2022 NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Vikings make history in comeback win
By Randy Gurzi
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14. Seattle Seahawks
For the majority of the 2022 season, Pete Carroll looked like a genius for sticking with Geno Smith. They were 6-3 and had control of the NFC West. However, they’ve since fallen off as their loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Week 15 dropped them to 7-7.
It was also their fourth loss in the past five games. Adding insult to injury, the 49ers even clinched the NFC West with the win. They still have a shot at a Wild Card spot but will need some help in order for that to happen.
They still look brilliant for moving on from Russell Wilson, but they’re not ready to contend with the top teams in the conference.
Washington Commanders. 13. team. 58. . . Previous: 11th
13. Washington Commanders
A three-game winning streak ended for the Washington Commanders in Week 13 when they tied with the New York Giants. They then had an extra week to think about that due to a Week 14 bye, and then had an immediate chance for redemption as they played the Giants again in Week 15.
It’s not often a team gets to play the same opponent two weeks in a row but the Commanders had that opportunity. They could have really made some headway in the NFC playoff race but instead, they followed up the tie with a loss to the Giants on Sunday Night Football.
Now at 7-6-1, they’re still the No. 7 seed and would be in the playoffs should the season end today but they’re not feeling as good as they were before the two games against New York.