2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Packers & Chiefs rise, Patriots dip
team. 87. . . Previous: 25th. Carolina Panthers. 26
It was a tough week for Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers, who lost their fourth-straight game and looked bad in the process.
The Panthers got taken to the cleaners by the Buffalo Bills and there are some Panthers fans calling for Matt Rhule’s head.
The problem is, this Panthers team has made win-now roster moves despite the fact that most of the roster should still be in rebuild mode. The Sam Darnold move has set this franchise back a bit, and Cam Newton has not been able to regain his MVP form.
36. . . Previous: 26th. Seattle Seahawks. 25. team
Seahawks play vs. Rams on Tuesday night***
The Seattle Seahawks have an opportunity to get back into the playoff picture, as crazy as that sounds.
The NFL has moved their matchup against the Rams due to the outbreak of COVID on the Rams’ roster, but with a win on Tuesday night, they will improve to 6-8 and firmly in the NFC Wild Card mix.
The NFL’s expansion to seven playoff teams could benefit the Seahawks, who started their impressive stretch of fantastic football with a 7-9 record and a playoff win against the Saints which featured the Beast Mode run by Marshawn Lynch.
Could they back into the playoffs again? Would anyone want to see this team, even at 9-8 or 8-9 with Russell Wilson at QB?