NFL Power Rankings: Teams on the Verge of Falling out of the Playoff Race

The following teams could all but eliminate themselves from the playoff race in Week 16 of the NFL season:

Oakland Raiders: At 7-7, the Raiders need to right the ship this week. It won't be easy against a suddenly-surging Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) team.  

Chicago Bears: A loss to the Packers on Sunday night will likely (depending on Saturday's games) knock the Bears out of playoff contention. It's that simple for Chicago this week. 

New York Giants: If the Giants lose to the New York Jets (8-6) and the Dallas Cowboys beat the Philadelphia Eagles, it's all over for the Giants. A win ensures a chance to win the division against the Cowboys in Week 17. 

Arizona Cardinals: The Cardinals still need some things to go their way, but a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals ends any hopes of Arizona miraculously sneaking into the playoffs.  

Seattle Seahawks: Like the Cardinals, the Seahawks need other things to go right to have a chance. They have an even tougher test this week in the San Francisco 49ers (11-3). A loss seals their fate.

Philadelphia Eagles: Almost unbelievably, the Eagles still have a chance at cracking the postseason field. It all starts with beating Dallas on Saturday, plus a Giants loss to the Jets mixed in. That keeps them alive in Week 17.

Tennessee Titans: You could say that the Titans' loss to the Indianapolis Colts last Sunday was the dagger in their season. They need a lot to go right now, including a win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, to have a chance. 

San Diego Chargers: The Chargers are in a similar boat as the Eagles in the AFC, and it all starts with beating the Detroit Lions (9-5) on Saturday. With a win, they can't be eliminated.  

Week 16 Power Rankings

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

*Does not include played Week 16 games.