NFL Power Rankings, Week 16: Cowboys find their grove, 49ers stunned by Falcons

By Dan Parzych | Dec 16, 2019

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 15: Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys celebrates after the Dallas Cowboys score a touchdown against the Los Angeles Rams in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

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2. New Orleans Saints (3) – Play Monday Night vs. Colts

With the New Orleans Saints already clinching the NFC South, the main focus for the remainder of 2019 will be making sure the team does whatever it takes to keep things close in the race for the top overall seed.

Before coming up short against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 14, the Saints were in control of earning the top spot within the conference, but the good news is plenty can still happen over the next few weeks.

To conclude Week 15, New Orleans could end up with a major advantage at home by hosting an Indianapolis Colts team that has suffered five losses over their last six games.

Assuming the struggles continue for the Colts, this could turn into one of those performances in which the Saints jump out to an early lead, and never look back, especially if Drew Brees picks up where he left off a week ago.

One can only imagine the frustration Brees was feeling after finishing with six total touchdowns (one rushing) in the loss to the 49ers, but at least Monday is the perfect bounce back opportunity.

But since nothing is guaranteed when it comes to the NFL, New Orleans can’t afford to take a light approach against Indianapolis, or it could result in another heartbreaking loss.

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