NFL Power Rankings: Final Regular Season Edition
By Paul Novak
45. C.J. Anderson could be the Broncos’ key for a deep playoff run. Anderson leads the NFL in rushing yards (648) and rushing touchdowns (8) since Week 12. – ESPN. (12-4). Previous: 4th. Denver Broncos. 4. team
Previous: 3rd. Green Bay Packers. 3. team. 49. The Packers’ offensive line has protected Aaron Rodgers better than they have at any point in his career, and that will need to continue going forward now that Rodgers is a bit banged up. The defense has vastly improved thanks to offseason personnel changes. – FOX Sports. (12-4)
47. The Patriots finish as the No. 1 seed in the AFC. They’ve made the Super Bowl three out of four times when seeded first under Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. – ESPN. (12-4). Previous: 2nd. New England Patriots. 2. team
1. team. 36. By beating the Rams this week, the NFC playoffs will go through Seattle. That will be brutal for any visiting team. – CBS. (12-4). Previous: 1st. Seattle Seahawks