Takeaways from Week 15 of the NFL season

The herd is thinning! Teams are falling behind, while other teams are on the rise. What went down in Week 15 of the NFL season?

• Melted Steel: The Pittsburgh Steelers continued their rapid descent, falling to the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday night, 27-17. Ben Roethlisberger was non-existent, going 20-for-38 for 170 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. The running game wasn't there, either; the Steelers ran for 86 total yards and a touchdown on 23 carries as a team. What seemed like a lock for the No. 1 seed has Pittsburgh suddenly sliding down towards losing the AFC North. Seriously, Cleveland is on their tails. Is this Steelers team one-and-done? Life is difficult for Steelers fans...
  
• THE JETS WON! Of course, there was a price to pay for the victory. The Jacksonville Jaguars are now in the driver's seat for the top pick. Life is difficult for Jets fans...
  
• Atlanta Blew Another Lead...: Tom Brady did it again! This time, he led the Buccaneers from a 17-0 halftime deficit to beat the Atlanta Falcons, 31-27. The GOAT threw for 390 yards and two touchdowns, pushing the Buccaneers one step closer to the playoffs. As for Atlanta, it doesn't matter if they fire their head coach. This team chokes double-digit leads right on cue. Life is difficult for Falcons fans...
  

Top Five Power Rankings

1. Kansas City Chiefs
   
2. Buffalo Bills
   
3. Green Bay Packers
   
4. Seattle Seahawks
   
5. New Orleans Saints