Going to try something different with the recap this week, here we go....
The NFL Stableford League Week 16 Power Rankings presented by Twitch
1. Houston Texans –
nick80 (13-1) The Texans take the top spot in the inaugural rankings based on the quality of the competition they have faced during the course of the season which has led to them holding the AFC South strength of victory tiebreaker and #1 seed in the AFC. They still can’t let up until January.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars -
cathalos1991 (13-1) The Jaguars only loss this season came back in Week 2 to their division rivals the #1 ranked Texans. Since then, both teams continue to win. Will there be a third meeting in the AFC Playoffs?
3. Chicago Bears -
wadey1801 (12-2) The Bears bounced back from taking their 2nd loss by winning the NFC North the very next week. To put this impressive season in perspective, the Bears only other loss was back in Week 1 to the Denver Broncos, who have since undergone an ownership change.
4. Los Angeles Rams -
CGib2 (13-1) The reason the NFC West Champions are in this position is because they lost at home to the Bears a few short weeks ago. However, as we have seen all season in the League, past results do not dictate future performance. The Rams will be ready in January.
5. Baltimore Ravens -
BENNY6676 (10-4) The AFC North Champs have had some uneven performances in the past month but have seemingly righted the ship with a big win last week vs. the Jets. A first-round bye and a new controller could be gifts that could propel the Ravens in January.
6. Atlanta Falcons -
b101 (11-3) The AFC South Champs have flown under the radar for the most part this season. A win over the Jaguars this week would see them soar up this list and put them squarely in the Super Bowl conversation.
7. San Francisco 49ers -
crushtastic (10-4) The 49ers are in a good position to clinch an NFC Wild Card berth as soon as this week. They have struggled against upper echelon teams, but they are capable of crushing it and making a playoff run.
8. Dallas Cowboys -
mhead293 (10-4) The NFC East Champions have been in a freefall since being the first to clinch their division a month ago. Will the Cowboys regain their form in time for the playoffs or will they back into Wild Card Weekend vs. San Francisco?
9. New York Jets -
ddixjr509 (9-5) The Jets are currently in the driver’s/pilot’s seat in the AFC East and could wrap up the division as soon as this week. A tough loss last week to the Ravens has the fanbase concerned, but a home playoff game could spark a nice playoff run.
10. Arizona Cardinals -
CoinHen77 (9-5) The Cardinals are the epitome of "never say die" as they were an afterthought in the playoff picture a month ago. But some big wins in the past few weeks have put them in position to earn a Wild Card berth. If they can win out, they will be a formidable foe in January.
11. Denver Broncos -
rob4590 (8-6) The Broncos are on the verge of clinching the AFC West if they can win their remaining two games. A home playoff game vs. the Jaguars is on the horizon. Could they pull the upset at Mile High?
12. Kansas City Chiefs -
tylannister (7-7) The Chiefs are locked in a battle for the #6 seed in the AFC with three other teams, the Colts, Patriots, and Bills. A pivotal Week 16 matchup with the Bears awaits. Chiefs Kingdom will be doing a lot of scoreboard-watching in the next two weeks.
Good luck to all teams in Week 16!