Sadly, there are still problems for the Lions to resolve….

Sadly, there are still problems for the Lions to resolve….

The fight for supremacy heats up as the 2023 NFL season enters its penultimate week. Week Seventeen reveals an intriguing picture of postseason possibilities and power shifts, from the Detroit Lions’ surprising ascent to the dominating Baltimore Ravens cementing their first-place finish. As teams compete for postseason success, we examine the performances that have changed the league’s hierarchy in our most recent JetNation NFL Power Rankings. Let us look at the rankings to find out where your favorite teams are, and let us take a deeper look at our New York Jets as they attempt to overcome their last hurdles of the season.

The Dolphins were reminded by the Ravens just how far ahead Baltimore is in the AFC. Now that the playoffs are going through Baltimore, it is difficult to see anyone defeating the Ravens away from home.

In Washington, the Niners had no trouble defeating the Commanders. This week, San Francisco will see the Rams, who are on the rise. It might be an NFC Championship sneak peek.

After four straight victories, the Bills now have a chance to win the division. It was unimaginable only a few weeks prior. To win in Miami, Buffalo will need to perform far better on both sides of the ball than they did against the Patriots.

Against the Lions at home, the Cowboys pulled off an escape worthy of a Las Vegas circus. Although a victory in Washington would mean a division title, few anticipate much from Dallas in the postseason.

The Browns are having a great start to January. They stand a strong chance, as with every other team, of representing the open AFC.

To win, the Dolphins must have all of their toys. Miami will be eliminated in the first round of the playoffs if everyone is not healthy and on the field.

On Sunday, the Lions were conned. Given how the other NFC powers have been regressing, it was a significant defeat. Detroit is good enough to make a deep run even without home field. If the Lions allow their rage to drive their play on the field, they have the potential to be the team of destiny.

The Chiefs have changed over the past few years. Everything suggests that this year will not be theirs.

There are problems for the Eagles on the ball and off. Their defense is the bigger problem. On Sunday, Philadelphia gave up a season-high 35 points and 221 rushing yards to the Cards.

With three straight victories, the Rams guaranteed themselves a postseason spot. At the moment, Los Angeles might be the NFC’s second-best squad.

For their game in Cleveland, the Jets were hardly present. There is not much motivation to watch the New England game on Sunday unless you believe this to be Bill Belichick’s final game as a Pats coach. For the Jets, the 2023 season is drawing to an early close.