In Week 15 of the NFL season, several teams made their final push towards the postseason, with games on Christmas Day and Thursday night. The playoff standings became tighter, with the AFC’s sixth and seventh seeds still up for grabs and the Packers clinching a playoff spot in the NFC. The Bills remain the top team in the league, looking to secure home field advantage in the playoffs with two wins and two Chiefs losses in the final weeks of the season.
The power rankings after Week 15 see the Bills at the number one spot, followed by the Lions, Chiefs, Vikings, Eagles, and Ravens. The Chiefs are one win away from securing home-field advantage in the playoffs, while the Ravens clinched a playoff berth behind MVP candidate Lamar Jackson. The Packers and Commanders also secured wins in Week 15, inching closer to playoff spots in the NFC.
Other teams in the power rankings include the Steelers, Chargers, Texans, Rams, Broncos, Buccaneers, Seahawks, Falcons, Bengals, Dolphins, and Cowboys. The Cowboys, despite being eliminated from playoff contention, secured a win in Week 15. Meanwhile, the Cardinals and Colts are still in playoff contention, hoping to secure wins in the final weeks of the season.
Teams at the bottom of the power rankings include the Panthers, Bears, Jets, Saints, Patriots, Titans, Raiders, Browns, Jaguars, and Giants. The Giants currently hold the number one pick in the NFL Draft and could be looking to secure their future with a top draft pick. Overall, the power rankings reflect the competitiveness of the NFL season as teams battle for playoff spots and positioning in the final weeks of the regular season.