The more things change, the more the Eagles and Chiefs will continue to climb to the top of the NFL.
Like when they met in Super Bowl 57 at the end of the 2022 season.
Like when we met in Week 11 of the 2023 season.
Same old, same old.
Buffalo's upset of previously unbeatable Detroit opened the door for a new team to be considered a winning team in the NFL.
Three teams appeared: the Bills, Eagles, and Lions.
Who deserves to be No. 1?
Well, things might have been different if Patrick Mahomes hadn't been reportedly suffering from an ankle sprain on a weekly basis.
Remember to take that into account when analyzing the Post's Week 16 NFL Power Rankings.
1. Eagles 12-2 (3)
Is anyone complaining about Philadelphia's passing attack right now?
Jalen Hurts broke out of a slump in a 27-13 win over the Steelers, throwing for 290 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding a nearly weekly rushing touchdown.
Saquon Barkley's attempt to break the NFL single-season rushing record was slowed by gaining just 65 yards and missing most of the second quarter.
2. Chiefs 13-1 (2)
Mahomes threw two touchdown passes as Carson Wentz's backup before leaving the remainder of the Browns' 21-7 win.
By Kansas City standards, this wasn't a typical one-point margin (10 wins by seven points or less), so it was an otherwise comfortable win.
The defense stepped up, forcing six takeaways, including two interceptions in the end zone.
3. Proposal No. 11-3(4)
If you were hoping for a shootout between the NFL's two high-scoring offenses, this 48-42 win over the Lions delivered just that.
Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns in the first quarter and threw for two in the second half, giving Buffalo a 35-14 lead and scoring 30 or more points in eight consecutive games for the first time since 2013. It became an NFL team.
4. Lions 12-2 (1)
Jared Goff threw five touchdown passes, but couldn't end Detroit's 11-game winning streak.
why?
That's because the defense allowed touchdowns on the Bills' first three possessions.
A spate of injuries threatens to ruin a magical run.
Defensive tackle Alim McNeil, cornerback Carlton Davis and running back David Montgomery could all be out for the season.
5. Vikings 12-2 (5)
Justin Jefferson, Aaron Jones and Cam Akers scored touchdowns, and Will Reichard kicked three field goals for a 30-12 victory, snapping the Bears' eight-game losing streak.
The defense won a shutout game in the first half, not allowing a touchdown until the final six minutes.
Rookie Dallas Turner, a first-round draft pick, suffered his first sack since Week 1.
6. Packers 10-4(6)
Josh Jacobs and Romeo Dubbs scored touchdowns in the first quarter to quiet a hostile crowd and take an early 14-point lead, setting the stage for a 30-13 victory over the Seahawks.
Kingsley Enagbare (two sacks) and Edgerrin Cooper (one sack, one interception) had big games against a swarming defense.
Jordan Love completed 17 of his first 19 passes.
He threw two touchdown strikes to Doe.
7. Steelers 10-4(7)
Russell Wilson is no longer undefeated against the Eagles (6-1), throwing for a season-low 128 yards for the second straight game without top receiver George Pickens.
Poor pitching by Wilson and Najee Harris led to a forced fumble that resulted in a takeaway and an insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The Steelers have yet to win in Philadelphia since 1965.
8. Ravens 9-5(8)
It couldn't be simpler. In a 35-14 win over the Giants, Lamar Jackson overcame an early fumble and completed 21 of 25 passes, including five touchdowns on five consecutive possessions.
Four of the offense's six gains of 20 yards or more were touchdowns.
Nine of 11 third-down attempts were converted.
Mark Andrews became the franchise's all-time touchdown leader.
9. Broncos 9-5 (10)
The Broncos scored 21 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to turn a close game into a 31-13 victory over the Colts.
Nick Bonitto intercepted a lateral pass and returned it 50 yards for a touchdown.
Their first winning record in eight years was secured as the defense and special teams forced five takeaways to cover the overwhelming 193-yard offensive output.
10. Texans 9-5 (11)
Derek Stingley had two interceptions in the fourth quarter, and two of his four points all came from Tua Tagovailoa — a 20-12 win over the Dolphins.
CJ Stroud threw for just 131 yards but scored two touchdowns, both to Nico Collins.
The Texans won the AFC South title with the Colts' loss.
11. Commanders 9-5 (12)
12. Buccaneers 8-6 (16)
13. Charger 8-6 (9)
14. Rams 8-6 (14)
15. Seahawks 8-6 (13)
16. Cardinals 7-7 (15)
17. Falcons 7-7 (20)
18. Dolphins 6-8 (17)
19. 49ers 6-8 (18)
20. Bengals 6-8 (21)
21. Colts 6-8 (19)
22. Saints 5-9 (22)
23. Cowboys 6-8 (23)
24. Jets 4-10 (27)
Aaron Rodgers and Davante Adams connected nine times for 198 yards and two touchdowns in the second half of a 32-25 victory over the Jaguars, turning back the clock.
Brees Hall broke the tie with a touchdown with 1:05 left, and Sauce Gardner's first interception in 37 games provided the last-minute stop many Jets have been missing.
25. Bears 4-10 (24)
26. Browns 3-11 (25)
27. Panthers 3-11 (26)
28. Jaguars 3-11 (28)
29. Titans 3-11 (29)
30. Patriots 3-11 (30)
31. Raiders 2-12 (31)
32. Giants 2-12 (32)
The Giants have lost nine straight games, tying a franchise record.
Tim Boyle played the entire second half against the Ravens, becoming the fourth different quarterback this season.
In fact, Boyle connected with Malik Nabors to end the team's four-game drought without a touchdown pass.
The special teams allowed two big returns and the defense broke through a patchwork secondary and forced receivers wide open.
