There’s a lot to discuss in this week’s power rankings, so no verbose introduction from me this week outside of this little tidbit of football mindfulness: This is one of the great weekends to tinker with the various NFL playoff picture applications on your own and build your dream postseason. Even the Browns, Colts, Raiders, Packers and Falcons have a nonzero chance of making the playoffs at this very moment, which means we can still think (very) weird thoughts for another few days.
After that, it’s crushing realism and cynicism all winter as you look at your team and wonder why it can’t somehow trade for Howie Roseman. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Onto the power rankings …