Predominantly Orange Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

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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9. Green Bay Packers (11)

Gimpy calf=no problem. After a little scare against the Bears, a famous Rodgers hail mary set up the game winning score, and perhaps a shot at the playoffs. If the Packers can beat the Vikings, and the Cowboys beat the Lions, the Packers will be playing in Detroit for the division title. You have to like their chances.

Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball over New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley (96) during second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won 17-6. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) throws the ball over New York Giants defensive tackle Jay Bromley (96) during second half at MetLife Stadium. The Giants won 17-6. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports

10. Detroit Lions (8)

From two-seed to out of the playoffs in three weeks time. This is the ultimate nightmare for Lions fans, and it is looking like a legitimate possibility at this point. A win against the Cowboys would go a long way.

Dec 15, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark (55), defensive end Cliff Avril (56) and defensive end Cassius Marsh (91) celebrate after a sack against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 15, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Seattle Seahawks defensive end Frank Clark (55), defensive end Cliff Avril (56) and defensive end Cassius Marsh (91) celebrate after a sack against the Los Angeles Rams during a NFL football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

11. Seattle Seahawks (12)

This is go-time for the current NFC two-seed Seahawks. Since 2011, the Seahawks and the Patriots are tied for the best record in December. They have already clinched the division, but now they have a first round bye on their mind.

Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs in for a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Tennessee won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Kansas City, MO, USA; Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry (22) runs in for a touchdown during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Tennessee won 19-17. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports

12. Tennessee Titans (14)

The Titans have now won two straight games that they likely should have lost. There is something to be said about finding a way to win. It is typically the mark of a good time. Marcus Mariota and Co. have to be considered the favorites to win the AFC South at this point.

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