In Week 9, the Atlanta Falcons notched their most impressive win of the 2021 season, taking down the Saints in New Orleans to get back to .500 for the year. "In recent weeks, the Eagles have dedicated themselves to running the football. After a slow start to the season, Jones and the Patriots have peeled off four straight victories (and five wins in six games) to thrust themselves into the AFC wild-card conversation. For most of Sunday's showdown with the Browns in Kansas City, the Chiefs found themselves playing catch-up. "Trying to find that match and that balance. Can't Knock the Hustle crosses from on the court, where underdogs confront A-listers like Jay-Z and James Harden, to off the court, as players march through the streets of Brooklyn, provoke Donald Trump at the White House, and boycott the ... We played from behind the whole game, and they played a good game.". We begin with FanSided's national NFL reporter Matt Verderame, who dropped the Panthers from No. If I'm putting the ball where it's supposed to be more consistently, there's not going to be as many drops. After two months of turnover-prone offense and non-existent defense, the Chiefs finally looked on Sunday night like the two-time defending AFC champions. As a matter of fact, White rather turned into a pumpkin. The Ravens could face a bit of a challenge in Week 2, as they go on the road to face the Texans, who will be looking to avoid an 0-2 start. Winston wasn't the only key player out Sunday against the Titans. Or even a good team. The Tennessee Titans aren't exactly racking up style points. The first is the header image, a collection of some of the more prominent NFL power rankings and where . But they're going to have to show it over the next several weeks. Next week: vs. Miami. Miami's defense allowed almost 400 yards of offense, but it made plays when it needed to, forcing a pair of timely turnovers. . ", Week 1 Result: Won vs. Minnesota 27-24 (OT). But due credit to Taylor and the Texans players for going out in Week 1 and playing like professionals. "Baker's a competitor," Stefanski said. Or even the biggest reason. One week ago, in a listless loss to a shorthanded Arizona Cardinals team, the 49ers looked to be miles away from being a legitimate contender in the NFC West. Green Bay still may have Super Bowl potential, but the team needs to turn it around sooner rather than later.". Week 10 Result: Tied at Pittsburgh 16-16 (OT). Somebody else does.". Last Week: 13. Too many penalties, too many balls out, not good enough on some of the little things, little fundamentals. Cleveland quarterback Baker Mayfield was already nursing a bad shoulder, but now you can add a knee injury to his list of ailments. Jones wasn't the only reason the New England Patriots blasted the Cleveland Browns on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. Show me a 3-2 team after five games, and I'm on board with the Chargers as a wild-card contender.". Lions running backs Jamaal Williams and D'Andre Swift each posted 100-plus total yards with a touchdown. Quarterback Joe Burrow entered Week 10 tied for the league lead with 11 interceptions. Our players played their hearts out. They may not against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 2, either. In his no-holds-barred memoir, Sapp Attack!, Warren Sapp, one of the NFL's most hilarious and candid personalities, reveals a side of football most fans have never before seen. Big Man. Big Talent. Big Star. Big Mouth. Big Heart. We'll see how it comes out of the bye.".
"Jones isn't the answer under center. Whatever the reason, the Seahawks have dropped four of their last five and sit well off the pace in the NFC West. Or make a run at a wild-card spot. It's the latter performance that will be the talk of the town in Chicago this week. However, per Jeff Schultz of the Athletic, head coach Arthur Smith insisted that his players won't hang their heads for long ahead of next week's matchup with the Buccaneers. After squeaking past the Saints in Nashville, the Titans have peeled off six consecutive wins and presently own the No. The Houston Texans punched a massive hole in the perception that they are the league's worst team in 2021.
The NFL power rankings for Week 2 illustrate the sports media's split over the 49ers after their blowout-turned-nail-biter victory over the Lions. Nick Chubb and Kareem Hunt are both going to have the opportunity to put up big numbers out of the Cleveland Browns backfield. We'll see how much longer Nagy sings that tune if the Bears can't get past the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 2. "I'm just floating at an all-time high frequency," Newton said. NFL Staff - Bleacher Report. . ", "Houston deserves a little credit after being shredded by every pundit all offseason," Sobleski added. Week 10 was the best week for the Houston Texans since they defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars in the season . One victory isn't going to magically fix all that ails it. "We got in a hole and against this team that's hard," Carr said. Despite winning two of three, the Eagles are still two games under .500 and well off the pace in the NFC East. The New York Giants are a bad football team. Last year Taylor showed what he can do. Whether it be running it 40 times, whatever it is, we want to be efficient as a football team and as an offense.". The Cardinals piled up 416 yards of total offense and converted over half of their third-down attempts. It was a moribund effort all around. Tailback Christian McCaffrey turned 30 touches into 187 total yards. "We just never really played on our terms. While the Patriots got off to a choppy start this season, Gagnon advises patience. 1 overall pick.". Jimmy Garoppolo was sharp throwing the ball, topping 300 passing yards. But the Buccaneers did what winners do and figured out a way to steal a victory. It could be worse. No NFL head coach is more open and honest than Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots. Last week, the Jacksonville Jaguars stunned the Buffalo Bills in what had to be the high point of the season for the team. There were quite a few questions facing the Philadelphia Eagles in 2021. When the Baltimore Ravens were stunned by the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night, it presented the Pittsburgh Steelers with a (black and) golden opportunity to move into a tie for first place in the AFC North. Defensively, the Saints held the Packers to only 229 total yards and forced three turnovers. It was a horrific offseason for the Baltimore Ravens. And now they have to get ready for Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. We've got newcomers at both ends—and some dissent at the top. "That's on us as coaches. Sure enough, it was confirmed Monday afternoon that Young's season is over. That's exactly what Brady did Thursday against the Cowboys, throwing for 379 yards and four scores. And just like in 2018, the Colts have rallied, winning four of five to get back to .500 at the 10-game mark. Running back D'Andre Swift continued his solid season, amassing 130 yards on a whopping 33 carries. A much stiffer test awaits in Week 2 against a New Orleans Saints team that just smoked the Green Bay Packers. He'll be sidelined at least a month after dislocating his kneecap, according to Rich Cimini of ESPN, which isn't going to make Wilson's adjustment to the pros any easier. We just made a few too many mistakes to beat a good football team.". Rank: 24 (-1) Link to article. NFL Power Rankings, Week 11: Vikings Restore Hope With Impressive Win Over Chargers. The Top Shelf 1. You've got to be ready at any time.". Bleacher Report. Take a look at where various NFL analysts and publications have the Bolts ranked heading into their Week 11 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Houston Texans (1-8) Last Week: 31. Houston is all but certainly going to have a top-five pick in 2022. Aggressive defense and more efficient play from Tagovailoa (through a fractured finger) give the team an excellent chance to stack a few wins with an upcoming schedule against the Jets (twice), Carolina Panthers and New York Giants.". "And then sometimes the defender just makes a great play. The Rams barely made an effort to run the ball and could do little to slow down the Niners on the ground. It's just one game against a bad team, but early returns are encouraging. In the season opener, Super Bowl MVP quarterback Patrick Mahomes passed for 211 yards and three touchdowns, throwing one apiece to wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Sammy Watkins and tight end Travis Kelce. Kansas City Chiefs (1-0 record, No. And we weren't prepared to execute the way we needed to. Wife pesters husband to buy lottery ticket. But while speaking to reporters after the defeat, head coach Pete Carroll said he didn't believe the injury played a role in Seattle's offensive struggles. 32 to No. After controlling the first half of their season opener against the Steelers, the Bills fell asleep after halftime, managing only six points over the final 30 minutes. . It was the kind of wacky week that gives power rankings like these the old snow-globe treatment. "And the Cardinals still have the misfortune of playing in the NFL's toughest division.
Unfortunately though, it wasn't all good news. Week 2 Power Rankings are here! Really good. Check. The Green Bay Packers, Seattle Seahawks, San Francisco 49ers and even the Bucs could battle for that billing throughout the regular season. It has become pretty obvious that the Chicago Bears will not be headed back to the postseason in 2021. That's the only logical explanation for how a 44-year-old quarterback can step onto an NFL field and play like he's 24. "The Chargers got the Justin Herbert performance they needed and returned to the win column as a result. The Packers failed to gain even 230 total yards, and they turned the ball over three times. After losing starting quarterback Teddy Bridgewater to a concussion, the Broncos struggled to generate offense, managing 254 total yards and a touchdown. The stunner tightened up the division quite a bit, and with three of the Ravens' next four games against the Browns and Steelers, Baltimore will need to get this stink washed off quickly. Especially at quarterback. NFL Power Rankings, Week 8: Fresh Off Bye Week, Vikings Facing Big Test . But 10 weeks into the regular season, there's little question that the former Alabama standout has had the most success of any first-year quarterback so far. Is it an inaccurate or late throw? A Packers team that was 26-6 over the past two seasons was going to shake that off and get back down to business. Here's a look at where the Vikings rank heading into Week 8: No. I'll be tracking the Eagles' power rankings across these seven outlets all season long at the bottom of these posts. "Anything is an upgrade over Darnold," Gagnon wrote, "And it helps that Christian McCaffrey is healthy and has shaken off the rust. 17 (- -) Dak Prescott kept his team within winning range, and that's . In this new edition of The TB12 Method, Tom Brady further explains and details the revolutionary training, conditioning, and wellness system that has kept him atop the NFL at an age when most players are deep into retirement. Sure, some of the league's best teams kept rolling. Wide receiver Jerry Jeudy, who paced Denver in catches and receiving yards Sunday, is looking at an extended absence after being carted from the field with a high-ankle sprain in the third quarter.
Bleacher Report -- 21 (AP Photo . After barely missing the postseason in 2020, the Miami Dolphins needed to get off to a fast start. Here's a look at where the Vikings rank heading into Week 10: No. "We’ve got to get some stuff cleaned up, no doubt. 6 and No. 3 weeks ago. Enjoy our content? There was a ton of offseason hype surrounding the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, who brought veterans Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski into an offense that already featured wide receivers Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. Bringing the book back into print for the first time in more than a decade, this new edition of Instant Replay retains the classic look of the original and includes a foreword by Jonathan Yardley and additional rarely seen photos from the ... Kansas City will have had 10 days to prepare for the Los Angeles Chargers, whom it faces on the road Sunday afternoon in its first AFC West matchup of the season. The times that he got in there, he did well ... [and] we'll continue to keep growing with that stuff.". Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts told reporters after the game that it felt good for his squad to be the one dictating tempo on a weekly basis. Last week, the Cleveland Browns notched perhaps their most impressive win of the season in blowing out the Bengals in Cincinnati. As Mike Florio reported for Pro Football Talk, Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Zimmer isn't worried about talk that his job could be in jeopardy if the Vikings have another disappointing season. "There's some concern," Rivera said. "That offense really is loaded, and the defense has more talent than it is given credit for.
However, while Mayfield didn't return to Sunday's mauling, head coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters after the game that he could have come back were the score not so lopsided. But two of those resulted in touchdowns, and he told reporters afterward that it felt great to stand under center again for the team he led to Super Bowl 50. The Giants appear to be every bit as bad as last year—maybe worse. Bleacher Report NFL analysts Brad Gagnon, Brent Sobleski and Gary Davenport have gathered to once again sift through the mayhem and rank all 32 NFL teams from worst to first. Need proof? Author: NFL Staff . Thanks to Tampa's upset loss in Washington, the Saints didn't fall any farther off the pace in the NFC South. Son of Bum is more than one manâs memoirâitâs a story of family and football and a father who inspired his son. âHaving played for and against Wade Phillips, the first word that comes to my mind is respect. Cleveland was outgained 452 yards to 217 and converted one third down the entire game. Let's take a look at where the Colts sit in .
If you're confused about the San Francisco 49ers aft Bleacher Report. There was Aaron Rodgers' COVID-19 vaccine status. It was an ugly game for the Colts, to say the least. 7 "The Falcons are mired in mediocrity, and once a team gets stuck there, it can be hard to dig out.". The defense also made a number of big plays, including a pick-six from linebacker Dre Greenlaw. Along the way, the book explores the incredible impact his single motherâs unconditional love and his college coachâs unwavering support had on him, and what drives him to be so successful in basketball and in life. A chance to not only wash off the stink from last week's loss to the New York Giants but also an opportunity to take over first place in the AFC West with a win over the rival Chiefs. The cold reality is that the Texans need better players. 30. Bleacher Report: 11th. But if the Raiders do make some noise in 2021, they will look back on Monday's thrilling comeback win over the Baltimore Ravens as what started it all. ", Week 10 Result: Won vs. New Orleans 23-21. ", "One can point to the Patriots' dismantling of the Cleveland Browns and say the entire team is playing well—which it is," Sobleski added. A miscue on a punt handed the Chiefs the ball inside the red zone. . ET on NFL Network. "Things have gone downhill since. Go into the bye with a win and then close out our season pretty much with just divisional games with the exception of maybe two [against Detroit and Cincinnati]. SI.com MMQB: No. However, two of our analysts believe that Tennessee's resume has earned the Titans the No. ", Week 10 Result: Lost at Indianapolis 23-17. His stat line against the Bills was a mess: 44 attempts, 24 completions, 251 yards, no touchdowns and four interceptions before getting hurt late and giving way to veteran Joe Flacco. For the Minnesota Vikings, the theme of the 2021 season had been close but no cigar.
And at that point, Zimmer's job security could be quite a bit shakier. "It wasn't our best game, but a win's a win.". Jourdon LaBarber. Heinicke has flashed at times. 32. NOTE: Up/down arrows reflect movement from the Week 8 NFL Power Rankings . The Chargers defense played its part as well, holding a short-handed Washington team to 259 total yards and a single touchdown. But in completing 19 of 23 passes for 198 yards and three touchdowns without an interception, Jones played the same sort of solid, efficient game that he has more weeks than not this season. Quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was sharp in his Denver debut, completing 28 of 36 passes for 264 yards and two scores with a passer rating of 115.7. Short-handed, the Niners' season could go sideways quickly. NFL Power Rankings Week 2: Cowboys Rank As Second Best Team In NFC East Despite Loss. Staying there won't be easy, though. Andy Dalton wasn't terrible against the Rams, but he wasn't great either. But Gagnon cautions not to count them out in the NFC playoffs.
Week 10 Result: Won vs. Los Angeles Rams 31-10. On Sunday, the Vikes play host to the NFC North-leading Packers. Loading your audio article. As is the case every week, Week 8's action sent shock waves through the NFL's pecking order. Here's a look at how various national experts rated the Broncos in their power rankings entering Week 2: Bleacher Report (No. If the Cincinnati Bengals entered the 2021 season with optimism, it was of the guarded variety. It wouldn't be their last surprise of the day. Bleacher Report . "I'm going to put my resume out there on the field just like the players. Start the game with a turnover, turnover on downs, bad call by me there.". Dallas Cowboys (5-1) 5 .
Quarterback Ryan Tannehill had a pedestrian game, passing for just 212 yards and a touchdown. We just have to do a better job at everything. Minnesota's defense allowed 366 yards of offense and 149 yards on the ground to an offense that ranked 29th in the league last year. But Gagnon feels the team is headed in the right direction. Denver has come back to win just one of those games. Sunday wasn't a bump in the road for Big Blue. The Philadelphia Eagles appear to have found a winning formula. Here's a roundup of where the Patriots stand in expert 2020 NFL Power Rankings entering Week 4. This story begins with the infamous massacre of the Sioux at Wounded Knee, in 1890, then moves to rural Pennsylvania and the Carlisle Indian School, an institution designed to âelevateâ Indians by uprooting their youths and immersing ... It's an impressive feat considering how well Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs played last season. Bleacher Report. Tommy Sweeney (89) and Tyler Bass (2) Buffalo Bills vs Tennessee Titans . Take a look at the latest power rankings following the Raiders' Week 2 win. This was supposed to be a winnable game for the Jaguars. Indy's schedule to open the season is an absolute meat grinder—the next four games are home against the Rams, at Tennessee, at Miami and at Baltimore. And he's going to need all the help he can get. There isn't a bad team in the division. Bleacher Report. "We set ourselves up in prime position to hit this bye on a high streak. 1. It was the sort of performance we expected from the Bills against Jacksonville, and it sends the team into the most daunting part of their schedule with some positive momentum. "It's almost scary.". "[I] just didn't feel it was the right thing to put him back out there.". Finished, Toast. "That was a weird, disappointing home loss, but weird, disappointing things often happen when the Patriots meet the division-rival Dolphins," he said. Finally getting a (relatively) full complement of weapons on the field can only help quarterback Daniel Jones. The Texans didn't just open the season with a win over their AFC South rivals from Jacksonville. The Tennessee Titans are rightly moving in the wrong direction in the NFL power rankings of experts going into Week 5 after their embarrassing loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. Darnold and Anderson weren't the only players on Carolina's offense that showed up. Denver Broncos (2-0) (Last week #2) Winning against a 2013 playoff team, while last year's champs slipped up. "It seems like we've been climbing out of this hole for a while now," Wentz said. Current ranking: 15.
Week 1 Result: Lost at Los Angeles Rams 34-14. But Kansas City isn't big on losing. The ultimate record of a great franchise's greatest season as told by none other than Da Coach himself In Ditka's own words, this 30th anniversary volume of The '85 Bears is packed with special features that make it the ultimate must-have ... He started the Wild Card Round loss to Tampa in the 2020 playoffs. This week, Mitch Goldich handled the power ranks by himself and . 2 team in the NFC on my board.". Then a visit from a Dolphins team that went 10-6 last year. Gaudy stat lines from wideouts Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf? Not a lot has gone right for the Washington Football Team in 2021. The team also got another turnover-free game from quarterback Carson Wentz, although he admitted to reporters afterward that the win wasn't an especially stylish one. It's not just that the Vikings fell in Week 1. Check. Give it some time. But taking down the defending Super Bowl champions on Sunday is still easily the high point of its season. Our schemes weren't up to snuff. Bleacher Report Staff: No. It's that they were beaten by a Cincinnati Bengals team that hasn't had a winning season since 2015. "It [stinks], man," Simmons told reporters after the game. In Week 2, New Orleans is traveling to Las Vegas for a Monday night matchup against the Raiders, who will playing in their first game at the brand-new Allegiant Stadium. And when the team did move the ball, it was done in by miscues, whether it was a Melvin Gordon fumble that was returned for a touchdown or a blocked field goal. With Jackson, Dobbins and starting running back Mark Ingram, Baltimore's rushing attack may be even more dangerous than last year. We've been in this situation before. Ditto for the Los Angeles Rams over the Chicago Bears on Sunday night. But the Pittsburgh Steelers took a major jump to tie with the Browns for the No. "It's hardly time to panic, as the Rams are still 7-3 and just a game behind Arizona," Davenport said. Winning . It won't take long to answer that question. But probably not.".
Enjoy our content? More of the same for OKC Thunder in week 3 national power rankings. "It's becoming time to face facts in New York," Davenport said. . There are no moral victories in sports. Offensively, the Bills racked up 489 yards and drove the field at will—the team had just seven third downs over the entire game. "He did amazing," cornerback Jalen Ramsey told reporters after the game. Where Do the Bolts Fall in the Week 9 Power Rankings? Watch for a big third-year jump for the 2019 No. Other than that, though, they are just OK.". The former Ohio State standout still has a lot of improving to do, but while addressing reporters after last week's loss to the Steelers, head coach Matt Nagy lauded the progress that Fields has made. For all the things he did right in the game, Lamar Jackson committed a pair of costly fumbles—including the one that set up the winning score. For most of the offseason, the Houston Texans have been regarded by many (including the analysts here at B/R) as the worst team in the league. Check. This week: 21. Here's what Dan Hanzus of NFL.com had to say about us back then: 21. Week 7 Browns Power Rankings Roundup. Tight end Travis Kelce and running back Darrel Williams both eclipsed 100 receiving yards, while wide receiver Tyreek Hill chipped in two touchdowns. Buffalo Bills (4-2) Last week: Bye. For much of their recent hot streak, the Colts have depended on running back Jonathan Taylor, and Sunday was no different. The lone one that didn't (Arizona) demolished the Titans on Sunday. Quarterback Derek Carr was phenomenal, throwing for 435 yards and leading a game-tying drive at the end of regulation to tie the score, the Las Vegas defense made a number of big plays, sacking Lamar Jackson three times and forcing a pair of fumbles—including one that set up the game-winning touchdown. "They would if he was making bad decisions. The Los Angeles Chargers are looking build on Justin Herbert's Offensive Rookie of the Year campaign and turn stats into wins. Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City offense was rolling against the Raiders—he passed for 406 yards and five touchdowns without an interception. Rookie Ja'Marr Chase caught five passes for 101 yards and a touchdown in his professional debut. "The Chiefs have so many flaws on paper, but we're still talking about Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid. The attitude is admirable. Denver remains just a game back of Kansas City in a crowded AFC West. Fast forward one week, and it's a much different story. Rank He didn't in any of the team's losses. Bleacher Report Staff: No. We underestimated the Redbirds.". With those results in hand, the national pundits were sure to keep the OKC Thunder near the bottom of the ladder if not on the . It wasn't a perfect showing for the reigning Super Bowl champions. More than once.". Just when it appeared that the Baltimore Ravens had established themselves as the best team in the division and maybe the conference, they laid a big fat egg in Miami against the Dolphins. But then came the final quarter. Seattle controlled the game throughout, Wentz was OK but not great, and the Colts fell by 12. To be fair, rookie quarterback Zach Wilson made a few nice throws in his pro debut. OK, to be fair, the Detroit Lions also didn't win. What a weird year it's been.". "But the coma that the Bills offense slipped into in the second half is concerning, especially given their upcoming schedule. 22 (No change) You'd be hard-pressed to find many pundits who would call the 2021 Minnesota . His status for Sunday's . "It's looking in the mirror," Lawrence said. 15 (down 1 spot): Dan Hanzus - NFL.com. But with five of their last seven games coming against teams that currently have a losing record, if the Eagles keep playing well, Philly might be able to get back into the wild-card conversation in the NFC. He didn't exactly have a lot of help. 17 (Up 5 spots) . But in Week 1, the New Orleans Saints reminded everybody that they're still the class of the NFC South. But given Atlanta's state of "readiness" to face the Eagles, next week's matchup with the Super Bowl champions could get ugly quick. The Raiders are up against it now; in addition to falling behind the Chiefs in the division, Sunday night's setback was the first in a wicked three-game stretch that includes a home date with the Cincinnati Bengals and a road trip to Big D to face the Cowboys. Lose a second straight game, and the Bolts would fall to 1-2 and again look the part of an also-ran in the division. Panthers in the power rankings before Week 2 . Nov 16, 2021. "The stupidity has to go away if we're going to go anywhere," Arians said. It's interesting because Miami deserves credit for an impressive week," Sobleski said. He threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns and posted a gaudy passer rating of 156.1. Quarterback Jared Goff actually played pretty well in his Lions debut, throwing for 338 yards and three touchdowns. But for one week, Houston stepped onto the field and proved itself as clearly the better squad. 2020 NFL Power Rankings: Week 2: Which teams took a step forward or back in the power rankings after Week 1? Of course, it was also Houston's bye week, which tells you everything you need to know about the 2021 Texans. So, there's a lot out there. Wide receiver D.J. It's not going to be a happy home debut for Las Vegas, though, as the Saints are likely to win handily and improve to 2-0. After watching the team get flattened by the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10, that victory seems like it was a million years ago. The Raiders, on the other hand, amassed just 82 yards in the first half. These images tell the story of the birth and growth of a football team. Stafford made quite an impression on his new teammates. Their top wide receiver (Michael Thomas) is out indefinitely with an ankle injury.
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