2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 16

J.J. McDermott, NFL Columnist at Fantasy Football Maniaxs

The 2008 NFL season is coming to a close but things are just heating up as we prepare for the NFL playoffs!  The game of the week in Week 16 is the red-hot Carolina Panthers heading to New Jersey to battle the Giants. 

But let us not beat around the bush, it is time for Week 16’s Power Rankings!

32.  Lions  0-14

Two more games to go until we find out the faith of the 2008 Lions team. With the Saints and Packers left on the schedule, going 0-16 is quite doable.

31.  Rams  2-12

After winning two contests in a row after a coaching change, the Rams have lost eight in a row to bring them to 2-12 on the year. There is still a lot of rebuilding to do in St. Louis come 2009.

30.  Raiders  3-11

Before we blast this team, we all must admit that Al Davis is the route of all evil now that he has past his prime.  A continuous revolving door of coaching staffs, players, and poor drafting have hurt the Raiders since their loss in Super Bowl XXXVII. 

Here is to another year in the can, Raiders fans. One day, the Raiders shall return to there motto of ‘Commitment to Excellence’.

29.  Chiefs  2-12

How do you blow a 21-10 lead heading into the fourth quarter against the Chargers?  Forget a logical explanation; the Chiefs flat out blew it in Week 15.  The team will have to continue their rebuilding process in 2009 without longtime GM, Carl Peterson who stepped down earlier this week.

With the way things are looking in Kansas City, how much longer will Herm Edwards be able to keep his job?

28.  Bengals  2-11-1

Surprise! Maybe the Bengals are not done in 2008 just yet. A competitive game played by Ryan Fitzpatrick helped bring the Bengals to 2-11-1 on the year as they head into Week 16 trying to win two in a row against a 4-10 Browns team down to their third-string quarterback.

27.  Seahawks  3-11

The Seahawks did rally from a 7-17 deficit in Week 14 to secure their third win of the year, but Mike Holmgren’s last season with the Seahawks has been a complete nightmare. It may be the last year of his contract but will Holmgren really retire from coaching after 2008?

26.  Browns  4-10

You know things are bad when your only touchdown in the past four games is from a returned interception by Brandon McDonald for a score. Third string quarterback, Ken Dorsey is clearly not the answer in Cleveland as the team struggles to make it to the finish line of this 2008 season.

25.  Jaguars  5-9

Fred Taylor is out of the remainder of the season as the rest of the team has given up as they await the overhaul this offseason. None of those reasons stopped the Jaguars from ending their four game losing streak in Week 15.  Do not get too happy Jaguars fans; you get to face the red hot 10-4 Colts in Week 16.

24.  49ers  5-9

The 49ers came up short in Week 15 losing 9-14 to the Dolphins. The important thing to realize after the loss is the fact that the 49ers seem to be improving with each week.

Mike Singletary

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