Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2024

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

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.

NFL Calendar & Dates – 2025

2025 Dates

January

Jan 6     Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2025 season, including players from the CFL.
Earliest permissible date for clubs to renegotiate or extend the Rookie Contract of a Drafted Rookie who was selected in any round of the 2022 College Draft or any Undrafted Rookie who signed in 2023. Any permissible renegotiated or extended Player Contract will not be considered a Rookie Contract and will not be subject to the rules that limit Rookie Contracts.

Clubs may exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2022 Draft.

Jan 8    Beginning at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on the Wednesday following the final regular season weekend, rosters are frozen for clubs participating in the postseason with limited exceptions.

January 11-13    Super Wild Card Weekend

January  15 – Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility.
  Players have until Jan. 20th to rescind their decision. 

January 24 Deadline for College Playoff team players to declare for the NFL Draft 2025

January 18-19    Divisional Playoff Games

Jan 20   NCAA National Championship Game (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia)

Jan 26   AFC & NFC Championship Games

Jan 30  East-West Shrine Bowl

February

Feb 1     Senior Bowl (Hancock-Whitney Stadium, Mobile, Alabama)

Feb 2     Pro Bowl Games

Feb 9    Super Bowl LIX (Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana)

Feb 18 – Beginning this date through at 4:00 p.m., New York time on March 4, clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players.

February 24 – March 3   NFL Scouting Combine (Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana)

March

Mar 4    Prior to 4:00 p.m., New York time, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 10-12      Negotiation Period. During the period beginning at 12:00 noon, New York time, on March 10 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become Unrestricted Free Agents upon the expiration of their 2024 Player Contracts at 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 12.

During the above two-day negotiating period, a prospective UFA who is not represented by an NFLPA Certified Contract Advisor (“Unrepresented Player”) is permitted to communicate directly with a new club’s front office officials (excluding the Head Coach and other members of the club’s coaching staff) regarding contract negotiations. The club is responsible for confirming the player’s status as an Unrepresented Player.

No prospective Unrestricted Free Agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m., New York time, on March 12.

Mar 12 – The 2025 League Year and Free Agency signing period begin at 4:00 p.m., New York time.
Trading period for 2025. Trading begins at 4:00 p.m., New York time, after expiration of all 2024 contracts.

The first day of the 2025 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m., New York time, and 11:59:59 p.m., New York time, on March 12.

March 30-April 2 – Annual League Meeting (The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida)

Mar 31 Deadline for clubs to meet 2025 funding requirements for guaranteed or deferred compensation in NFL Player Contracts and contracts for non-player Club employees.

April

Apr 7     Clubs that hired a new Head Coach after the end of the 2024 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

Apr 16 Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview, or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at its club facility.

Apr 18 Deadline for Restricted Free Agents to sign Offer Sheets.

Apr 21 Clubs with returning Head Coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

Apr 23 Deadline for Prior Club to exercise Right of First Refusal to Restricted Free Agents who signed offer sheets.

Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls), or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

April 24-26          Annual Selection Meeting/NFL Draft (Green Bay, Wisconsin)
                                 NFL Draft 2025

May

1-May   Deadline for Clubs to exercise Fifth-Year Option for players selected in the first round of the 2022 Draft.

May 2-5 or          Clubs may elect to hold their one three-day post-Draft rookie minicamp from Friday through Sunday or Saturday through Monday on one of the two weekends following the Draft.

May 9-12

May 12                Rookie Football Development Programs begin.

May 20-21          Spring League Meeting/Coach Accelerator (Omni Viking Lakes Hotel, Minneapolis, Minnesota)

Draft Insiders’ and Coaches Top 25 Teams

 Top 25 Teams – Sept. 30th

Alabama Blasts Georgia to Claim #1 Ranking
Texas, Ohio St & Tennessee Remain Unbeaten

  Players of Week
Offense – QB Jalen Milroe – Alabama
Defense – LB Abdul Carter – Penn St

Teams of the Week
Alabama Bombs Georgia – 41-34
Notre Dame Beats Louisville 31-24
 
Upset of the Week
Arizona Beats Utah – 23-10

Game of Week – Oct. 5th
  Missouri (5-0) at Texan A&M (4-1) – Key SEC Clash for Divisional Leadership
 

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/                      Record
1 Alabama                  4-0
2 Texas                       5-0
3 Ohio State                4-0
4 Georgia                    3-1
5 Tennessee                4-0
6 Oregon                    4-0
7 Miami                       5-0
8 Missouri                   5-0
9 Penn State               4-0
10 Michigan                  4-1
11 Notre Dame              4-1
12 LSU                         4-1
13 Ole Miss                  4-1
14 Clemson                  3-1
15 USC                         3-1
16 Oklahoma                4-1
17 Louisville                  3-1
18 Iowa State                4-0
19 Indiana                     5-0
20 Utah                         4-1
21 BYU                         5-0
22 UNLV                       4-0
23 Texas A&M             4-1
24 Illinois                      4-1
25 Kansas State            4-1

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    / Record            Points
1 Texas (29)                 5-0        1339
2 Alabama (19)              4-0        1330
3 Ohio State (7)             4-0        1281
4 Tennessee                  4-0        1163
5 Georgia                      3-1        1153
6 Oregon                      4-0        1090
7 Penn State                 4-0        1062
8 Miami                         5-0        981
9 Missouri                     4-0        948
10 Michigan                  4-1        792
11 Ole Miss                  4-1        743
12 LSU                         4-1        725
13 Notre Dame              4-1        702
14 Clemson                  3-1        671
15 USC                         3-1        660
16 Iowa State                4-0        500
17 Oklahoma                4-1        470
18 Utah                         4-1        408
19 BYU                         5-0        375
20 Kansas State            4-1        242
21 Texas A&M              4-1        198
22 Louisville                  3-1        197
23 UNLV                       4-0        180
24 Indiana                     5-0        143
25 Illinois                      4-1        122

Complete Rankings
Others receiving votes: Boise State 103, Pittsburgh 51, Arizona 44, Rutgers 35, Iowa 29, James Madison 25, Duke 22, Kentucky 17, Oklahoma State 15, SMU 14, Nebraska 12, Navy 9, Colorado 9, Boston College 6, Army 3, Liberty 2, UCF 2, Tulane 1, South Carolina 1

Dropped from rankings: Oklahoma State 20

 Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 4

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

Team of the Week 
Vikings Blast Texans, 34-7

Upset of the Week
Broncos Beat Bucs, 26-7

Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Sam Darnold – Vikings    
  Defense – Edge Jonathan Greenard – Vikings

Rookies of Week
    Offense – WR Malik Nabers – Giants/ QB Jayden Daniels – Commanders
    Defense – Edge Laiatu Lafu – Colts

Game of Week Four  
Buffalo Bills (3-0) @ Baltimore Ravens (1-2) – Sunday night

Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 4

Frank Coyle
Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 3-0 Chiefs
Chiefs know how to win in the clutch and edged the Falcons in another thrilling victory.

#2 – 3-0 Bills
Bills smashed the Jaguars behind an awesome performance by QB Josh Allen.

#3 – 3-0 Vikings
Vikings riding the hot hand of QB Sam Darnold. Travel to Titletown this week.

#4 – 3-0 Seahawks
Seahawks drilled the Dolphins. Travel to Detroit for a huge NFC matchup.

#5 – 2-1 Bucs
Bucs were shocked in Denver. Host the Eagles in a rematch of their playoff win last January.

#6 – 2-1 Texans
Young Texans defense was toasted. QB Stroud struggled facing a relentless rush.

#7 – 3-0 Steelers
Steelers defense is stopping attacks in their tracks. QB Justin is playing within himself. Face hungry Colts this week.

#8 – 2-1 Lions
Lions beat the Cards in a close matchup. Host unbeaten Seahawks in Monday night headliner.

#9 – 2-1 Chargers
Chargers failed to get anything going vs the Steelers defense last week. Host the Chiefs in huge AFC West contest.

#10 – 2-1 Eagles
The Eagles edged the Saints last week. Travel to Tampa in an attempt to avenge their playoff loss.

#11 – 2-1 Jets
Jets are well rested coming off Patriots win. Host the surprising Broncos.

#12 – 2-1 Saints
Saints lost close game vs the Eagles. Travel to Atlanta in a huge early season NFC South clash.

#13 – 1-2 Ravens
Ravens came out aggressive vs the Cowboys and  held on in physical matchup. Host the Bills this Sunday night in the game of the week.

#14 – 2-1 Falcons
Falcons came up short vs the Chiefs. Host the Saints to determine AFC South early leadership.

#15 – 2-1 Packers
The Packers took care of business vs the Titans. Host the surprising Vikings edged the Colts, though QB Jordan Love was injured and out for the next month.

#16 – 2-1 Redskins
The Redskins held on to beat the Bengals. Daniels goes back the desert to face the Cardinals.

#17 – 1-2 49ers
The 49ers came up short late vs the Rams. Host the Patriots in a critical game and injuries mounting.

#18 – 1-2 Raiders
The Raiders were shocked by the desperate Panthers. Host the Browns in a key game to stay apace in the AFC.

#19 – 1-2 Cowboys
The Cowboys were flat vs the Ravens. Face the improved Giants in a key Thursday night matchup.

#20 – 1-2 Rams
Rams made a nice comeback vs the 49ers. Travel to Chicago in hope to reaching the .500 mark.

#21 – 1-2 Giants
The Giants looked sharp on offense for the first time to beat the Browns. Host the Cowboys in a key Thursday night game which may decide their direction through the season.

#22 – 2-1 Broncos
Broncos’ offense broke out vs the Bucs behind rookie Bo Nix. Travel to NY to face the tough Jets.

#23 – 1-2 Dolphins
Dolphins got drilled by the Seahawks without QB Tua. Host the Titans in a big contest for their postseason hopes.

#24 – 0-3 Bengals
The Bengals came up short vs the Commanders.  Travel to Carolina in a must win situation.

#25 – 1-2 Cardinals
Cardinals remain competitive, but need big plays in key situations. Host the Commanders to get to the .500 mark.

#26 – 1-2 Browns
Browns hung tough in win over the Jaguars. Host Giants in key game to get into contention.

#27 – 1-2 Colts
The Colts continue to fail in key situations. Host the Bears in huge matchup to stay in contention.

#28 – 1-2 Patriots
The Pats were blasted by the Jets. West coast trip to San Fran with two struggling clubs.

#29 – 1-2 Bears
The Bears’ offense struggled vs the Colts. Host the Rams in an important NFC matchup.

#30 – 0-3 Jaguars
Jaguars were pounded by the Bills where their defense was decimated in the first half. Travel to Houston in a must win situation.

#31 – 1-2 Panthers
Panthers beat the Raiders behind veteran QB Andy Dalton. Host the winless Bengals this Sunday.

#32 – 0-3 Titans
The Titans continue to make major mistakes. Travel to Miami hoping for first victory.

 
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.

Draft Insiders’ and Coaches Top 25 Teams – Sept. 23rd

Texas & Ohio St Roll as Unbeatens
  Georgia/ Alabama Rested for Major National Matchup

Players of Week
Offense – RB Kaleb Johnson – Iowa
Defense – CB Will Johnson – Michigan

Teams of the Week
Colorado Edges Baylor – 38-31 OT
Michigan Beats Southern Cal – 27-24
Tennessee Drills Oklahoma 25-15
 
Upset of the Week
James Madison Bombs North Carolina – 70-50 (Not Basketball)
 
Games of Week – Sept. 28th
  Georgia (3-0) at Alabama (3-0) – Major SEC Clash for #1 Leadership
   Louisville (3-0) at Notre Dame (3-1) – Winner will challenge Top 10 rankings

Top 25 Teams
Draft Insiders’ – Frank Coyle

Rank/ Team/            Record
1 Georgia                    3-0
2 Texas                       4-0
3 Ohio State                3-0
4 Alabama                  3-0
5 Tennessee                4-0
6 Ole Miss                  4-0
7 Oregon                    3-0
8 Miami                       4-0
9 Utah                         4-0
10 Missouri                   4-0
11 Penn State               3-0
12 Michigan                  3-1
13 Notre Dame              3-1
14 LSU                         3-1
15 Louisville                  3-0
16 Clemson                  2-1
17 USC                         2-1
18 Oklahoma                3-1
19 Iowa State                3-0
20 Oklahoma St            3-1
21 Illinois                      4-0
22 BYU                         4-0
23 UNLV                       3-0
24 Texas A&M             3-1
25 Kansas State            3-1

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    / Record            Points
1 Georgia (35)             3-0        1350
2 Texas (18)                4-0        1324
3 Ohio State (2)          3-0        1279
4 Alabama                   3-0        1185
5 Ole Miss                   4-0        1145
6 Tennessee                4-0        1094
7 Oregon                      3-0        1016
8 Penn State                3-0        967
9 Miami                       4-0        912
10 Utah                        4-0        904
11 Missouri                 4-0        887
12 Michigan                3-1        692
13 LSU                         3-1        632
14 Notre Dame          3-1        553
15 Clemson                2-1        542
16 USC                        2-1        520
17 Louisville               3-0        509
18 Oklahoma              3-1        404
19 Iowa State              3-0        386
20 Oklahoma St         3-1       326
21 Illinois                    4-0        307
22 BYU                       4-0        167
23 UNLV                     3-0        124
24 Texas A&M            3-1        119
25 Kansas State          3-1        116

Others receiving votes: Washington State 94, Indiana 67, Pittsburgh 50, Boise State 42, UCF 35, Iowa 34, Arizona 16, Boston College 15, Duke 14, James Madison 13, Nebraska 7, Washington 6, Rutgers 5, Colorado 5, SMU 4, South Carolina 2, Navy 2, Liberty 2, Arkansas 2

Dropped from rankings: Nebraska 22, Memphis 23

 Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 25 years.

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

Draft Insiders’  & Coaches Top 25 Polls – Week 3
Frank Coyle – Publisher

Team of the Week – Alabama
Offensive Player of Week – Jalen Milroe – Alabama

Draft insiders’ Poll

Georgia, Texas, Ohio St and Bama Hold Top Spots –

1 Georgia 3-0
2 Texas 3-0
3 Ohio State 2-0
4 Alabama 3-0
5 Ole Miss 3-0
6 Oregon 3-0
7 Tennessee 3-0
8 Missouri 3-0
9 Utah 3-0
10 Miami 3-0
11 USC 2-0
12 Penn State 2-0
13 Oklahoma 3-0
14 Kansas State 3-0
15 Oklahoma State 3-0
16 Notre Dame 2-1
17 LSU 2-1
18 Michigan 2-1
19 Louisville 2-0
20 Iowa State 2-0
21 Nebraska 3-0
22 Clemson 1-1
23 Memphis 3-0
24 Texas A&M 2-1
25 UNLV 3-0

Coaches Poll

Rank Team Record Points
1 Georgia (42)  3-0 1358
2 Texas (10) 3-0 1301
3 Ohio State (3) 2-0 1293
4 Alabama 3-0 1193
5 Ole Miss 3-0 1153
6 Oregon 3-0 1019
7 Tennessee 3-0 1009
8 Missouri 3-0 968
9 Penn State 2-0 968
10 Utah 3-0 834
11 Miami 3-0 831
12 USC 2-0 808
13 Oklahoma 3-0 697
14 Kansas State 3-0 662
15 Oklahoma State 3-0 642
16 LSU 2-1 466
17 Michigan 2-1 439
18 Notre Dame 2-1 404
19 Clemson 1-1 340
20 Louisville 2-0 333
21 Iowa State 2-0 235
22 Nebraska 3-0 204
23 Memphis 3-0 176
24 Texas A&M 2-1 85
25 UNLV 3-0 78

Others receiving votes: Illinois 75, Washington State 38, Arizona 37, Northern Illinois 34, Syracuse 32, UCF 27, Iowa 17, Pittsburgh 17, Boise State 17, Arizona State 15, North Carolina 14, NC State 12, California 10, Indiana 7, Liberty 6, Michigan State 6, Boston College 6, BYU 3, Washington 2, Toledo 1, James Madison 1, South Florida 1, San José State 1

Dropped from rankings: Arizona 18, Washington 22

College Football Schedule – Top 25 Teams Week 3

Friday, Sept. 13

No. 14 Kansas State vs. No. 20 Arizona | 8 p.m. | FOX

Saturday, Sept. 14

No. 1 Georgia at Kentucky | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 2 Texas vs. UTSA | 7 p.m. | ESPN
No. 4 Alabama at Wisconsin | 12 p.m. | FOX
No. 5 Ole Miss at Wake Forest | 6:30 p.m. | CW
No. 6 Missouri vs. No. 24 Boston College | 12:45 p.m. | SEC Network
No. 7 Tennessee vs. Kent State | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network
No. 9 Oregon at Oregon State | 3:30 p.m. | FOX
No. 10 Miami (Fla.) vs. Ball State | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
No. 12 Utah at Utah State | 4:30 p.m. | CBS Sports Network
No. 13 Oklahoma State at Tulsa | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
No. 15 Oklahoma vs. Tulane | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
No. 16 LSU at South Carolina | 12 p.m. | ABC
No. 17 Michigan vs. Arkansas State | 12 p.m. | BTN
No. 18 Notre Dame at Purdue | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
No. 23 Nebraska vs. Northern Iowa | 7:30 p.m. | BTN

NFL Supplemental Draft 2024 Cancelled

NFL tells teams it won’t hold Supplemental Draft this year.

The NFL informed its teams last week that it will not be holding a Supplemental Draft this year. It’s the fourth year out of the past five in which the league has elected not to hold a supplemental draft, which is the league’s right under the collective bargaining agreement.

Last year, the league broke a three-year run of not holding the supplemental draft, only two players were eligible, and neither was selected. The last player selected in the supplemental draft was Jalen Thompson by the Arizona Cardinals in the fifth round in 2019.

The supplemental draft, when it occurs is held for players who for one reason or another were not eligible when the April draft was held. It runs for seven rounds, and any team making a selection forfeits its pick from the corresponding round in the next year’s April draft.

Bernie Kosar, Dave Brown, Cris Carter, Rob Moore, Terrelle Pryor and Josh Gordon are among the NFL players who have entered the league via the supplemental draft. Recent years have seen different routes to the NFL with players having options to add additional seasons (Covid), easy transfer and NIL payment. These conditions may negated the supplemental draft with players having multiple options.

The NFL Supplemental Draft will probably be dropped in the future collective bargaining agreement.

College Football Playoff & Bowl Schedule

Here is the College football playoff and bowl schedule for 2024-2025.

This year we will expand to 12-team College Football Playoff.

In addition to the CFP, there will be 36 bowl games in all. (The date and time for the Holiday Bowl will be announced later.)

Here’s a look at this season’s games (all times ET).

College Football Playoff schedule

Friday, Dec. 20

CFP first-round game
Campus site
8 p.m., ABC/ESPN

Saturday Dec. 21

CFP first-round game
Campus site
Noon, TNT

CFP first-round game
Campus site
4 p.m., TNT

CFP first-round game
Campus site
8 p.m., ABC/ESPN

Tuesday, Dec. 31

CFP Quarterfinal at the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl
State Farm Stadium (Glendale, Arizona)
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Wednesday, Jan. 1

CFP Quarterfinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
1 p.m., ESPN

CFP Quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl Game
Rose Bowl (Pasadena, California)
5 p.m., ESPN

CFP Quarterfinal at the Allstate Sugar Bowl
Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
8:45 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, Jan. 9 CFP Semifinal at the  Orange Bowl
Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens, Florida)
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Frieay, Jan. 10 CFP Semifinal at AT&T Stadium

CFP Semifinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic
AT&T Stadium (Arlington, Texas)
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Monday, Jan. 20

CFP National Championship
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Complete Bowl Game Schedule

Saturday, Dec. 14

Cricket Celebration Bowl
Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta)
Noon, ABC

Camellia Bowl
Cramton Bowl (Montgomery, Alabama)
9 p.m., ESPN

Tuesday, Dec. 17

Boca Raton Bowl
FAU Stadium (Boca Raton, Florida)
5:30 p.m., ESPN

Scooter’s Coffee Frisco Bowl
Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas)
9 p.m., ESPN

Wednesday, Dec. 18

LA Bowl
SoFi Stadium (Inglewood, California)
9 p.m., ESPN

R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl
Caesars Superdome (New Orleans)
7 p.m., ESPN2

Friday, Dec. 20

StaffDNA Cure Bowl
Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
Noon, ESPN

Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl
Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
3:30 p.m., ESPN

Monday, Dec. 23

Myrtle Beach Bowl
Brooks Stadium (Conway, South Carolina)
11 a.m., ESPN

Famous Idaho Potato Bowl
Albertsons Stadium (Boise, Idaho)
2:30 p.m., ESPN

Tuesday, Dec. 24

Hawai’i Bowl
Clarence T.C. Ching Athletics Complex (Honolulu)
8 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, Dec. 26

Detroit Bowl
Ford Field (Detroit)
2 p.m., ESPN

Guaranteed Rate Bowl
Chase Field (Phoenix)
5:30 p.m., ESPN

68 Ventures Bowl
Hancock Whitney Stadium (Mobile, Alabama)
9 p.m., ESPN

Friday, Dec. 27

Birmingham Bowl
Protective Stadium (Birmingham, Alabama)
Noon or 3:30 p.m., ESPN

Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
Amon G. Carter Stadium (Fort Worth, Texas)
Noon or 3:30 p.m., ESPN

AutoZone Liberty Bowl
Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium (Memphis, Tennessee)
7 p.m., ESPN

SRS Distribution Las Vegas Bowl
Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas)
10:30 p.m., ESPN

Saturday, Dec. 28

Wasabi Fenway Bowl
Fenway Park (Boston)
11 a.m., ESPN

Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl
Yankee Stadium (Bronx, New York)
Noon, ABC

Isleta New Mexico Bowl
University Stadium (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
2:15 p.m., ESPN

Pop-Tarts Bowl
Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
3:30 p.m., ABC

Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop
Arizona Stadium (Tucson, Arizona)
4:30 p.m., CW Network

Go Bowling Military Bowl
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (Annapolis, Maryland)
5:45 p.m., ESPN

Valero Alamo Bowl
Alamodome (San Antonio)
7:30 p.m., ABC

Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
Independence Stadium (Shreveport, Louisiana)
9:15 p.m., ESPN

Monday, Dec. 30

Transperfect Music City Bowl
Nissan Stadium (Nashville, Tennessee)
2:30 p.m., ESPN

Tuesday, Dec. 31

ReliaQuest Bowl
Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, Florida)
Noon, ESPN

Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
Sun Bowl Stadium (El Paso, Texas)
2 p.m., CBS

Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
Camping World Stadium (Orlando, Florida)
3 p.m., ABC

Texas Bowl
NRG Stadium (Houston)
3:30 p.m., ESPN

Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025

TaxSlayer Gator Bowl
EverBank Stadium (Jacksonville, Florida)
7:30 p.m. ESPN

Friday, Jan. 3

SERVPRO First Responder Bowl
Gerald J. Ford Stadium (Dallas)
4 p.m., ESPN

Duke’s Mayo Bowl
Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, North Carolina)
7:30 p.m., ESPN

Saturday, Jan. 4

Bahamas Bowl
Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium (Nassau, Bahamas)
11 a.m., ESPN2