NFL Week 16: Looking at the League's Top 10 Teams

Let's take a look at the NFL's top 10 teams after Week 16:

1. Green Bay Packers: After some struggles in Week 15, Aaron Rodgers and the Packers offense bounced back in a big way against the Bears. At 14-1, they've clinched home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. 

2. New Orleans Saints: The Saints want to wrap up the NFC South title with a win tonight, but they also have to be hoping for a 49ers loss next week to give them the chance to steal the No. 2 seed in the NFC. Few teams need it more than the Saints. 

3. San Francisco 49ers: Credit the 49ers for coming back in a tough stadium against a hot football team. The 19-17 win showed some resolve. A win in St. Louis next week wraps up a first-round bye. 

4. New England Patriots: The Patriots looked vulnerable against the Dolphins in the first half, but they did just enough in the second half to wrap up a first-round bye. With a win against the Bills in Week 17, the road to the Super Bowl in the AFC goes through Gillette Stadium. 

5. Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens went to sleep in the second half against the Browns, but still managed to get to 11-4. Beating a Bengals team that needs a win to get into the playoffs could be a tough test in Week 17.

6. Pittsburgh Steelers: There's still plenty of hope for the Steelers to steal the AFC North. A win over the Browns and a Ravens loss to the Bengals does the trick. 

7. Houston Texans: How is this team going to respond to losing on the road in Indianapolis for the 10th straight time? They need to play well against the Titans in Week 17 to regain some momentum before their first playoff appearance. 

8. Atlanta Falcons: Expect to see an inspired Falcons team on Monday night. If any team can go into the Superdome and make things interesting in the NFC South, it's Atlanta. 

9. Detroit Lions: Congratulations to everyone associated to the Lions franchise, whether you're a fan, coach, player, etc. Getting back to the playoffs for the first time since 1999 is a worthy accomplishment.

10. Cincinnati Bengals: The scenario is simple for the Bengals: Win and you're in, lose and you're out. Can they break through against an elite team from their division to guarantee a playoff spot?