2022 NFL Power Rankings Week 16: Vikings make history in comeback win
By Randy Gurzi
26. . . Previous: 8th. Baltimore Ravens. 10. team
10. Baltimore Ravens
Without Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens were unable to do much of anything in Week 15. Tyler Huntley was just 17-of-30 for 138 yards with a pick as they lost to the Cleveland Browns 13-3 on Saturday night.
Mark Andrews seemed to suffer more than any other player on the roster, managing just three receptions for 31 yards — on seven targets.
They’re now 9-5 and still in the playoff race but they need to get their star quarterback on the field again. This offense isn’t the same without him and his recent absence might do more for his contract negotiation than anything he’s done on the field.
59. . . Previous: 9th. Miami Dolphins. 9. team
9. Miami Dolphins
Back in Week 3, the Miami Dolphins defeated the Buffalo Bills at home 21-19. On Saturday night, they had their rematch and a win would have put them back in the thick of the AFC East race — while giving them the tie-breaker over the Bills.
After falling behind 21-13, they scored 16 unanswered points to take a 29-21 lead. But that’s when Josh Allen went to work and led the comeback — which culminated in a 25-yard field goal from Tyler Bass as time expired.
Now at 8-6, the Dolphins go from AFC East contenders to hoping they don’t fall behind in the playoff race. They’re also trying to figure out how to stop the bleeding as this was their third loss in a row. And while all losses have been against good teams, that’s who you need to beat to make it to the postseason and actually make a run once in it.