Regular readers of the NFL Power Rankings know that we like to look ahead to future events while putting teams in order. This week is no different, as we’re using this space to have our NFL Nation reporters pick the one remaining game on the schedule of the team they cover that is the most important. (Well, some picked two, but we digress.)
This exercise saw many of our reporters pull a Bill Belichick and focus all their attention on the next game ahead. But some went beyond the “on to Cincinnati” mantra and looked forward to games that might decide division titles (Baltimore Ravens-Pittsburgh Steelers or Buffalo Bills-New England Patriots, anyone?) and home-field advantage (that Arizona Cardinals-Dallas Cowboys game in January could be spicy) or even contests that might provide pride or settle draft positions (you know you’re looking forward to Jacksonville Jaguars vs. New York Jets on Boxing Day). But if you want to know which games to tune into from here on out, read below.
How we rank our Power Rankings: Our power panel — a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities — evaluates how teams stack up throughout the season.
Previous rankings: 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | Preseason
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ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
Previous ranking: 3
Most important remaining game: Nov. 28 vs. Rams
The Packers have a realistic chance at the No. 1 seed in the NFC. They’ve already beaten one of the other teams with only two losses, the Cardinals, and the Rams are right in that mix, as well. Division games are important — and the Packers still have four of them left, including two with the Vikings — but this game could go a long way toward determining who gets that playoff bye. — Rob Demovsky
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Stephen A. Smith is convinced that the Packers are Super Bowl contenders and the criticism hasn’t slowed down Aaron…
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