NFL Power Rankings Week 15: Where does every NFC team stand?

Power Rankings continue to fluctuate as the 2021 NFL season plays itself out. Entering Week 15, some NFC teams have improved their position while others have fallen. With just four games remaining in the regular season, here is how all of the NFC teams stack up in the Power Rankings this week.

NFC Power Rankings: Teams struggling the most

#16 - Detroit Lions (1-11-1)

Last week: #16

Next Week: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell

The Detroit Lions remain the easy choice for last place in the Power Rankings. They still have the worst record in the NFL, but at least they are no longer winless. They do continue to battle and play competitively under the guidance of head coach Dan Campbell and quarterback Jared Goff. Nine of their 13 games have been decided by ten or fewer points.

#15 - Chicago Bears (4-9)

Last week: #15

Next Week: vs. Minnesota Vikings

After winning three of their first five games for a solid start to the 2021 NFL season, the Chicago Bears have now lost seven of their last eight games. They are firmly planted towards the very bottom of the Power Rankings. Head coach Matt Nagy is likely going to be fired at the conclusion of the season.

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#14 - New York Giants (4-9)

Last week: #12

Next Week: vs. Dallas Cowboys

Joe Judge and Daniel Jones of the New York Giants

The New York Giants are having another disappointing season under head coach Joe Judge, who now has a 10-19 career record. Quarterback Daniel Jones could miss the rest of the season with a neck injury, which makes some wonder whether he has started his last game for the Giants.

#13 - Carolina Panthers (5-8)

Last week: #13

Next Week: vs. Buffalo Bills

The Carolina Panthers continue to plummet their way down the power rankings. Since Cam Newton returned as the starting quarterback, they have lost three consecutive games. Firing young offensive coordinator Joe Brady didn't appear to make much of a difference.

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NFC Power Rankings: Teams that need to do better

NFC teams ranked #12-#9 in the Week 15 Power Rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

#12 - New Orleans Saints (6-7)

Last week: #14

Next Week: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

New Orleans Saints quarterback Taysom Hill

The New Orleans Saints finally ended their five-game losing streak with a dominating victory over the New York Jets. They will try to continue climbing the Power Rankings with dual threat quarterback Taysom Hill leading the way. He is likely going to be the starter for the rest of the season, adding a new dimension to the offense with his rushing abilities.

#11 - Seattle Seahawks (5-8)

Last week: #11

Next Week: vs. Los Angeles Rams

Russell Wilson is trying to help the Seahawks climb back up the Power Rankings and back into the NFC Playoff picture. The Seahawks went through a stretch where they lost six of seven games but have now won two consecutive games. They will need to stay hot if they want to compete for a Wild Card spot.

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#10 - Atlanta Falcons (6-7)

Last week: #10

Next Week: vs. San Francisco 49ers

Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan

The Atlanta Falcons are one of the most inconsistent teams this season. They are as high as 6th in the NFC Power Rankings and as low as 15th in the various weeks of the season. They have the second worst points differential in the NFC but are tied for the 7th seed in terms of record.

#9 - Washington Football Team (6-7)

Last week: #6

Next Week: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The Washington Football Team had been surging up the Power Rankings but they fell back down a bit after a loss this week ended their four-game winning streak. Prior to their winning streak, they were on a four-game losing streak. It has been an up-and-down year for Taylor Heinicke since taking over for the injured Ryan Fitzpatrick.

NFC Power Rankings: Teams that are close

NFC teams ranked #8-#5 in the Week 15 Power Rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

#8 - Philadelphia Eagles (6-7)

Last week: #8

Next Week: vs. Washington Football Team

Philadelphia Eagles quarterbacks Jalen Hurts and Gardner Minshew II

The Philadelphia Eagles are in the top half of the Power Rankings and right in the mix for a Wild Card spot in the NFC playoffs. They have won four of their last six games, including their most recent one with quarterback Gardner Minshew II getting his first start of the season. It was Minshew Mania in Philadelphia.

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#7 - Minnesota Vikings (6-7)

Last week: #9

Next Week: vs. Chicago Bears

Kirk Cousins currently has the second-best touchdown-to-interception ratio in the entire NFL. Dalvin Cook is in the top five in rushing yards while Justin Jefferson is in the top five in receiving yards. Despite all of these impressive statistics, they still sit below .500 on the season. They have fluctuated in the Power Rankings all year.

#6 - San Francisco 49ers (7-6)

Last week: #7

Next Week: vs. Atlanta Falcons

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle

The San Francisco 49ers are surging up the Power Rankings with their recent success. After starting the season with a disappointing 2-4 record, they have now won five of their last seven games, including four of their last five. Tight end George Kittle is on fire right now, recording 22 receptions for 332 yards and three touchdowns over his last two games.

#5 - Los Angeles Rams (9-4)

Last week: #5

Next Week: vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Los Angeles Rams have been in the top five of the NFC Power Rankings for the entire 2021 NFL season. They recorded a huge win this week over the Arizona Cardinals to keep their hopes alive of winning the NFC West division and competing for the top spot in the NFC playoff picture.

NFC Power Rankings: The top teams

NFC teams ranked #4-#1 in the Week 15 Power Rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

#4 - Dallas Cowboys (9-4)

Last week: #4

Next Week: vs. New York Giants

Dallas Cowboys Ezekiel Elliot and Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys took full control of the NFC East division with a win over the Washington Football Team. They have remained in the top five of the NFC Power Rankings for the entire 2021 NFL season and are still in the running for the top seed in the NFC Playoffs. Dak Prescott leads the most balanced offense in the NFL, ranking in the top six in yards, passing, rushing and points.

#3 - Arizona Cardinals (10-3)

Last week: #1

Next Week: vs. Detroit Lions

The Arizona Cardinals had an opportunity to take full control of the NFC West division but failed to defeat the Los Angeles Rams. A win would have all but sealed the division title. Rather than being three games up with four to go and owning the tie breaker, they now just lead by one game with no tie breaker yet. The Cardinals fell out of the top two in the NFC Power Rankings for the first time in two months.

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#2 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (10-3)

Last week: #3

Next Week: vs. New Orleans Saints

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have been in the top five in the Power Rankings for the entire 2021 NFL season. They enter Week 15 featuring the best offense in the NFL. They average the most yards per game and points per game. Tom Brady has emerged as the clear favorite to win the 2021 NFL MVP award. If he does, that would be the fourth of his career.

#1 - Green Bay Packers (10-3)

Last week: #2

Next Week: vs. Baltimore Ravens

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers are back on top of the Power Rankings. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has lost just one game since Week 1 of the season, and it was by a final second field goal as time expired. If the season ended today, the Packers would be the top seed in the NFC Playoffs. That would mean the road to the Super Bowl would go through Lambeau Field.