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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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GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 03: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 3, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – DECEMBER 03: Jameis Winston #3 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers drops back to pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on December 3, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /

L, 26-20 at Packers (OT). Previous: . Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 27. team. 48.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers don’t fall a spot in our NFL power rankings despite falling to the Green Bay Packers 26-20 in overtime.

On one hand, the Bucs could have won this game. It took some overtime heroics from Packers running back Aaron Jones to give Green Bay the edge. But that, and some additional problems from Tampa Bay’s defense, sum up just why the Buccaneers have been so inconsistent this season.

The loss wasn’t because of quarterbacking, though, as Jameis Winston had a great game after returning from a shoulder injury. He passed for 270 yards and two touchdowns, and the offense was bolstered by running back Peyton Barber, who had 102 yards rushing and another 41 through the air.

Still, the Buccaneers are bad because they lose winnable games like this. It’s gong to be a tough offseason for head coach Dirk Koetter, if his job stays safe.