Now that Week 15 of the 2024 NFL season is within the books, it’s time for an extremely significant and critical train: NFL Power Rankings! What differentiates these rankings from all of the others is that they’re THE solely really correct ones in your complete universe. We use a proprietary system that closely accounts for all-important vibes. Let’s check out how all 32 groups stack up. (Click here for last week’s version.)
1 – Buffalo Bills (LW: 3) – Josh Allen has produced 14 whole touchdowns to zero turnovers over the Payments’ final three video games. He’s going to be MVP.
2 – Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 4) – Regardless of dropping the turnover battle, the Eagles outgained Pittsburgh by 238 yards and outscored them by 14 factors … whereas additionally kneeling down in goal-to-go territory to expire the clock on a 21-play, 88-yard drive that lasted 10:29. Questions in regards to the viability of the Eagles’ passing assault have been very a lot answered with Jalen Hurts delivering his finest efficiency of the season. And towards one of many NFL’s finest defenses, in addition.
3 – Detroit Lions (LW: 1) – My pal Alex Reno, who’s a Lions fan and Satisfaction of Detroit contributor, texted me this on Monday: “The injured reserve Lions are virtually if not higher than the Detroit Lions on protection.” The Lions are certainly very banged up and so they may lose management of the No. 1 seed and/or NFC North down the stretch.
4 – Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 2) – The Chiefs nonetheless have a robust shot on the No. 1 seed within the AFC playoff picture however Patrick Mahomes’ harm actually bears monitoring. Carson Wentz may need to play. And that may not go so effectively for KC.
5 – Minnesota Vikings (LW: 5) – To their credit score, the Vikings have totally taken benefit of a comfortable schedule since dropping two video games in the midst of the season. However now issues get more durable: at SEA, vs. GB, at DET. Not laborious to examine them dropping at the very least two of those video games.
6 – Green Bay Packers (LW: 6) – The Packers aren’t going to be a fascinating wild card opponent. They’ve a legit probability to upset the No. 2 or No. 3 seed.
7 – Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 7) – Pittsburgh’s grip on the AFC North lead is slipping. After dropping to the Eagles in Philly for the eleventh straight time since 1965, the Stillers end with these three video games: at BAL, vs. KC, vs. CIN.
8 – Baltimore Ravens (LW: 8) – The Ravens returned from their bye week to predictably stomp the worst group within the NFL. Now let’s see if they’ll keep away from getting swept by the Steelers.
9 – Denver Broncos (LW: 9) – The Broncos cemented their standing as a wild card group by warding off Indy. Denver is one among three groups (additionally: Philly and LAC) tied for the fewest factors allowed this season.
10 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 12) – Solely three groups have scored extra factors than the Bucs: the Lions, the Payments, and the Ravens. Don’t sleep on Tampa.
11 – Washington Commanders (LW: 10) – The Commanders got here fairly near dropping in New Orleans. They’re good however they’re not nice.
12 – Los Angeles Rams (LW: 15) – With 4 wins over their final 5 video games (and the only loss coming towards the Eagles), the Rams are actually first within the NFC West. Their ultimate three video games: at NYJ, vs. AZ, vs. SEA. Stable probability they shut it out sturdy.
13 – Seattle Seahawks (LW: 11) – The Seahawks failed to carry onto their NFC West lead. They’re at risk of lacking the playoffs totally.
14 – Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 13) – The Chargers’ file towards groups at present above .500 is 1-5.
15 – San Francisco 49ers (LW: 14) – With lower than a 1% remaining probability of constructing the playoffs, it’s time to formally stick a fork within the Niners. Some folks may imagine this season from hell was karma.
16 – Houston Texans (LW: 16) – Congrats to the Texans on successful the Mid Bowl and establishing themselves as THE most mediocre group within the NFL.
17 – Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 18) – They’ll want assist in the type of the Chargers dropping to dangerous groups to get the No. 7 seed however Cincy has a shot at successful out (vs. CLE, vs. DEN, at PIT).
18 – Arizona Cardinals (LW: 19) – The Cardinals are nonetheless alive of their division however nobody goes to take them severely till they do one thing significant to earn that respect.
19 – Miami Dolphins (LW: 17) – Tua Tagovailoa has thrown seven interceptions this season. Six of them have come within the type of two three-interception video games. When he’s been dangerous, he’s been actually dangerous.
20 – Atlanta Falcons (LW: 21) – Kirk Cousins has thrown one landing go to 9 interceptions over his final 5 begins. The time to bench him for Michael Penix Jr. is overdue.
21 – Dallas Cowboys (LW: 22) – The Cowboys have finished an important job of ruining their draft positioning and guaranteeing Mike McCarthy will get a contract extension.
22 – Indianapolis Colts (LW: 20) – Had the Colts been in a position to beat the Broncos, they might’ve had shot at making the playoffs. Indy has the NFL’s best remaining schedule by a big margin: vs. TEN, at NYG, vs. JAX. As an alternative, these wins will solely serve to smash their draft positioning as they simply miss out on the postseason.
23 – New Orleans Saints (LW: 23) – The Saints have been a failed two-point conversion away from pulling off an upset towards the Commanders. They’ve been a strong group since firing Dennis Allen.
24 – Chicago Bears (LW: 24) – The Bears had the Commanders beat … till that Hail Mary. That painful loss kicked off an eight-game dropping streak.
25 – Cleveland Browns (LW: 25) – The Browns are reportedly benching Jameis Winston for Dorian Thompson-Robinson. A lot for Jameis being the Browns’ QB in 2025.
26 – Carolina Panthers (LW: 26) – Bryce Younger and the Panthers took a step again after beforehand exhibiting some encouraging progress.
27 – New England Patriots (LW: 27) – The Pats have three video games left to attempt to get the one win that’ll put them over their 3.5 projected win whole. Their ultimate three: at BUF, vs. LAC, vs. BUF.
28 – New York Jets (LW: 28) – Aaron Rodgers is out right here speaking shit after the Jets beat Jacksonville to advance to 4-10. Very cool transfer.
29 – Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 29) – Doug Pederson’s acquired three extra video games left earlier than he begins searching for a brand new job.
30 – Tennessee Titans (LW: 30) – Will Levis acquired benched for Mason Rudolph. Oof.
31 – Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 31) – Congrats to the Raiders for extending the NFL’s longest dropping streak to 10 video games. There’s an opportunity they’ll lose out and get the No. 1 choose. Their ultimate three video games: vs. JAX, at NO, vs. LAC.
32 – New York Giants (LW: 32) – The Giants’ ultimate three video games: at ATL, vs. INDY, at PHI. Dropping out provides them an opportunity on the No. 1 general choose nevertheless it doesn’t essentially assure it. It’d be nice if the Eagles might afford to relaxation gamers in Week 18 and power the Giants to smash their draft positioning with a win.
