FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. — There were six teams on bye in Week 14, including five teams vying for a playoff spot. While those teams were taking a much-needed break before the final stretch, there was plenty of action that shuffled this week's power rankings.
With only four games remaining in the 2024 regular season, the AFC playoff picture is nearly complete while the NFC's remains wide open. Buckle up.
Here are my updated NFL power rankings after Week 14.
(12-1)
1
Detroit Lions
David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs lead all RB duos in scrimmage yards and TDs.
(11-2)
2
1
Philadelphia Eagles
Saquon Barkley needs just 483 more rushing yards to break the single-season record.
(12-1)
3
1
Kansas City Chiefs
Every team wants to be the one to knock off the Chiefs, and they just win anyway.
(11-2)
4
2
Minnesota Vikings
Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison combined for 265 yards and five touchdowns on Sunday.
(10-3)
5
3
Buffalo Bills
Josh Allen's MVP candidacy improved even in a loss. Six total touchdowns will do that for you.
(10-3)
6
1
Pittsburgh Steelers
Stop me if you've heard this before — the Steelers won an ugly game behind a good defense.
(9-4)
7
Green Bay Packers
The Packers gave the Lions a good fight but couldn't overcome a slow start on the road.
(8-5)
8
Baltimore Ravens
Baltimore hasn't lost by more than a touchdown all season, and got the bye week to dial back in.
(8-5)
9
3
Seattle Seahawks
Seattle has won four straight and leads the NFC West, but games against the Packers and Vikings loom large.
(8-5)
10
Denver Broncos
The Broncos averaged 36 points in their three games before the bye week. Can the offense stay hot?
(8-5)
11
2
Los Angeles Chargers
There's no shame in losing a close game to the Chiefs. It's very trendy in 2024.
(7-6)
12
2
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Since Week 12, the Buccaneers are fifth in points scored and third in points allowed.
(8-5)
13
2
Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud faced quick pressure at a high rate in the first 13 weeks. Did the bye week fix that?
(7-6)
14
2
Los Angeles Rams
It's easy to forget the Rams were 1-4 before their bye. They are 6-2 since and fresh off a big win.
(8-5)
15
2
Washington Commanders
The Commanders will be one of the most interesting teams to watch the last four weeks.
(6-7)
16
2
Indianapolis Colts
If the Colts can find more consistency on offense, they have a path to the playoffs.
(6-7)
17
3
Miami Dolphins
Tua and Tyreek came alive in the fourth quarter to keep the Dolphins' playoff hopes afloat.
(5-8)
18
3
Cincinnati Bengals
We know who the Bengals are at this point. The offense is elite ... if only the defense could keep up.
(6-7)
19
3
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco has been one of the toughest teams to pin down, but they can play really well at times.
(6-7)
20
5
Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals have lost three straight since the bye week and are slipping out of contention.
(6-7)
21
4
Atlanta Falcons
Kirk Cousins has 0 TDs and 8 INTs the last four weeks. The last player with such a streak: Brett Favre in 2005.
(5-8)
22
3
Dallas Cowboys
Not sure how much fun the Cowboys had on "Funday Football."
(5-8)
23
New Orleans Saints
Someone told me Darren Rizzi must have a voodoo doll of all the opposing kickers, and I can't unhear that.
(3-10)
24
Carolina Panthers
The drop by Xavier Leggette was crushing, but Bryce Young's growth is very encouraging.
(3-10)
25
1
New England Patriots
No QB has been a more effective scrambler than Drake Maye since he became a starter, per Next Gen Stats.
(3-10)
26
1
Cleveland Browns
The Browns had their chances against Pittsburgh, but they continue to make key mistakes in games.
(4-9)
27
2
Chicago Bears
Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze connected for two touchdowns. At least the Bears have that?
(3-10)
28
3
Jacksonville Jaguars
This was Jacksonville's first "road" win since Thanksgiving of 2023.
(3-10)
29
1
New York Jets
The Jets were 5th in defensive EPA when Robert Saleh was fired. Since then, they are are dead last.
(3-10)
30
2
Tennessee Titans
Tennessee's defense had a bounceback week, but the offense once again couldn't do much.
(2-11)
31
2
Las Vegas Raiders
Aidan O'Connell's injury has set up Desmond Ridder to face his old team on Monday night.
(2-11)
32
New York Giants
A missed kick kept the Giants in contention for the No. 1 draft pick. Silver linings?
