| Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (↑1) | Seahawks | 1.0680 (LW × 0.9967) | 12-6 | Lost by 2 @ Falcons |
| 2 (↑1) | 49ers | 1.0561 (LW × 1.0239) | 12-4-1 | Won by 14 vs Packers |
| 3 (↓2) | Broncos | 1.0460 (LW × 0.9698) | 13-4 | Lost by 3 vs Ravens |
| 4 (-) | Patriots | 1.0304 (LW × 0.9998) | 13-4 | Won by 13 vs Texans |
| 5 (↑3) | Ravens | 0.9762 (LW × 1.0283) | 12-6 | Won by 3 @ Broncos |
| 6 (↓1) | Packers | 0.9721 (LW × 0.9752) | 12-6 | Lost by 14 @ 49ers |
| 7 (-) | Redskins | 0.9660 (LW × 1.0048) | 10-7 | Bye |
| 8 (↓2) | Bengals | 0.9642 (LW × 1.0009) | 10-7 | Bye |
| 9 (↑1) | Falcons | 0.9601 (LW × 1.0234) | 14-3 | Won by 2 vs Seahawks |
| 10 (↓1) | Vikings | 0.9349 (LW × 0.9884) | 10-7 | Bye |
| 11 (-) | Panthers | 0.9279 (LW × 0.9999) | 7-9 | Bye |
| 12 (-) | Giants | 0.9276 (LW × 1.0060) | 9-7 | Bye |
| 13 (↑1) | Saints | 0.9105 (LW × 1.0061) | 7-9 | Bye |
| 14 (↓1) | Bears | 0.9094 (LW × 0.9938) | 10-6 | Bye |
| 15 (↑1) | Steelers | 0.8917 (LW × 1.0055) | 8-8 | Bye |
| 16 (↑2) | Cowboys | 0.8844 (LW × 1.0047) | 8-8 | Bye |
| 17 (-) | Rams | 0.8841 (LW × 1.0011) | 7-8-1 | Bye |
| 18 (↓3) | Texans | 0.8807 (LW × 0.9867) | 13-5 | Lost by 13 @ Patriots |
| 19 (-) | Colts | 0.8708 (LW × 0.9966) | 11-6 | Bye |
| 20 (↑1) | Buccaneers | 0.8501 (LW × 1.0017) | 7-9 | Bye |
| 21 (↓1) | Dolphins | 0.8493 (LW × 0.9998) | 7-9 | Bye |
| 22 (-) | Chargers | 0.8422 (LW × 0.9986) | 7-9 | Bye |
| 23 (-) | Browns | 0.8163 (LW × 0.9997) | 5-11 | Bye |
| 24 (-) | Bills | 0.8056 (LW × 0.9974) | 6-10 | Bye |
| 25 (-) | Lions | 0.7817 (LW × 0.9932) | 4-12 | Bye |
| 26 (-) | Titans | 0.7805 (LW × 0.9926) | 6-10 | Bye |
| 27 (-) | Jets | 0.7800 (LW × 0.9976) | 6-10 | Bye |
| 28 (↑1) | Cardinals | 0.7621 (LW × 1.0014) | 5-11 | Bye |
| 29 (↓1) | Raiders | 0.7600 (LW × 0.9980) | 4-12 | Bye |
| 30 (-) | Eagles | 0.7369 (LW × 1.0038) | 4-12 | Bye |
| 31 (-) | Chiefs | 0.7097 (LW × 0.9932) | 2-14 | Bye |
| 32 (-) | Jaguars | 0.6742 (LW × 0.9942) | 2-14 | Bye |
Comments:
The Seahawks lose some power this week, but not much due to a close loss on the road. The Broncos fall a lot more, and the 49ers can't move above them, so the Seahawks back into the top spot in the rankings.
Peyton Manning now has 8 one-and-done playoff appearances.
The Seahawks are the only losing team this week that didn't score first.
APR is really not impressed with the Texans' season. But (counting the playoffs) they finished 2-3 in their last 5 games, with every loss by at least 12 points.
- The Falcons are now the lowest-ranked playoff team still alive in the playoffs. And given the way they let a 20-point lead slip away on Sunday, and needed a last-second field goal to secure a win, I think their chances of advancing to the Super Bowl are pretty slim.
