Dec 1, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) smiles following the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. The Cowboys defeated the Vikings 17-15. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
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December 4, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders wide receiver Seth Roberts (10) scores a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the fourth quarter at Oakland Coliseum. The Raiders defeated the Bills 38-24. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
21. Buffalo Bills (20)
In this league, no lead is safe. The Bills had a 24-9 lead, and then they blinked and they were down two touchdowns. This could well be knockout blow for the Bills playoff chances. Ouch.
Dec 4, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after throwing an interception that was returned for a touchdown by Tampa Bay Buccaneers outside linebacker Lavonte David (kneeling) during the second half at Qualcomm Stadium. Tampa Bay won 28-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
22. San Diego Chargers (21)
The Chargers season ended early when they squandered multiple opportunities. It would take a monumental run and a lot of help to see this team make the postseason. 9-7 is likely not going to get it done and this happens to be the very best they can finish.
Dec 4, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Cincinnati Bengals running back Jeremy Hill (32) carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half at Paul Brown Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
23. Cincinnati Bengals (26)
That looked a lot more like the team we thought the Bengals would be. With the talent they have on their roster, it’s really incredible that it is December, and they just won their fourth game of the year.
Dec 5, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck (12) calls a play during the first half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports
24. Indianapolis Colts (25)
After the dismantling of the Jets, the Colts are now in a 3-way tie for the division at .500. The way they have played in the past three games with Andrew Luck at the helm, the Colts have to be considered the favorites to win the AFC South.
