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NFL Power Rankings: A Week 16 Look at All 32 Teams

By Peter Panacy

Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots won 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) after the game against the Denver Broncos at Sports Authority Field. The Patriots won 16-3. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates with quarterback Eli Manning (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Lions during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham (13) celebrates with quarterback Eli Manning (10) after scoring a touchdown against the Lions during the second half at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports /

. 10-4. . New York Giants. 5. team. 31

The Giants are getting hot at the right time, and their climb from the No. 8 spot two weeks ago to No. 5 in this week’s NFL power rankings is a perfect indication of such.

New York’s 17-6 victory over the Lions is a testament to both its offense and defense.

Wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is still making one-handed catches, as seen below, and quarterback Eli Manning was as good as ever.

Are you really surprised at this point?

Feasibly, the Giants could overtake the Cowboys for the No. 1 spot in the NFC playoff picture. But it’s highly doubtful Dallas loses out.

Keep an eye on New York’s Week 17 matchup versus the Redskins though. It could have some notable implications, depending on what happens next week.