Week 16 NFL Power Rankings

Julian Edelamn

28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 27)

It’s hard to argue what is more embarrassing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers: sharing the worst record in football or being the only team eliminated from playoff contention in a division led by a team with six wins. Opportunities don’t often come around that allow teams without a winning record to still make the playoffs, and the Buccaneers squandered a year in which a few more wins could have actually helped make December interesting. At least, if they grab the top overall pick in this year’s draft, their biggest need – quarterback – could instantly be filled.

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