NFL power rankings: Eagles stay on top despite loss, Bengals right behind them

There are two weeks left in the regular season, and the best teams in the NFL are pretty much in evidence.

The Philadelphia Eagles, Cincinnati Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, and Buffalo Bills are at the top of the class in the entire league. Even when the Eagles lost Saturday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys, the team managed a close game with Jalen Hurts on the bench with injury.

The Bengals took control of the AFC North with a win over the New England Patriots. The Bills had the division wrapped up just like the Chiefs. Still, all of those teams are fighting for a first-round bye.

This week, the Jacksonville Jaguars were ranked in the top 10 in power rankings. There is no better time than the present to do it. The team took first place in the AFC South and has a vital matchup against the Houston Texans to stay on top of the division. The Tennessee Titans, who are also 7-8 on the year, have a date Thursday night with the Dallas Cowboys.

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So here we go. There is still a lot to play for. Here’s how this week’s power rankings pan out.

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1). Philadelphia Eagles (13-2)

previous range: 1

result week 16: 40-34 loss to the Cowboys

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday vs Santos

The Eagles lost but still have the best record in football. They will stay on top going into week 17.

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2). Cincinnati Bengals (11-4)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Trenton Irwin, top, celebrates his touchdown with Cincinnati Bengals guard Hakeem Adeniji, #77, during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, the Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
(AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

previous range: 3

result week 16: 22-18 victory over the Patriots

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday vs. Bills

The Bengals have been playing like the best team in the NFL for the past few weeks. They are number 2.

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3). Kansas City Chiefs (12-3)

previous range: 2

result week 16: 24-10 win over Seahawks

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday vs. Broncos

The Chiefs were impressive against the Seahawks and have had a steamy head late in the year.

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4). Buffalo Bills (12-3)

previous range: 4

result week 16: 35-13 win over the Bears

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday @ Bengals

As the weather turns colder, Josh Allen and the Bills have been warming up. Buffalo is playing very well down the stretch and has a potential AFC Championship preview on Sunday.

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5). San Francisco 49ers (11-4)

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jimmie Ward, #1, celebrates his interception with teammates in the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Saturday, December 24, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif.
(AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

previous rank:6

result week 16: 37-20 victory over commanders

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday @ Raiders

The 49ers’ defense is the best in the NFL, and it proved that against the Commanders. They hit the road to play the Raiders next.

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6). Minnesota Vikings (12-3)

previous rank: 5

result week 16: 27-24 win over Giants

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday @ Packers

Close wins have been the Vikings’ forte of late. Minnesota needed a game-winning field goal by Greg Joseph to get past the Giants.

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7). Dallas Cowboys (11-4)

Dallas Cowboys’ Dak Prescott celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.
(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

previous range:7

result week 16: 40-34 win over Eagles

Week 17 Showdown: Thursday @ Titans

The Cowboys allowed 34 points in a win. Their shaky defense will need to buckle down as they are set for a playoff game on the road.

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8). Baltimore Ravens (10-5)

previous range:10

result week 16: 17-9 win over Falcons

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday vs. Steelers

The Ravens could use Lamar Jackson right now. A big primetime divisional showdown awaits them against the Steelers.

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9). Los Angeles Chargers (9-6)

previous range:8

result week 16: 20-3 victory over the Colts

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday vs. Rams

The Chargers don’t have too far to go for their next game. But any further slip up will put them in danger of missing the playoffs.

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10). Jacksonville Jaguars (7-8)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence, #16, tries to pass the ball over the goal line while going out of bounds against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, on Thursday, December 22, 2022, in East Rutherford. , NJ.
(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

previous range: sixteen

result week 16: 19-3 win over Jets

Week 17 Showdown: Sunday @ Texans

Jacksonville continued their incredible streak with a win over the Jets. Can Trevor Lawrence lead the team to a division title?

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eleven). Miami Dolphins (8-7)

12). Pittsburgh Steelers (7-8)

13). New York Giants (8-6-1)

14). Green Bay Packers (7-8)

fifteen). Detroit Lions (7-8)

sixteen). Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8)

17). Washington Commanders (7-7-1)

18). Seattle Seahawks (7-8)

19). New York Jets (7-8)

twenty). Tennessee Titans (7-8)

twenty-one). New England Patriots (7-8)

22). Carolina Panthers (6-9)

23). New Orleans Saints (6-9)

24). Las Vegas Raiders (6-9)

25). Cleveland Browns (6-9)

26). Los Angeles Rams (5-10)

27). Atlanta Falcons (5-10)

28). Indianapolis Colts (4-10-1)

29). Arizona Cardinals (4-11)

30). Denver Broncos (4-11)

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31). Chicago Bears (3-12)

32). Houston Texans (2-12-1)