Packers On SI’s Consensus NFL Power Rankings take eight sets of national power rankings and turn them into one superior ranking. Here’s the consensus thought on the Packers after their loss to the Vikings.

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3. Vikings (No. 4; 13-2): They’re the most overlooked 13-2 team the NFL has ever seen. They aren’t overlooked here. 4. Lions (No. 5; 13-2): They answered the bell against the Bears. It might all come down to Week 18 against the Vikings. 5. Eagles (No. 1; 12-3): They need to get Jalen Hurts back, ASAP.

David Helman brings the Chiefs up from fifth to fourth in his Week 17 power rankings, pointing to a nearly flawless record against projected playoff teams.

Brian Thomas Jr. became the first rookie wideout to cross the 1,000 mark, as he hauled in nine passes for 132 yards and a score in the win. Tank Bigsby found the end zone on one of his 12 carries, and the defense held the Raiders to only 314 total yards of offense.

The Cincinnati Bengals had no trouble getting past the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 to keep their playoff hopes alive and set up a huge Week 17 game Saturday against the Denver Broncos, a game the Bengals must win to have a chance in Week 18.

There's still one final piece of business to do in the 2024 NFL regular season. With the calendar turning to 2025 in Week 18, a little less than half of the league will be looking forward to the playoffs.