans.
10. Baltimore Ravens (10-5) +1
It’s no secret that Lamar Jackson is indispensable to this team.
Week 17: reception of the Steelers.
11. Detroit Lions (7-8) -3
By being rolled to the ground, the Lions came back down to earth.
Week 17: reception of the Bears.
12. Green Bay Packers (7-8) +9
The Packers are not dead.
Week 17: reception of the Vikings.
13. Miami Dolphins (8-7) -3
In Miami, we must seriously start thinking about the state of health of Tua Tagovailoa. With a clear head.
Week 17: trip to the Patriots.
14. New York Giants (8-6-1)
One more win and the Giants will return to the playoffs.
Week 17: reception of the Colts.
15. New York Jets (7-8) -2
It’s hard to imagine Wilson wearing the Jets jersey again in his career.
Week 17: trip to the Seahawks.
16. Washington Commanders (7-7-1) -1
At quarterback, Taylor Heinicki played it small arm while Carson Wentz took over.
Week 17: reception of the Browns.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8) +5
Despite the – 15 degrees on the thermometer, Kenny Pickett did not have cold feet.
Week 17: trip to the Ravens.
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) +5
Somehow, the Buccaneers stay alive.
Week 17: reception of the Panthers.
19. Carolina Panthers (6-9) +7
Facing Detroit, the Panthers broke out on the ground.
Week 17: trip to the Buccaneers.
20. New England Patriots (7-8)
Patriots fans even come to rejoice in the potential return of Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator.
Week 17: reception of the Dolphins.
21. Seattle Seahawks (7-8) -4
In New York, the Seahawks will have to play their last cards.
Week 17: reception of the Jets.
22. New Orleans Saints (6-9) +2
Hope is always allowed in Louisiana.
Week 17: trip to the Eagles.
23. Tennessee Titans (7-8) -7
So far, Willis hasn’t really developed a 6th sense.
Week 17: reception of the Cowboys.
24. Cleveland Browns (6-9) -6
Deshaun Watson was no good, nor was he helped by his receivers.
Week 17: trip to the Commanders.
25. Vegas Raiders (6-9) -6
Last year, the Raiders changed the coach. Quarterback now?
Week 17: reception of the 49ers.
26. Los Angeles Rams (5-10) +3
In Los Angeles, Baker Mayfield has entered an amusement park and is enjoying the roller coaster: one shot up, one shot down. This weekend he was on top. Next weekend ?
Week 17: trip to the Chargers.
27. Atlanta Falcons (5-10) -2
Desmond Ridder has two more games to prove he’s worthy of being Atlanta’s No. 1 option next season.
Week 17: reception of the Cardinals.
28. Houston Texans (2-12-1) +4
What if Lovie Smith was buying herself one more season.
Week 17: reception of the Jaguars.
29. Chicago Bears (3-12) -2
In defense, the Bears are not down to earth enough and have been cut on the ground.
Week 17: trip to the Lions.
30. Arizona Cardinals (4-11)
Can’t wait for the season to end for the Cardinals.
Week 17: trip to the Falcons.
31. Indianapolis Colts (4-10-1)
The Colts have the bad version of Nick Foles.
Week 17: trip to the Giants.
32. Denver Broncos (4-11) -4
A 51 and a dismissal, Nathaniel Hackett must be hungover this week.
Week 17: trip to the Chiefs.
