It was not easy, but the 49ers survived being Frank Gore-less and three Shaun Hill interceptions to win their sixth game of the season. Note to the 49ers organization: Do whatever it takes to keep Mike Singletary as head coach in San Francisco!
22. Texans 7-8
They are hot, they are not, they are hot, and they are not...The Texans have been all over the place this season, and in Week 16 they certainly were not hot. The Texans surrendered 375 yards to the Raiders en route to falling below .500 mark once again. Now the Texans must face a Bears team hungry to make the playoffs in Week 17.
21. Chargers 7-8
The Chargers have battled their way back into contention in the AFC West. Looking past all the hardships of 2008, the Chargers can make the playoffs by beating the rival Broncos in Week 17. Will the Chargers seize the opportunity or fall when the going gets tough?
20. Bills 7-8
From 5-1 to 7-8, the Bills have come a long way since the start of 2008. The Bills surprised the Broncos in Week 16, and now they take on their rival Patriots in hopes of climbing back to the .500 mark to finish the season.
19. Saints 8-7
Reggie Bush is on injured reserve, the defense is atrocious, and the team has no hope of making the playoffs this season. The Saints will be battling the Panthers in Week 17 to earn themselves a winning season, but Drew Brees will also be hunting for history in hopes of passing Dan Marino for the single-season yardage record.
18. Redskins 8-7
Let’s do the math here: A healthy Clinton Portis equals a tough Redskins team to beat. An injured, struggling Clinton Portis, means the team struggles as a whole. The Redskins pulled off a nail-biter against the Eagles in Week 16, but their efforts were too little too late as they are stuck at the bottom of the NFC East food chain.
17. Broncos 8-7
J.P. Losman and the formally 6-8 Buffalo Bills are no problem, right? Wrong. The Broncos blew Week 16’s game and now must face the Chargers in a winner-take-all for the AFC West title. Does Mike Shanahan’s squad have enough left in the tank to make the playoffs in 2008?
16. Cardinals 8-7
The Cardinals were grounded and embarrassed in Week 16’s game against the Patriots. The difference between the Cardinals and Patriots is, the Cardinals are lucky enough to be placed in a weak division while the Patriots may not even make the playoffs with an 11-5 record. The Cardinals will need to re-establish a running game and play better defense if they are to go deep into the playoffs
15. Eagles 8-6-1
Here we go again. Andy Reid and his ego when it comes to passing the football have put the Eagles in the position of failing to make the playoffs this season. The Eagles will have to get back to the running game if they are to have any chance against the Cowboys in a game loaded with playoff implications.
14. Jets 9-6
Not even Brett Favre’s well known luck could be found in Week 16’s embarrassing loss to the Seahawks. With the loss, the Jets must now face their former quarterback, Chad Pennington, in what looks to be the showdown for the AFC East Division title. Here is a more important question: Will Brett Favre be back in a Jets uniform come 2009?
13. Bears 9-6
The Bears kept their playoff hopes alive by beating their division rival, the Green Bay Packers, on Monday Night Football in Week 16. The Bears will have to beat a 7-8 Texans team and pray for a Vikings loss to clinch a playoff spot.
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