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

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

\u00a0Chiefs & Eagles Top Conferences<\/h3>\n

Teams of the Week\u00a0 <\/strong>
\nBills Win Shootout over Lions 48-42<\/em><\/strong>
\nBucs Blast Chargers – 40-17<\/em><\/strong>
\nEagles Edge Steelers – 27-13 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nPlayers of the Week <\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Offense – QB Baker Mayfield – Bucs\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0 Defense – LB Nik Bonitto – Broncos \u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nRookies of Week <\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Offense – QB Jayden Daniels – Commanders <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Defense – Edge Jared Verse – Rams <\/em><\/strong>
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nGames of Week 16 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nThursday<\/strong>
\nDenver Broncos (9-5) @ LA Chargers (8-6) – 8:15 pm<\/p>\n

Saturday<\/strong>
\nPittsburgh Steelers (10-4) @ Baltimore Ravens (9-5) – 4:30 pm
\n\u00a0<\/strong>
\nSunday <\/strong>
\nPhiladelphia Eagles (12-2) @ Washington Commanders (9-5) – 1 pm
\nMinnesota Vikings (12-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (8-6) – 4:05 pm<\/p>\n

Draft Insiders\u2019 – NFL Power Poll – Week 16<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle
\nNFL Team Poll<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong>
\n#1 – 13-1 Chiefs
\nChiefs beat the Browns though Patrick Mahomes sustained a serous high ankle sprain. He is questionable vs the Texans and may best sit out and heal up for the final weeks.<\/p>\n

#2 – 12-2 Lions
\nLions lost a shootout with the Bills where their injury riddled defense failed repeatedly. Travel to Chicago in a key matchup to retain playoff position.<\/p>\n

#3 – 11-3 Bills
\nBills bombed the Lions behind another big Josh Allen performance. Host the Patriots this week and continue to hound the Chiefs for the #1 seeding in the AFC.<\/p>\n

#4 – 12-2 Eagles
\nThe Eagles drilled the Steelers and continue to peak. Travel to DC where they can clinch the NFC East with a victory.<\/p>\n

#5 – 12-2 Vikings
\nVikings continue to press the Lions for the NFC North title. QB Sam Darnold has engineeded this offense the leagues\u2019 leaders on offense. Travel to Seattle for huge NFC matchup.<\/p>\n

#6 – 10-4 Steelers
\nSteelers came up short vs the Eagles and lost TJ Watt with an ankle injury. They travel to Baltimore on Saturday which probable determines the AFC North title. Russell Wilson faces a career moment here.<\/p>\n

#7 – 9-5 Ravens
\nRavens pounded the pathetic Giants. Look to avenge an earlier loss vs the Steelers this Saturday.
\nThis is a must win to assure the postseason. A loss here and they must fight for an AFC spot.<\/p>\n

#8 – 9-5 Commanders
\nThe Commanders have learned to win the close games with rookie Jayden Daniels the key catalyst. Their defense must step up this week vs the Eagles to stay in the Wild card race.<\/p>\n

#9 – 9-5 Texans
\nThe hot and cold Texans just edged the Dolphins in latest game, though clinched the AFC South. Travel to KC for a possible playoff preview, though the Chiefs may be without Patrick Mahomes.<\/p>\n

#10 – 10-4 Packers
\nThe Packers won a huge game in Seattle but are still only in 3rd place in the league\u2019s best division.
\nHost the Saints this week and can clinch a Wild card position with a victory.<\/p>\n

#11 – 8-6 Bucs
\nBucs shocked the Chargers behind a terrific performance of Baker Mayfield and Mike Evans. \u00a0Travel to Big D looking to maintain their one game lead in the NFC South.<\/p>\n

#12 – 8-6 Rams
\nRams have tied for the NFC West leadership. They go to MetLife to face the lifeless GMen. QB Matthew Stafford should have fun in this one where the league\u2019s lowest scoring teams in playing out the string.<\/p>\n

#13 – 9-5 Broncos
\nThe aggressive Broncos rebounded vs the Colts behind of rookie sensation Bo Nix. They travel to LA to face the Chargers in a matchup which probably determines both teams fate this season.<\/p>\n

#14 – 8-6 Seahawks
\nSeahawks failed vs the Packers with too many mistakes by QB Geno Smith. They host the Vikings in a vital matchup to determine any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#15 – 8-6 Chargers
\nChargers have fallen quickly over recent weeks with both sides of the ball at fault. Host the Broncos on Thursday night in a great AFC West matchup which can determine a wild card position.<\/p>\n

#16 – 6-8 Bengals
\nThe Bengals continue to outshoot teams behind the amazing performances of QB Joe Burrow. They have long playoff chances but can continue their run this week at home vs rival, the Browns.<\/p>\n

#17 – 7-7 Cardinals
\nThe Cardinals beat the Patriots to stay abreast in the NFC West. They travel to Carolina for a must win matchup.<\/p>\n

#18 – 7-7 Falcons
\nThe Falcons snapped a four-game losing streak with win over the Raiders. Surprisingly, they benched QB Kirk Cousins for rookie Michael Penix vs the GMen. This decision probably dictates their future seasons.<\/p>\n

19 – 6-8 Dolphins
\nDolphins lost to a key game to the Texans last week. Host the 49ers this week with only a long shot for the postseason.<\/p>\n

#20 – 6-8 Colts
\nThe Colts lost another close game this time vs the Broncos. Their host the struggling Titans with their lack of firepower a pressing concern.<\/p>\n

#21 – 6-8 49ers
\nThe 49ers lost a tight game vs the Rams. They are still mathematically legible, though need a miracle to run the table beginning with the Dolphins this Sunday.<\/p>\n

22 – 6-8 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys won another meaningless game last week vs the Panthers. Host the desperate Dolphins holding on to their slim chances.<\/p>\n

#23 – 4-10 Jets
\nJets had their strongest performance of the season with a comeback victory over the Jaguars.
\nThey host the hot Rams in a key game where they can become the spoiler.<\/p>\n

#24 – 5-9 Saints
\nSaints lost a close contest vs the Commanders in a season of tough defeats. Travel to Titletown to face the hot Packers. New HC Darren Rizzi has this club playing hard with an eye on next season.<\/p>\n

#25 – 4-10 Bears
\nThe Bears hung tough vs the Vikings only to come up short again. Rookie QB Caleb Williams is paid his dues though has progressed through a trying first season.<\/p>\n

#26 – 3-11 Jaguars
\nJaguars were edged by the Jets last week. Go to Las Vegas hoping to avoid the AFC South basement after recent playoff appearances.<\/p>\n

#27 – 3-11 Browns
\nBrowns lost to the Chiefs last week. They have won only once since October and finally benched turnover Jameis Winston. Travel to Cincinnati and face the hot Joe Burrow in a state rivalry.<\/p>\n

#28 – 3-11 Patriots
\nThe young lost their 4th<\/sup> straight to the Cardinals last week. They continue to struggle especially offensively. They travel to Buffalo with a new OC hoping to build rookie QB Drake Maye\u2019s resume through the completion of the season.<\/p>\n

#29 – 3-11 Titans
\nThe Titans got crushed by the Bengals in another lackluster performance. Travel to Indy playing out the string with many questions coming into the offseason.<\/p>\n

#30 – 3-11 Panthers
\nPanthers have lost four close games in a row before facing contenders through the completion of the season. Young QB Bryce Young is gaining valuable experience, though the overall club has shown little improvement over recent years.<\/p>\n

#31 – 2-12 Giants
\nThe Giants start their 4th QB in Tim Boyle this week. Any questions? Travel to Atlanta to face the desperate Falcons with rookie QB Michael Penix, starting his first game.<\/p>\n

#32 – 2-12 Raiders
\nThe Raiders have not won since September, losing their 10th straight game vs the Falcons on Monday night. Host the disappointing Jaguars this week. Expect massive changes here.<\/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><\/p>\n

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