Now that Week 14 of the 2024 NFL season is within the books, it’s time for an extremely significant and critical train: NFL Energy Rankings! What differentiates these rankings from all of the others is that they’re THE solely really correct ones in your entire universe. We use a proprietary system that closely accounts for all-important vibes. Let’s check out how all 32 groups stack up. (Click on right here for final week’s model.)
BLG’S WEEK 15 NFL POWER RANKINGS
1 – Detroit Lions (Final Week: 1) – The Lions are in a robust place to be the No. 1 seed for the primary time ever. Dan Campbell’s aggression is an enormous driver behind Detroit’s success.
2 – Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (LW: 4) – The Chiefs clearly have plot armor. They’re the primary character. And so they’re seemingly going to be the No. 1 seed within the AFC playoff image as soon as once more; one mannequin provides them a 88% likelihood.
3 – Buffalo Payments (LW: 2) – Six touchdowns for Josh Allen is spectacular and all however the Payments’ loss in LA seemingly value them a first-round bye. Buffalo most likely must win out (at DET, vs. NE, vs. NYJ, at NE) along with KC dropping at the least two video games (at CLE, vs. HOU, at PIT, at DEN). Not unattainable however not possible.
4 – Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 3) – The Eagles received their ninth straight recreation to advance to 11-2. And but the vibes definitely don’t really feel nice. Issues concerning the passing recreation clearly aren’t simply exterior. Philly’s possibilities of getting a first-round bye additionally took a big hit with the Lions’ win over Inexperienced Bay.
5 – Minnesota Vikings (LW: 6) – The Vikings have received six video games in a row. All of these opponents are presently beneath .500. They get one other favorable matchup this week (Chicago) however then it’ll be fascinating to see how they end the season: at SEA, vs. GB, at DET. The Vikings are nonetheless alive for the NFC North and the No. 1 seed however nobody is anticipating them to truly come by on that entrance.
6 – Inexperienced Bay Packers (LW: 5) – Matt LaFleur being conservative has value the Packers up to now and it continues to be a difficulty for them in massive video games.
7 – Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 7) – The Steelers have a shot on the No. 1 seed but it surely’ll take a large effort to get there. Pittsburgh has the second-hardest remaining energy of schedule: at PHI, at BAL, vs. KC, at CIN. They might very properly lose management of the AFC North.
8 – Baltimore Ravens (LW: 8) – The Ravens return from their bye to tackle NYG. Ought to be a fairly simple win for them as they attempt to surge to a division lead.
9 – Denver Broncos (LW: 9) – The Broncos return from their bye to host Indy. With a win, they’ll successfully seal their spot within the playoffs. A loss permits for Indy to chase them down for the No. 7 seed. Massive recreation.
10 – Washington Commanders (LW: 10) – The Commanders return from their bye to play in New Orleans. In the event that they lose and the Eagles beat the Steelers, the Birds will formally be NFC East champions and the Commanders must accept a wild card spot at greatest.
11 – Seattle Seahawks (LW: 12) – Oh, somebody really needs to win the NFC West? The Seahawks are definitely performing prefer it with 4 straight wins. However holding the division lead may not be simple with the next 4 video games left: vs. GB, vs. MIN, at CHI, at LAR.
12 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 14) – We’ve been saying for weeks that the Bucs had been poised to take the NFC South lead and that’s precisely what they’ve achieved. They might be a tricky out within the playoffs.
13 – Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 11) – The Chargers have been capable of beat lesser groups however they’re missing a real signature win this season.
14 – San Francisco 49ers (LW: 15) – The 49ers should not in an excellent spot with only a 5% likelihood of creating the playoffs. However within the unlikely occasion that they do make it to the postseason, nobody can be thrilled about going through them.
15 – Los Angeles Rams (LW: 18) – Placing up 44 factors to beat Buffalo was spectacular. Subsequent up for the Rams is a Thursday night time street recreation in opposition to San Fran. If they will win that, they’ll proceed to push for the NFC West lead. Or a wild card spot.
16 – Houston Texans (LW: 16) – The fraud Texans return from their bye to host Miami. Wouldn’t be stunned in the event that they lose. They’re lower than customary three-point favorites.
17 – Miami Dolphins (LW: 17) – The Dolphins are higher than the NFL’s lesser groups and lesser than the NFL’s higher groups. Their recreation in opposition to Houston this week is the Mid Bowl.
18 – Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 19) – With a win in Dallas on Monday night time, the Bengals nonetheless have a 1% likelihood of creating the playoffs. Don’t rely them out simply but!
19 – Arizona Cardinals (LW: 13) – The Cardinals have misplaced three straight and two of the video games had been to Seattle, who now maintain a head-to-head tiebreaker over Arizona. It’s trying like Jonathan Gannon received’t have an opportunity to blow a playoff recreation this season.
20 – Indianapolis Colts (LW: 20) – The Colts return from their bye to tackle Denver. As beforehand talked about, Indy actually must win their recreation to maintain their playoff hopes alive. Let’s see how they give the impression of being with their season on the road.
21 – Atlanta Falcons (LW: 21) – The Falcons need to be decrease however there are numerous different unhealthy groups taking over spots. Atlanta blew a golden division lead and so they’re not getting it again. It’s time to cease losing snaps on Kirk Cousins see what they’ve in Michael Penix Jr.
22 – Dallas Cowboys (LW: 22) – It regarded just like the Cowboys would possibly pull off an upset earlier than a particular groups gaffe doomed them on Monday night time. However you actually have to like the way in which this staff is taking part in should you’re Jerry Jones. Prolong Mike McCarthy! Dak Prescott and Micah Parsons mentioned they need him again!
23 – New Orleans Saints (LW: 24) – The Saints wanted a blocked area objective on the finish of the sport to keep away from time beyond regulation in opposition to NYG.
24 – Chicago Bears (LW: 23) – There was no interim head coach bump for the Bears, who received completely destroyed in San Francisco.
25 – Cleveland Browns (LW: 25) – The Browns do have an opportunity to play spoiler in opposition to some groups down the stretch (vs. KC, at CIN, at vs. MIA, at BAL). So, there’s that.
26 – Carolina Panthers (LW: 28) – Bryce Younger and the Panthers proceed to look way more aggressive than they did early within the season. They’re on a three-game ethical successful streak.
27 – New England Patriots (LW: 27) – The Pats return from their bye to play in Arizona. New England simply wants yet one more win from their last 4 video games to hit the over on their projected win complete (3.5 video games).
28 – New York Jets (LW: 26) – The Jets’ playoff drought was formally prolonged to 14 seasons. In a league designed for parity, this failure is a particular form of ineptitude.
29 – Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 31) – The Jags are the one staff that doesn’t must play an opponent with a successful file the remainder of the season. There’s an actual likelihood for them to complete on a excessive word (learn: spoil their draft positioning).
30 – Tennessee Titans (LW: 29) – Properly, the Titans have positively realized that Will Levis isn’t the reply.
31 – Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 30) – The NFL’s longest shedding streak has been prolonged to 9 video games. With accidents to Gardner Minshew and Aidan O’Connell, the Raiders are all the way down to … Desmond Ridder. Yikes. They positively have the potential to lose out.
32 – New York Giants (LW: 32) – Whether or not it’s tanking or not, the Giants are dreadful. It’ll be fairly humorous in the event that they’re this unhealthy and nonetheless don’t get the No. 1 decide. They’re presently second within the 2025 NFL Draft behind Las Vegas attributable to a energy of schedule tiebreaker that’s fairly shut.
