NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after loss to Dolphins Originally published NBC Sports Bay Area
Welcome to mock draft season, 49ers fans.
San Francisco and a handful of other mid-major teams. were officially eliminated from playoff contention. This week, and while the battle for postseason seeding continues, we pretty much know the 14 teams that won’t be flying to Cancun in three weeks.
For the second to last time this season…
Here’s where the 49ers sit in the NFL Week 17 power rankings. Losing to the Miami Dolphins 29-17 And going to “Monday Night Football.”
32. New York Giants (Last Week: 32)
Record: 2-13
With the first pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the New York Giants selected…
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last Week: 30)
Record: 3-12
Well, we know they won’t draft a quarterback after giving up. Trevor Lawrence $55 million per season. If the season ended today, they would be in third place. Just please don’t let Travis Hunter end up in Jacksonville.
30. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 29)
Record: 3-12
We as a society must never forget how bad it is. Mason Rudolph Instead, he’s flying a bit under the radar. Will LewisBut he gave us a reminder on Sunday.
29. New England Patriots (Last week: 28)
Record: 3-12
Just a week after I called basically Drake May Forgettable, he goes toe-to-toe. Josh Allen And Bill. touch
28. Las Vegas Raiders (Last Week: 31)
Record: 3-12
Congratulations, you’ve probably ruined your chances of getting the No. 1 overall pick. Was it a pointless win over the … *checks note* … the Jaguars were worth?
27. Cleveland Browns (Last Week: 27)
Record: 3-12
No problem, put it on James Winston Back inside. The Peoples quarterback scored the fewest points while turning the ball over. Doreen Thompson-Robinson It’s a tough watch.
26. Chicago Bears (Last Week: 25)
Record: 4-11
Caleb Williams Showing enough where Chicago doesn’t need to use its top pick on a quarterback after all. Take the best offensive lineman and call it a day.
25. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 26)
Record: 4-11
Bryce Young Responded well after a poor game against Dallas last week. I still think Carolina can be a good base.
24. New York Jets (Last Week: 24)
Record: 4-11
New York may be drafting high enough to snag one of the top quarterbacks. If Aaron Rogers Open to another rookie lead in 2025, the Jets’ future may not be a total disaster.
23. New Orleans Saints (Last week: 23)
Record: 5-9 (Monday Night Football)
There are certainly better things you can do on a Monday night than watch an injury-riddled New Orleans team get blown out in Lambeau.
22. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 19)
Record: 6-9
It’s wild to think of a team that won the Super Bowl last year, and if fully healthy, still has one of the best rosters in the league, with a top-10 draft pick next spring. can Perhaps a blessing in disguise? However, they have a lot of pride, so it wouldn’t surprise me if they somehow beat the Lions next week.
21. Indianapolis Colts (Last week: 22)
Record: 7-8
Jonathan Taylor Made sure to catch the football while crossing the goal line. Then he made sure to do it again. And again. Just for good measure.
20. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 17)
Record: 7-8
Not once this season have they looked like a team deserving of a playoff spot. We should have called a spade weeks ago.
19. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 21)
Record: 7-8
Brandon Aubrey. One of the best kickers in the league and Cooper Rush One of the best backup quarterbacks ever. I didn’t expect any of these conversations to happen this season.
18. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 20)
Record: 7-8
Like Sensei, too little is too late. De Von Achene In the end it was a good game. They could have used this version weeks ago…
17. Cincinnati Bengals (Last week: 18)
Record: 7-8
Joe Bro happening Patrick Mahomes-esque MVP-caliber season. He’s putting up eye-popping numbers and throwing otherworldly throws that defy gravity.
16. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 15)
Record: 8-7
As I was saying, congrats to the Los Angeles Rams for (finally) winning the NFC West. Geno SmithYou are not that man, friend.
15. Atlanta Falcons (Last week: 16)
Record: 8-7
Considering the unusual situation in which he was put, this was a very good start. Michael Pennix Jr Questionable draft picks at this point can be quite useful.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last week: 12)
Record: 8-7
If none of the contending teams wanted to win a division, it wouldn’t be the NFC South. You have a cakewalk of a schedule, and another division rival just drafted their quarterback for a rookie. what are you doing
13. Los Angeles Rams (Last week: 14)
Record: 9-6
Matthew Stafford And the passing game is in a serious funk. They are lucky. Karen Williams And a defense that continues to shine as the division title approaches.
12. Los Angeles Chargers (Last week: 13)
Record: 9-6
Jim Harbaugh looks set to lead Los Angeles back to the playoffs in his first season with the Chargers. If they can run the ball like they did against Denver, they could really have a chance in the postseason.
11. Denver Broncos (Last Week: 11)
Record: 9-6
Denver’s season, regardless of how it ends, will be a resounding success. Bo Nix Still has a lot to prove in the next two matches.
10. Houston Texans (Last week: 9)
Record: 9-6
I’m sounding the alarm about Houston’s offense. Not just because. Of the tank deal Devastating injury, but because he looks like a 2023 shell of himself.
9. Washington Commanders (Last week: 10)
Record: 10-5
Jaden Daniels With a sensational five-touchdown performance that may have just locked up Offensive Rookie of the Year, the ‘Manders are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. What a special season.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last week: 7)
Record: 10-5
Russell Wilson An effective one is needed Naji Haris And a healthy one George Pickens Defense for this offense doesn’t win championships like it used to.
7. Green Bay Packers (Last week: 6)
Record: 10-4 (Monday Night Football)
If there’s one wild-card team in any conference that has the best chance to go the distance, it’s Green Bay. They can officially punch their ticket with a win on Monday night.
6. Baltimore Ravens (Last Week: 8)
Record: 10-5
of Derek Henry Anger is increasing as the weather gets colder. That’s a scary scenario for any AFC playoff team. Baltimore looks unbeatable when both sides of the ball are playing well.
5. Buffalo Bills (Last Week: 5)
Record: 12-3
Barely getting a win over a bottom feeder this late in the season isn’t exactly what you’d expect from one of the league’s top teams. Oh wait, yes it is. That’s what Kansas City does on an almost weekly basis. A win is a win.
4. Philadelphia Eagles (Last Week: 3)
Record: 12-3
Not even. Saquon Barkley Can lead Philly to a winless victory. Jalen is hurt.. Their chances of getting the top seed are slim, but they will need some help from their friends in San Francisco and Green Bay next week.
3. Minnesota Vikings (Last week: 4)
Record: 13-2
It was supposed to be a retooling year, right? 13-2 records. The journeyman quarterback is playing like a franchise stud. Still in the hunt for the No. 1 seed. Kevin O’Connell is coach of the year, and that’s not up for debate.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 2)
Record: 14-1
Three things are certain in life. death, Taxes, etc Patrick Mahomes Playing through an ankle injury. It looks like the AFC playoffs will run through Arrowhead.
1. Detroit Lions (Last week: 1)
Record: 13-2
It’s wild to think that there are still three teams competing for the NFC’s top seed because it feels like Detroit should have locked it up weeks ago. They are the best.
