Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 14
Frank Coyle / Head scout
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Broncos & Bears Win Key Conference Games
Teams of the Week
Bills Bash Steelers – 27-7
Cowboys Edge Chiefs – 31-28
Bears Beat Eagles – 24-15
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Bryce Young – Panthers
Defense – LB Micah Parsons – Packers
Rookies of the Week
Offense – RB Kyle Monangai – Bears
Defense – Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku – Cowboys
Key Games of Week 14
Thursday – Dec. 4th
8:15 pm – Cowboys (6-5-1) at Lions (7-5)
Sunday – Dec. 7th
1:00 pm – Colts (8-4) at Jaguars (8-4)
1:00 pm – Steelers (6-6) at Ravens (6-6)
4:25 pm – Bears (9-3) at Packers (8-3-1)
8:20 pm – Texans (7-5) at Chiefs (6-6)
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 14
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 11-2 Patriots
The Patriots are rolling with strong units in all three phases of the game. Get their bye week to reload to make a run to clinch the AFC East over final month.
#2 – 10-2 Broncos
The Broncos edged the Commanders for their 10th straight victory. They have learned how to win in big spots under Sean Payton. Face arch rival, the Raiders this week.
#3 – 9-3 Rams
The Rams lost a battle with the upstart Panthers in a key NFC matchup. Face the Cardinals looking to retain NFC West leadership over the Seahawks and 49ers.
#4 – 8-3-1 Packers
The Packers beat the Lions on Turkey day. Host the Bears in a major matchup which can define divisional standings and home field playoff advantages.
#5 – 8-4 Eagles
The Eagles offense continues to struggle and came up short vs the Bears last week. Travel to San Diego in a major matchup as they show key holes on both sides of the ball entering final month.
#6 – 8-4 Bills
The Bills crushed the Steelers last week behind an aggressive defense. Host the potent Bengals this week with both clubs in need of win in tight divisional races.
#7 – 9-3 Bears
The Bears came up big vs the Eagles in their biggest win in years. Travel to Green Bay in a battle for NFC North leadership with only five games remaining.
#8 – 9-3 Seahawks
The Seahawks shutout the Vikings in last game. Travel to Atlanta looking to stay in pace with the Rams for NFC West leadership.
#9 – 8-4 Colts
The Colts lost a tough divisional game vs the Texans last week. Offense needs to step up over the final month. Face the Jaguars in a battle for the AFC South leadership.
#10 – 8-4 Chargers
The Chargers smashed the Raiders to stay apace in the AFC West. Host the Eagles on Monday night with huge playoff implications for both clubs.
#11 – 9-4 49ers
The 49ers are taking care of business and beat the Browns last week. Get their bye week to load up for the final month in the tough NFC West division.
#12 – 8-4 Jaguars
The Jaguars crushed the Titans and get ready for a key game for their playoff hopes. Host the Colts with first place in the balance. Jaguars have begun to put it together.
#13 – 7-5 Texans
The Texans just edged the Colts in an important AFC South matchup. Host the Chiefs on Sunday night with CJ Stroud taking charge in the vital stretch run.
#14 – 6-5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys won their biggest game in years with a Thanksgiving win over the Chiefs. Travel to Detroit for Thursday night matchup with must win implications for both clubs.
#15 – 7-5 Lions
The Lions come off their bye week and host the hot Cowboys in a major NFC contest for both clubs. Lions have had continuous breakdowns in recent weeks and in jeopardy of missing postseason.
#16 – 7-5 Bucs
The Bucs edged the Cardinals last week. No time to recover. Host the Saints in another key game on their soft schedule. Look to holdoff the Panthers in a tight divisional race.
#17 – 7-5 Panthers
The Panthers got a huge victory over the Rams which keeps them in contention in the NFC South. Get their bye week to prep for the key final month.
#18 – 6-6 Ravens
The Ravens were drilled by the Bengals in a key divisional battle. Host the Steelers this week where the loser faces a difficult road for the postseason.
#19 – 6-6 Chiefs
The Chiefs lost to the Cowboys last week which puts them in a must run the table mode for the final five games. Travel to Houston in must win Sunday night matchup.
#20 – 4-8 Bengals
Joe Burrow’s return has given the Bengals hope entering the final month, despite a steep climb in the average AFC North. Travel to Buffalo in a marquee matchup between Burrow and Josh Allen.
#21 – 6-6 Steelers
The Steelers were mashed by the Bills last week. Aaron Rodgers has only marginal talent around him and the once strong Steeler defense has mainly been mediocre in most games. Travel to Baltimore in a battle for first place in the AFC North between two very average clubs.
#22 – 5-7 Dolphins
The Dolphins extended their win streak to three games, though only a longshot for postseason. Face the Jets at MetLife pressing to get to the ,500 mark.
#23 – 4-8 Vikings
The Vikings were shutout by the Seahawks as they continue to fall. Host to the Commanders between two of the most disappointing teams in the league.
#24 – 4-8 Falcons
The Falcons lost to the Jets last week in a season where most things went wrong. Host the hot Seahawks playing out the string.
#25 – 3-9 Commanders
The Commanders lost another close game to the Broncos on Sunday night. Host the Vikings with both clubs currently in the top ten for the NFL Draft.
#26 – 3-9 Cardinals
The Cardinals were edged by the Bucs last week. Host the Rams hoping to spoil their playoff position in a season of major disappointment and many changes expected.
#27 – 3-9 Browns
The Browns struggled offensively vs the 49ers. Looking to beat the Titans at home in the battle of rookie QBs Sanders and Ward.
#28 – 3-9 Jets
The Jets beat the Falcons on a last-minute FG. Host the Dolphins, playing for respect in the AFC East with a late stretch run.
#29 – 2-11 Giants
The Giants get their much-needed bye week after being man handled by the Patriots Monday night. QB Jaxson Dart has been a shining light in another very disappointing season.
#30 – 2-10 Raiders
The Raiders were bashed by the Chargers in another pathetic offensive performance. Host the Broncos in their Super Bowl to beat an old time nemesis.
#31 – 2-10 Saints
The Saints lost the Dolphins in a close game last week. Travel to Tampa looking to spoil the Bucs run of divisional titles.
#32 – 1-11 Titans
The Titans were crushed by the hot Jaguars in another weak offensive performance. Travel to Cleveland in a game they can win if QB Cam Ward gets this offense working.
Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 34 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.
