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Why they're here: Head coach Steve Wilks was fired just one year into his contract, which tells you everything you need to know about how this season went for Arizona.

All the blame can't be put on Josh Rosen, as he dealt with a bleak offensive line and a lack of weapons at times, but the young quarterback's first campaign was one to be forgotten.

New head coach Kliff Kingsbury will have his hands full during his inaugural season in the desert.

"},{"index":3,"title":"31. Jacksonville Jaguars","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/blake-bortles-jaguars-usat.jpg","caption":"

Why they're here: Having to bench Blake Bortles for Cody Kessler is probably not how the Jaguars imagined 2018 going.

Considered a favorite to go to the Super Bowl, Jacksonville's season fell apart fast after an impressive win against the Patriots early in the season. While the defense still played well consistently, the offensive side of the ball is a mess.

With no clear option at quarterback and a running back who's performance and temper were both poor, Jacksonville is in a tough spot heading into the offseason.

"},{"index":5,"title":"30. Miami Dolphins","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/josh-rosen-usat.jpg","caption":"

Why they're here: Following the "Miami Miracle," it looked as if the Dolphins were going to make a miraculous playoff run. They did just the opposite, losing the final three games of the season (one of them to the Jaguars).

Now, with a new head coach, Miami must navigate an important offseason that involves finding a new quarterback, as it looks like Ryan Tannehill is on his way out.

While Miami's record may better than some teams ahead of them in the rankings, their unclear future puts them near the bottom of the totem pole.

"},{"index":7,"title":"29. New York Jets","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/samdarnold.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 2

Why they're here: Sam Darnold missed his second consecutive game with injury, and the Jets only mustered 13 points.

That's not going to cut it when playing New England, as the Patriots ousted the Jets by two touchdowns.

"},{"index":9,"title":"28. Jacksonville Jaguars","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/bortles.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 25

Why they're here: Jacksonville has not won a game since late September, losers of eight straight. But Sunday's loss to Buffalo might have been the worst.

Jalen Ramsey called Bills' first-round draft pick quarterback Josh Allen "a pick waiting to happen" on Twitter this past offseason. Well, Allen threw for a touchdown, ran for 99 yards and a rushing touchdown, while throwing zero interceptions in a 24-21 victory over Jacksonville.

Additionally, running back Leonard Fournette has been suspended one game for a fight with Bills lineman Shaq Lawson. This team was really a few plays away from the Super Bowl earlier this calendar year?

"},{"index":11,"title":"27. New York Giants","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/eli-manning-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 27

Why they're here: The Giants jumped out to a 19-3 lead over divisional rival Philadelphia Eagles in the first half behind Saquon Barkley's 94 rushing yards, 33 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.

So, in typical Giants fashion, they only gave the outstanding rookie five touches in the second half, as the Eagles came soaring back. Philly completed the comeback on a late Jake Elliott field goal for a 25-22 victory.

So much for running the table, Odell.

"},{"index":13,"title":"26. Buffalo Bills ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/nathan-peterman-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 28

Why they're here: A winning streak? A winning streak!

Quarterback Josh Allen returned from injury in a 24-21 victory over the free-falling Jaguars. Allen might have only threw for 160 yards, but he ran for an additional 99 and continuously hurt the Jags with his mobility. Allen also demonstrated his big-arm on a beautiful throw to Robert Foster for a 75-yard touchdown while the pocket was collapsing.

It's not unrealistic to say the Bills can win four of their remaining five games.

"},{"index":15,"title":"25. Tampa Bay Buccaneers ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/jameis-winston-usat-bucs.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 26

Why they're here: Jameis Winston had arguably his best game of the season, throwing for 312 yards and two touchdowns with zero (!!) interceptions in a 27-9 victory over San Francisco.

But looking at their remaining schedule, it would be surprising if Tampa wins more than one game the rest of the season.

"},{"index":17,"title":"24. Detroit Lions","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/matt-patricia-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 23

Why they're here: Thanksgiving was not too kind to the Lions, who fell to a Bears team that had played just 80 hours prior on Sunday Night Football and was wihtout their starting quarterback.

At 10 interceptions, Matt Stafford ahs already matched his total from each fo the past two years. There are still five games to play.

"},{"index":19,"title":"23. Atlanta Falcons","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/julio-jones-falcons-redskins-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 21

Why they're here: After losing to the Browns a week earlier, the Falcons became the latest victim of the Saints.

New Orleans defeated Atlanta 31-17 in a game that was way more of a blowout than the score indicates. At 4-7, Atlanta is virtually out of the playoff race.

"},{"index":21,"title":"22. Miami Dolphins","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/dolphins-jets-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 22

Why they're here: The Dolphins were the victims of an Andrew Luck comeback, as the Colts signalcaller ralled Indianapolis from a fourth quarter deficit to defeat the Dolphins, 27-24.

At 5-6, Miami has less than a 5 percent chance to make the playoffs. Yikes.

"},{"index":23,"title":"21. Cincinnati Bengals ","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/cincinnati-bengals-preseason-usat_1.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 17

Why they're here: The Bengals are surprisingly only one game out of the wild card spot.

But quarterback Andy Dalton is done for the year with a thumb injury, and the Bengals were just tossed around by the Browns. They may not win another game all season.

"},{"index":25,"title":"20. Cleveland Browns","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/baker-mayfield-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 24

Why they're here: Baker Mayfield is feeling dangerous, and we're here for it.

Now a defensive assistant for the rival Cincinnati Bengals, former Browns head coach Hue Jackson was on the sideline as he watched Mayfield carve up the Bengals defense.

There's no love lost between the two of them, but since Jackson was fired, Mayfield has thrown for nine touchdowns to just one interception and a 2-1 record.

"},{"index":27,"title":"19. Tennessee Titans","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/marcus-mariota-preseason-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 18

Why they're here: Marcus Mariota finished Monday Night's contest with a near perfect quarterback rating, completeing 22 of his 23 passes for over 300 yards and two touchdowns.

The Titans still lost to the Texans by 17.

"},{"index":29,"title":"18. Green Bay Packers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/rodgers_at_the_line.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 16

Why they're here: After losing to Minnesota on Sunday Night Football, the Packers can all but kiss their playoff hopes goodbye.

They've lost four of their last five, and have a very slim shot to make the playoffs, as they currently sit at 4-6-1. Even winning out does not guarantee a playoff spot.

"},{"index":31,"title":"17. Philadelphia Eagles","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/wentz_vs_car_usat.png","caption":"

Last week's rank: 19

Why they're here: A come from behind victory over the Giants has kept the defending Super Bowl champs in the running for the NFC East title.

With the Cowboys playing the Saints this week and the Eagles hosting the Redskins, Philadelphia can *somehow* be tied for first place in the division by weeks end.

"},{"index":33,"title":"16. Denver Broncos","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/case-keenum-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 20

Why they're here: The Broncos have pulled off two straight impressive victories over the Chargers and Steelers.

With their schedule getting significantly easier as the season winds down, do they have an outside shot at the playoffs? Most certainly.

"},{"index":35,"title":"15. Washington Redskins","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/dj-swearinger-smile-scream-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 13

Why they're here: The Redskins had a two game lead in the NFC just two weeks ago, but now are tied with the Cowboys after Dallas defeated Washington on Thanksgiving.

Colt McCoy will need to have a big game on Monday Night Football is the Redskins want to defeat the defending champs, in a game that has serious impalications for the division race.

"},{"index":37,"title":"14. Baltimore Ravens","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/lamar-jackson-throwing-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 15

Why they're here: Two career starts, two career wins for rookie quarterback Lamar Jackson.

With Joe Flacco's health still an uncertain, it may be the Lamar show for the Ravens as they fight for a playoff spot.

"},{"index":39,"title":"13. Carolina Panthers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/camnewtonj.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 9

Why they're here: The good: Christian McCaffrey is looking like an All-Pro right now.

The bad: the Panthers have lost three straight, and are now right in the thick of the things for a wild card berth that once seemed like it was a lock.

"},{"index":41,"title":"12. Dallas Cowboys","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/elliott_vs_packers_usat.png","caption":"

Last week's rank: 13

Why they're here: Three straight wins, and all of a sudden the Cowboys are in first place of the NFC East.

They face their biggest challenge of the season on Thursday, as the red-hot New Orleans Saints come to town.

"},{"index":43,"title":"11. Seattle Seahawks","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/russellwilson.png","caption":"

Last week's rank: 17

Why they're here: The Seahawks are very, very good team.

On Sunday, they traveled to Carolina and defeated the Panthers.

With three of their final opponents being the Cardinals and 49ers (twice), this team could most certainly earn a wild card berth.

"},{"index":45,"title":"10. Indianapolis Colts","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/ziggy-hood-andrew-luck-week2-colts-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 22

Why they're here: After a brutal start to the season (aside from the win over the Redskins), the Colts have played quality football as of late.

Andrew Luck has been incredible, and the Colts have won five straight, with the latest coming from behind over the Dolphins.

"},{"index":47,"title":"9. Minnesota Vikings","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/kirk-cousins-preseason-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 10

Why they're here: Following a loss against the Bears, the Vikings bounced back in a big way with a victory over the Packers.

Just a game and a half behind the Bears and another meeting later in the season, an NFC North crown is not out of reach for the Vikings.

"},{"index":49,"title":"8. Houston Texans","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/jonathan-joseph-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 8

Why they're here: The Texans have not lossed in two months; winners of eight straight following an 0-3 start.

Marcus Mariota posted a near perfect rating against the Texans, but it didn't matter. Houston still won by 17.

"},{"index":51,"title":"7. Pittsburgh Steelers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/james-conner-antonio-brown-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 5

Why they're here: Just when everything seemed to be going right for the Steelers, they were upset by Denver, as Big Ben threw an interception in the end zone on the game's final possession.

Two of the best teams in the AFC clash on Sunday Night Football when the Chargers travel to Pittsburgh this week.

"},{"index":53,"title":"6. Chicago Bears","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/chicago-bears-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 7

Why they're here: The Bears were without Mitch trubisky on Thanksgiving, but it didn't stop them from defeating the Lions. Chase Daniel threw for two touchdowns and no interceptions in their 23-16 victory.

At 8-3, the NFC North is the Bears to lose.

"},{"index":55,"title":"5. Los Angeles Chargers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/philip-rivers-vs-colts.png","caption":"

Last week's rank: 6

Why they're here: Despite having no fans in Los Angeles, the Chargers are quietly one of the best teams in the NFL.

Philip Rivers was very upset how they fell to Denver a week ago. So he came out and hung a 45-spot on the Cardinals while setting an NFC record for most consecutive compeltions in a game.

Chargers-Steelers this Sunday night is must-see television.

"},{"index":57,"title":"4. New England Patriots","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/brady-vs-jets.png","caption":"

Last week's rank: 4

Why they're here: The Patriots defeated the Sam Darnold-less Jets by two touchdowns on Sunday, as Rob Gronkowski scored for the first time since Week 1.

The Patriots have a huge AFC-NFC clash as the Vikings come to town on Sunday.

"},{"index":59,"title":"3. Kansas City Chiefs","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/patrick-mahomes-preseason-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 3

Why they're here: They came out on the losing end of arguably the best game of football that will be played all season when they fell to the Rams 54-51 on Monday Night Football last wek.

After getting a bye, Patrick Mahomes and co. are back in action against the Raiders on Sunday.

"},{"index":61,"title":"2. Los Angeles Rams","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/jared-goff-usat.jpg","caption":"

Last week's rank: 2

Why they're here: Like the Chiefs, the Rams also were on a bye after that epic Monday Night Football clash.

At 10-1, the Rams have the opportunity to lock up the NFC West with a victory over the Lions and a Seahawks loss.

"},{"index":63,"title":"1. New Orleans Saints","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/archive/assets_media_gallery/washington/2018/10/10/drew-brees-vs.-giants.png","caption":"

Last week's rank: 1

Why they're here: The Saints just keep on destroying everyone in their path. The Falcons were the latest victim, who fell 31-17 on Thanksgiving night.

They travel to Dallas for what should be an interesting Thursday Night Football.

"}]}

2019 NFL Power Rankings: Post-Super Bowl