{"id":5802,"date":"2024-12-05T13:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=5802"},"modified":"2024-12-05T13:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T18:00:25","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-23","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-23\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll – 2024\"\"<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle \/ Head scout<\/strong>
\nwww.draftinsiders.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Chiefs & Lions Top Conferences<\/h3>\n

Teams of the Week\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBills Blast 49ers – 35-10<\/em><\/strong>
\nEagles Edge Ravens – 24-19 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Josh Allen – Bills\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – DT Leonard Williams – Seahawks \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – QB Bo Nix – Broncos <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – DB Tarheeb Still – Chargers <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 14 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nThursday<\/strong>
\nGreen Bay Packers (9-3) @ Detroit Lions (11-1) – 8:15 pm<\/p>\n

\u00a0 Sunday <\/strong>
\nSeattle Seahawks (7-5) @ Arizona Cardinals (6-6) – 4:05 pm
\nLos Angels Chargers (8-4) @ Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) – 8:20 pm
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nTeam Byes this Week<\/strong> (final week) – Ravens, Broncos, Texans, Colts, Patriots & Commanders<\/p>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Week 14<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

NFL Team Poll<\/h4>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/p>\n

#1 – 11-1 Chiefs
\nChiefs beat the turkey Raiders on Thanksgiving. They know how to win close games and Mahomes gives them a clear advantage in big spots. Host the Chargers in a pivotal AFC West battle with first place in the balance and possible #1 AFC seating.<\/p>\n

#2 – 11-1 Lions
\nLions edged the Bears and host the Packers this Thursday night. They have been dominant most of the season and the team to beat in the NFC and possible #1 seating.<\/p>\n

#3 – 10-2 Bills
\nBills bashed the 49ers behind another great Josh Allen performance. Travel to LA to face a hungry Rams club which is backed to the wall to win the final month of the season.<\/p>\n

#4 – 10-2 Eagles
\nThe Eagles beat the Ravens in a gutsy performance. They continue to peak entering the final month. Host the struggling Panthers looking to open a three game NFC East lead.<\/p>\n

#5 – 9-3 Steelers
\nSteelers outslugged the Bengals in another AFC North battle. Their defense showed a few kinks vs Joe Burrow. Russell Wilson continues to impress in a comeback performance.<\/p>\n

#6 – 10-2 Vikings
\nVikings won their 5th<\/sup> straight game, beating the Cardinals. They continue to press the Lions for the NFC North title. Host the Falcons in a pivotal NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#7 – 8-4 Chargers
\nChargers made a terrific comeback vs the Bengals in a wild shootout. Host the Ravenls this week in a great matchup between Justin Herbert and Lamar Jackson.<\/p>\n

#8 – 8-5 Ravens
\nRavens fell again vs the Steelers. Travel to LA to face the hot Chargers on Monday night in a pivotal AFC matchup which will affect both divisions.<\/p>\n

#9 – 8-5 Commanders
\nThe Commanders bounced back vs the Titans. Get their bye week to prepare for a stretch run. Rookie Daniels has directed this offense nicely.<\/p>\n

#10 – 8-5 Texans
\nThe hot and cold Texans just edged the Jaguars in latest game. Hold a two-game lead in the AFC South entering their bye week. Young CJ Stroud needs to regroup and cut his mistakes entering the final month.<\/p>\n

#11 – 9-3 Packers
\nThe Packers beat the Dolphins on Thanksgiving. Face divisional leading Lions in Detroit on Thursday. This may decide if they can make the playoffs in the toughest NFC division.<\/p>\n

#12 – 8-5 Broncos
\nThe aggressive Broncos rode the hot hand of rookie sensation Bo Nix for another victory. They get their bye week to reload for a run at a wild card position this postseason.<\/p>\n

#13 – 7-5 Seahawks
\nSeahawks outlasted the Jets to gain NFC West leadership. Travel to Arizona in a battle for first place.<\/p>\n

#14 – 6-6 Rams
\nRams have reached the .500 mark after a slow start. They host the Bills in a matchup which may define their season. QB Matthew Stafford and Josh Allen can put on a show.<\/p>\n

#15 – 6-6 Cardinals
\nThe Cardinals lost a heartbreaker to the Vikings. They host the Seahawks looking to avenge an earlier lost where they scored only 2 FGs.<\/p>\n

#16 – 6-6 Falcons
\nThe Falcons extended their losing streak to three games. Travel to Minnesota looking to stay alive in the playoff hunt. Starting QB Kirk Cousins could get a hook for rookie #1 pick Michael Penix if his mistakes continue to mount.<\/p>\n

#17 – 6-6 Bucs
\nBucs beat the Cardinals in OT to stay tied for the NFC South leadership. Host the Raiders in a must win situation to keep pace for the divisional title with most likely only one South club making the postseason.<\/p>\n

#18 – 5-7 Dolphins
\nDolphins lost to Packers on Thanksgiving breaking their two game winning streak. Host the Jets for their first matchup of a soft late schedule where they are still capable of surprising with a healthy QB Tua.<\/p>\n

#19 – 6-7 Colts
\nThe Colts won another lost game vs the Patriots. They enter their bye week hoping to regroup and make a run in the soft AFC South. They lack consistency and firepower and look to erratic Richardson to become the catalyst for a late playoff run.<\/p>\n

#20 – 5-7 49ers
\nThe 49ers were crushed by the Bills on Sunday night which dampens their playoff hopes even in the weak NFC West. Their key offensive injuries may limited their attack. Host the Bears in a battle of also runs.<\/p>\n

#21 – 4-8 Bengals
\nThe Bengals lost yet another wild game, this time to the Steelers despite an amazing performance by QB Joe Burrow. Their defense has allowed an incredible 340 points, passed only by the inept Panthers in the league. Travel to Big D for a matchup of two of the most disappointing teams in the league.<\/p>\n

22 – 5-7 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys are on a bogus two-game winning streak in hope they make a desperate run at a wild card\u00a0 playoff position. Host the potent Bengals who will press their overrated defense to the fullest.<\/p>\n

#23 – 4-8 Saints
\nSaints lost to the Rams in a close contest. Travel to Metlife to face the collapsing GMen. New HC Darren Rizzi has this club playing hard, though their lack of firepower in big spots has limited their chances.<\/p>\n

#24 – 4-8 Bears
\nThe Bears came up short vs the Lions on Thanksgiving for their 5th<\/sup> straight loss. Rookie QB Caleb Williams is paying well and hopes to continue his resurgence on their West coast visit to the 49ers.<\/p>\n

#25 – 3-9 Browns
\nBrowns batted the Broncos to the wire, though lost on two pick sixes by QB Jameis Winston. They are the lowest scoring offense in the AFC and are expected to make major changes this offseason. Travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers after beating them just a few weeks ago.<\/p>\n

#26 – 3-10 Patriots
\nThe young lost another close game this time to the Colts. They continue to struggle and get their bye week to prepare for a difficult final month which probably guarantees them a top 3 selection in the NFL Draft 2025.<\/p>\n

#27 – 3-9 Jets
\nJets got spanked by Geno Smith and the Seahawks last week. They continue to fall apart at the seams. Travel to Miami hoping to spoil any long shot playoff aspirations of the Dolphins.<\/p>\n

#28 – 3-9 Titans
\nThe Titans got smashed by the Commanders. Host the Jaguars in a battle for the basement in the AFC South. Titans have made little improvement over the 2024 season.<\/p>\n

#29 – 3-9 Panthers
\nPanthers fought the Bucs to overtime, though came up short again. Young QB Bryce Young is gaining valuable experience. Travel to Philly for a major opportunity to take the next step.<\/p>\n

#30 – 2-10 Jaguars
\nJaguars were edged by the Texans last week for their 5th straight loss. Go to Nashville looking to get out of the basement vs the Titans.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-10 Giants
\nThe Giants lost on Thanksgiving in Big D failing to finish many drills which could have made a difference. Host the Saints this week with QB Drew Lock at the helm again.<\/p>\n

#32 – 2-10 Raiders
\nThe Raiders lost their 8th straight game vs the Chiefs. Travel to Tampa playing out the string in another disastrous season which will cause major turnovers this offseason.<\/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 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was 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, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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