Tennessee will be followed by the Cleveland Browns and New York Giants in the top three. The New England Patriots, who entered Week 18 in the No. 1 spot, slid to No. 4 after defeating the Buffalo Bills in their finale. The Jacksonville Jaguars round out the top five after losing to the Colts.

Almost two years ago — on Jan. 15, 2023 — Giants co-owner John Mara crowed about his team winning a wild-card playoff game in Minnesota. “We’re back,” he declared. The Giants still have not won 10 games since then.