New Orleans Saints: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#17)

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Last week: 17 (+0)

Record: 7-8

Net points per drive: 0.15 (12th)

DVOA: -4.4% (20th)

Weighted DVOA: -2.5% (18th)

Studs

QB Drew Brees: 37 of 53 for 446 yards and 3 touchdowns, 3 drops, 3 throw aways, 1 batted pass, 98.1 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 8 of 53 drop backs (6 of 8, 2 throw aways)

RB Darren Sproles: Rushed for 48 yards (20 after contact) on 9 attempts, 2 broken tackles, caught 7 passes for 104 yards on 9 attempts

RB Pierre Thomas: Rushed for 16 yards (17 after contact) on 7 attempts, caught 7 passes for 61 yards and a touchdown on 8 attempts

RG Jahri Evans: Did not allow a pressure on 56 pass block snaps, run blocked for 20 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts

C Brian La Puente: Did not allow a pressure on 56 pass block snaps, run blocked for 24 yards on 10 attempts

WR Marques Colston: Caught 10 passes for 153 yards on 13 attempts, 7.4 YAC per catch, 1 drop

MLB Curtis Lofton: 3 solo tackles, 2 assists, 1 stop, allowed 1 catch for 11 yards on 6 attempts

Duds

WR Devery Henderson: Did not catch a pass on 1 attempt on 38 pass snaps, 1 drop

CB Patrick Robinson: Allowed 9 catches for 210 yards and 2 touchdowns on 12 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 9 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle

CB Elbert Mack: Allowed 3 catches for 27 yards on 4 attempts, 1 assist, 2 missed tackles

RE Will Smith: 1 quarterback hurry on 44 pass rush snaps, no solo tackles

LE Cameron Jordan: Did not record a pressure on 39 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 1 batted pass, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops

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St. Louis Rams: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#18)

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Last week: 18 (+0)

Record: 7-7-1

Net points per drive: -0.34 (24th)

DVOA: -4.2% (19th)

Weighted DVOA: -6.6% (20th)

Studs

TE Lance Kendricks: Caught 4 passes for 119 yards and a touchdown on 5 attempts, 18.8 YAC per catch

CB Trumaine Johnson: Allowed 3 catches for 37 yards on 9 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception, 4 solo tackles, 2 stops

MLB James Laurinaitis: Allowed 1 catch for 7 yards on 3 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 1 interception, 9 solo tackles, 2 assists, 3 stops, 1 quarterback hit on 4 blitzes

Duds

WR Danny Amendola: Caught 2 passes for 11 yards on 7 attempts on 24 pass snaps, 1.0 YAC per catch, 1 interception when thrown to

ROLB Rocky McIntosh: 1 solo tackle, 1 assist, 1 stop, 1 penalty, allowed 2 catches for 23 yards on 3 attempts

RE Robert Quinn: 1 quarterback hit on 50 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop

DT Kendall Langford: 1 sack on 33 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackles, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles

DT Michael Brockers: 1 quarterback hurry on 31 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, no tackles

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Miami Dolphins: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#19)

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Last week: 22 (+3)

Record: 7-8

Net points per drive: 0.05 (15th)

DVOA: -4.2% (19th)

Weighted DVOA: -6.6% (20th)

Studs

LG Richie Incognito: Did not allow a pressure on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 45 yards on 4 attempts

RB Lamar Miller: Rushed for 71 yards (30 after contact) on 10 attempts

RB Reggie Bush: Rushed for 65 yards (34 after contact) and a touchdown on 19 attempts, 2 broken tackles, 1 fumble, caught 4 passes for 42 yards and 2 touchdowns on 4 attempts, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 1 pass block snap

CB Dmitri Patterson: Allowed 2 catches for 17 yards and a touchdown on 8 attempts, 4 solo tackles, 1 stop

LE Cameron Wake: 1 sack and 3 quarterback hurries on 32 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle

MLB Karlos Dansby: 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 4 stops, 1 missed tackle, allowed 2 catches for 24 yards on 3 attempts, 1 quarterback hit and 1 quarterback hurries on 11 blitzes

Duds

LT Jonathan Martin: Allowed 1 quarterback hit and 3 quarterback hurries on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 10 yards on 2 attempts

RT Nate Garner: Allowed 4 quarterback hurries on 29 pass block snaps, run blocked for 16 yards on 3 attempts

WR Brian Hartline: Caught 2 passes for 12 yards on 5 attempts on 28 pass snaps, 2.0 YAC per catch

WR Marlon Moore: Did not catch a pass on 2 attempts on 6 pass snaps, 2 drops

RE Jared Odrick: 1 quarterback hurry on 33 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops, 2 penalties

DT Randy Starks: Did not record a pressure on 21 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle

CB Bryan McCann: Allowed 4 catches for 67 yards on 5 attempts, 4 solo tackles, 1 stop

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San Diego Chargers: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#20)

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Last week: 24 (+4)

Record: 6-9

Net points per drive: -0.18 (21st)

DVOA: -8.9% (22nd)

Weighted DVOA: -6.8% (21st)

Studs

FS Eric Weddle: 8 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops, 2 quarterback hurries on 2 blitzes, allowed 1 catch for 10 yards on 2 attempts

ROLB Jarret Johnson: 2 quarterback hurries on 13 pass rush snaps, 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 4 stops

LE Kendall Reyes: 3 sacks, 1 quarterback hit, and 2 quarterback hurries on 28 pass rush snaps, 3 stops

NT Antonio Garay: 1 quarterback hit and 2 quarterback hurries on 14 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle

WR Michael Spurlock: 4 punt returns for 107 yards and a touchdown, 4 kickoff returns for 66 yards, did not catch a pass on 15 pass snaps

Duds

RB Jackie Battle: Rushed for 49 yards (39 after contact) on 19 attempts, 1 broken tackle, caught 1 pass for 5 yards on 1 attempt

LT Michael Harris: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hurry on 9 pass block snaps, 1 penalty

C Nick Hardwick: Allowed 2 quarterback hurries on 30 pass block snaps, run blocked for 28 yards on 7 attempts

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New York Jets: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#21)

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Last week: 19 (-2)

Record: 6-9

Net points per drive: -0.09 (19th)

DVOA: -15.9% (25th)

Weighted DVOA: -15.6% (25th)

Studs

MLB David Harris: 7 solo tackles, 4 assists, 4 stops, allowed 1 catch for 5 yards on 2 attempts

MLB Bart Scott: 2 solo tackles, 2 assists, 2 stops, 1 sack and 1 quarterback hurry on 7 blitzes, was not thrown on

RE Quinton Coples: 2 sacks and 1 quarterback hurry on 18 pass rush snaps, 1 assist, 2 stops, 1 penalty

ROLB Garrett McIntyre: 1 sack and 1 quarterback hurry on 13 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops

RE Muhammad Wilkerson: 1 sack and 1 quarterback hurry on 30 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 5 stops

Duds

QB Greg McElroy: 14 of 24 for 185 yards and an interception, 1 drop, 1 throw away, 64.3 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 17 of 39 drop backs (11 sacks, 4 of 6, 1 throw away)

RT Austin Howard: Allowed 3 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries on 42 pass block snaps, run blocked for 9 yards and a touchdown on 3 attempts

LG Matt Slauson: Allowed 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 1 quarterback hurry on 24 pass block snaps, run blocked for 3 yards on 1 attempt

WR Jeremy Kerley: Did not catch a pass on 1 attempt on 41 pass snaps

TE Jeff Cumberland: Did not catch a pass on 1 attempt on 32 pass snaps

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Carolina Panthers: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#22)

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Last week: 21 (-1)

Record: 6-9

Net points per drive: -0.09 (19th)

DVOA: 4.8% (12th)

Weighted DVOA: 9.6% (9th)

Studs

LT Jordan Gross: Did not allow a pressure on 37 pass block snaps, run blocked for 25 yards on 3 attempts

LOLB Thomas Davis: 9 solo tackles, 9 stops, allowed 6 catches for 9 yards on 8 attempts, 1 pass deflection

CB Captain Munnerlyn: Allowed 4 catches for 12 yards on 5 attempts, 5 solo tackles, 2 stops

MLB Luke Kuechly: 9 solo tackles, 2 assists, 6 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 penalty, allowed 2 catches for 25 yards on 3 attempts, 1 interception

DT Dwan Edwards: 1 sack, 1 quarterback hit, and 2 quarterback hurries on 34 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 3 stops

LE Charles Johnson: 1 quarterback hit and 4 quarterback hurries on 34 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

Duds

C Jeff Byers: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hit on 37 pass block snaps, 2 penalties, run blocked for 4 yards on 4 attempts

RG Garry Williams: Allowed 2 quarterback hurries on 37 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 10 yards on 4 attempts

RT Byron Bell: Allowed 5 quarterback hurries on 37 pass block snaps

WR Steve Smith: Caught 4 passes for 45 yards and a touchdown on 8 attempts on 37 pass snaps, -0.3 YAC per catch, 2 drops, 1 interception when thrown to, 1 penalty

WR Louis Murphy: Caught 1 pass for 5 yards on 2 attempts on 23 pass snaps, 0.0 YAC per catch

WR Joe Adams: 1 punt return for 14 yards, 1 fumble, 1 carry for 5 yards (1 after contact)

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#23)

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Last week: 20 (-3)

Record: 6-9

Net points per drive: -0.07 (18th)

DVOA: -8.3% (21st)

Weighted DVOA: -10.6% (23rd)

Studs

LT Donald Penn: Did not allow a pressure on 61 pass block snaps, run blocked for 5 yards on 2 attempts

RG Jamon Meredith: Allowed 1 sack on 61 pass block snaps, run blocked for 2 yards on 1 attempt

LOLB Lavonte David: 12 solo tackles, 8 stops, 1 missed tackle, allowed 4 catches for 37 yards on 6 attempts, 1 pass deflection

CB Leonard Johnson: Allowed 2 catches for 14 yards on 5 attempts, 1 pass deflection, 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops

SS Mark Barron: Allowed 1 catch for 13 yards on 2 attempts, 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 4 stops

Duds

QB Josh Freeman: 30 of 54 for 372 yards, 1 touchdown, and 4 interceptions, 4 drops, 2 throw aways, 1 batted pass, 66.8 adjusted QB rating

WR Tiquan Underwood: Caught 1 pass for 18 yards on 2 attempts on 33 pass snaps, 4.0 YAC per catch, 1 drop

FS Ahmad Black: Allowed 2 catches for 85 yards and 2 touchdowns, 1 solo tackle

RE Daniel Te’o-Nesheim: 1 quarterback hurry on 22 pass rush snaps, no tackles

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Buffalo Bills: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#24)

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Last week: 24 (+0)

Record: 5-10

Net points per drive: -0.64 (28th)

DVOA: -14.4% (24th)

Weighted DVOA: -11.4% (24th)

Studs

RB CJ Spiller: Rushed for 138 yards (128 after contact) on 22 attempts, 6 broken tackles, caught 4 passes for 35 yards on 5 attempts, allowed 1 quarterback hurry on 9 pass block snaps

CB Aaron Williams: Did not allow a catch on 3 attempts, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

RE Shawne Merriman: 2 quarterback hurries on 10 pass rush snaps, 1 batted pass, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop

DT Marcell Dareus: 2 sacks and 2 quarterback hurries on 22 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops

LE Mario Williams: 6 quarterback hurries on 26 pass rush snaps, 1 solo tackle, 1 stop

Duds

WR Steve Johnson: Caught 4 passes for 44 yards on 9 attempts on 42 pass snaps, 3.5 YAC per catch, 3 drops, 1 interception when thrown to, 1 penalty

LOLB Nick Barnett: 4 solo tackles, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle, allowed 1 catch for 12 yards and a touchdown on 1 attempt

MLB Kelvin Sheppard: 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop, 1 quarterback hurry on 1 blitz, allowed 2 catches for 12 yards on 2 attempts

LOLB Bryan Scott: 4 solo tackles, 1 assist, 1 stop, 1 quarterback hurry on 1 blitz, allowed 2 catches for 20 yards on 2 attempts

DT Kyle Williams: Did not record a pressure on 26 pass rush snaps, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop, 1 missed tackle, 1 penalty

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NFL Head Coach Job Security: Likelihood of getting fired

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Definitely Not*

Bill Belichick

Joe Philbin

Mike Tomlin

John Harbaugh

Marvin Lewis

Gary Kubiak

Chuck Pagano/Bruce Arians

John Fox

Tom Coughlin

Mike Shanahan

Mike McCarthy

Leslie Frazier

Sean Payton**

Mike Smith

Greg Schiano

Jim Harbaugh

Pete Carroll

Jeff Fisher

Probably Not

Dennis Allen

Jason Garrett

Lovie Smith

Jim Schwartz

Maybe Not

Rex Ryan

Mike Munchak

Ken Whisenhunt

Very Likely gone

Chan Gailey

Pat Shurmur

Mike Mularkey

Romeo Crennel

Norv Turner

Andy Reid

Ron Rivera

*=All sections are in no particular order.

**=Sean Payton won’t be fired, but he’s in the final year of his contract. He’ll probably return as Head Coach under a new contract and if he doesn’t, it will because he wants to go elsewhere.

Tennessee Titans: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#25)

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Last week: 25 (+0)

Record: 5-10

Net points per drive: -0.89 (31st)

DVOA: -32.5% (31st)

Weighted DVOA: -32.0% (31st)

Studs

LT Michael Roos: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 41 pass block snaps

RT Byron Stingily: Allowed 1 quarterback hit on 41 pass block snaps, run blocked for 2 yards on 3 attempts

LE Derrick Morgan: 2 quarterback hits and 3 quarterback hurries on 36 pass rush snaps, 3 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops

Duds

QB Jake Locker: 13 of 30 for 140 yards, 1 touchdowns, 2 interceptions, 1 throw away, 2 batted passes, 3 drops, 60.5 adjusted QB rating, pressured on 16 of 40 drop backs (6 sacks, 1 scramble, 2 of 9, 1 interception, 1 throw away, 1 drop)

RB Chris Johnson: Rushed for 28 yards (15 after contact) on 11 attempts, 1 broken tackle, allowed 2 sacks and 1 quarterback hit on 8 pass block snaps, caught 2 passes for 13 yards on 2 attempts

LG Mitch Petrus: Allowed 3 quarterback hurries on 22 pass block snaps, 1 penalty, run blocked for 8 yards on 1 attempt

C Kyle DeVan: Allowed 1 sack and 1 quarterback hit on 19 pass block snaps, 1 penalty

WR Nate Washington: Caught 2 passes for 15 yards on 6 attempts on 37 pass snaps, 3.5 YAC per catch, 1 drop

TE Craig Stevens: Caught 1 pass for 7 yards on 2 attempts on 27 pass snaps, 7.0 YAC per catch, 1 drop

DT Sen’Derrick Marks: Did not record a pressure on 29 pass rush snaps, 1 penalty, 2 solo tackles, 2 stops, 2 missed tackles

LOLB Zach Brown: 9 solo tackles, 5 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 penalty, 1 quarterback hurry on 11 blitzes, allowed 5 catches for 67 yards on 5 attempts

MLB Will Witherspoon: 5 solo tackles, 1 missed tackle, 1 quarterback hit and 1 quarterback hurry on 3 blitzes, allowed 3 catches for 44 yards on 3 attempts

FS Michael Griffin: Allowed 1 catch for 31 yards on 2 attempts, 2 solo tackles, 1 stop, 2 missed tackles

CB Jason McCourty: Allowed 7 catches for 67 yards and a touchdown on 11 attempts, 7 solo tackles, 1 assist, 2 stops, 2 missed tackles

CB Alterraun Verner: Allowed 5 catches for 41 yards and a touchdown on 6 attempts, 5 solo tackles, 1 assist

CB Coty Sensabaugh: Allowed 2 catches for 31 yards and a touchdown on 4 attempts, 3 solo tackles, 2 assists, 1 missed tackle

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