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Predominantly Orange Week 15 NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Dec 12, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs onto the field for warmups before a match with the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2016; Foxborough, MA, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) runs onto the field for warmups before a match with the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /
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 We have a new, but predictable number one at the top of the Power Rankings. See how the rest of the rankings fall going into the final three games.

The Patriots are back on top of the Power Rankings.  Surprise surprise.  With their week 15 game against the Denver Broncos, can they hold on?  Will Dallas bounce back?  With only three weeks remaining, only one team has clinched a playoff spot.  Lots of questions will be answered in week 15.

The Rankings

1. New England Patriots (2)

In a year in which there just simply isn’t a dominant team, the Patriots have done their best to be the most consistent contender.  No Gronk—no problem, so far.

Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Marcus Peters (22) breaks up a pass intended for Oakland Raiders wide receiver Andre Holmes (18) during the second half at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs won 21-13. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kansas City Chiefs (4)

The Chiefs have found a lot of ways to win this season, and have had some good fortune in doing so.  However, there is little doubt that they flat-out dominate the Raiders.  In 2 games, the Chiefs have stifled the high-scoring Oakland attack, and have now taken full control of the AFC West.

Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) fumbles the ball late in the fourth quarter as New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) makes the hit at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) fumbles the ball late in the fourth quarter as New York Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins (20) makes the hit at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Dallas Cowboys (1)

Dak Prescott has been incredible in his rookie season for the Cowboys.  However, it can’t be easy seeing Tony Romo on the sideline, ready to go if you stumble.  The past two games haven’t been as seamless for the rookie.  This is a team that is built to go to the Super Bowl this year.  If the struggles continue, at what point do they look to the veteran who is yearning for one more shot.  Worked out alright for the Broncos a season ago.  Could Jason Garrett reach for that spark?

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (7)

Big Ben hasn’t been quite the same quarterback since returning from his knee injury.  However, he doesn’t have to be when LeVeon Bell is turning in 298 yard, three TD days.  There are so many weapons for this Steelers team.  If they can get a good defensive effort, they can win a Super Bowl.

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