{"id":3744,"date":"2021-12-15T18:36:01","date_gmt":"2021-12-15T23:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=3744"},"modified":"2021-12-15T18:36:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-15T23:36:01","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-chiefs-dance-all-over-raiders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-chiefs-dance-all-over-raiders\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Chiefs Dance All Over Raiders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 15<\/h2>\n

Chiefs Dance All Over Raiders\"\"
\nRams Outlast Cardinals<\/h3>\n

Team of the Week\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\nChiefs (9-4) Dance over Raiders (6-7) – 48-9<\/strong>
\nChiefs explode in a dominant performance vs the trash talking Raiders<\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/em><\/strong>
\nRams (9-4) Slam Cards (10-3) – 30-23<\/strong>
\nQB Matthew Stafford back on the beam with strong Monday night performance.
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DT Aaron Donald – Rams<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – WR JaMarr Chase – Bengals <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – CB Patrick Surtain – Broncos <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 15\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Kansas City Chiefs (9-4) at LA Chargers (8-5)<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Two hot clubs via for AFC West leadership.<\/p>\n

NFL Team Power Poll
\nDraft Insiders\u2019<\/em> Staff<\/h3>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong><\/p>\n

#1 – 10-3 Packers
\nThe Packers are dangerous especially with Aaron Rodgers who can change games in an instant.
\nPackers are playing for home field advantage and a playoff bye at this point.<\/p>\n

#2 – 10-3 Bucs
\nBucs fell asleep vs the Bills, but Tom Brady woke up this club with another heroic victory this time in OT.<\/p>\n

#3 – 10-3 Cardinals
\nCardinals fell to the Rams and hold only a one game lead in West. They fail in big spots often, yet take care of business vs the mediocre clubs.<\/p>\n

#4 – 9-4 Patriots
\nPats are well rested for their trip to Indy. Belichick is getting this club playoff ready and looking for home field advantage with a few more victories.<\/p>\n

#5 – 9-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs danced on the Raiders heads in their thorough stomping Sunday. Chiefs peaking at the right time and face a critical AFC West matchup vs the Chargers for divisional leadership.<\/p>\n

#6 – 9-4 Rams
\nRams\u2019 explosive air game is back and maybe Odell Beckham becomes an impact midseason addition. Host the Seahawks this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#7 – 9-4 Titans
\nThe drilled the lifeless Jaguars with an impressive shutout performance. Travel to Pittsburgh looking to maintain a strong South lead vs the desperate Steelers.<\/p>\n

#8 – 9-4 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys come off a good win vs WFT. Travel to MetLife to face the faltering GMen and within reach to clinch the East title.<\/p>\n

#9 – 8-5 Chargers
\nChargers have regained their swag and look to maintain vs the Chiefs this Thursday night. Shootout between Justin Herbert and Patrick Mahomes has the makings on a postseason matchup.<\/p>\n

#10- 8-5 Ravens
\nRavens lost a close contest vs the Browns. Struggling with inconsistency and pressing secondary issues.<\/p>\n

#11 – 7-6 Bills
\nBills came back vs the Bucs, but fell in OT to another Tom Brady comeback. Bills are in danger of falling out of the playoff race and host the Panthers in desperate need of a victory.<\/p>\n

#12 – 7-6 49ers
\nThe 49ers beat the Bengals in OT. Host the Falcons that is vital for both teams\u2019 playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#13 – 7-6 Colts
\nThe Colts are rested coming off their bye week and host the Patriots this Saturday. This game may define their playoff chances.<\/p>\n

#14 – 7-6 Bengals
\nBengals\u2019 defense failed again in big spot vs the 49ers. They travel to Denver in a must win situation for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#15 – 7-6 Browns
\nBrowns beat the Ravens in a huge North contest. They host the Raiders this Saturday where they need to win to separate themselves in the tight North divisional and AFC wild card races.<\/p>\n

#16 – 6-6-1 Steelers
\nSteelers looked terrible in their loss to the Vikings. They host the Titans in a must win situation that will determine if they can stay alive the final month.<\/p>\n

#17- 7-6 Broncos
\nThe Broncos shut out the Lions to stay in the tight AFC playoff chase. They host the Bengals in
\nin a must win situation for two inconsistent clubs.<\/p>\n

#18 – 6-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins are on a 5 game winning streak coming off their bye week. Host the Jets, looking to get to .500
\nto make a stretch run where the AFC playoff spots are wide open.<\/p>\n

#19 – 6-7 WFT
\nThe WFT fell to the Cowboys in another close game. Travel to Philly in another key NFC East contest that could define both teams\u2019 slim chances.<\/p>\n

#20 – 6-7 Eagles
\nThe Eagles come off their bye week and face WFT where the winner is alive for the last wild card position. Their offense holds the key here and must set the pace to beat a tough Washington D.<\/p>\n

#21 – 6-7 Vikings
\nVikings drilled the Steelers on Thursday night. Travel to Chi town for a Monday night matchup
\nand need to win to get to .500 for a chance at a wild card spot.<\/p>\n

#22 – 6-7 Saints
\nThe Saints come off a win vs the Jets. Travel to Tampa in a must win situation to have any chances for a playoff spot.<\/p>\n

#23 – 6-7 Falcons
\nFalcons beat the Panthers in a critical matchup. They go to San Fran with the loser looking to next season.<\/p>\n

#24 – 5-8 Seahawks
\nSeahawks extended their winning vs Houston. Travel to LA for major test vs the Rams, hoping to extend their long shot hopes for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#25 – 6-7 Raiders
\nThe Raiders got crushed by the Chiefs. Trash talking never won an NFL game yet.<\/p>\n

#26 – 5-8 Panthers
\nPanthers struggled in loss to the Falcons. They travel to Buffalo to face the desperate Bills this Sunday.<\/p>\n

#27 – 4-9 Giants
\nThe Giants are a total mess with backup QBs struggling. They host the Cowboys and are playing only on pride in this divisional rivalry.<\/p>\n

#28 – 4-9 Bears
\nThe Bears will probably finish with rookie QB Justin Fields going through his learning curve. He faces the Vikings at home on Monday Night this week.<\/p>\n

#29 – 3-10 Jets
\nJets continue to struggle especially offensively. Rookie Zach Wilson continues to adjust to the NFL and travels to Miami for a traditional AFC East matchup.<\/p>\n

#30 – 2-11 Texans
\nTexans outmatched again last week vs the Seahawks. Travel to Jacksonville in a battle for the AFC South basement the door prize.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-11 Jaguars
\nJaguars were shutout in Nashville. Host the Texans looking for this young roster to gain a victory and get more experience despite facing a huge wholesale roster change.<\/p>\n

#32 – 1-11-1 Lions
\nLions were outclassed in Denver. Host the Cardinals looking to surprise the NFC West leader.<\/p>\n

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