NFL Power Rankings 2016: Week 13 Super Bowl Odds, Standings, Playoff Projections

We have officially reached the 13th week of the NFL season. Things will kick off on Thursday when the Minnesota Vikings host the Dallas Cowboys.

There are five weeks remaining in the regular season and three full months behind us. Now is a terrific time to examine the playoff picture that is beginning to come into focus. We're going to do exactly that here today.

We'll be looking at the current league standings as if the regular season ended today. This means we'll be ranking division leaders ahead of potential wild-card teams regardless of records. We will also power rank the 32 teams based on the latest Super Bowl odds, courtesy of Odds Shark.

We will then examine some teams to watch as the season draws to a close.

Week 13 Standings

Place	Team	Record
AFC
NFC
1	New England Patriots	9-2
2	Oakland Raiders	9-2
3	Baltimore Ravens	6-5
4	Houston Texans	6-5
5	Kansas City Chiefs	8-3
6	Miami Dolphins	7-4
7	Denver Broncos	7-4
8	Pittsburgh Steelers	6-5
9	Buffalo Bills	6-5
10	Tennessee Titans	6-6
11	Indianapolis Colts	5-6
12	San Diego Chargers	5-6
13	Cincinnati Bengals	3-7-1
14	New York Jets	3-8
15	Jacksonville Jaguars	2-9
16	Cleveland Browns	0-12
1	Dallas Cowboys	10-1
2	Seattle Seahawks	7-3-1
3	Detroit Lions	7-4
4	Atlanta Falcons	7-4
5	New York Giants	8-3
6	Washington Redskins	6-4-1
7	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	6-5
8	Minnesota Vikings	6-5
9	New Orleans Saints	5-6
10	Green Bay Packers	5-6
11	Philadelphia Eagles	5-6
12	Arizona Cardinals	4-6-1
13	Carolina Panthers	4-7
14	Los Angeles Rams	4-7
15	Chicago Bears	2-9
16	San Francisco 49ers	1-10

Super Bowl Odds

Rank	Team	Odds
1	New England Patriots	2.25-1
2	Dallas Cowboys	4.5-1
3	Seattle Seahawks	5.5-1
4	Oakland Raiders	12-1
5	Pittsburgh Steelers	14-1
6	Denver Broncos	20-1
7	Atlanta Falcons	22-1
8	New York Giants	20-1
9	Kansas City Chiefs	25-1
10	Detroit Lions	33-1
11	Minnesota Vikings	33-1
12	Indianapolis Colts	33-1
13	Washington Redskins	40-1
14	Baltimore Ravens	50-1
15	Houston Texans	50-1
16	Green Bay Packers	50-1
17	Arizona Cardinals	50-1
18	Carolina Panthers	50-1
19	Miami Dolphins	66-1
20	Buffalo Bills	100-1
21	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	100-1
22	Tennessee Titans	100-1
23	Philadelphia Eagles	100-1
24	New Orleans Saints	150-1
25	San Diego Chargers	200-1
26	Cincinnati Bengals	200-1
27	Los Angeles Rams	500-1
28	New York Jets	500-1
29	Jacksonville Jaguars	N/A
30	Chicago Bears	N/A
31	San Francisco 49ers	N/A
32	Cleveland Browns	N/A

Teams to Watch

Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins should be considered a dangerous team heading in to the postseason because of the potent offense the team puts on the field. Washington is currently rated sixth in overall offense by Pro Football Focus and is averaging 426.4 yards per game (second in the NFL).

Right now, the Redskins would be in the playoffs as a wild-card team, and their offense gives them the ability to hang with virtually any postseason contender. Yet the Redskins are currently trending at just 40-1 odds.

If you're looking for a bargain Super Bowl bet, the Redskins might be a team to consider.

However, we should keep in mind that there is a reason Washington is considered a long shot. The team's defense, which allows an average of 369.6 yards per game (26th in the NFL), can be a liability.

Washington is rated just 19th in pass rush and 25th in overall defense by Pro Football Focus.

Also working against the Redskins is the fact that pass-rusher Adrian Clayborn is out with a torn MCL, as ESPN's Adam Schefter reported:

Clayborn has been responsible for a total of 22 quarterback pressures, according to Pro Football Focus, and his presence will be sorely missed. Hopefully, he will be able to return in time for the postseason.

Regardless, it's hard to imagine the Redskins actually winning the Super Bowl with an average pass rush and a subpar defense. Their offense should allow them to do damage in the postseason, but chances of them winning it all appear slim.

There is still that chance, though.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are another team that would be in the playoffs if the season ended today but is facing long odds regardless. Realistically, though, Miami might be in even better position to sneak in and pull off a Super Bowl upset.

The formula Miami is using is one that can provide sustained success in the postseason. The team's offense is centered around the hard running of second-year man Jay Ajayi, and the improving defense is playing well enough to limit scoring opportunities. 

Pro Football Focus rates the Dolphins second in rushing offense and 11th in overall defense.

Miami is also beginning to get smarter, more efficient play from quarterback Ryan Tannehill, who holds a passer rating of 94.7. Some of the credit there has to go to first-year head coach Adam Gase. Tannehill recently said the following of Gase, per Jeffri Chadiha of NFL.com:

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He's done a great job -- not just [with] me, but with our team. The way he leads, the way he installs, teaches the offense, communicates and just keeps guys on track -- whether it's me or anybody else. [He] just keeps [us] focused each and every day on trying to find something to get better at. I think as long as you're doing that, you're going to continue to get better and find success.

"

The Dolphins have been finding success recently, winning six games in a row. If Miami can remain in postseason position, the team can be dangerous.

The Dolphins might even find an edge in the AFC playoffs because of the team's familiarity with the New England Patriots. As of right now, the path to the Super Bowl in the AFC will run through New England.

Division rivals usually make for intriguing matchups in the postseason.

Miami will be a team to follow over the next few weeks in order to see if it can keep utilizing its current formula. If it can, this could be a sneaky title contender.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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If the season ended today, the 6-5 Pittsburgh Steelers wouldn't even be in the postseason. Yet the Vegas oddsmakers seem to feel pretty confident in Pittsburgh's ability to slip into the postseason and then make a run.

There are reasons for this confidence, of course. The Steelers boast a dangerous offense—rated 10th overall by Pro Football Focus—and have a veteran, championship quarterback in Ben Roethlisberger. The Steelers also have an underrated secondary—rated 10th in pass coverage by Pro Football Focus—which means the team can be deadly when playing with a lead.

The problem for Pittsburgh is that the team has been inconsistent this season, especially on the road. Even with Roethlisberger and Co. leading the charge, the offense has produced three, 15 and 14 points in its three road losses this season.

Earning home-field advantage is virtually impossible for Pittsburgh at this point, so it's going to play much of its postseason on the road—and that's assuming the Steelers even manage to get in.

The other problem facing the Steelers is the fact that the Baltimore Ravens already own one head-to-head win. Baltimore also sports a 4-0 record within the AFC North.

Not only will the Steelers need to keep pace with the Ravens in order to have a shot at winning the division, they'll have to beat them when the two teams meet in Week 16. In order to get in as a wild-card team, Pittsburgh will have to somehow maneuver past the 8-3 Kansas City Chiefs, the 7-4 Dolphins and the 7-4 Denver Broncos.

We're not convinced Pittsburgh shouldn't be facing longer odds.