Final NFL Power Rankings

2. New England Patriots (12-4)

3. Green Bay Packers (12-4)

4. Denver Broncos (12-4)

5. Dallas Cowboys (12-4)

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5)

7. Indianapolis Colts (11-5)

8. Detroit Lions (11-5)

9. Cincinnati Bengals (10-5-1)

10. Baltimore Ravens (10-6)

11. Arizona Cardinals (11-5)

12. Carolina Panthers (7-8-1)

13. Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

14. Houston Texans (9-7)

The Texans fell just short in their playoff bid but set a franchise record with 34 takeaways. J.J. Watt, meanwhile, became the first player in NFL history to record multiple 20-sack seasons. With a transcendent player on that side of the ball, Houston will be in the mix for years to come. (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

15. Buffalo Bills (9-7)

16. Kansas City Chiefs (9-7)

17. San Diego Chargers (9-7)

18. San Francisco 49ers (8-8)

19. Miami Dolphins (8-8)

Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

20. New York Giants (6-10)

21. Atlanta Falcons (6-10)

22. New Orleans Saints (7-9)

23. Minnesota Vikings (7-9)

24. Cleveland Browns (7-9)

25. St. Louis Rams (6-10)

26. Washington Redskins (4-12)

27. Chicago Bears (5-11)

28. New York Jets (4-12)

29. Oakland Raiders (3-13)

30. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-13)

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-14)

32. Tennessee Titans (2-14)