There is no doubt about it now. The Giants are the worst team in the NFL.
Not only did the Giants suffer a franchise-record 10-game losing streak…but they were wiped out by the same Falcons who did their best to defeat the hapless Raiders a week ago…and they finished last with fewer than three teams. The remaining team also wins.
The discussion gets a little more complicated at the top. That's because the Chiefs are alone in winning 14 games, just as the Giants are alone in winning two games.
You can make the case for the Bills, Lions, or Vikings, but there's no denying that the two-time Super Bowl champions still know how to get the job done.
With the top and bottom determined, here are the Post's NFL Power Rankings for Week 17.
1. Chiefs 14-1 (2)
What ankle sprain? Injured Patrick Mahomes never missed a game despite a quick break between games, throwing one touchdown and running for another in a 27-19 win over the Texans. Marquise Brown had five catches for 45 yards in his season debut. The Chiefs are one win away from clinching the No. 1 seed in the AFC in the playoffs (or one loss to the Bills).
2. Proposal No. 12-3(3)
Josh Allen had a rare quiet game as James Cook rushed for 100 yards and scored two touchdowns and the defense forced three takeaways in the second half to make it 24-21 against the Patriots. Because we won, we were able to survive. After the Bills fell behind 14-0, Taron Johnson recovered a fumble in the end zone and scored a touchdown, giving the Bills their 24th consecutive point streak.
3. Lions 13-2 (4)
The injury-plagued Lions easily defeated the Bears, 34-17, with Jared Goff throwing three touchdown passes. Jameson Williams had a career-high 143 receiving yards, including 82 yards and a touchdown, and Jahmil Gibbs ran for 109 yards and a touchdown without backfield buddy David Montgomery. The Lions set single-season franchise records for wins, road wins (7) and points scored (493).
4. Vikings 13-2 (5)
Justin Jefferson caught a touchdown pass with less than four minutes remaining, clinching a 27-24 come-from-behind victory over the Seahawks, who had taken the lead just 30 seconds earlier. Jefferson had 10 catches for 148 yards and two touchdowns. Kevin O'Connell is the first coach in franchise history to win 13 games in multiple seasons, and he's only been on the job for three years.
5. Eagles 12-3 (1)
Saquon Barkley may win NFL MVP honors, but it was clear in the 36-33 loss to the Commanders how valuable Jalen Hurts is. Kenny Pickett scored a touchdown and an interception as Hurts missed most of the game with a concussion. Barkley ran for 150 yards and two touchdowns. DeVonta Smith had a devastating drop to energize the Managers' late return.
6. Packers 11-4 (6)
The victory that clinched a playoff berth wasn't as easy as the 34-0 win over the Saints. Josh Jacobs, Emmanuel Wilson and Chris Brooks all scored rushing touchdowns as part of a 39-carry, 188-yard effort in a frigid 34-degree evening. The defense forced rookie quarterback Spencer Rattler into an interception, a fumble and three sacks.
7. Ravens 10-5(8)
After Lamar Jackson threw a rare interception, teammate Marlon Humphrey responded with an interception of his own and returned it for a touchdown in the fourth quarter for a 31-17 victory over the Steelers. Jackson threw three touchdown passes and the Ravens picked up three fumbles of their own to avoid disaster and clinch a playoff spot.
8. Steelers 10-5(7)
Despite having a chance to win the AFC North title, the Steelers lost two games in a row. Russell Wilson had two costly turnovers. He had the aforementioned pick-six and lost a fumble just short of the goal line while trying to cut and score a touchdown. It was a quiet game for TJ Watt, who just suffered an ankle injury.
9. Commanders 10-5 (11)
Jaden Daniels became the first Washington State quarterback since 1991 to throw five touchdown passes to defeat the Eagles, including the game-winning pass with six seconds left. Jamison Crowder caught the first and last scores, and Olamide Zachias caught the remaining two scores. The coaches erased a 14-0 deficit in the first seven minutes of the game and were up 27-14 at the start of the fourth quarter.
10. Charger 9-6 (13)
How about an unusual turning point? The Chargers made the NFL's first successful fair-catch field goal in 48 years just before the end of the first half, resulting in a 34-27 come-from-behind victory over the Broncos in the second half. Gus Edwards, Delius Davis and Hassan Davis scored touchdowns in the final 18 minutes of the game.
11. Broncos 9-6 (9)
12. Texans 9-6 (10)
13. Rams 9-6 (14)
14. Buccaneers 8-7(12)
15. Seahawks 8-7 (15)
16. Falcons 8-7 (17)
17. Dolphins 7-8 (18)
18. Bengals 7-8 (20)
19. Cardinals 7-8 (16)
20. Cowboys 7-8 (23)
21. Colts 7-8 (21)
22. 49ers 6-9 (19)
23. Panthers 4-11 (27)
24. Saints 5-10 (22)
25. Jets 4-11 (24)
Thanks to three missed fourth-down attempts, a missed field goal, and a number of clock-busting drives, the Jets became just the second team since 1940 to score fewer than 10 points despite not punting. It became an NFL team. Of course, we lost to the Rams 19-9. Aaron Rodgers led a 99-yard touchdown drive, but lost a fumble with a sack that sparked the Rams' decisive touchdown.
26. Bears 4-11 (25)
27. Browns 3-12 (26)
28. Raiders 3-12 (31)
29. Jaguars 3-12 (28)
30. Titans 3-12 (29)
31. Patriots 3-12(30)
32. Giants 2-13 (32)
Drew Lock threw two interceptions that were returned for touchdowns in a 34-7 loss to the Falcons, but the Falcons made a smooth transition from Kirk Cousins to rookie quarterback Michael Penix Jr. Despite Tyrone Tracy Jr.'s scoring, the NFL's lowest scoring offense struck again. Toe-tapping touchdown catch. And they had the league's worst rushing defense, allowing 127 yards on the ground and two scores.
