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    NFL power rankings, Miami Dolphins jump to 18th; Week 16 biggest rises

    Joe Schad, Palm Beach Post
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    The Miami Dolphins have a chance to go from 1-6 to 7-7 if they can pull an upset at the Pittsburgh Steelers on "Monday Night Football."

    The Dolphins received practically zero help in Sunday action as the Bills , Ravens , Chargers , Texans and Jaguars all won. The Colts did lose.

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    Where do the Miami Dolphins stand in Week 16 NFL Power Rankings?

    Here is Joe Schad's Top 32 after Sunday's Week 15 in the NFL:

    1. Denver Broncos (12-2)

    Beat Packers

    Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) high-fives fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
    Dec 14, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) high-fives fans after defeating the Green Bay Packers at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

    2. Los Angeles Rams (11-3)

    Beat Lions

    3. Seattle Seahawks (11-3)

    Beat Colts

    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 14: Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts and Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks meet on the field following the Seahawks 18-16 win at Lumen Field on December 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)
    SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - DECEMBER 14: Philip Rivers #17 of the Indianapolis Colts and Sam Darnold #14 of the Seattle Seahawks meet on the field following the Seahawks 18-16 win at Lumen Field on December 14, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

    4. New England Patriots (11-3)

    Lost to Bills

    5. Buffalo Bills (10-4)

    Beat Patriots

    6. Houston Texans (9-5)

    Beat Cardinals

    7. Philadelphia Eagles (9-5)

    Beat Raiders

    Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
    Dec 14, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) during the second quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

    8. Los Angeles Chargers (10-4)

    Beat Chiefs

    9. Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4)

    Beat Jets

    10. Green Bay Packers (9-4-1)

    Lost to Broncos

    11. San Francisco 49ers (10-4)

    Beat Titans

    Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) makes a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field.
    Nov 30, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) makes a pass during the second half against the Cleveland Browns at Huntington Bank Field.

    12. Chicago Bears (10-4)

    Beat Browns

    13. Indianapolis Colts (8-6)

    Lost to Seahawks

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    14. Detroit Lions (8-6)

    Lost to Rams

    15. Baltimore Ravens (7-7)

    Beat Bengals

    Lamar Jackson #8, Baltimore Ravens (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
    Lamar Jackson #8, Baltimore Ravens (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

    16. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6)

    MNF vs. Dolphins

    17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7)

    Lost to Falcons

    18. Miami Dolphins (6-7)

    MNF at Steelers

    EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 07: De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)
    EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY - DECEMBER 07: De'Von Achane #28 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates with teammates after a touchdown against the New York Jets during the first quarter at MetLife Stadium on December 07, 2025 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

    19. Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1)

    Lost to Vikings

    20. Minnesota Vikings (6-8)

    Beat Cowboys

    21. Kansas City Chiefs (6-8)

    Lost to Chargers

    Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks on the field prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
    Nov 27, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) walks on the field prior to the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

    22. Carolina Panthers (7-7)

    Lost to Saints

    23. Washington Commanders (4-10)

    Beat Giants

    24. Atlanta Falcons (5-9)

    Beat Falcons

    25. Cincinnati Bengals (4-10)

    Lost to Ravens

    Dec 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh meet after the game at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
    Dec 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) and Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh meet after the game at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

    26. New Orleans Saints (4-10)

    Beat Panthers

    27. Arizona Cardinals (3-11)

    Lost to Texans

    28. Cleveland Browns (3-11)

    Lost to Bears

    Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field.
    Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field.

    29. New York Jets (3-11)

    Lost to Jaguars

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    30. New York Giants (2-12)

    Lost to Commanders

    31. Las Vegas Raiders (2-12)

    Lost to Eagles

    32. Tennessee Titans (2-12)

    Lost to 49ers

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    Joe Schad is a journalist covering the  Miami Dolphins  and the NFL at  The Palm Beach Post . You can reach him at  jschad@pbpost.com  and follow him on  Instagram  and on X  @schadjoe . Sign up for Joe's free weekly  Dolphins Pulse Newsletter . Help support our work  by subscribing today.

    This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Miami Dolphins 18th; Broncos, Rams top NFL Power Rankings Week 16

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