NFL Power Poll 2024
Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com
Team of the Week
Bucs Edge Lions, 20-16
Upset of the Week
Vikings Beat 49ers, 23-17
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Kirk Cousins – Falcons
Defense – Edge Maxx Crosby – Raiders
Rookies of Week
Offense – WR Marvin Harrison – Cardinals
Defense – S Evan Williams – Packers
Game of Week Three
Baltimore Ravens at Dallas Cowboys
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 3
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
NFL Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 2-0 Chiefs
Chiefs edged the Bengals in another thrilling victory.
#2 – 2-0 Bucs
Who gave up on QB Baker Mayfield? He has the Bucs atop the NFC South again.
#3 – 2-0 Texans
Texans are learning how to win close games. Travel to Minnesota in a battle of the unbeatens.
#4 – 2-0 Saints
Saints’ QB Derek Carr has a hot hand in early games.
#5 – 2-0 Seahawks
Seahawks making big plays at key moments. Host the Dolphins this week.
#6 – 2-0 Chargers
Chargers drilled the Panthers last week. Travel to Pittsburgh for key AFC matchup.
#7 – 1-1 Bills
Bills smashed the Dolphins for first victory. Host the Jaguars in key AFC contest.
#8 – 1-1 49ers
The 49ers were surprised by the Vikings last week. Face arch rival the Rams in LA this Sunday.
#9 – 1-1 Raiders
The Raiders are playing aggressively and edged the Ravens in tough matchup. Host the downtrodden Panthers at home this week.
#10 – 2-0 Steelers
Steelers are finding ways to win on defense and a developing Justin Fields. Host the tough Chargers this week in a game of the week.
#11 – 2-0 Vikings
Vikings took it to the 49ers last week. Host the Texans in a battle of unbeatens.
#12 – 1-1 Falcons
Falcons won a thriller with some great play by QB Kirk Cousins in crunch time. Host the Chiefs in a Sunday night marquee matchup.
#13 – 1-1 Lions
Lions struggled to put a consistent offense together vs the Bucs. Travel to the desert to face an emerging Cardinal club with a potent attack.
#14 – 1-1 Eagles
The Eagles defense failed in key areas in their Monday night collapse. Travel to New Orleans to face a hungry Saints club who are playing very well.
#15 – 1-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys were drilled by the Saints last week. Host the desperate Ravens this Sunday in an excellent matchup.
#16 – 1-1 Jets
Jets beat the winless Titans. Face arch rival the Patriots this Sunday night.
#17 – 1-1 Rams
Rams were shocked by the Cardinals last week. Host the 49ers in a key NFC West contest.
#18 – 1-1 Dolphins
Dolphins got smashed by the Bills and lost QB Tua for at least the next month.
#19 – 0-2 Ravens
Ravens lost a second nailbiter to the Raiders. Travel to Big D to vital matchup with the Boys.
#20 – 1-1 Packers
The Packers edged the Colts, though QB Jordan Love was injured and out for the next month.
#21 – 0-2 Bengals
The Bengals lost a heartbreaker to the Chiefs. Host the Commanders on Monday night in must win contest.
#22 – 1-1 Cardinals
Cardinals’ offense behind Kyler Murray smoked the Rams last week. Host the Lions Sunday.
#23 – 1-1 Browns
Browns hung tough in win over the Jaguars. Host Giants in key game to get into contention.
#24 – 0-2 Colts
The Colts continue to fail in key situations. Host the Bears in huge matchup to stay in contention.
#25 – 1-1 Broncos
Broncos’ offense struggling to score. Travel to Tampa Bay in key spot.
#26 – 0-2 Jaguars
Jaguars are struggling in several areas. Face an early must win situation in Buffalo on Monday night.
#27 – 1-1 Patriots
The competitive Pats loss in OT. Face divisional rival the Jets on Thursday night.
#28 – 1-1 Commanders
The Redskins rookie top pick QB Jayden Daniels gets his first victory. They travel to Cincinnati for major test.
#29 – 1-1 Bears
The Bears are going through growing pains with young QB and huge roster turnover.
#30 – 0-2 Giants
The Giants finding ways to lose in big spots. Travel to Cleveland this week before a very difficult stretch of the schedule.
#31 – 0-2 Titans
The Titans make too many mistakes to win in crunch time. Host the banged up Packers this Sunday.
#32 – 0-2 Panthers
Panthers benched QB Bryce Young after another horrible performance. Andy Dalton directs this attack vs the Raiders.
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 30 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
