Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024
Frank Coyle / Head scout
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Team of the Week
Ravens Blast Bills, 35-10
Upset of the Week
Broncos Beat Jets, 10-9
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Jared Goff – Lions
Defense – LB Fred Warner – 49ers
Rookies of Week
Offense – QB Jayden Daniels – Commanders
Defense – DT T’Vonrae Sweat – Titans
Game of Week Five
Buffalo Bills (3-1) @ Houston Texans (3-1) – Sunday 1 pm
First Bye Week – Chargers, Titans, Lions and Eagles
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 5
Frank Coyle
Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 4-0 Chiefs
Chiefs hung tough vs the Chargers and came out on top once again. Host the Saints on Monday nite.
#2 – 4-0 Vikings
Vikings’ QB Sam Darnold toasted the Packers to continue his torrid start. Travel to London to face the struggling Jets. Darnold looking for revenge.
#3 – 3-1 Bucs
Bucs drilled the Eagles again. Travel to Atlanta for a major NFC South matchup.
#4 – 2-2 Ravens
Ravens have put back to back impressive wins with huge victory over the Bills. Travel to Cincinnati in a tough AFC North battle.
#5 – 3-1 Bills
Bills were crushed by the Ravens. Travel to Houston in an important AFC contest.
#6 – 3-1 Texans
Young Texans win another important South matchup vs the Jaguars. Host the talented Bills on Sunday.
#7 – 3-1 Steelers
Steelers defense fell short vs the Colts for their first defeat. Host the Cowboys on Sunday night.
#8 – 3-1 Lions
Lions beat the Seahawks in another close matchup. Get an early bye week to regroup before the push to defend their NFC North title.
#9 – 3-1 Seahawks
Seahawks fell to the Lions on Monday night in close contest. Host the GMen hoping to hold on to NFC West leadership.
#10 – 2-2 49ers
The 49ers took care of business vs the Patriots. Host the Cardinals in a short period of their schedule.
#11 – 2-2 Eagles
The Eagles were basted again by the Bucs. Showing signs on last season. Get their bye week to get healthy.
#12 – 2-2 Jets
Brutal loss to the Broncos at home with a rookie QB. Travel to London to face Sam Darnold and the undefeated Vikings. Revenge on Darnold’s mind after a tough early career with the Jets.
#13 – 3-1 Redskins
The Redskins riding the hot hand of rookie QV Jayden Daniels. Hosting the Browns looking to retain NFC East leadership.
#14 – 2-2 Cowboys
The Cowboys are rested after a Thursday night win vs GMen. Travel to the Steel City for Sunday night contest which effects both divisions.
#15 – 2-2 Chargers
Chargers failed to get anything going again this time vs the Chiefs defense last week. Get their bye week to figure things out and work on trades.
#16 – 2-2 Falcons
Falcons came back behind QB Kirk Cousins. Host the Bucs in a huge early season NFC South matchup to determine AFC South leadership.
#17 – 2-2 Colts
Veteran Joe Flacco worked his magic again late to give the Steelers their first loss. Travel Jacksonville in a key AFC South clash.
#18 – 2-2 Saints
Saints lost another close game this time to the Falcons. Travel to Kansas City in a huge early season matchup.
#19 – 2-2 Packers
The Packers fell to the Vikings in tough contest. Face the Rams in LA in an important matchup for both clubs in a competitive NFC.
#20 – 2-2 Raiders
The Raiders edged the Browns in a key game to stay apace in the AFC. Travel to Denver in an old AFC rivalry which always brings drama.
#21 – 2-2 Broncos
Broncos’ defense broke out vs the Jets. Rookie Bo Nix is holding up well. Hosting the Raiders may determine their early season direction.
#22 – 2-2 Bears
The Bears’ edged the Raiders in a good performance. Host the Panthers in an important matchup to get into contender.
#23 – 1-3 Rams
Rams lost to the Bears in a poor performance. Host the Packers and a vital matchup to determine if they are contenders this season.
#24 – 1-3 Giants
The Giants can not get into the endzone which negates good defensive performances. Travel to Seattle in hope of getting into the win column and stay apace in the open NFC East division.
#25 – 1-3 Dolphins
Dolphins miss QB Tua immensely. Lowest scoring team in the NFL. Travel to New England looking to turn it around vs the second lowest scoring club in the league.
#26 – 1-3 Bengals
The Bengals came up short vs the Raiders. Host the hot Ravens in a must win situation.
#27 – 1-3 Titans
The Titans drilled the Dolphins for their first victory. Get their bye week, hoping to correct some mistakes which have cost them dearly.
#28 – 1-3 Cardinals
Cardinals were blasted by the Commanders. Travel to SF to face the banged up 49ers.
#29 – 1-3 Browns
Browns know how to lose close games. Travel to DC to face the hot Commanders and rookie QB Jayden Daniels.
#30 – 1-3 Patriots
The Pats were pounded by the 49ers. Host the Dolphins in an AFC East matchup where the loser might starting to look to next season.
#31 – 0-4 Jaguars
Jaguars coming up short in big spots. Host the Colts in a must win situation for any postseason hopes.
#32 – 1-3 Panthers
Panthers fell to the Bengals in a competitive game. Travel to Chicago in a contest they can surprise.
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.
