Week 17 in the NFL brought a few more answers to what teams will be continuing to participate in the playoffs toward Super Bowl 57 after the 2022 regular season ends next Saturday and Sunday.The calendar has turned 2023 making it feel like the playoffs are already here. Five playoff berths are filled in the AFC, with one division and one wild card still up for grabs. There's only one more opening left in the NFC, the last wild card.Based on the NFL's updated playoff picture, here's the final regular-season edition of Sporting News NFL power rankings, from No. 1 down to No. 32:MORE: 1. Kansas City Chiefs 13-3 (previous week: 3)The Chiefs aren't lighting it up as easily offensively of late with Patrick Mahomes, but they have expanded their pa sing and rushing repertoire and the defense is starting to make timely complementary plays,. meaning they are in familiar playoff form under Andy Reid.2. San Francisco 49ers 12-4 (4)The 49ers remained the hottest team in the NFL, answering every challenge from the pesky Raiders all the way through winning in overtime because of a big defensive play. The Christian McCaffrey pickup has been better Jared Goff Jersey than anyone could have expected. They are the clear new team to beat in the NFC.MORE: 3. Buffalo Bills 12-3 (2)The Bills are also finding more from their defense and the running game right before needing those a sets for the playoff grind. Josh Allen has put the offense a little more on his back than expected but he's been game for it.4. Philadelphia Eagles 13-3 (1)The Eagles' offense picked a bad time to slump at home against the Saints in Week 17. Gardner Minshew fell down to earth as the rushing and big-play pa sing machine slowed down in a second game with Jalen Hurts. They might need to play a shoulder-hurting Hurts in Week 18 against the Giants to save the top seed, which isn't a good proposition.5. Dallas Cowboys 12-4 (5)The Cowboys probably didn't expect to still have a shot at winning the NFC East in Week 18, but they should feel somewhat confident about those chances with the reeling Commanders up next and the Eagles sputtering all-around to the finish line. 6. Cincinnati Bengals 11-4 (6)The Bengals will put the AFC North on lock for a second consecutive season of a healthy Joe Burrow with a win over the Bills at home on Monday night. They're the other sizzling streaking team to parallel the 49ers' second-half run.7. Los Angeles Chargers 10-6 (9)Add the Chargers to the short list of white-hot teams surging ahead of the Jermar Jefferson Jersey playoffs. Justin Herbert has his groove back pa sing and Austin Ekeler hasn't lost his. The defense has to be Levi Onwuzurike Jersey thrilled to have Joey Bosa back.MORE: 8. Minnesota Vikings 12-4 (7)The Vikings have lived on the close game this season and have perished pretty badly in their blowout lo ses to the Eagles, Cowboys, Lions and Packers. They are looking to be at their coldest for the playoffs.9. New York Giants 9-6-1 (11)The Giants have gotten a nice unique breakthrough season from Daniel Jones at quarterback and he keeps making their limited pa sing game weapons look good playing off the run. The defense also had a much needed get-well game vs. the Colts that clinched a playoff berth.10. Baltimore Ravens 10-6 (8)The Ravens have slipped badly offensively without Lamar Jackson, making their defensive efforts not mean much going into the playoffs. They are purple faders in the AFC to match the Vikings. Getty Images 11. Jacksonville Jaguars 8-8 (12)The Jaguars keep rocking it with Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne leading Doug Pederson's offense and the defense got into the fun in Houston. Jacksonville should take care of Tenne see to be a dangerous No. 4 seed.12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 8-8 (14)The Buccaneers are also a dangerous No. 4 seed from Florida given the GOAT just exploded to help them finally win the NFC South. Tom Brady is always scary in the playoffs, no matter how he gets there.MORE: 13. Detroit Lions 8-8 (15)The Lions are back in contention for a wild-card berth going into Week 18 but unfortunately they have the wrong previous lo s to the Seahawks. They looked fine offensively back at home in the dome for Jared Goff but now they have to deal with the rolling Packers in Lambeau.14. Green Bay Packers 8-8 (18)Speaking of the Packers, go figure that Aaron Rodgers, much like Brady, is a hard man to . But how about that defense ripping into the Vikings ahead of facing a road-weary Goff?15. Seattle Seahawks 8-8 (17)Geno Smith scored his revenge on the Jets in a big way to keep the Seahawks right there with the Lions and Packers in the battle for the final wild-card spot. Seattle has had a succe sful quick rebuilding season no matter the final outcome for Pete Carroll. (Getty Images) 16. New England Patriots 8-8 Ryan McCollum Jersey (20)The Patriots don't get a lot of style points when they win. Despite some recent shaky results in endgame, they are looking like , some way, somehow for Bill Belichick.17. Miami Dolphins 8-8 (10)The Dolphins have taken a lot of lumps lately for Mike McDaniel, a direct 180 from their early-season hype. The defense has broken down and key injuries are rampant during a five-game losing streak, and injuries at quarterback again have .MORE: 18. Pittsburgh Steelers 8-8 (19)Where there's an overachieving team for Belichick, there's also one for Mike Tomlin. The Steelers being alive for a playoff spot with their defensive injuries and offensive transition is nothing short of remarkable, putting them on the brink of another winning season with Tomlin.19. New Marvin Jones Jr. Jersey Orleans Saints 7-9 (23)The Saints are no longer coached by Sean Payton, but much of that same resolve, offensive versatility and defensive focus remain under Dennis Allen. They also are taking plenty of positives into 2023.20. Cleveland Browns 7-9 (25)Deshaun Watson hinted at how much of an impact he can have for their pa sing and running games in Washington, finally feeling comfortable on his new team's offense. His presence also boosted the defensive play, so watch out in 2023. (Getty Images) 21. Washington Commanders 7-8-1 (13)The Commanders blew a playoff shot by looking completely cluele s near the end under Ron Rivera, from the quarterback indecision between Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke to the whole elimination me s. Seems right for Washington.22. Tenne see Titans 7-9 (16)The Titans' injury-riddled roster is trying to make one final push into the playoffs but it's more likely Mike Vrabel's team just needs to hope for some real effective personnel change next. year.MORE: 23. New York Jets