POWER RANKINGS: WEEK 15 

Gutsy. Risky. Stupid? A lot of terms to describe the idea to go for it on 4th down that late in the game while in FG range, to seemingly win the game. Feels somewhat unnecessary in a way, but that is the 2024 Lions. They think they are better than you, and are going to do it anyways. Well, it is a good thing they are better than everyone. The Packers are no joke, but they just lost twice to the Lions. This is still an incredibly talented team all the way around.

One could look at this game a couple of ways: Being concerned about the passing game, or that they just won WITHOUT a passing game. I think both points are valid, this is an insanely strong running team with a very strong defense. Can this team be more dynamic through the air? Sure, and they probably should've been against a weak Panthers team. This team moves up because the Bills move down, not necessarily because I was very impressed with their win.

This team is only dropping a single spot because I am still very confident in them. Sure, the defense bent against the Rams, but that is an offense that is fully capable of doing that. However, this team was arguably a blocked punt away from winning the game. I think the defense is an issue, but I also think that it isn't in a way. They have been solid all season, and one game against a hot Rams team. I'm not going to overreact to this loss.

This is still a damn good team.

This is classic Packers. They are getting stronger as the season goes on, and when it gets cold, they also get stronger. They jump the Ravens and the Chiefs because they are consistently playing solid football, on both sides of the ball. They aren't perfect, but they certainly are capable of beating just about any team in the league.

I hate to be that guy, but Lamar hasn't really won any big games this year. All of their toughest opponents, they have simply lost or were outplayed to a degree. It's not a good look, and it in some ways makes Lamar's MVP case worse. There are genuine concerns about this team's chances in the playoffs, and I think they hold merit.

bye week.

The one criticism I have of the Packers, is they rely on the run game a bit too much. They either don't let Love throw it over 25 times, or when he does, he turns it over and they seem to struggle a tiny bit through the air. I think they have a talented pass attack, but it feels like they aren't confident in it. They'd much rather win the game with Jacobs, and while that's fine, when it comes to the playoffs, you are going to need to be able to win in several different ways.

bye week.

And that's how you take care of business. Much needed victory for the Commanders, and they can get back on track. However, I'll need to see it again next week, against a team that isn't the Titans. Regardless, they had this game put away in the first quarter.

bye week.

bye week.

A solid win, but thanks in large part in 14 points handed to them from Winston. The defense was getting carved for a good chunk of the game, and that's not a great sign.

I really don't know what to think about this team. I don't have a whole lot of faith in them, as they were abysmal in the redzone against the Jets. This team feels like a slightly upgraded version of the Falcons, situation-wise and team-wise.

Are the Rams legit? I'm not sure. At times this year, they have looked really bad, yet now, are on an offensive hotstreak. keyword: offensive. The defense has been poor this season, and almost losing when putting up 44 points is insane. I don't have a ton of faith in this team, but the reality that they could sneak into the playoffs easily.

Why are they moving up? Because the Niners are falling. the Niners season is over, and while it feels like it is for the Bengals, they still have the offense to go toe-to-toe with just about any team in the league.

And with that loss, and the report of CMC's injury, the season is over for the Niners. It was indeed a super bowl hangover, as this season has just about been a wash the entire season. I think many people will point to injuries as the cause for this collapse this season, but I think there are other reasons as well. The coaching isn't what it should be, nor were any of their key players earning their money.

A very impressive display from the Bears, who now are going to be without Eberflus. The Bears are playing better and better, but are losing games in the most wacky ways possible. In my opinion, they went toe-to-toe with the best team in the league, short week or not. Caleb looked great in the second half, and the defense did their part as well. Now, it may be too late for this team to have a chance at the playoffs, but at least now we can see flashes of what this team could have been.

I wonder if the Rams will look into a surrogate for Stafford this offseason. I feel it's missing some dynamic playmaking from the QB spot.

They really needed that one. It is a hard game to win, going to the Packers on Thanksgiving, but they really needed a win there. It is going to be hard for this team to claw back into a playoff spot, because it would require a collapse of the Chargers or the Broncos, while the Dolphins have to play perfect. However, if this is how they will play against a playoff team, should they even really try?

bye week.

There is a good team in here somewhere. Not this season, but Anthony Richardson brings something incredibly unique to an offense that could with the right supporting cast, be incredibly dangerous.

This has been the most disappointing team to me this year. They were projected to run away with the division, yet here they are talking about moving on from Cousins in the offseason, and getting beat badly. 4 interceptions is bad. Somehow this team is still in possession of a playoff spot, although I doubt for much longer.

Bryce Young continues to look very poised. This team was a drop by Legette away from beating one of the best teams in the NFC.

This felt like a very winnable game for the Saints, and they kind of sunk it. Much like the Rams, I think the Saints may look to move on from Carr in some form or fashion this offseason.

Weird team right now. On one hand, I'm impressed with Winston and the defense. On the other hand, Winston gave them the ball 3 times, 2 of which turned into pick-sixes. Curious to see how this team plays the rest of the year out.

Well, I will admit I was wrong about this team before the season. I had some faith that they would at least be a middle of the road team, yet, they have been a bottom of the league team. I thought the roster would perform better all around, especially the defense. While the defense has certainly been solid, I don't know about the coaching, nor the offensive weapons. It's fixable, just not this year.

It is a bit sad to think that these could be the final games of Rodgers career. A bit of a stain at the end of his hall of fame career.

This team is incredibly thankful for them getting the 2 point. Better draft pick, they are already eliminated from the playoffs, nothing really left to try and win.

Honestly, have to feel for the Raiders. They don't mind losing that one, because they get a better draft pick potentially, but you know they wanted to stick it to the Chiefs.

Hard to blame the Jags here, as Lawrence went down mid-game. This team is looking towards a new head coach and potentially Travis Hunter in the off-season.

Welp. Not much left to say that hasn't been said.