NFL power rankings: Final post-Super Bowl LII standings around the league
By Peter Panacy
![MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) MINNEAPOLIS, MN - FEBRUARY 04: The Philadelphia Eagles celebrated defeating the New England Patriots 41-33 in Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium on February 4, 2018 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/shape/cover/sport/292348dd6276b418c3079dbfac2e6469abbb9033c0859a15401054b6dbd62207.jpg)
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The Buffalo Bills’ Wild Card loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars proved this team still has a long way to go to be a legitimate playoff contender.
And it’s a situation that could grow worse this offseason, especially if head coach Sean McDermott and Co. elect to part ways with quarterback Tyrod Taylor — a real likelihood.
Barring any moves, that would leave one-year pro Nathan Peterman the primary starter. And his regular-season numbers, in limited action, weren’t exactly great. In fact, they were downright awful.
McDermott has left his stamp on the defense, which is a good thing, and running back LeSean McCoy is still a force.
Perhaps the Bills will take a page out of Jacksonville’s playbook, solidifying their defense and staying a run-first team. That might give them a chance to remain contenders in the AFC East.
But the cost of the playoff push means the Bills won’t be drafting until the early 20s. At least they have back-to-back picks (Nos. 21 and 22), so that helps a bit.
Still, a drop-off season is likely on the table for Buffalo in 2018.