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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; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Green Bay defeats Chicago 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bears head coach John Fox during the second half against the Green Bay Packers at Soldier Field. Green Bay defeats Chicago 30-27. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Bears. 28. team. 57. . 3-11.

You have to hand it to the Chicago Bears. At least they held their own against one of the hottest teams in the NFL right now, the Green Bay Packers, for nearly a full 60 minutes.

The Bears managed to tie things up at 27 apiece late in the fourth quarter, only to see Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers do Rodgers-like things and deliver a 60-yard bomb to wide receiver Jordy Nelson that set up a game-winning field goal as time expired.

Just like that, Chicago’s hopes for a fourth win evaporated.

Quarterback Matt Barkley’s three interceptions didn’t help matters, but he should get some serious consideration for a starting gig next year.