NFL Power Rankings Week 18: Where does every NFC team stand?

NFC Power Rankings: The top teams

NFC teams ranked #4-#1 in the Week 18 Power Rankings of the 2021 NFL season.

#4 - Dallas Cowboys (11-5)

Last week: #2

Next week: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott

The Dallas Cowboys fell a few spots in the Power Rankings but remain in the top four. They have not lost to any team this entire season with a losing record at the time of the game. The Cowboys enter Week 18 leading the NFL in scoring, averaging 29.9 points per game. They also lead the NFL with 33 forced turnovers.

#3 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12-4)

Last week: #4

Next week: vs. Carolina Panthers

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers survived a scare against the New York Jets this week. Tom Brady's late-game heroics saved them from defeat. They moved back into the top three in the NFC Power Rankings with the victory. Unfortunately, they will likely have to play the rest of the season without wide receiver Antonio Brown after his most recent outburst during the third quarter.

#2 - Los Angeles Rams (12-4)

Last week: #3

Next week: vs. San Francisco 49ers

The Los Angeles Rams have achieved their highest spot in the Power Rankings. They are currently on a five-game winning streak, tied with the Packers for the longest active winning streak in the entire NFL. If they win their Week 18 game against the 49ers, they will clinch the NFC West division crown and the second seed in the NFC Playoffs.

#1 - Green Bay Packers (13-3)

Last week: #1

Next week: vs. Detroit Lions

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers

The Green Bay Packers have clinched the top seed in the NFC Playoffs and the top spot in the Power Rankings. They will likely rest some of their starters in Week 18 as they get healthy for the postseason. That means they will likely remain in the top spot in the Power Rankings regardless of Week 18 results. Aaron Rodgers is the heavy favorite to win the 2021 NFL MVP award.