• The Lions clinch a playoff spot: The Lions’ 34-31 win over the Packers on Thursday night time was sufficient to safe their spot within the postseason.
• The Buccaneers take the lead within the NFC South: Following their win and the Falcons’ loss, the Buccaneers take excessive spot within the NFC South.
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1. Detroit Lions
At the same time as Jared Goff chanced on the fourth-down handoff to David Montgomery, you simply anticipated the Lions to get the job finished towards the Packers on Thursday night time. Such is their will in the intervening time. The Lions gained a back-and-forth shootout towards their divisional rivals due to a walk-off discipline aim from Jake Bates to maneuver to 12-1 on the season, clinching a playoff spot within the course of. This battered and bruised crew reminds us why it’d simply be the very best within the NFL — and the Lions’ 93.4 crew grade is the very best within the NFL.
2. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs
The Chiefs climbed out of the jaws of defeat as soon as extra, beating the Chargers 19-17 due to a walk-off discipline aim. The win pushes the Chiefs to 12-1 and seals the AFC West title for the ninth straight season. Even when the chips are down, the Chiefs all the time appear to discover a approach — will that chutzpah proceed into the postseason? In all probability. Creed Humphrey’s 93.6 general grade is first amongst all facilities.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles survived a scare towards the Panthers, hanging on to a 22-16 victory to maneuver to 11-2 on the season and one step nearer to successful the NFC East. Their successful streak has reached 9 in a row now, the second-longest within the NFL, and whereas the offense nonetheless doesn’t really feel all the approach there, the return of DeVonta Smith will solely assist the passing recreation. Jordan Mailata’s 95.0 general grade is first amongst all tackles.
4. Buffalo Payments
The Payments misplaced an absolute shootout within the late afternoon Sunday slot, falling to the Los Angeles Rams, 44-42. That didn’t cease it from being a Sport of the 12 months contender. Nevertheless, they stored combating again and didn’t lie down, with Josh Allen scoring six complete touchdowns. The Payments have wrapped up the AFC East title already, however their slim hopes of a first-round bye turned a lot slimmer. Allen is the possible MVP down the stretch, and his 89.3 general grade is fourth amongst quarterbacks.
Highest-Graded Quarterbacks in Week 14
5. Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens have misplaced two of their final three video games earlier than the Week 14 bye, and there could be some slight considerations about how the offense can really stack up towards the elite defenses within the NFL. A wild-card berth is sort of locked in for the Ravens now, although a Week 16 win towards the Steelers would supply somewhat extra spice to the ultimate run-in. Lamar Jackson’s 91.7 general grade is second amongst certified quarterbacks.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers prolonged their lead within the AFC North to 2 video games and now have a 79% likelihood of successful the division due to a 27-14 win towards the Browns. It wasn’t an all-time traditional from Russell Wilson or the offense, however the unit held up its finish of the discount whereas the protection went to work, sacking Jameis Winston 3 times and forcing three turnovers. The Steelers are 10-3, and Cameron Heyward’s 90.3 general grade is first amongst defensive tackles.
7. Minnesota Vikings
The Vikings battered the Falcons on Sunday to maintain inside only one recreation of the Lions, shifting to 11-2 on the season. Sam Darnold tossed an off-the-cuff 5 landing passes, whereas Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison mixed for 263 receiving yards and 5 touchdowns. Week 14 proved to be a dominant show by one of the vital stunning groups of 2024. Outings like this make it onerous to determine the Vikings’ ceiling. What isn’t onerous to determine is the greatness of Justin Jefferson — his 88.6 general grade is fourth amongst all receivers.
8. San Francisco 49ers
It appeared unlikely that this model of the 49ers had an actual dominant show in them, however then the Bears confirmed up and the 49ers blew them out of the water, successful 38-10. The lack of Christian McCaffrey didn’t cease the bottom recreation, with Issac Guerendo dashing for 78 yards and two touchdowns. The 49ers are 6-7 and the playoffs are nonetheless only a distant hope, however stranger issues have occurred. George Kittle’s 90.8 general grade is first amongst tight ends.
9. Inexperienced Bay Packers
The 34-31 loss in Detroit will sting for the Packers. They went toe-to-toe with the Lions and held the lead a number of occasions, solely to be denied by a late Lions discipline aim. The sky isn’t falling, and the loss nonetheless proves that the Packers can cling with the highest canine within the NFL, but it surely does drop them to 9-4 and creates a doubtlessly more durable path within the playoffs. Josh Jacobs‘ 90.7 general grade is third amongst all working backs.
10. Denver Broncos
At 8-5 and on their bye week, the Broncos depart Week 14 with a 78% likelihood of creating the playoffs, even with the eighth-toughest remaining schedule. Bo Nix has been a nice shock during the last six weeks, and his 83.3 passing grade since Week 8 is the seventh-highest within the NFL — whereas he’s additionally thrown 12 touchdowns towards three interceptions. This has been the best-case state of affairs for a Broncos crew that had low expectations surrounding it within the offseason. The Broncos’ 82.6 pass-blocking grade is first within the NFL.
11. Houston Texans
The Texans’ bye week could have come on the proper time. They’re roughly a lock for the AFC South crown, however one thing has to alter, or the Texans are heading for a swift playoff exit. The offense has struggled for consistency, solely to be propped up by Joe Mixon and the C.J. Stroud to Nico Collins connection; Collins’ 92.5 general grade is the very best amongst all receivers. Regardless, one thing simply doesn’t really feel proper in Houston, and possibly per week off will give the Texans the much-needed time to determine it out earlier than the playoff crunch.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers ran the Chiefs shut and took them all the way down to the ultimate play of the sport, however the loss dropped them to 8-5 on the season. Whereas Los Angeles nonetheless has an 89% likelihood of creating the playoffs — all however a certainty — may there be somewhat little bit of nerves creeping in with the following two video games towards the Buccaneers and Broncos? Two losses may considerably change these odds, however the play of Justin Herbert and this protection may simply be sufficient to see them by. Herbert’s 89.8 general grade is third amongst quarterbacks.
Highest-Graded Defensive Rookies
13. Seattle Seahawks
Seattle’s offense may simply be discovering its toes on the proper time. The Seahawks defeated the Cardinals 30-18 in a divisional matchup, additional strengthening their maintain on the NFC West as Geno Smith and the offense racked up over 400 yards on the bottom and within the air. They’re now 8-5 and maintain a one-game lead over the Rams, and their odds of successful the division now sit at a wholesome 63%. Since Week 9, Jaxon Smith-Njigba has the very best receiving grade amongst all large receivers at 92.5.
14. Washington Commanders
Has the Commanders’ bye week come on the mistaken time? After three straight losses, the Commanders responded in Week 13 with an emphatic 42-19 win over the Titans. There could possibly be a way of misplaced momentum simply when it regarded like that they had as soon as once more discovered their toes. Nevertheless you spin it, the Commanders’ offense can put up factors, and Washington is on monitor for its playoff look since 2020 — and its first winning-season since 2016. Jayden Daniels’ 87.9 general grade is fifth amongst quarterbacks.
15. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams confirmed their potential on offense, scoring 44 factors towards Payments protection, and so they’re now 7-6 on the season. Matthew Stafford reminded us that he’s only a phenomenal quarterback, and Puka Nacua caught 12 passes for 165 yards and a landing. The Rams may not make the playoffs — they’ve a 32% likelihood of doing so — but when they get in, they’ll make noise. Nacua’s 91.6 general grade is second on the receiver place.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers have gained three straight video games and now lead the NFC South, one thing that appeared near inconceivable 4 weeks in the past. Nevertheless, they cruised previous the Raiders in Week 14 and now sit at 7-6, even when the efficiency was somewhat uneven. The Falcons’ loss is their achieve, and the Buccaneers have the seventh-easiest remaining schedule. Bucky Irving’s 88.3 general grade is fifth amongst working backs.
17. Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals leaned on the abilities of Ja’Marr Chase in a 27-20 win towards the Cowboys on Monday night time. Chase caught 14 of 18 targets for 177 yards and two touchdowns and is now as much as 1,319 receiving yards on the season, main the league in yards, catches and touchdowns. The massive image is the Bengals are 5-8, and the potential of making the playoffs sits at simply 1%. Even in a wasted season by all accounts, Joe Burrow’s 92.0 general grade is first amongst quarterbacks.
18. Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins scored 11 factors within the fourth quarter to come back from behind and beat the Jets in extra time, preserving their slim playoff hopes alive within the course of. Their playoff odds sit at 15%, and so they’re now 6-7 on the season. Tua Tagovailoa went for over 300 passing yards for the third straight recreation, and the offense is beginning to feel and appear somewhat extra like itself. Nevertheless, it may all be in useless. Terron Armstead’s 91.2 general grade is third amongst tackles.
19. Indianapolis Colts
The Colts’ slim playoff hopes do stay slim at finest: they’ve a 26% likelihood of creating the playoffs after the occasions of Week 14 and enter the ultimate stretch with the third-easiest remaining schedule within the NFL. There’s positively a world the place the Colts win out and the Texans falter, however lots might want to go proper for it to occur. Indianapolis will invariably take encouragement from the truth that Anthony Richardson is alive and effectively, for now not less than. His 83.1 passing grade is eighth amongst quarterbacks since Week 11, even when his 52.4% completion fee is the bottom within the NFL in that point. Child steps.
20. Dallas Cowboys
An inexplicable mistake from particular teamer Amani Oruwariye late within the fourth quarter after the Cowboys blocked a punt was the catalyst for the 27-20 loss to the Bengals. Three performs later, Ja’Marr Chase was strolling into the top zone untouched, and the Bengals went on to win the sport. Performs like which are indicative of the Cowboys’ season as an entire. What occurs subsequent in Jerry World? Who is aware of. Micah Parsons’ 90.1 general grade is sixth amongst edge rushers.
21. Atlanta Falcons
Do the Falcons have to make a change at quarterback? Kirk Cousins has been terrible during the last 4 weeks, and his play has been the driving power in knocking the Falcons off the highest spot within the NFC South. Michael Penix Jr. is ready within the wings, certainly for these moments. The Falcons are nonetheless within the playoff image, however they want extra from their quarterback — whoever it might be. Bijan Robinson’s 91.4 grade is second within the working again place.
22. New Orleans Saints
The Saints gained an unpleasant, “Let’s simply overlook this ever occurred” type of recreation towards the Giants in Week 14. They’re now 5-8 and are, one way or the other, simply two video games again of the lead within the NFC South. Speaking about their playoff odds, given how the season has performed out, feels egregious — particularly as a result of truth we’re prone to see Jake Haener beneath heart for the final month of the season. Derek Carr’s 85.6 general grade is seventh amongst quarterbacks.
23. Arizona Cardinals
The vibes in Arizona are darkening. They’re nonetheless nearly alive within the NFC West, however after the loss to the Seahawks, they’re now 6-7 and have dropped three straight video games. The Cardinals had been the favorites within the division during the last month, however their playoff odds now sit at 5%. The bag has been effectively and really fumbled, however the breakout of Trey McBride has been enjoyable: his 86.6 general grade is second amongst tight ends.
24. New York Jets
The Jets have misplaced their final three video games by a mixed complete of 12 factors. There’s a optimistic spin in there someplace, and the offense regarded good in stretches towards the Dolphins. Nevertheless, the very fact of the matter is that they’re 3-10 and have misplaced 4 video games in a row. The tip is nigh for this period of the Jets, what comes subsequent is anybody’s guess. The Jets are the third-most penalized crew within the NFL with 117 penalties.
25. Chicago Bears
The Bears have misplaced seven straight video games, and their first in a post-Matt Eberflus world arrived in Week 14. The offensive line struggled towards the 49ers, and Caleb Williams was sacked seven occasions, however Williams confirmed some chemistry with fellow first-round decide Rome Odunze. That’s a silver lining in a recreation, and a season, the place silver linings haven’t all the time been simple to fund.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars snapped a five-game shedding streak with an unpleasant 10-6 win towards the Titans. The win is sweet for morale, positive, however the Jaguars are now not projected for the highest decide within the 2025 NFL Draft. They’ll be with out Trevor Lawrence, who’s now on IR, for the remainder of the season. Brian Thomas Jr.’s 80.2 receiving grade is third amongst rookie receivers.
27. Cleveland Browns
The Browns aren’t good, however with Jameis Winston at quarterback, they’re going to be enjoyable. Winston threw two touchdowns and two interceptions within the 27-14 loss to the Steelers, and he now has recorded six touchdowns and 6 interceptions within the final three video games. The final word yin and yang of soccer. Full stability.
28. Carolina Panthers
The Panthers have held their very own towards playoff-bound opponents in every of the final three weeks, however have misplaced all three video games. Chopping out the errors would change plenty of the crew’s fortunes, however the silver lining is that Bryce Younger was good as soon as once more. He’ll greater than possible be the Panthers’ starter in 2025, and that’s enjoyable. Younger has the third-most big-time throws since Week 9.
Highest-Graded Passers Since Week 10
29. Tennessee Titans
Scoring six factors towards this Jaguars protection seems like a criminal offense. Will Levis has been taking part in at an appropriate degree over the previous couple of weeks, and there’s possibly some optimism about him beneath heart for another season, however video games like this gained’t assist his standing. Nick Westbrook-Ikhine is tied for the third-most receiving touchdowns within the NFL.
30. New England Patriots
The Patriots will experience the remainder of the season out realizing that no matter occurs, they’ve their franchise quarterback in Drake Maye. Sadly, the remainder of the season will undoubtedly be a bumpy experience. The Patriots have the third-toughest remaining schedule, dangerous offensive line play and an actual lack of receiving expertise for Maye to focus on. That’s what the offseason is for. Positives: the Patriots’ 90.6 particular groups grade leads the NFL.
31. Las Vegas Raiders
Las Vegas could need to roll with Desmond Ridder till the top of the season following a tough Aidan O’Connell damage towards the Buccaneers. The Raiders performed the Buccaneers shut, even when the scoreline was by no means all that doubtful, and so they’re on monitor for the highest decide within the 2025 NFL Draft. The longer term isn’t far-off for the Raiders. Actually, Brock Bowers is the current and the long run, as his 86.2 general grade is third amongst tight ends.
32. New York Giants
The Giants have misplaced eight video games on the bounce, and their odds for the No. 1 decide within the 2025 NFL Draft may have elevated. That’s nice for the long-term way forward for this crew, however one will surprise who can be on the Giants’ radar at quarterback. Greater than that, who would be the Giants’ head coach? Selections need to be made. Dexter Lawrence’s 89.9 general grade is second amongst defensive tackles, though he’s sidelined for the remainder of 2024.
