{"id":2798,"date":"2019-12-05T20:20:45","date_gmt":"2019-12-05T20:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=2798"},"modified":"2019-12-05T20:22:30","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T20:22:30","slug":"ravens-edge-49ers-to-claim-1-ranking-in-nfl-power-poll","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/ravens-edge-49ers-to-claim-1-ranking-in-nfl-power-poll\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravens Edge 49ers to Claim #1 Ranking in NFL Power Poll"},"content":{"rendered":"

NFL Power Poll – Week 14\"\"
\nFrank Coyle\/ Head Scout<\/h3>\n

NFL Power Poll \u2013 Draft Insiders’<\/em>
\nRavens Edge 49ers to Claim #1 Ranking
\nTexans Beat Patriots In AFC Clash<\/h4>\n

Team of the Week \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRavens Beat 49ers, 20-17<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Upset of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nDolphins Beat Eagles, 37-31<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense \u2013 DE Cameron Jordan – Saints <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0Offense \u2013 QB Drew Lock \u2013 Broncos<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense \u2013 DT Ed Oliver – Bills<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Game of Week #14 \u2013 Sam Francisco 49ers (10-2) at New Orleans Saints (10-2) \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nNFC Powers Could Preview Conference Title<\/p>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019<\/em> – NFL Power Poll – Week 14
\nNFL Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/h4>\n

#1 – 10-2 Ravens
\nRavens continue to roll after winning big road games and deserve this ranking.<\/p>\n

#2 – 10-2 Saints
\nSaints\u2019 have quietly maintained a high level and focused on the postseason.<\/p>\n

#3 – 10-2 Seahawks
\nSeahawks won another big NFC matchup and are beginning to peak for the playoffs.<\/p>\n

#4 – 10-2 49ers
\nThe 49ers lost a tough game vs the Ravens that forfeited first place in the NFC West.<\/p>\n

#5 – 10-2 Patriots
\nPats offense has struggled in big spots this season and it cost them vs the Texans.<\/p>\n

#6 – 9-3 Packers
\nThe Packers keep winning the games they should and taking advantage of a short schedule.<\/p>\n

#7 – 8-4 Chiefs
\nChiefs\u2019 drilled the Raiders that puts them in position to clinch the AFC West within two weeks.<\/p>\n

#8 – 8-4 Vikings
\nVikings\u2019 lost a tough one to the Seahawks and have to fight for postseason berth vs Packers and other NFC contenders.<\/p>\n

#9 \u2013 9-3 Bills
\nBills\u2019 host the Ravens, hoping to prove they are legitimate AFC contenders.<\/p>\n

#10 – 8-4 Texans
\nTexans\u2019 beat the Patriots in an impressive performance to establish themselves among AFC leaders.<\/p>\n

#11 – 7-5 Steelers
\nSteelers have fought themselves back into playoff contention. Travel to the desert vs the fading Cardinals.<\/p>\n

#12 – 7-5 Titans
\nThe scrappy Titans drilled the Colts to stay alive in South division. They face the Raiders in a pivotal AFC showdown for both.<\/p>\n

#13 – 6-6 Cowboys
\nThe overrated Cowboys were turned into turkey bones by the Bills on Thanksgiving.<\/p>\n

#14 – 6-6 Rams
\nRams\u2019 face the acid test hosting the Seahawks that may determine any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#15 – 6-6 Bears
\nThe Bears trying to claw back into playoff contention, but must beat the Cowboys at home Thursday night.<\/p>\n

#16 – 5-7 Eagles
\nThe struggling Eagles host the Giants Monday in a must win situation for any postseason hopes.<\/p>\n

#17 – 6-6 Raiders
\nThe Raiders peaked early and face the emerging Titans in vital matchup for any postseason aspirations.<\/p>\n

#18 – 5-7 Browns
\nBrowns are still alive but have little room for any loss in the tight AFC wild card hunt.<\/p>\n

#19 – 6-6 Colts
\nThe Colts were man handled by the Titans last week and face weekly must win situations.<\/p>\n

#20 – 5-7 Panthers
\nPanthers fired HC Ron Rivera and with Cam Newton facing foot surgery will play for next season.<\/p>\n

#21 – 4-8 Chargers
\nChargers lost in Denver that virtually eliminated their playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#22 – 3-8-1 Lions
\nLions let the Bears off the hook again and have begun to look to next season.<\/p>\n

#23 – 4-8 Jaguars
\nJaguars\u2019 will bench QB Nick Foles after a short return that leaves major questions about his future in Jacksonville.<\/p>\n

#24 – 5-7 Bucs
\nBucs coming off a nice win over the Jaguars. Playing for a shot at .500 mark.<\/p>\n

#25 – 3-9 Falcons
\nFalcons lost to the Saints that puts them in the South basement.<\/p>\n

#26 – 3-8-1 Cardinals
\nCardinals\u2019 offense is struggling to protect rookie Kyler Murray and have just started their rebuilding process.<\/p>\n

#27 – 4-8 Jets
\nJets\u2019 lost to the winless Bengals in another brutally awful performance.<\/p>\n

#28 – 4-8 Broncos
\nBroncos beat the Chargers in a meaningless game. Expect huge offensive overhaul this offseason.<\/p>\n

#29 – 3-9 Dolphins
\nDolphins won another one over second half of season. Young core is gaining valuable experience.<\/p>\n

#30 – 3-9 Redskins
\nThe Redskins rookie top pick QB Dewayne Haskins gets his first victory. They travel to Titletown for major test.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-10 Giants
\nThe Giants will play Eli Manning with rookie Daniel Jones nursing ankle injury. They face a key offseason in personnel decisions.<\/p>\n

#32 – 1-11 Bengals
\nBengals\u2019 got their first win vs the Jets. They would love to end the Browns playoff delusions.
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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 25 years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He is a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation\u2019s 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, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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