NFL power rankings: 49ers still the team to beat after Week 15

The Baltimore Ravens (11-3) defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6) 23-7 on Sunday Night Football in Week 15, but the San Francisco 49ers (11-3) remain ranked No. 1 in our NFL power rankings this week.

Earlier in the game week, the Las Vegas Raiders (6-8) dominated the Los Angeles Chargers (5-9) 63-21 on Thursday Night Football, but it’s likely too little too late for the Raiders to accomplish anything this season.

Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Denver Broncos (7-7) were humbled by the Detroit Lions (10-4), losing 42-17 on the road on Saturday night.

Also in the AFC, the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) and Cincinnati Bengals (8-6) kept their playoff hopes alive with victories on Saturday.

Moving on to Sunday, the Kansas City Chiefs (9-5) got back on track with a 27-17 victory over the New England Patriots (3-11) and the Houston Texans (8-6) stayed on track with a 19-16 win over the Tennessee Titans (5-9).

In the NFC, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) might be the front-runners in the NFC South after their 34-20 win over the Green Bay Packers (6-8). Meanwhile, the Dallas Cowboys (10-4) were embarrassed in a 31-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills (8-6) and the 49ers (11-3) took care of business in a 45-29 win over the Arizona Cardinals (3-11).

Keep in mind that these rankings are being published before the Philadelphia Eagles (10-3) face the Seattle Seahawks (6-7) on Monday Night Football. If the ‘Hawks get an upset win, Seattle will rise and Philly will drop in the rankings. For now, though, with (most) of Week 15 in the books, here are our latest NFL power rankings.

1

San Francisco 49ers (11-3)

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2

Baltimore Ravens (11-3)

(Jessica Rapfogel-USA TODAY Sports)

3

Philadelphia Eagles (10-3)

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4

Miami Dolphins (10-4)

(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

5

Detroit Lions (10-4)

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6

Buffalo Bills (8-6)

(Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports)

7

Dallas Cowboys (10-4)

(Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

8

Kansas City Chiefs (9-5)

(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

9

Jacksonville Jaguars (8-6)

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10

Cleveland Browns (9-5)

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11

Cincinnati Bengals (8-6)

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12

Indianapolis Colts (8-6)

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13

Houston Texans (8-6)

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14

Los Angeles Rams (7-7)

(Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports)

15

Denver Broncos (7-7)

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16

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)

(Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports)

17

Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7)

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18

New Orleans Saints (7-7)

(Matthew Hinton-USA TODAY Sports)

19

Green Bay Packers (6-8)

(Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

20

Seattle Seahawks (6-7)

(Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports)

21

Las Vegas Raiders (6-8)

(Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

22

Tennessee Titans (5-9)

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23

Minnesota Vikings (7-7)

(Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

24

New York Giants (5-9)

(Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

25

Chicago Bears (5-9)

(Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports)

26

Atlanta Falcons (6-8)

(Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports)

27

New York Jets (5-9)

(Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports)

28

Washington Commanders (4-10)

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29

Arizona Cardinals (3-11)

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30

Los Angeles Chargers (5-9)

(Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports)

31

Carolina Panthers (2-12)

(Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports)

32

New England Patriots (3-11)

(Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports)