NFL Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong>
\n#1 -11-2 Rams
\nRams\u2019 drilled the Lions to win NFC West title.<\/p>\n#2 – 11-2 Chiefs
\nChiefs\u2019 playing for \u2018Mahomes\u2019 Field advantage in the AFC.<\/p>\n
#3 – 11-2 Saints
\nSaints\u2019 returned to the victory column quickly vs the Bucs.<\/p>\n
#4 – 9-4 Patriots
\nPats lose on the \u2018Miami Miracle\u2019 that has them coming back to the pack in the AFC playoff possibilities.<\/p>\n
#5 – 9-4 Texans
\nTexans\u2019 ended their nine game winning streak, losing a big division game to the Colt\u2019s Andrew Luck.<\/p>\n
#6 – 10-3 Chargers
\nChargers are still only one game behind Chiefs in battle for AFC West title.<\/p>\n
#7 – 9-4 Bears
\nThe Bears were very impressive in their victory over the Rams Sunday night.<\/p>\n
#8 – 8-5 Seahawks
\nSeahawks found a way to beat the Vikings Monday night.<\/p>\n
#9 – 8-5 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys win their fifth straight game with huge victory over the Eagles in overtime.<\/p>\n
#10 – 7-5-1 Steelers
\nSteelers\u2019 lose their second straight to the lowly Raiders. Host the Patriots in a must win situation.<\/p>\n
#11 – 7-6 Ravens
\nRavens lost heartbreaker to Kansas City. In a dog fight for North title and final wild card playoff hopes.<\/p>\n
#12 – 7-6 Colts
\nColts\u2019 Andrew Luck came up huge vs the Texans. Host the Cowboys Sunday that may decide any postseason hopes.<\/p>\n
#13 – 7-6 Titans
\nThe Titans beat the Jaguars last Thursday night. Rested for trip to play the GMen.<\/p>\n
#14 – 7-6 Dolphins
\nDolphins won huge miracle game vs the Patriots. Travel to Vikings hoping to catch them on the downswing.<\/p>\n
#15 – 6-7 Eagles
\nEagles lost a vital matchup to the Cowboys. Travel to LA to face the NFC leading Rams.<\/p>\n
#16 \u2013 6-6-1 Vikings
\nVikings continue their slide with loss to the Seahawks. Host the Dolphins in a must win situation for any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n
#17- 6-7 Broncos
\nBroncos came up empty in a horrible lose to the 49ers. Host the Browns with the loser virtually eliminated.<\/p>\n
#18 – 5-8 Giants
\nThe Giants played well again last week vs the Skins. Host the Titans for any playoff mathematical chances.<\/p>\n
#19 – 5-7-1 Packers
\nThe Packers beat the fading Falcons. Face a must win situation in Chicago on Sunday.<\/p>\n
#20 – 6-7 Panthers
\nPanthers were inept losing their fifth straight game to the Brown. Host the Saints Monday night.<\/p>\n
#21 – 6-7 Redskins
\nThe Redskins were wacked by the GMen behind Mark Sanchez. Hoping for mathematical miracles over final three games.<\/p>\n
#22 – 5-8 Bengals
\nBengals\u2019 will have some major changes this offseason after another lackluster effort.<\/p>\n
#23 – 5-7-1 Browns
\nBrowns beat the struggling Panthers last Sunday. Browns are 3-2 under interim HC Greg Williams.<\/p>\n
#24 – 5-8 Lions
\nLions beat the equally disappointing Cardinals. Travel to Buffalo in another winnable matchup.<\/p>\n
#25 – 4-9 Falcons
\nFalcons were wacked again, this time by Green Bay. Host the Cardinals in a basement bowl contest.<\/p>\n
#26 – 4-9 Jaguars
\nJaguars\u2019 were pounded by the Titans in last one. Host the Skins in a game that might determine the cellar in two divisions.<\/p>\n
#27 – 5-8 Bucs
\nBucs failed to show up vs the Saints. Travel to Baltimore in a difficult matchup this week.<\/p>\n
#28 – 4-9 Bills
\nBills lost to the Jets in the East basement bowl. Host the Lions in another meaningless matchup.<\/p>\n
#29 – 4-9 Jets
\nJets\u2019 ended their six game losing streak. Host the Texans this Saturday in a huge test for young QB Sam Darnold.<\/p>\n
#30 – 3-10 Cardinals
\nCardinals\u2019 pathetic offense gives them little chance to win in most games. Travel to Atlanta though in another winnable contest.<\/p>\n
#31 – 3-10 49ers
\nThe 49ers shocked the Broncos in last one. Host the tough Seahawks this Sunday.<\/p>\n
#32 – 3-10 Raiders
\nDa Raiders surprised the Steelers last week. Travel to Cinny for another basement bowl matchup.<\/p>\n
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 20 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
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