High-scoring affairs or zero offense whatsoever. Take it or leave it. 

There were plenty of great games throughout the week, and oddly enough, almost three shutouts. 

Despite the few lopsided stinkers, there still were nine games decided by 10 or fewer points. And nine with 50 or more combined points.

Here is where the 49ers sit in the latest NFL power rankings after their 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium:

32. Las Vegas Raiders (Last week: 32)

Record: 2-12

You can’t spell Kenny Pickett without “pick.” Low-hanging fruit, I know. There’s nothing else to say about this team anymore. 

31. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 30)

Record: 2-12

Sunday, against a non-existent San Francisco pass rush, was perhaps the only time Cam Ward didn’t have to worry about being repeatedly driven into the ground. Nice change of pace. 

30. New York Giants (Last week: 31)

Record: 2-12

If you’re New York, losing this game only will benefit you in the race for a top pick. However, after losing eight of nine, you want to see your star rookie quarterback take matters into his own hands and stop the bleeding. He almost did.

29. New York Jets (Last week: 28)

Record: 3-11

Can’t say I was too familiar with the name Brady Cook before this week. After today’s stinker, I hope I won’t ever have to be. 

28. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 26)

Record: 3-11

Trey McBride, despite all the dysfunction, injuries and quarterback drama, should set career-highs in just about everything. A special season is flying under the radar. 

27. Cleveland Browns (Last week: 25)

Record: 3-11

Myles Garrett (21.5) is 1.5 sacks away from breaking the single-season record. It’s a shame one of the greatest players in NFL history has spent his entire career on the Browns. His value will be at an all-time high in the offseason …

26. New Orleans Saints (Last week: 29)

Record: 4-10

Guys … Tyler Shough might be decent. He’s playing them out of top-pick contention, but will it matter? I want to see more of him. 

25. Washington Commanders (Last week: 27)

Record: 4-10

Marcus Mariota is a damn good backup. He’s got three more weeks to potentially earn one of those veteran bridge quarterback jobs next year if he continues to play well. 

24. Cincinnati Bengals (Last week: 22)

Record: 4-10

There was a little bit of Joe Burrow noise this week that might get louder after being shut-out in a must-win (in their minds) game. He’s not getting traded, but he can’t be happy with the current and future state of the team. 

23. Atlanta Falcons (Last week: 24)

Record: 5-9

It might not look pretty, but Kirk Cousins still can sling it. Kyle Pitts had the best game of his NFL career with three weeks left in a contract year. Someone’s going to overpay for him this spring.

22. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 21)

Record: 6-7

(Monday Night Football)

21. Kansas City Chiefs (Last week: 17)

Record: 6-8

The season’s over and so is the dynasty. Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury was one that shook the entire sports world. Next year will be a wash as well. How the mighty have fallen. 

20. Minnesota Vikings (Last week: 23)

Record: 6-8

J.J. McCarthy’s played better in recent weeks, but he still has no connection with Justin Jefferson. He needs to develop one to close out the season and then the two need to become best friends over the summer if this team hopes to return to contention next year.

19. Dallas Cowboys (Last week: 19)

Record: 6-7-1

Dallas’ season is unofficially over. The defense still is a major liability and now George Pickens‘ disappearance has limited the offense. There are a lot of moves, on both sides of the ball, that need to be made in the offseason.

18. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 20)

Record: 7-7

Carolina was gifted a golden opportunity to take a firm division lead and fell flat on its face. I’m pretty certain this won’t be a playoff team.

17. Indianapolis Colts (Last week: 14)

Record: 8-6

Hats off to Philip Rivers. I was certain this would be an utter disaster, and he had them in it until the last few seconds. Well, with help from Jonathan Taylor. 

16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last week: 16)

Record: 7-7

This team is incredibly frustrating, but they’re finally healthy on offense, so you would think now would be the time to run away with the division. Well, they’re now in a dead tie with Carolina and in danger of fumbling a cakewalk to the playoffs.

15. Baltimore Ravens (Last week: 18)

Record: 7-7

Lamar Jackson and the offense looked much better and the defense pitched an impressive shutout against a good offense. A return to form at this point in the season would make Baltimore scary in the playoffs. 

14. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last week: 15)

Record: 7-6

(Monday Night Football)

13. Detroit Lions (Last week: 10)

Record: 8-6

Jared Goff’s homecoming went great, on his end. The defense, however, let him down. This is a pretty unserious team and almost certainly not a Super Bowl contender.

12. Houston Texans (Last week: 13)

Record: 9-5

Houston, winners of six straight, is scorching hot and now C.J. Stroud is healthy and playing well. Watch out, AFC. This team should terrify you.

11. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 12)

Record: 10-4

Trevor Lawrence is having the best season of his career, which isn’t exactly a high bar to clear, but he’s playing well and isn’t getting much praise. Five touchdowns today. Sheesh. 

10. Philadelphia Eagles (Last week: 11)

Record: 9-5

Whooped up on probably the worst team in football. I’m sure Philly fans still have their doubts. Measuring-stick game against Buffalo in two weeks, let’s wait and see who they really are.

9. Green Bay Packers (Last week: 5)

Record: 9-4-1

Green Bay just started to get healthy and now will be without their best player, Micah Parsons, for the rest of the season. Christian Watson also could miss time. Just brutal, brutal luck. They still will make the playoffs.

8. Los Angeles Chargers (Last week: 7)

Record: 10-4

The defense is rolling, but the offense is just so shaky. Dallas, Houston and Denver to close the regular season. There’s probably two losses in there. This feels like a team that will be bounced in the wild-card round.

7. Chicago Bears (Last week: 9)

Record: 10-4

Caleb Williams (3,150), who’s having a nice season, needs to average 283 passing yards per game over the final three to become Chicago’s first-ever 4,000 yard passer. He might even lead Chicago to a division title …

6. San Francisco 49ers (Last week: 8)

Record: 10-4

Brock Purdy and the offense slept-walked to an easy win over a terrible opponent. If Ricky Pearsall can re-emerge down the stretch, they might have enough firepower in the playoffs to overcome any shortcomings they have defensively. 

5. Buffalo Bills (Last week: 6)

Record: 10-4

I could not care less how Buffalo gets into the playoffs. They’re the best team in the AFC and probably my Super Bowl pick from the conference. The road is wide open for them this season. 

4. Seattle Seahawks (Last week: 4)

Record: 11-3

While almost losing to a literal grandpa is a little concerning for Seattle, there weren’t really any backbreaking mistakes. Just came out a little flat. Thank God for Jason Myers, who nailed six crucial field goals.

3. New England Patriots (Last week: 1)

Record: 11-3

The easy schedule narrative is dead. Yes, New England lost, but it played well against an elite opponent. The team is for real, even if their record is a little fraudulent. I think Drake Maye has lost the edge in the MVP race.

2. Los Angeles Rams (Last week: 3)

Record: 11-3

The two best offenses in football went toe-to-toe and the one with an actual defense won out. Shocking. Matthew Stafford solidified his MVP case, but now he might be without Davante Adams. 

1. Denver Broncos (Last week: 2)

Record: 12-2

Bo Nix had his best game of the season to shut up a lot of people, including myself. Ladies and gentlemen, your new No. 1. 

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