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NFL power rankings: Breaking down all 32 teams’ standings in Week 14

By Peter Panacy

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)
ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 3: Dion Dawkins #73 of the Buffalo Bills shakes hands with Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots after a game on December 3, 2017 at New Era Field in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images) /
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EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 03: Jermaine Kearse #10 of the New York Jets celebrates his first down as Steven Terrell #30 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts in the fourth quarter on December 03, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The New York Jets defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-31. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – DECEMBER 03: Jermaine Kearse #10 of the New York Jets celebrates his first down as Steven Terrell #30 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts in the fourth quarter on December 03, 2017 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.The New York Jets defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 38-31. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

team. 30. . W, 38-31 vs. Chiefs. Previous: . New York Jets. 20

The New York Jets have a nice little climb in our NFL power rankings this week after a gutsy back-and-forth win over the Chiefs.

Quarterback Josh McCown continued to defy the critics, throwing for over 330 yards with a touchdown against zero interceptions. And he benefited from two 100-yard receivers, Jermaine Kearse and Robby Anderson, who made a serious impact.

New York isn’t quite anywhere near the tier of being called a middle-of-the-road team. But head coach Todd Bowles’ squad is scrappy and has defied the odds all year long.

Wins like this should put the Jets into a great situation heading into the offseason. Remember, we all thought they’d have the worst record in the NFL in 2018.