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15. Green Bay Packers – (6-6) The Packers have put together a couple of solid, back-to-back wins, but the Seahawks are coming to Lambeau to screw it all up. Trust me, Packers fans, if your team misses the playoffs and the men running the team place the blame where it belongs, a new head coach has you back in the Super Bowl in two years. Last week: 12
16. Philadelphia Eagles – (5-7) After such a terrific start, it’ll be difficult for Eagles fans not to be disappointed as this team continues to stumble. The fact that Doug Pederson has them in contention at all with a rookie quarterback and the Chip Kelly aftermath makes him a candidate for NFL Coach of the Year. Last week: 14
17. Buffalo Bills – (6-6) Rex Ryan, who has just barely escaped the Coach Ineptitude Rankings over the last few weeks, has no clue why his team collapsed against the Raiders in the second half of Sunday’s game. I have a few ideas. Last week: 15
18. Indianapolis Colts – (6-6) The Colts, like the Ravens, control their playoff destiny. So do 3/4 of the AFC South teams. For some reason a team with Andrew Luck at quarterback seems a lot more destined than the others. Last week: 25
19. Tennessee Titans – (6-6) The Titans also control their destiny, but with Mike Mularkey on the sideline against the Broncos and the Chiefs for the next two weeks, it feels like destiny is taking a sharp turn. Off a cliff. Last week: 23
20. Houston Texans – (6-6) I would predict that the Texans won’t win another game after starting the season 6-3, but the Jaguars are sitting right there on their schedule keeping me from doing it. Last week: 16
21. Minnesota Vikings – (6-6) Adrian Peterson has now said he won’t come back this season if the Vikings are out of the playoff hunt. So, see you in 2017, Adrian! Last week: 19
22. Arizona Cardinals – (5-6-1) That was a surprising solid win over a decent team Sunday, Cardinals. Can you do it two weeks in a row? Last week: 24
23. Carolina Panthers – (4-8) Cam Newton had to sit out a series Sunday because he wasn’t wearing a tie. If you were wondering how a 15-1 Super Bowl team can completely collapse, you have the answer; improper neck wear. Last week: 20
24. New Orleans Saints – (5-7) Just when you thought you’d escaped HBO’s Hard Knocks in 2017, you manage to totally redeem yourself! Last week: 21
25. Cincinnati Bengals – (4-7-1) The Battle for Ohio Sunday looks a lot like the actual state of Ohio. You know, like a stack of toilets in the middle of a burning cow pasture. Last week: 26
26. San Diego Chargers – (5-7) Mike McCoy didn’t get fired after last Sunday’s loss to the Buccaneers, but that was probably the nail in the coffin. Last week: 22
27. Chicago Bears – (3-9) Funny how a game against Chip Kelly’s 49ers can fix what ails ya, eh Bears? Last week: 29
28. New York Jets – (3-9) Todd Bowles announced that Bryce Petty will quarterback the team for the final four games. This is a good move. They’ll all be losses, but, you know, bright side. Last week: 27
29. Los Angeles Rams – (4-8) It’s safe to say this bottom four is locked in. Rams head coach Jeff Fisher is now one loss away from being tied as the losingest head coach of all time. So one more week, then. Congrats on that extension, pal. Last week: 28
30. Jacksonville Jaguars – (2-10) At this point you can’t even judge Gus Bradley’s coaching by wins and losses. Losses are a given. Now it’s about total 60 minute ineptitude. For instance, what are the chances the Jags don’t score a single point against the Vikings Sunday? 50-50 at worst. Last week: 30
31. San Francisco 49ers – (1-11) That’ll teach me to pick the 49ers to win an actual NFL game. Yeah, I’ll do it again when they play the Rams on Christmas eve, but still. Last week: 31
32. Cleveland Browns – (0-12) I’ve got a good feeling about this week’s game against the Bengals, Browns. Not good enough to actually pick you in TheFAQ, but still, I like your chances. Last week: 32
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