NFL Analysis
Week 12 NFL Power Rankings: There’s a New Number One
For the first time in the 2024 season, there is a new number one team in the NFL Power Rankins. The two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs held the spot from Week 1 through Week 11. However, after suffering their first defeat, they’ve been knocked from the top spot.
The Detroit Lions ascend to No. 1 heading into Week 12. Detroit began the season 1-1 but have run off eight straight wins since. The Lions continue to be strong contenders to make the first Super Bowl appearance in franchise history. Detroit demolished the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, cruising to a 52-6 victory over the No. 32 team on this week’s power rankings.
Waymo on the loose to start the second half 🙌#JAXvsDET | 📺 CBS pic.twitter.com/HV5RLzMadK
— Detroit Lions (@Lions) November 17, 2024
Despite Detroit’s dominance, nobody should count out any of the other top NFL teams. Kansas City has only lost once. There are 11 NFL teams with at least seven wins. Plus, the Chiefs are the only team in the top-nine coming off a loss in Week 11. Things should heat up in the upcoming weeks as top teams jockey for playoff positioning in both conferences. A look at Patriots Football Now‘s NFL Power Rankings entering Week 10. Click on the player of the game for Week 10 highlights:
1. Detroit Lions (9-1)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 2
Week 11 Result: Beat Jacksonville 52-6
They have looked like the NFL’s best team for weeks and now it’s official.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (9-1)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 1
Week 11 Result: Lost to Buffalo 30-21
The 1972 Miami Dolphins got to enjoy another champage celebration in 2024.
3. Buffalo Bills (9-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 5
Week 11 Result: Beat Kansas City 30-21
Beating the last undefeated team standing was worthy of moving up a big in the rankings.
A heavyweight fight in Orchard Park. 😤
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) November 20, 2024
Relive our Week 11 win over the Chiefs: https://t.co/d1yfbe09wI pic.twitter.com/Prk3yIzXux
4. Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 3
Week 11 Result: Beat Tennessee 23-13
The Vikings have won three straight after coming back to earth with consecutive losses.
5. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 4
Week 11 Result: Beat Washington 26-18
Six straight wins indicate the Eagles aren’t going away anytime soon.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-2)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 6
Week 11 Result: Beat Baltimore 18-16
Mike Tomlin’s team shutdown the Ravens impressive offense and took control of the AFC North.
7. Green Bay Packers (7-3)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 8
Week 11 Result: Beat Chicago 20-19
The Packers barely avoided an upset loss to the Bears to remain in the top ten.
THE FG IS BLOCKED FOR THE WIN!#GBvsCHI pic.twitter.com/zdxGIdJyZI
— Green Bay Packers (@packers) November 17, 2024
8. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 10
Week 11 Result: Beat Cincinnati 34-27
They can show the country they are for real on Monday Night Football against the Ravens in Week 12.
9. Houston Texans (7-4)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 13
Week 11 Result: Beat Dallas 34-10
Nico Collins is back for the Texans and they look ready to take home the AFC South.
10. Baltimore Ravens (7-4)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 7
Week 11 Result: Lost to LA Chargers 18-16
Baltimore’s offense needs to rebound strong after looking pedestrian against Pittsburgh.
11. Washington Commanders (7-4)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 9
Week 11 Result: Loss to Philadelphia 26-18
The Commanders fell short against the Eagles but proved once again they are for real.
12. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 11
Week 11 Result: Bye Week
Arizona is hoping the bye week doesn’t stop the momentum of their four-game win streak.
13. Denver Broncos (6-5)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 15
Week 11 Result: Beat Atlanta 38-6
Bo Nix was near perfect against Atlanta, completing 28 of 33 attempts for 307 yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions.
Nix finds Lil'Jordan Humphrey for his 4th TD of the day 😱
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2024
📺: #ATLvsDEN on FOX
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/Mdm5QBvTaT
14. Atlanta Falcons (6-4)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 10
Week 11 Result: Lost to Denver 38-6
The only team Atlanta beat this season that has a winning record is Philadelphia in Week 2.
15. Los Angeles Rams (5-5)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 19
Week 10 Result: Beat New England 28-22
Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua combined for 239 yards and three touchdowns against the Patriots.
16. Seattle Seahawks (5-5)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 20
Week 11 Result: Beat San Francisco 20-17
Their win over the 49ers keeps all four NFC West teams within a game of each other.
.@GenoSmith3 literally silenced the crowd at Levi's Stadium with this game-winning TD 😳🔇 #SEAvsSF pic.twitter.com/CZHn7MUQ8v
— NFL (@NFL) November 18, 2024
17. San Francisco 49ers (5-5)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 12
Week 11 Result: Lost to Seattle 20-17
Can they emerge from mediocrity in time to make another serious playoff push?
18. Indianapolis Colts (5-6)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 17
Week 11 Result: Beat NY Jets 28-27
If Anthony Richardson can keep playing turnover-free football the Colts could still make some noise.
19. Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 16
Week 11 Result: Lost to LA Chargers 34-27
Maybe the Bengals just aren’t very good?
20. Chicago Bears (4-6)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 18
Week 11 Result: Lost to Green Bay 20-19
The Bears looked much better this week but fell one play short of success.
21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 21
Week 11 Result: Bye Week
The bye week came at a much-needed time following four straight losses.
22. Miami Dolphins (4-6)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 22
Week 11 Result: Beat Las Vegas 34-19
The Dolphins are on their first two-game win streak of 2024.
Jonnu Smith WIDE OPEN for the 57-yard TD!
— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2024
📺: #LVvsMIA on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO8ZBqG pic.twitter.com/VMOXPnzMzM
23. New Orleans Saints (4-7)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 24
Week 11 Result: Beat Cleveland 35-14
Two games and two wins for the Saints interim head coach Darren Rizzi.
24. New England Patriots (3-8)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 23
Week 11 Result: Lost to LA Rams 28-22
Their defense disappeared a week after dominating Chicago.
25. Carolina Panthers (3-7)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 25
Week 11 Result: Bye Week
Can Carolina win their third in a row?
26. New York Jets (3-8)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 27
Week 11 Result: Lost to Indianapolis 28-27
One more loss locks up a losing season for a team with high expectations in 2024.
27. Dallas Cowboys (3-7)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 26
Week 11 Result: Lost to Houston 34-10
Speaking of teams with high expectations struggling, will Mike McCarthy survive the season?
.@Keyshawn on the Cowboys
— Speak (@SpeakOnFS1) November 19, 2024
"I think they should be embarrassed about, for the most part, everything they've put out for the entirety of this season." pic.twitter.com/TmyuaM0acI
28. Tennessee Titans (2-8)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 28
Week 11 Result: Lost to Minnesota 23-13
Their OT win over New England might cost them a shot at the No. 1 pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-8)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 29
Week 11 Result: Lost to Miami 34-19
Expect the Raiders to be doing due diligence on the quarterbacks in the 2025 NFL Draft.
30. New York Giants (2-8)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 30
Week 11 Result: Bye Week
Appears the Daniel Jones Era is over in New York, with Tommy DeVito to get the start in Week 12.
Tommy DeVito is starting again.
— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) November 20, 2024
That means Sean Stellato is back in our lives. Here he is with a new saying…
"WALK THE GLASS MOUNTAIN BAREFOOT"
1 of 1. From this week's "The Season with Peter Schrager" podcast. @nflnetwork @gmfb @seanstellato pic.twitter.com/CNSNwcC7H7
31. Cleveland Browns (2-7)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 31
Week 11 Result: Bye Week
32. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)
Last Week’s Ranking: No. 32
Week 11 Result: Lost to Detroit 52-6
The good news for the Jaguars is that things won’t get any worse for them then they did in Week 11.
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