• The Buccaneers stage it up within the NFC South: The Buccaneers knocked off the Panthers in additional time, and now share the lead within the South.
• The Bears lastly reduce the twine: The Bears’ loss on Thanksgiving was the ultimate straw for Matt Eberflus.
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1. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
The Chiefs moved to 11-1 after yet one more shut victory, this time on Black Friday in opposition to the Raiders. Kansas Metropolis has proven a penchant for taking part in all the way down to its opposition this season, however it doesn’t matter what, the Chiefs simply hold profitable. Championship grit or luck? In all probability the previous. Creed Humphrey’s 93.8 general grade is first amongst all facilities.
2. Detroit Lions
The Lions are 11-1 for the primary time in franchise historical past and are on the longest profitable streak within the NFL at 10 video games. Their 23-20 win in opposition to the Bears on Thanksgiving wasn’t their most assured efficiency, nevertheless it acquired the job completed. Kerby Joseph’s 90.0 general grade is first amongst all safeties within the NFL.
3. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens offense struggled in opposition to the Eagles in Week 13, and the 24-19 loss drops them to 8-5 on the season. It doesn’t fully finish their hopes of profitable the AFC North, however the Ravens now have only a 35% probability of profitable the division. Their Week 16 matchup in opposition to the Steelers will possible determine the AFC North crown. Lamar Jackson’s 91.7 general grade is first on the quarterback place.
4. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles are rolling and are winners of eight straight video games, the second-longest profitable streak within the NFL. It wasn’t an ideal efficiency on offense, however they got here alive when it mattered, and the protection continues to develop and look robust. The Eagles now have the third-best odds of profitable the Tremendous Bowl at 14%, and the protection sits fifth in EPA per play allowed.
5. Buffalo Payments
The Payments dealt with their enterprise within the snow in opposition to the 49ers, cruising to a 35-10 victory and locking up the AFC East within the course of. Name it 5 straight division titles for Josh Allen and Co., and the season might nicely finish with Allen profitable his first ever MVP award — one thing that feels lengthy overdue. His 85.9 general grade is sixth amongst quarterbacks.
6. San Francisco 49ers
So long as the division stays shut, the 49ers will nonetheless have an outdoor probability of constructing the playoffs. However at 5-7 and two video games again of the Seahawks, these odds now sit at 12%. The market nonetheless views the 49ers extremely, particularly if they will get wholesome, however let’s be clear: this San Francisco workforce is flawed. Nonetheless, George Kittle’s 89.9 general grade is first amongst all tight ends.
7. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings had been down 19-6 late within the third quarter however fought again to beat the Cardinals, 23-22, and lengthen their profitable streak to 5 video games. So long as they hold profitable, the Vikings aren’t going to let the Lions out of their sight within the NFC North, and their Week 18 showdown might be the place every thing involves a head. The Vikings protection is first in EPA per play allowed.
8. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers appeared nice in opposition to the Bengals, scoring over 40 factors in a recreation for the primary time since Week 10 of the 2018 season. Their lead on the high of the AFC North is safe after the Ravens loss, and the Steelers now have a 65% probability of profitable the division. They’re defying the expectations positioned on them as soon as extra, and so they’re led by a protection that’s fourth in EPA per play allowed.
9. Inexperienced Bay Packers
The Packers appeared nice of their dominant 30-17 win in opposition to the Dolphins to remain inside arm’s attain of the Lions and Vikings. They’ve gained three straight video games and have averaged 29.3 factors per recreation throughout that point — simply in time to face the Lions in Week 14. The Packers are within the high 10 in EPA per play on offense and protection.
10. Houston Texans
The Texans squeaked out the win on the highway in opposition to the Jaguars and at the moment are 8-5, however they only don’t look proper. Whether or not it’s C.J. Stroud, the offensive line, the playcalling or simply an amalgamation of every thing, the Texans don’t seem the entire means there. Will they be in time for the postseason? Who is aware of, however Nico Collins will at all times be a vivid spot, along with his 92.5 general grade main all receivers.
11. Denver Broncos
The Broncos gained an sudden shootout on Monday evening in opposition to the Cleveland Browns and now boast a 78% probability of constructing the playoffs at 8-5. The protection gave up an uncharacteristic variety of factors, but additionally erupted for 2 pick-sixes, whereas Bo Nix and the offense did what it needed to do. The Broncos are good, and their protection is second in EPA per play allowed.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers eked out a win on the highway in opposition to the Falcons, counting on the protection to come back away with 4 turnovers, whereas the offense simply did sufficient to get the win. Los Angeles is now 8-4 with a 92% probability of constructing the playoffs, and Justin Herbert’s 86.9 general grade is fourth amongst NFL quarterbacks.
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13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers did all they might to lose in opposition to the Panthers, however nonetheless got here away with an additional time win and at the moment are tied atop the NFC South at 6-6. They’ve acquired a 46% probability of profitable the South and are most likely the most effective workforce within the division, even when the Falcons maintain the tiebreaker. Rookie working again Bucky Irving has earned an 88.9 general grade, fourth amongst all working backs.
14. Seattle Seahawks
Just like the Buccaneers, the Seahawks went about this recreation as in the event that they didn’t need to win, and might need misplaced in the event that they had been enjoying anybody apart from the Jets. The win is an actual increase, although, and Seattle now has a one-game lead within the NFC West to associate with a 42% probability of profitable the division. However this one goes proper to the wire. Leonard Williams‘s 85.0 general grade is the fourth-highest amongst inside defenders.
15. Washington Commanders
The Commanders are again! They smacked the Titans, 42-19, and at the moment are 8-5 on the season. That win ends a three-game skid and pushes their playoff odds again as much as 76%. Week 13 displayed loads of gumption for this younger workforce to exit and combat again, particularly in opposition to a powerful Titans protection. Jayden Daniels‘ 87.9 general grade is third amongst quarterbacks.
16. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals have scored 30-plus factors in a recreation six occasions this season; they’re 2-4 in these contests. That’s just about one of the simplest ways to sum up the Bengals’ 2024 season. The offense is rolling and clearly among the finest within the NFL, however the protection has held them down. They’re now 4-8, and each probability of the playoffs has evaporated. That’s an actual disgrace for what might be the tip of this period of the Bengals.
17. Miami Dolphins
The “Miami can’t deal with the chilly” allegations will probably be rampant once more because the Dolphins had been outmatched in Inexperienced Bay by the Packers. The loss knocks the Dolphins all the way down to 5-7 and desperately stalls their potential playoff push on the incorrect time. The Dolphins have only a 10% probability of constructing the postseason, and the offense remains to be simply twenty fifth in EPA per play.
18. Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals let a 19-6 lead slip in opposition to the Vikings, and because of this, misplaced their grip on the NFC West. They nonetheless have the sixth-easiest remaining schedule, and the second-best odds of profitable the division, however they will’t put forth video games like this once more. Trey McBride’s 86.5 general grade is second amongst tight ends.
19. Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons have reverted to dangerous habits. They’ve misplaced their final three video games and welcomed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers again into the divisional race. Kirk Cousins throwing 4 interceptions? No bueno. Who is aware of what to anticipate from this workforce? Chris Lindstrom’s 90.7 general grade is first amongst guards.
20. Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys have gained two video games on the bounce and at the moment are 5-7. Is that good for enterprise when the workforce must be on the lookout for a high draft decide? No, however wins are useful for morale. They nonetheless gained’t assist the Cowboys make the playoffs, although, as that ship has sailed. The return of Micah Parsons has been key, and his 89.8 grade is fifth amongst certified edge rushers.
21. Los Angeles Rams
Creeping up within the NFC West is the forgotten-about Rams. They’re 6-6 after defeating the Saints and only one recreation again from the Seahawks. They’ve nonetheless acquired a 19% probability of profitable the division and nonetheless have three extra divisional video games to play. This might go anyplace. Puka Nacua’s 90.0 general grade is third amongst extensive receivers.
22. Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are staying alive within the AFC South race, in addition to a playoff spot. They’ve acquired a 25% probability of constructing the postseason, most definitely through a wild-card spot, and the expansion of Anthony Richardson in latest weeks has been an actual constructive. Since returning because the starter in Week 11, his 84.8 general grade is sixth amongst certified quarterbacks.
23. New York Jets
Three straight losses for the Jets. Talks of benching Aaron Rodgers. One other catastrophe season involves life. The Jets simply discover new methods to lose and to disappoint. What’s left to say? At the very least John Simpson’s 81.8 general grade is tied for fifth amongst certified guards.
24. New Orleans Saints
The Darren Rizzi period suffered its first loss because the Saints fell to the Rams. A win might have made the NFC South playoff image much more fascinating, however the Saints are possible looking forward to the offseason and what comes subsequent. Derek Carr’s 86.5 general grade is fifth amongst quarterbacks.
25. Chicago Bears
The Bears lastly gave Matt Eberflus the axe. It’s most likely a season too late, however the deed is completed, and now every thing factors towards the longer term. The latest play of No. 1 decide Caleb Williams is promising, and the subsequent head coach of the Chicago Bears will possible be in a great spot. Williams has generated eight big-time throws in his final three video games.
26. Cleveland Browns
The Browns misplaced an actual shootout on Monday evening in opposition to the Broncos, however a minimum of they’ve been enjoyable with Jameis Winston at quarterback. Winston possible isn’t the long-term reply, although. The query now’s who their subsequent beginning quarterback will probably be. Myles Garrett’s 91.9 general grade is third amongst edge rushers.
27. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars misplaced Trevor Lawrence to a concussion early in opposition to the Texans, however they stored it shut and nearly snuck a win with Mac Jones below middle. It is perhaps sensible to place Lawrence in bubble wrap till the tip of the season and simply plan for 2025. Nonetheless, will Doug Pederson and Trent Baalke be round to do the planning? The Jaguars are lifeless final in EPA per play allowed.
28. Tennessee Titans
The Titans had been blown out by the Commanders on the highway and dropped to 3-9 on the season. The protection has been center of the pack (14th) in EPA per play allowed this season, however the offense has struggled and ranks thirtieth. The place do the Titans want to enhance on offense? Let’s begin with the offensive line, as Tennessee ranks thirty first in sack charge and thirtieth in stress share.
29. New York Giants
Drew Lock and the Giants couldn’t get the job completed on Thanksgiving in opposition to the Cowboys, and so they dropped to 2-10 on the season. That’s fantastic: there isn’t far more than draft order left to play for in New York. Is the brand new quarterback of the longer term simply across the nook? Andru Phillips’ 81.9 general grade is fourth amongst cornerbacks.
30. New England Patriots
The Patriots misplaced a detailed recreation in opposition to the Colts, and it’s one they most likely ought to have gained. Nonetheless, the positives stay. Drake Maye is the true deal, and the Patriots must be excited. Now, they only have to provide him some weapons, an offensive line, and extra items on protection. Oh. A constructive is that Jabrill Peppers‘ 82.7 general grade is sixth amongst safeties.
31. Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders ran the Chiefs shut however couldn’t pull off the late win. As a substitute, they drop to 2-10 and have an actual shot at getting the No. 1 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft. From there? They will draft a quarterback within the first spherical for the primary time since… You guessed it, JaMarcus Russell. For now, the Raiders are lifeless final in offensive EPA per play.
32. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers might have fallen to the Buccaneers in additional time, nevertheless it’s laborious to not be enthused with the state of the offense in latest weeks. The information that the Panthers possible gained’t draft a quarterback early within the 2025 NFL Draft comes as a boon to everybody supporting Bryce Younger. His latest play has earned him a minimum of yet another yr below middle, as his 84.6 passing grade since Week 9 is third amongst quarterbacks.
