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Predominantly Orange Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

By Steven Kriz

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) during the second quarter against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reaches forward with the ball for the first down on a run after getting by San Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) reaches forward with the ball for the first down on a run after getting by San Diego Chargers strong safety Jahleel Addae (37) during the fourth quarter at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Oakland Raiders (6)

The world looked a lot different in 2002. That was the last time the Raiders qualified for the playoffs. As they have done all year long, the Raiders found a way to win a close game, and secured that much-desired return to the postseason.

Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches the ball in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) catches the ball in front of Detroit Lions cornerback Darius Slay (23) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

6. New York Giants (7)

Taking care of business. This should be the Giants motto this season. This is the least talked about 10-win team in the league. Week after week, they seem to take care of business. Last week it was the top-seeded Cowboys, this week the second seeded Lions. The Giants appear poised to make their first playoff appearance since their 2011 Super Bowl victory. They will be taken lightly, and it could propel them right back to the Super Bowl.

Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium. The Titans won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid looks on during the second half against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium. The Titans won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /

7. Kansas City Chiefs (2)

Talk about a blown opportunity. The Chiefs had no business losing that game. In doing so, they very well may have cost themselves the AFC West. Next up—a desperate Broncos team that hasn’t lost at Arrowhead since 2010.

Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) and wide recievere Kenny Stills (10) and running back Jay Ajayi (23) celebrate a touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 17, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jarvis Landry (14) and wide recievere Kenny Stills (10) and running back Jay Ajayi (23) celebrate a touchdown against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Schneidler-USA TODAY Sports /

8. Miami Dolphins (9)

The Dolphins are now in control of their own destiny. Win out and they are in. It will be tough having to go to a frigid Buffalo and beat the Bills in their stadium. Stay tuned.

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