2008 NFL Power Rankings: Week 17

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

Welcome to a very special Christmas segment of Power Rankings! Week 17 in the NFL has finally arrived. Many teams have solidified their place heading into the playoffs, but there are several wild card slots still available. After this week, what teams will make it after all the dust settles? 

Happy Holidays to all and enjoy Week 17’s Power Rankings!

32.  Lions  0-15

This is it. This is for all the marbles. Week 17 has finally arrived—will the Lions go down as the worst team in NFL history?

31.  Rams  2-13

They had it in the bag heading into the fourth quarter of Week 16’s game. The Rams flat out blew the game against the 49ers. Week 16’s woes just add to the many frustrations the Rams have faced this season. Better luck next year.

30.  Chiefs  2-13

Another week, another hard-fought loss for the Chiefs. The future is looking bright with many talented young players on the team, but without longtime GM Carl Peterson, how much longer will Herm Edwards be able to coach in Kansas City heading into 2009?

29.  Bengals  3-11-1

It has been a down season all year long for the Bengals, but Sunday’s win must be rather sweet for the 3-11-1 team. The Bengals still have many key players in line to help win games, and even Cedric Benson looks to have maybe found his place in Cincinnati.

28.  Raiders  4-11

With last week’s win, the Raiders showed they do have what it takes to win games.  Speaking of winning games, wouldn’t it be nice to knock former coach Jon Gruden out of the playoffs by beating his Buccaneer team in Week 17? Al Davis will be looking for revenge and work his voodoo magic to get back at his former coach to end the year.

27.  Seahawks  4-11

The Seahawks head into Week 17 on a high note after beating the Jets, giving Mike Holmgren his final win at home as the Seahawks head coach. With Seneca Wallace’s excellent play this season and Matt Hasselbeck’s recent decline, who will be the main quarterback heading into training camp come 2009?

26.  Browns  4-11

Another week, another injured quarterback for the depleted Cleveland Browns. Bruce Gradkowski will be the Browns' fourth quarterback of the season heading into Week 17’s matchup against the Steelers. The real question is, will Week 17’s game be Romeo Crennel’s final as head coach in Cleveland?

25.  Jaguars  5-10

After their 2007 success, the Jaguars have fallen on hard times in 2008. From the look of things, it seems as though this offseason will be a rebuilding one for this 5-10 team. 

24.  Packers  5-10

Brett Favre is gone, Aaron Rodgers has played very well as a starter, and yet the Packers have gone 5-10 on the year, blowing many winnable games in the process. At least they will be able to take their frustrations out on a soon-to-be 0-16 Lions team!

23.  49ers 

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