NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. We're 2-7, not the results we're looking for, but at the same time, we've lost six one-score games with the ball and a chance to win at the end." -- Rob Demovsky. John Wolford couldnt get anything going in place of Stafford (concussion protocol), and the Los Angeles defense was unable to produce a game-swinging play to pick things up on the other side of the ball. "It's something that just can't happen. There's a fair counter that the continuity is still there, given Byron Leftwich remains the offensive coordinator, but that's just how the model's rules are set up. The game prediction model considers each of those unit ratings and factors in how frequently an offense passes above or below expectation given a game situation. -- Brooke Pryor. ESPN's Seth Walder described the process as a rating that "indicates approximately how much better or worse in points that team is predicted to be, relative to an average NFL team on a neutral field. There's upside there, of course, and perhaps he stars in his first season as a starter. Pierce is on pace to rush for nearly 1,500 yards and has added 22 catches and a touchdown in the passing game. https://theramswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/18/rams-nfl-rankings-espn-fpi-2022/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The Seahawks take a narrow division lead into the bye before a Week 12 matchup against the moribund Raiders. That group could include running back Kyren Williams and the group of wide receivers behind the injured Cooper Kupp and Allen Robinson II: Van Jefferson, Tutu Atwell, Ben Skowronek and Brandon Powell. There are not many holes on this team. The defending champions continued their descent into also-ran status with a 27-17 loss to the Kyler Murray-less Cardinals at home. Thats an indication of how highly ESPNs model views the Rams. Much of the ground-game success can be traced back to a thriving offensive line that keeps getting better. 2): They sometimes made it look harder than it needs to be.3. It sucks this way even more. They closed the year looking like the best team in football, and quarterback Josh Allen had one of the greatest games of all time in Buffalo's 47-17 playoff victory over the Patriots. The changes won't stop there, considering their apparent needs and the lack of production they are getting from an offensive line that is the NFL's most expensive. Their lowest-scoring team of the 16-game era (post-1978) was in 1992, when they scored 262 points, or 16.38 points per game. In the past two games against the Commanders and Dolphins, Pierce has totaled 16 yards. The fifth-year QB ranks third in our predictive quarterback rating, behind only Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers but ahead of Patrick Mahomes. . So while receiver Deebo Samuel and edge rusher Nick Bosa are superstars, the run defense is strong and Kyle Shanahan is a good coach, it's hard to overcome a relative liability at quarterback. This is a 23-year-old who has put the league on notice. But for those that actually watched the game and did not just focus on box scores, you realize the Lions . "Losing sucks. Are the Lions putting it together? Offensively, our predictive expected points added (EPA) model remains fairly high on Dak Prescott despite a down season in 2021. The answer: A lot worse. --but there continues to be reason for optimism around the Bears in what should be remembered as an important transition season for the franchise. -- Sarah Barshop. This will not be a fun team to play as the weather turns cold. Winning the division is in jeopardy after slipping one game below .500 and holding just a half-game lead over the Falcons. We didnt quite get that in Sunday nights narrow win over the injury-ravaged Chargers. The Bills might have ended last season with a coin flip and heartbreak, but according to ESPN's Football Power Index, they enter the 2022 NFL season as the best team in football and the Super Bowl favorites. Three challenging opponents, in showdowns that will take place across the span of just 12 days. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF Schoenfield: Are the Mets any better? And that's our best guess for Lance at this point. The rating . Realistic expectation: Getting to the Super Bowl. Rankings and scores predictions are based on 20,000 simulations of a team's season, using a combination of analytics, including scores to date, quality of opponents, and a team's schedule. Mike Williams and Keenan Allen were both again sidelined by injuries, and Los Angeles also played without either of its starting tackles on the offensive line. Huge turnovers made the difference, none bigger than Darrick Forrest's fumble recovery after a 50-yard gain by receiver Quez Watkins midway through the fourth quarter. It's entirely possible to get into the postseason with nine wins in the NFC, but splitting the final six would get the Giants to a healthy 10 wins -- and complete a wildly overachieving season. Mariota wasnt the only no-show for Atlanta, which was outplayed on offense, defense and special teams by a Carolina team that had trailed its opponent 42-0 in the third quarter just four days earlier. NFL Power Rankings, Week 3: Eagles fly into top three; Bengals fall out of top 10 Published: Sep 20, 2022 at 09:23 AM Dan Hanzus Around the NFL Writer Week 13 Week 12 Week 11 Week 10 Week 9. ESPN's NFL Football Power Index (FPI) rankings have officially been released ahead of the 2022 NFL season. Defensively, the Cowboys are coming off an impressive season in which they ranked third in efficiency. The team is currently 0-2 in AFC East play and has three straight games against division opponents -- at Patriots, vs. FPI; Projections; Efficiencies; Team; Dallas Cowboys. Meanwhile, the "M-V-P!" Tampa Bay converted 10 of 15 third downs against the Seahawks and scored touchdowns on both of their trips to the red zone. 3): Although they got a win, the 40-3 version of the Cowboys won't be showing up every week.4. Of course all of that could change in the next 5 weeks, but this is the Week 13 power rankings and those are the facts at this point. They come in at No. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2022 season! The Lions might not finish at .500 this year, but they do have an opportunity to double their win total from 3-13-1 in 2021 to at least six wins this season, which is a big improvement as they continue to take steps toward their rebuild. FPI data from seasons prior to 2019 may not be complete. It might be time to take a step back and reevaluate where this roster is heading into 2023. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Whether they can knock off a team like the Kansas City Chiefs is a different issue, but realistically, this team has everything it needs to at least be in the big game. Their Week 15 showdown could end up deciding the division, although Miami does have two more division games in Weeks 16 and 17. 25 in ESPN's latest FPI rankings. The turnaround that coach Kliff Kingsbury talked about happening hasn't materialized and likely won't. It's shaping up to be a three-team race between them, the Commanders and the Seahawks. After Saturday's defeat at the hands of the Tennessee Volunteers, Florida football has dropped one more spot in ESPN's latest FPI rankings. Gus Edwards, Kenyan Drake and Justice Hill have all stepped up when called upon. Justin Fields was again electric, throwing for two scores and running for two others -- it was his second straight week with four total touchdowns. 24 -- behind the Giants and Lions -- and carry just a 39% chance at making the playoffs. The expectations were higher in Year 2 of the Dan Campbell era. -- Tim McManus. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND -- Ben Baby. In terms of average FPI rating of its opponents, no team has a rougher 17-game slate in front of it than the Kansas City. Down 17 points late in the third quarter, Minnesota mounted a furious comeback behind standout performances from their most important players: money throws from Kirk Cousins, mind-exploding catches from Justin Jefferson, a game-changing run from Dalvin Cook, and glorious ball-hawking from Patrick Peterson in a 33-30 overtime win over the powerhouse Bills. There . Miami Dolphins. That goal has largely been derailed because of an overwhelming number of injuries that have resulted in edge rusher Joey Bosa, cornerback J.C. Jackson, left tackle Rashawn Slater and defensive lineman Austin Johnson being placed on injured reserve. Chiefs (9-2; last week No. The Titans will be a dangerous team if they can find balance on offense. What they don't have is a history of rising to the occasion. Were not ready to say the Packers are "back," but the defibrillator pads have effectively returned a pulse to the reigning NFC North champs. Realistic expectation: Making the postseason. Green Bay Packers . Realistic expectation: Getting a closer look at what they have in Jordan Love. NFL+ gives you the freedom to watch LIVE out-of-market preseason games, LIVE local and primetime regular season and postseason games on your phone or tablet, the best NFL programming on-demand, and MORE! Picks and predictions for the Army vs. Navy game as the college football schedule turns to Week 15 with updated betting lines and game odds. Tampa Bay ran the ball well -- a rarity for the Bucs this season -- and Tom Brady was hit just once by the Seahawks pass rush. How will Patriots' Mac Jones handle Cardinals' blitz on MNF? The Bucs' offense can't seem to clear the 17-point threshold, and the defense is still struggling to put together complete games. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. -- Rich Cimini. It could be a delicate situation depending on what Rodgers wants to do next season, but his injuries (to his thumb and ribs) make it a little easier to sit him. The G-Men operate on a thin margin for error, and Barkley is their queen on the chess board. The Chargers and Broncos are both slightly more likely to win the division than the Chiefs -- and the Chargers have a better chance to earn the conference's No. The Colts have already fired their head coach and are expected to conduct a legitimate coaching search when the season ends. They have scored fewer than 10 points in four games this season. With Cleveland at 3-6 with matchups against Josh Allen and Tom Brady on tap between now and then, it feels more probable that the Browns' postseason hopes will be kaput before Watson takes his first snap. It won't be easy, especially with four of the remaining six on the road, but the Jets are 4-1 on the road this season, and defense travels. Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. The Cowboys' quarterback has demonstrated a high level of performance in the past -- he finished fourth in QBR in both 2017 and 2019 -- and remains in the prime of his career. Welcome to Week 14 of the NFL regular season. Last Updated: November 29, 2022 The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. That came before signing Von Miller this offseason, which will only help the cause. The Commanders had a marvelous time ruining everything. Problem is, the Bolts never are. Lamar Jackson -- as always -- remains the centerpiece of everything Baltimore does on offense, with a league-leading average of 7.4 yards per attempt on a team-leading 86 carries. The Panthers are a long shot for sure, but they also were in 2014 when they won the last four games to win the division at 7-8-1. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. When it comes to ESPNs Football Power Index, only two teams rank higher than the Rams: the Bills and Packers. Washington's ball-control offense was remarkable, possessing the football for over 40 minutes of game time despite averaging just 4.1 yards per play. Look at us now. Realistic expectation: Developing Kenny Pickett. Sign up for the Rams Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Check out the updated NFL pecking order, 1-32. What we do know is that the gap has closed dramatically in the NFL's upper class. In this edition of the Power Rankings, Dan Hanzus has a brand new team in the top five. It's not the immediate group of favorites, but rather the collection of squads that can win it all if player development, luck and injuries break right for them. The Cowboys are 8-3. The Cowboys had a two-touchdown lead in the fourth quarter and the opportunity to step on the throat of the Packers in their own building. -- Katherine Terrell. The Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Commanders won on Sunday, so how close are they to the top 10? Indeed, there is not. Please check your email for a confirmation. NFL stats and records, Week 10: Is Vikings WR Justin Jefferson off to best three-year start in history? Realistic expectation: Repeating as AFC champions. Copyright: ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. NOTE: Up/down arrows below reflect team movement from the Week 10 Power Rankings. This is the second consecutive year the Colts have fallen short of their own preseason expectations. After Saturday's upset win over the defending Pac-12 champion Utah Utes, Florida football finds itself at No. The Buccaneers are in a firm lead for the best in the division. After all, San Francisco paid a steep price to trade up and select Lance at No. They would move up to 13th in the FPI rankings. They have the third-best odds to win it all next season, behind only the Bills and Buccaneers two teams theyll face during the regular season. 3 in the 2021 draft. The Commanders hold the seventh spot, which is remarkable considering they were 1-4 after five games this season. The Rams are expected to be 7.7 points better than an average team on a neutral field, slightly ahead of the Chiefs, Bucs and Cowboys. JAX | KC | LV | LAC | LAR | MIA | MIN Realistic expectation: Representing the NFC in Super Bowl LVII. The latest NFL Standings by Division, Conference and League The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 7 No. If the Bills can come out on top in those games, there's no reason they couldn't go all the way. Russell Wilson, Davante Adams, Matt Ryan, Khalil Mack and Chandler Jones are among the top players that left the NFC for the AFC, strengthening the opposing conference particularly the AFC West. Kansas City Chiefs. The Saints, meanwhile, get the Raiders, Vikings and Eagles in those same slots. 1): They sometimes make it look so much easier than it is.2. We also upgraded the way the model handles uncertainty within our projection system. Realistic expectation: Not being the lowest-scoring team in franchise history. It's realistic even though the Bills are not looking as sharp since the team's bye. The Bengals had a bye week to further savor the long-awaited breakout performance from Joe Mixon, who set a franchise record with five touchdowns (to go along with 211 yards from scrimmage) in a blowout win over the Panthers in Week 9. The final five games are no joke for the Cardinals, who fell to 4-8 on Sunday. Colts were top ten in point differential last year so I can see them being high. Davis' public statement of patience is surely appreciated. The fourth-round pick -- a contender for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors -- did most of the heavy lifting in a 24-16 loss to the Giants, finishing with 122 scrimmage yards, including a game-high 44-yard run that set up Houstons only points of the first half. The pounding at the door grows louder. The defense remains a solid unit, and the offense is one of the best in the league. 2 pick; Eagles holding top-five selection via Saints. He is obviously a threat through the air and on the ground, and he's a big reason why the Bills edge the other 31 teams here. After the game, Mike McCarthy -- his Lambeau homecoming effectively ruined -- stood by his decision to bypass a long field-goal attempt and go for it on fourth-and-3 in overtime. PFT's Week 13 2022 NFL power rankings - ProFootballTalk 1. Rich-people problems, of course. Said Peterson to the doubters: "Look at us now. Es El Repollo! 2022 Season; Draft Rankings; 1 - 40 of 40 . All of those teams have a 4% shot to win it all. -- Josh Weinfuss. Justin Herbert had two chances to lead the Chargers on a game-winning drive in the final two minutes against the 49ers on Sunday night, but those possessions ended with a four-and-out and first-play interception. The atmosphere was indeed excellent in Munich, but were guessing the continued improvement of the Bucs offense played a role in the G.O.A.T.s overall enjoyment of his journey to Deutschland. All four teams in the division rank between No. The bottom line is the Packers need to see what they have in Love, and playing several weeks in a row will help make that clearer. Weve simply seen too much evidence of ineptitude to be surprised when Russell Wilsons final pass sailed over the middle and was tipped into the hands of Titans cornerback Terrance Mitchell to clinch a 17-10 defeat. Anything less would be considered a disappointment, with the question then becoming whether they can actually win it. Despite a frustrating loss to the Bengals, the Titans have a two-game lead over the Colts in the AFC South. Still, one controversial penalty shouldn't obscure an incredible prime-time performance by the Commanders, who knocked off the previously undefeated Eagles and put themselves right in the thick of the NFC playoff race. The 31-30 victory over the Bears -- the Lions second straight after a five-game skid -- was especially encouraging because it was the struggling defense that really stepped up: Jeff Okudah pulled Detroit even with a dramatic pick-six in the fourth quarter, and a host of defenders swarmed a red-hot Justin Fields for the decisive sack on fourth down in the final minutes. But as we saw from Buffalo last season, it doesn't end with Allen. Taking a look at the rest of the NFC South's total FPI outlook, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are ranked 5th, the Carolina Panthers are 25th, and the Atlanta Falcons are ranked 29th. Rittenberg: Predicting bowl scores New episodes every Tuesday all season long. ESPN's FPI, for now, is assuming that it's Trey Lance under center. Said Dennis Allen: "There's just a lot of different areas that we've got to improve on." The rating itself indicates approximately how much better or worse -- in points -- that team is predicted to be, relative to an average NFL team on . The Rams are expected to be 7.7 points better than an average team on a neutral field, slightly ahead of the Chiefs, Bucs and Cowboys. More ESPN+ content . For example, if we ask the model for the Jets' chances to win the Super Bowl if they start 4-0, the resulting simulations where the Jets do go 4-0 are more likely to be those where their rating is higher than what we expect. Welcome to Week 14 of the NFL regular season. Rank 3 4 Minnesota Vikings 8-1 Previous rank: No. They won at Minnesota. Check out the full rundown, 1 to 32. Making the right decisions, making the right throws. The Chiefs' three opponents that their division-mates don't face are brutal matchups: Tampa Bay, Buffalo and Cincinnati. While it might seem like a stretch for a team currently seeded sixth in the AFC standings, the defending conference champions are really finding their form as they enter December. Check out the changes at the very top, bottom and just about everywhere in between. The Commanders also play Cleveland (4-7) -- Washington is 6-1 vs. teams currently under .500. The Giants already lost to Seattle but have two games in a three-week stretch against Washington. 2 team. Realistic expectation: Being in the playoff conversation entering Week 17. The Dolphins went up and down the field on the defense all afternoon, giving their punter the day off in a 39-17 blowout at Hard Rock Stadium. The Saints mathematically have a shot at the NFC South like everyone else, but they've squandered every opportunity they've gotten to make any progress in the division by beating themselves with poor play. The Colts are the most unpredictable show on television. Fantasy Football Rankings (FantasyPros Experts) Consensus of 5 Experts - Sep 08, 2022. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, but the Bears edged out the Jets for the honor. -- David Newton. Who rounds out the top five? The rematch on Christmas Eve in Dallas should be fun. 2022 Football Power Index ratings and rankings! It's not a shock to see the Bills at the top of the rankings, considering the team's performance last season. But they still have to play all three NFC North rivals on the road, and it's tough to project a sweep there even in a down year for the division. Realistic expectation: Going to the Super Bowl. The offensive line must return to creating holes for Pierce, and the passing attack must take the pressure off him for Pierce to have a chance to hit that milestone. But according to the projections, the Chiefs are again the best team in the AFC West. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN -- Eric Woodyard. There is no reason to fear any of the heavy hitters in the NFC. Even without Tyreek Hill -- presenting a clear deficiency at WR1 -- and with what FPI believes to be an average defense, the Chiefs are on top thanks to Mahomes and a strong Kansas City passing offense. While a best-case scenario has them winning out to finish with a winning season, a more realistic one has them getting more snaps for players like Trevor Penning, Rashid Shaheed and Alontae Taylor to get them ready for next season. It will be shocking if any other team emerges from the NFC South come playoff time. The Bills blew a three-score lead in the second half by making the type of head-scratching, self-inflicted errors that have suddenly become commonplace. Rankings. The Panthers announced Monday that Baker Mayfield will return to the starting lineup on Sunday after an MRI revealed Walker suffered a high ankle sprain against the Falcons. Realistic expectation: Making the playoffs. It was the type of signature win against a Super Bowl favorite that gives the Vikings legitimacy beyond their stellar win-loss record. It is our predictive model that includes ratings and projections for every NFL team, from how good they are on defense to what their chances are of winning their division. 2022 Football Power Index ratings and rankings! The return of T.J. Watt means the Steelers wont be getting pushed around anymore. Philly's first loss of the season included four turnovers and a crushing late-hit penalty against Brandon Graham, however unsatisfying the call might have been. ESPN's FPI rankings were developed in 2013 as a way to measure the overall strength of each . This had to be a tremendously annoying game for Reich to be watching from his couch. Realistic expectation: Focusing on Justin Fields' development. 14 in ESPN's FPI, so the model agrees it's a tight contest. Tampa Bay Buccaneers. That's a pretty big difference and a huge equalizer, even though the model believes Kansas City is the best team of the trio. We've got to be able to finish games in this league, especially when it's guys like (Aaron) Rodgers.". NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. 37 nationally and as the No. The Browns can afford only one more loss in their final six games, at most. -- Brady Henderson. Check out the full league pecking order, 1-32. Horrendous second half," Allen said. ESPN's FPI rankings were developed in 2013 as a way to measure the overall strength of each team and to predict results as the season goes on. Despite getting upset by the Jaguars, the Ravens have a favorable schedule the rest of the way. Underwhelming, to say the least, but Herbert is on an island right now. At 3-8, the Rams' focus can be on figuring out whether some of these players can play a bigger role next season. Our FPI also now includes predictive unit ratings that can be broken out into run and pass games (e.g. 5 in the model's rating system and are just 0.2 and 0.3 points per game behind the Chiefs and Rams, respectively. "People in today's world want instant gratification," Davis added. So grasp onto your scepter tightly, Eagles. The Florida Gators find themselves outside the top 25 in ESPN's Football Power Index rankings, coming in at No. The Bills boast a high-end No. -- Nick Wagoner. -- Jordan Raanan, Everything you need this week: A look at updated strength of schedule rankings for College Football Playoff contenders after conference . SEA | TB | TEN | WSH. Tom Brady called Sundays 21-16 win over the Seahawks --the first NFL game ever played in Germany -- one of the best experiences of his 23-year career. The Eagles have finally fallen but they remain atop the league in the latest edition of the NFL Power Rankings. But the FPI projections are not all that fond of Tampa Bay's chances this season, giving us a closer-than-expected race for the NFC South. -- Jeff Legwold. Fantasy Football Cheat Sheet: All you need to know to win in Week 14, From 'Mr. -- Jenna Laine, The Chargers bolstered the roster over the offseason with the intention of making a deep postseason run. Jets and vs. Dolphins -- next. Last Week: 29 Week 13 Result: Bye The quarterback situation for the Carolina Panthers in 2022 has been a merry-go-round of mediocrity. And even if rankings aren't entirely accurate, they provide a reasonable baseline on the public sentiment surrounding each team entering the 2022 season. Get the guy some help. Dan Hanzus updates his league pecking order, 1 to 32. The team also owns the AFC's best net touchdown differential (plus-13). All rights reserved. Our power panel -- a group of more than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities -- has evaluated how teams are stacking up through 12 weeks. The Eagles lost because they couldn't keep the Commanders' offense off the field: Washington ran 34 more plays than Philly and possessed the ball for more than 40 minutes of game time. Meanwhile, the Packers continue to plunge into the bottom half of the league. Consider that the Chargers' opponents instead include the Falcons, Dolphins and Browns, while the Broncos get the Panthers, Jets and Ravens. 4 and No. Buffalo Bills. Football Power Index rankings The Chiefs, last year's top team going in, were at 19% in the 2021 preseason. ESPN's FPI never bought in on the Bengals last season, and even with a model reboot in 2022, it still is awfully skeptical of them. The second-year running back had 99 of Pittsburghs 217 rushing yards, ground production that took the pressure off Kenny Pickett, who threw for 199 yards without a turnover. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Realistic expectation: Winning one, maybe two games. With first place in the NFC South still conceivably within reach, Smith is hesitant to turn the season over to third-round rookie Desmond Ridder. How low do the 0-2 Bengals go? Tua Tagovailoa threw for 285 yards and three more touchdowns, and Jeff Wilson Jr. had 119 of the team's 195 rushing yards as Miami steamrolled a Cleveland defense that shut down Joe Burrow and the Bengals in Week 9. Clyde Edwards-Helaire continued his disappearing act from the offense, playing just four snaps without a touch, while new acquisition Kadarius Toney scored his first NFL touchdown in a promising performance. 1, so what put Buffalo over the top for FPI? NFL Week 12 takeaways: Steelers hang on, Raiders walk it off, Packers fall short in Philly, The Broncos just hit rock bottom: How Russell Wilson has declined, who's to blame and what's next. The ESPN FPI indicates how much better or worse that team is predicted to be relative to an average NFL team on a neutral field. 1 hr. This isnt the most exciting football in the league, but the Steelers are just happy to get back to winning. Copyright 2022 ESPN Internet Ventures. -- Kevin Seifert. The Dolphins are in the driver's seat to win their first division title since 2008, and right now, they're playing better than the Bills -- against whom they currently own a tiebreaker. It starts with Allen. 2022 NFL Week 13 QB Power Rankings: Jalen Hurts, Patrick Mahomes up top; Kirk Cousins, Mac Jones on the rise Assessing every team's starting QB Realistic expectation: Winning the AFC East. The Seahawks were cruising toward at least that many when they were riding a four-game win streak, but they've come back down to earth with back-to-back losses, including a disappointing overtime defeat to the Raiders in Week 12. But what is our Football Power Index? 1 despite the unsightly nature of an island-game loss to the Commanders. Although they got off to a rough 1-6 start, lately the Lions have been among the hottest teams in the league, winning three of their past four games. Ultimately, our FPI model gives Cincinnati only the third-best chance to win a closely-contested AFC North at 24%, behind Cleveland (35%) and Baltimore (32%). However, the Bolts still have a shot at making the playoffs for the first time since 2018, with their chances improving to 60% following a gutsy decision -- as coach Brandon Staley opted to go for the 2-point conversion rather than kick an extra point and go to overtime in a Week 12 win over the Cardinals. How far do the Vikings and Jets fall? -- John Keim. Baker Mayfield opened the season as the starter, only to . Securing home-field advantage in the playoffs will be a priority. Keyshawn Johnson breaks down why it would be hard for the Broncos to part ways with Russell Wilson or coach Nathaniel Hackett. 1? Skip to main . Josh Allen is the rightful focus of scrutiny after three more turnovers, which included the shocking goal-line fumble that produced Minnesota's go-ahead touchdown in the final minute in regulation, followed by the end-zone interception in overtime that sent the fans in Orchard Park home in a daze. Philadelphia Eagles. They get a chance to show how good they can be with a Christmas Eve meeting against the Eagles. It is a predictive rating. -- Jamison Hensley. A frustrating loss, for sure, but the Eagles remain the top team in the NFC with an inside track to the No. -- our model forecasts a strong follow-up for the Cowboys. 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Expect plenty of scrutiny on Mac Jones during this gauntlet: The second-year passer struggled against a stout Jets defense in Week 8, and its not hard to imagine more cries for underdog backup Bailey Zappe if Jones is unable to get it going in Foxborough on Sunday. Realistic expectation: Split their final six games, win the NFC North and host two playoff games. Realistic expectation: Winning the AFC North. -- Courtney Cronin, Get exclusive access to more than 3,000 premium articles a year from top writers. The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. Week 14 inactives: Who's in and who's out? In fact, they are the highest-rated team that FPI believes has a better chance to win the Super Bowl (6%) than their odds at Caesars Sportsbook (18-1) indicate. Yes, the decision has been made to keep the humbled Eagles at No. How much more patience can Arthur Smith have in Marcus Mariota? Throw in a first-quarter ankle injury to Jerry Jeudy that knocked him out of the game, and the recipe for another frustrating Sunday was in place. 1 is No. chants for Tua at Hard Rock Stadium don't seem so far-fetched: eight starts, seven wins, 18 touchdown passes, three interceptions, 71 percent completion rate at a staggering 9.1 yards per attempt. According to their website, this index seeks to predict a team's performance. The Steelers aren't making the playoffs this year. The Broncos, who are last in the league and averaging 14.3 points per game, need to stop their current tumble. FPI represents how many points above or below average a team is. Why all the love? 1 receiver in Stefon Diggs and an above-average offensive line, and they led the league in defensive efficiency last season. Tennessee's passing game is starting to come alive, but the rushing attack hasn't been the same over the past three weeks. Realistic expectation: Winning a Super Bowl. You have to go back to the salad days of Dan Marino to find a Dolphins offense that felt this dangerous. Fresno Drag Festival met with pushback and protest, Two die following collision with freight truck in Fresno Co., CHP says, Scuba diver's close call caught on camera. Dallas has a 45% chance to win the NFC East, along with a 16% shot to be the No. ESPN's FPI makes the Bucs just a 43% favorite to win the division, with the Saints fairly close behind at 32%. pic.twitter.com/9oDRKm8nKR. Buffalo leads ESPN's FPI preseason ratings -- which were released on Tuesday -- and is about a half-point clear of Green Bay, the model's No. Cincinnati Bengals. But here's the interesting part: Even though it believes they are the division's best team, ESPN's FPI actually doesn't favor the Chiefs to win the AFC West. The veteran backup QB is as consistent as Christmas, and we saw it again in Sundays 27-17 win over the Rams in Los Angeles. Realistic expectation: Winning the AFC's top playoff seed. 2022 NFL season, Week 10: What We Learned from Sunday's games, McCarthy to chuck his headset into the turf, the best experiences of his 23-year career, knocked off the previously undefeated Eagles. Projections-wise, our FPI rankings see a fairly even field, with the Bills at the top with a 7% chance to win Super Bowl LVII, followed closely by the Rams (7%), Packers (6%), Chiefs (6%) and Chargers (6%). They come in at No. The Browns are followed by the New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts in the bottom five. Three wins in five games? The rating itself indicates approximately how much better or worse in points that team is predicted to be, relative to an average NFL team on a neutral field. They have the best record in the league at 10-1, an MVP candidate in Jalen Hurts and a cold-weather-friendly offense that can suck the life out of you on the ground and rip it up through the air when need be. The veteran quarterback delivered another dud on Thursday Night Football, showing poor accuracy and suspect decision-making in a 25-15 loss to the Panthers. It should help that four of their final six are at Lumen Field. The Raiders, coming off two straight OT wins, seem to have rediscovered the lucky charm they had in closing last season with four straight wins to get into the playoffs. Since offensive-minded Bruce Arians is no longer the team's head coach, the model assumes some regression on that side of the ball. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. To Jacksonville's credit, they kept the game from getting ugly after falling behind Kansas City 20-0 in the second quarter. -- Michael DiRocco, Simulate your own scenarios and check the latest playoff picture. Full schedule | Standings Here are eight takeaways from the 2022 ratings -- and a detailed explanation of changes to the model -- starting with the league's best team. Sam Darnold, yet to play a snap this season after his own high ankle sprain led to a lengthy absence, will be the backup against the Ravens. But it's not unthinkable that Cleveland could at least hang in the playoff picture. The goal has always been -- whether anyone connected to the Browns has said so or not (they haven't) -- to get to Deshaun Watson's Week 13 return in playoff contention. But if the Browns can avoid being mathematically eliminated in December, that would constitute a success at this point for a team that remains a long shot to make the postseason. The defense is playing well enough to keep Carolina in games if quarterback Sam Darnold can simply manage the offense without making catastrophic mistakes. The veteran was the definition of a "bell-cow back" on Sunday against the Texans and their league-worst rush defense, piling up 152 yards and a touchdown on a career-high 35 carries in a 24-16 win. Winning another Super Bowl is also a realistic goal with QB Patrick Mahomes having an MVP-like season. They're ranked fourth in scoring defense, and if the Mike White-led offense can be middle-of-the-road, the Jets should be fine because they're 6-0 when scoring at least 18 points. For instance, the Chiefs' offensive advantage from passing is slightly more pronounced than it would be for a typical team because they pass more often than most after controlling for the game scenario. 2022 Football Power Index ratings and rankings! Realistic expectation: Doubling their win total from last season. 1 we feel comfortable with. rushing offense, pass defense, etc.). Transactions | Injuries Realistic expectation: Finding future contributors on this roster. While the passing game remains stuck in cement, Dameon Pierce continues to be the lone beacon of light in the Texans offense. Its not a stretch to say Pierce is the offense. Dallas also has two solid wide receivers in CeeDee Lamb and Michael Gallup, though we're working under the assumption of a healthy Gallup. Thus, there are plenty of other teams that could end up better than Buffalo -- and of course, every team still has to manage at least three postseason wins to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, no matter how good they are on paper. It sees strength on both sides of the ball, ranking Dallas fourth in offensive FPI rating and sixth in defensive FPI rating. They have a running game that can control the tempo of a game. Realistic expectation: Finishing above .500. Kansas City can put a vise grip on another AFC West title with a win over the second-place Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Los Angeles. Realistic expectation: A six-game win streak. Kansas City can put a vise grip on another AFC West title with a win over the second-place Chargers on Sunday Night Football in Los Angeles. It mostly comes down to schedule. Atlanta is a half-game out of first place in the NFC South and faces one team with a winning record -- Baltimore -- the rest of the season. Our quarterback rating docks QBs who don't play, under the reasonable assumption that one way or another not playing is a bad sign (injury or just not being good enough). That doesnt mean itll be easy for the Rams to win the NFC again, but ESPNs predictive model likes their odds. The Colts, who upgraded at quarterback in trading for, The Cardinals looked like a strong contender last season before falling apart down the stretch, but they still have a solid roster and, The Ravens were derailed by injuries a year ago, but with a healthy. Plus, there are quite a few contenders close to Buffalo's talent level. Plus, the Falcons still have games against the Saints (Week 15) and Bucs (Week 18), which could spell the difference between being NFC South champs and out of the playoffs. It won't be easy, as four of their final five games are against teams with winning records -- the New York Giants (7-4) twice, San Francisco (7-4) and Dallas (8-3). The last five games could help determine that. Instead, preseason ratings are determined through a combination of past team performance, our predictive EPA/play metric for all starting and backup quarterbacks, and a predictive rating for non-QB starters based on an ensemble of several player ratings, including Pro Football Reference's approximate value and our own win rates for offensive and defensive linemen. 28 overall and as the No. While Watt was getting up to speed, Najee Harris looked like a player who was finally getting on track. We were reminded of that again on Sunday in Pittsburgh, where New Orleans struggled to run the football, make dynamic plays in the passing game or avoid self-inflicted errors in a 20-10 loss to the Steelers. The fourth-round rookie is averaging 71 yards a game, but recently defenses have centered their game plan on stopping him. The rating itself indicates approximately how much better or worse in points that team is predicted to be, relative to an average NFL team on a neutral field. Welcome to Week 13 of the NFL regular season -- we are now two-thirds of the way through. Unfortunately, that felt like the highlight of the game for the underdog Jags, who showed they weren't ready to hang with one of the elite teams in football. The defense is opportunistic and leads the league in takeaways (23). Then again, they just lost to the previously three-win Raiders at home. The Niners haven't shied away from this being the objective, even going so far as to tell the world they believe they can when they traded for running back Christian McCaffrey. Add in a defensive front ravaged by injuries, and its a familiar refrain for the Chargers: Imagine if this team were healthy? Jump to a team: Baltimore plays five straight games against teams with losing records before playing at the Bengals in the regular-season finale. Cowboys (8-3; No. They have the best record in the league at 10-1, an MVP candidate in Jalen Hurts . McCoy wasnt spectacular, but he was steady -- running an efficient offensive attack that produced five scoring drives but fewer than 300 total yards. TikTok video from Miguelito (@miguelitooooo73): "2022 NFL FPI Rankings#greenscreen". Judging the biggest overreactions from Sunday's games: Are the Bengals back. After last year's 12-5 season ended unceremoniously in a wild-card loss to the 49ers -- who could forget the spike that wasn't? It was a warning not to write off the Packers, words backed up by actions in a 31-28 overtime win over the Cowboys at Lambeau Field. Trevor Lawrence elicited praise from Tony Romo on the CBS broadcast and continues to look more comfortable running the offense as the season progresses. Ratings and projections update daily. Even then, they might need help elsewhere from a loaded AFC. Full schedule | Standings | More . Seth Walder of ESPN shared the latest FPI rankings, which is based on how much better (or worse) a team is predicted to be than an average team in terms of points. But enough about the math, let's talk football. Depth charts for every team Realistic expectation: Getting to six victories. Check out Dan Hanzus' full league pecking order, 1 to 32. 1 seed. During this offseason, ESPN Analytics executed an overhaul of the model, and a full description of changes and improvements can be found at the bottom. Realistic expectation: Finishing 10-7 to snag a wild-card spot. Only one of Carolina's last five opponents has a winning record, and the Panthers already have beaten two of them (Tampa Bay, New Orleans). They have won two of their past three, including an upset of Baltimore this past Sunday, and if they somehow go on a roll -- and that's asking a lot, since they play four playoff contenders -- they could even have a chance to finish 8-9 -- which would mark only the second time in the past 12 seasons that they didn't finish with double-digit losses. P.J. Coach Sean McVay said Sunday that the evaluation has "got to occur," and as a result of those injuries, "guys are going to get some opportunities like you've seen each of the last couple weeks." Book the postseason. The Ravens have hit their stride by locking into a familiar identity: running the ball down your throat. Peak Steve Young stuff. Even though the AFC North is in a down year, that's the reality they face after starting 4-7. -- Lindsey Thiry. That doesn't mean they can't. Plus, changes at the very top and very bottom. Parity remains a king in the NFL, making the Power Rankings an arduous undertaking. That's why Baltimore has a 78.2% chance to win its first division title since 2019. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques. There won't be many moments this season as unintentionally funny as Taylor Heinicke celebrating Brandon Graham's late-hit penalty in the final minutes like he'd just successfully executed the helicopter dive in Super Bowl XXXII. Get the latest fantasy football rankings at the NFL. -- Michael Rothstein. He has thrown for over 300 yards in six straight games. Per FPI ratings, the Bears have a 14% chance to pick first next April, followed by the Jets (14%), Texans (11%), Jaguars (9%) and Falcons (9%). McCoy is a nice fallback option, but Kyler Murray (hamstring) will need to be back on the field for the Cards to have a chance in a key divisional matchup against the 49ers on Monday night in Mexico City. Don't forget to check out the NFL Power Rankings Podcast with Dan Hanzus and Colleen Wolfe. Bengals. Dan Hanzus provides the full rundown, 1 through 32, with the 49ers re-entering the top five. -- Jake Trotter. Realistic expectation: Evaluating young players. The Eagles are as deep and well-rounded as any other team in football, and have already beaten the conference's top contenders in the Vikings and Cowboys, though the Cowboys were without Dak Prescott in that Week 6 matchup. 1 seed. Vols Wire looks at updated strength of schedule rankings (ESPN FPI) for College Football Playoff top 10 teams after conference . But the question down the stretch will be whether his job is safe in 2023. Bengals were 8th and 49ers were 12th. He ranked 12th in Total QBR last season, and despite leading a postseason run, his QBR was still middle-of-the-road during the playoffs. At 9-2, the Chiefs have the best record in the conference and a schedule conducive to holding on to their lead over the rest of the field. The future doesnt look any brighter after Cooper Kupp exited the loss in the fourth quarter with a nasty-looking ankle injury. After Love came on in relief for Aaron Rodgers on Sunday night vs. the Eagles, it opened the conversation of what the Packers should do the rest of their season, given their record. Why not? -- Turron Davenport. Cincinnati ranks 16th in FPI rating and has the 18th-best chance to win the Super Bowl at 3%. Mixon entered the big day as one of the leagues least efficient runners: According to Next Gen Stats, Mixon rushed for 54 yards below expectation through the first eight weeks of the season the third-worst figure of any running back with at least 50 carries. So even though the Bills are favorites to win the Super Bowl, why only 7%? The fourth-quarter charge led by Geno Smith was spirited, but the trip to Munich was ultimately an empty one for the previously soaring Seahawks. Just six days after the dismissal of Frank Reich and stunning hire of Jeff Saturday, Indy threw another curveball with the surprise decision to bring Matt Ryan out of mothballs and send the overmatched Sam Ehlinger back to the bench. Edge rusher Khalil Mack and receiver Allen Robinson II are both gone, and while there are still a few good players remaining in the defensive front -- including edge rusher Robert Quinn and linebacker Roquan Smith -- there isn't a whole lot other strengths on the Bears' roster. On paper, the 49ers should have a dominant offense if Jimmy Garoppolo can effectively distribute the ball to his cabal of talented teammates. What is the pecking order at the quarter mark of the 2022 season? An established power rises to the top spot for the first time this season in Dan Hanzus' Power Rankings. Colt McCoy proves his value at some point in every season. Dan Hanzus updates his NFL Power Rankings with a brand new team in the No. George Kittle was targeted just twice (one catch) and Deebo Samuel had just two receptions on six looks. The Giants are sitting sixth in the NFC. Wilson again struggled to recognize pressure and get the ball out, but the embattled QB was in a nearly impossible situation with third-stringers playing at center and right tackle. This is less about keeping the order and more about the lack of a new No. The Vols await their bowl destination. In addition to our updated rankings, we checked in with NFL Nation reporters across the league and asked them what the expectations for the rest of the season are for each team entering December. His connection with Christian Kirk -- 105 yards, two touchdowns -- is one of the positive subplots of a developmental season. Brandon Aiyuk got his (six for 84 on seven targets), but overall this had the feel of Kyle Shanahan trying to figure out how to best roll out this attack when everyone is on the field at the same time. Realistic expectation: Winning the AFC South. Offense, and particularly passing offense, is the most important part of team construction, so in the model's mind, an elite passing team will always beat out an elite rushing, rush defense or pass defense team, all else being equal. They are also the No. Bill Belichick's 6-5 team has the following remaining schedule: vs. Buffalo, at Arizona, at Las Vegas, vs. Cincinnati, vs. Miami and at Buffalo. Projected results are based on 20,000 simulations of the rest of the season using FPI, results to date, and the remaining schedule. 10 team in the SEC. Cincinnati ranks 16th in FPI rating and has the 18th-best. It's likely that the Commanders will have to go at least 2-3, so splitting with the Giants and winning one other game, especially vs. an NFC opponent for tiebreaker purposes. In 2022, he made the leap to bona fide Defensive Player of the Year candidate. "You want to learn to win in close games, you win in close games," Campbell said. Realistic expectation: Hanging around the playoff conversation. Williams was a steady contributor who flashed star potential in his first three seasons. They beat both of last year's Super Bowl teams. Check out the full league pecking order, 1-32. September 6, 2022 2:48 pm ET. Let's start by building a view for every team ranked by betting-market-implied probability , Super Bowl odds , PFF ELO ranking , ESPN FPI ranking , FiveThirtyEight ELO ranking (2021 . Therefore, those ratings and simulations determine the Jets' Super Bowl chances after the 4-0 start. Since then, the Jaguars have won a total of eight. Draft says: December 6, 2022 at 11:55 am Therefore, in some estimates each team's rating will be higher than our best estimate, and in others it will be lower. The Indianapolis Colts are currently ranked eighth in the NFL in ESPN's Football Power Index (FPI) rankings for the 2022 season. Whats working in the Rams favor is a weaker NFC, which should make it easier for them to at least get back to the Super Bowl. "That's two now.. These can be considered baby steps for an offense that remains more pedestrian than expected, but you get the feeling that Brady and the Bucs are starting to find their way as they hit their bye week. It's fair to wonder if Allen's job could be in danger if New Orleans doesn't get better down the stretch. Ryan Clark weighs in on Tom Brady and Buccaneers' underwhelming performance this season. Why? The Eagles were overdue for a bad game, which is a fair classification of Monday night's 32-21 stumble to the Commanders at the Linc. -- Adam Teicher. Both scoring tosses came from Ryan Tannehill, who was far from 100 percent after missing a week with a high ankle sprain, but still able to lead the offense on a pair of touchdown drives with Derrick Henry throttled by a stubborn Denver defense. Instead, the Dallas offense went cold, the defense couldn't get the big stop, and Green Bay walked off the visitors in a 31-28 overtime stunner. We're not ready to crown the Chiefs, and -- Game of the Year fireworks aside -- rolling out the red carpet for the Vikings feels overly histrionic for our tastes. Gone are the halcyon days of the Big Three; as Thanksgiving approaches, the league is as wide open as ever. He's added nine QB hits, per Pro Football Focus, and grades out as third at his position, according to PFF. After the Jacksonville Jaguars took home a dramatic come-from-behind win over the Baltimore Ravens, where does that leave the Ravens in the rankings? ESPN's FPI is down on Justin Fields after a pretty brutal rookie season in which he finished with the worst QBR among qualifying quarterbacks in the league. They have a top defense. The result? Now, let's take a look at the updated rankings. Realistic expectation: Staying in the NFC South mix. -- Stephen Holder. ESPN's FPI was upgraded and modified this offseason. follow. Lamar Jackson is 1-3 in the playoffs for his career, throwing three touchdowns and five interceptions. Fans in western New York aren't going to like hearing it, but the Dolphins have placed themselves in position to win the division, and it's what they should expect moving forward. 11 team in the SEC. The Football Power Index (FPI) is a measure of team strength that is meant to be the best predictor of a team's performance going forward for the rest of the season. 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