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2021 NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Packers & Chiefs rise, Patriots dip

By Sayre Bedinger

NFL Power Rankings; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after making a first down during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
NFL Power Rankings; Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) reacts after making a first down during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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NFL Power Rankings; Washington Football Team quarterback Taylor Heinicke (4) is consoled by Washington Football Team quarterback Kyle Allen (8) while leaving the field after being injured against the Dallas Cowboys during the fourth quarter at FedExField. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

. Previous: 20th. Washington Commanders. 20. team. 58.

Washington plays Tuesday vs. Eagles

The Washington Football Team has been bit hard by the injury bug this season, and now they’ve had their game this weekend rescheduled due to a COVID outbreak on the roster.

Still, Ron Rivera has this team in position to potentially make the playoffs, unlikely as it seemed when Chase Young went down with a season-ending injury.

This team is a model of resilience in many ways, and they have just enough talent on both sides of the ball to be a really tough out with how well-coached they are by Rivera and his staff.

Things could unravel this week for Washington against the Eagles, who are fresh off of a win and looking to improve to 7-7 on the season as well.

team. 45. . . Previous: 15th. Denver Broncos. 19

The Denver Broncos don’t know who they are from week to week. The inconsistency of this team is maddening to watch.

Vic Fangio calls a great defense most weeks, but scoring 10 points as they did against the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the biggest home games this team has had since Super Bowl 50 simply will not cut it.

At 7-7, the Broncos need some help if they are going to make it into one of the seven AFC playoff slots, but right now, they are outside the frame with only a slim chance of getting in.

A scary injury to Teddy Bridgewater against the Bengals only further muddies the waters in Denver.

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