The NFC Power Rankings have a distinct lean to the West. Three teams in that division already have reached double-digit wins.
Three teams in the NFC West have reached double digits in the win column. The Rams, Seahawks, and Niners are a combined 32-10 after 15 weeks. That's an impressive mark, and it sets up a huge game on Thursday when LA visits Seattle. On the field that night will be two of the best receivers -- the two best? -- in 2025. Puka Nacua and Jaxon Smith-Njigba are difference makers and will look to be exactly that with the NFC West lead on the line.
16. New York Giants (2-12)
The Giants had a home game against a Commanders team that has been battered by injury and Big Blue managed to allow 29 points and lose again.
15. Arizona Cardinals (3-11)
Just an awful team. Time for another complete overhaul.
14. Washington Commanders (4-10)
The Commanders found a team they could handle in divisional foe the New York Giants. Nothing to get overly excited about but a win is a win.
13. Atlanta Falcons (5-9)
The Falcons showed up and spoiled things in Tampa. Hard to understand the way this team plays from week to week.
12. New Orleans Saints (4-10)
Someone named Charlie Smyth kicked a 47-yard field goal for the Saints, who are now big-time spoilers having beaten the Bucs and Panthers back-to-back.
11. Carolina Panthers (7-7)
The Panthers had a chance to take the NFL South lead but in the most mediocre of divisions failed to beat the Saints.
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)
The Buccaneers are struggling but so is everyone else around them in the NFC South. They get a chance to make a statement by beating the Saints in Week 16.
9. Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1)
Seems like a long time ago -- it was actually about eight days -- when there was excitement about the Cowboys and their playoff hopes. Pair of losses in a row to NFC North teams have practically dashed those dreams.
8. Minnesota Vikings (6-8)
The Vikings have come to life against NFC East teams. It is way too late in the season but at least they get a good look at what they have in J.J. McCarthy.
7. Detroit Lions (8-6)
Another game against a strong team and another Lions loss. This team needs to play strong football over the last three weeks to find a wild-card postseason home.
6. Green Bay Packers (9-4-1)
Green Bay had a lead against Denver, saw Christian Watson suffer a chest injury and it derailed the team in the loss to the Broncos. One week the tie plays to the Packers' favor in the standings. This week it has them behind the Bears.
5. Chicago Bears (10-4)
The Bears prepped for a Week 16 game against the Packers by crushing the Browns. This is what a contending team does. Not looking ahead but taking care of business while knowing a huge rematch was on the horizon.
4. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)
The Raiders were the perfect opponent for a struggling Eagles team. Philly came out and dominated big time, shutting out LV and Jalen Hurts had a big game after a rough outing.
3. San Francisco 49ers (10-4)
Imagine being 10-4 and in third place in a division. That is where the 49ers sit after 15 weeks of the NFL season.
2. Seattle Seahawks (11-3)
The Seahawks will need more than field goals on Thursday when they play the Rams. This is a huge game and there has to be concern about Sam Darnold against LA.
1. Los Angeles Rams (11-3)
The Rams continue to be unstoppable on offense and do enough stopping of opponents on defense to be fierce. No one can control Puka Nacua. LA has to be concerned about Davante Adams' hamstring injury with such a short week and Seattle coming up.
This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFC Power Rankings after Week 15
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