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2022 NFL Power Rankings Week 17: Jaguars and Steelers soaring

By Sayre Bedinger

Dec 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 24, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver DeVonta Smith (6) celebrates with teammates after catching a touchdown pass during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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16. Green Bay Packers

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While TB12 is on his way out of the playoff picture, Aaron Rodgers is making the Packers relevant again. As far as NFL power rankings go, being ranked 16th is nothing really to write home about, but the Packers are making significant jumps week after week as the offense slowly creeps this team back into January relevance.

With three straight wins under their belts, does anyone really want to play Rodgers and company right now in the playoffs? I’m guessing not. Aside from San Francisco’s impressive eight-game winning streak, the three-game run the Packers are on right now is the best currently in the NFC. This team might be for real.

15. Washington Commanders

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It’s been a tough handful of weeks for Taylor Heinicke’s Jordan collection. The Commanders have dropped two in a row and despite their December struggles, they would still be in the playoffs if the season ended today. It’s going to be absolutely critical for this team to come out swinging in Week 17 after getting wrecked by the 49ers.

They have a home game against the Cleveland Browns which should be “winnable” for a team fighting for a playoff spot, but what should anyone’s confidence level be in the Commanders at the moment? They have to find ways to make sure Jahan Dotson and Terry McLaurin are getting the ball and put it on those two to push this team into the postseason.

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