2024 NFL Power Rankings – Week 14

1. Detroit Lions (11-1): The Lions hung on for a Thanksgiving Day win over the Bears, 23-20. The Lions snapped a seven-game losing streak on Thanksgiving. The Lions will be back in action on Thursday Night Football against the Packers. The Lions and the Bills look like two teams headed for the Super Bowl. Two teams that have never won a Super Bowl. Two California high school quarterbacks battling it out for a Super Bowl championship. Could be a great matchup. Next: -3 vs Green Bay Packers – Thu, Dec. 5, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 51.5 (ATS: 9-3 – O/U: 5-7) Win probability: 67.7%

2. Buffalo Bills (10-2): The Bills clinched the AFC East division title on Sunday Night with a blowout win over the reeling 49ers. The Bills look like a team that is focused on getting to the Super Bowl and quarterback Josh Allen is leading the charge and is the favorite to win the MVP in the NFL. Next: -4 at Los Angeles Rams - Sun, Dec. 8, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 8-4 – O/U: 7-5) Win probability: 76.3%

3. Kansas City Chiefs (11-1): The Chiefs continue to find ways to win games. The Chiefs beat the Panthers on a walk-off 31-yard field goal, 30-27. The fact that they are 11-1 and getting players healthy should make the fans of the Chiefs happy. But every game being close and squeaking out wins is going to catch up with the Chiefs. Next: -4 vs Los Angeles Chargers - Sun, Dec. 8, 5:20 PM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 6-6) Win probability: 66.7%

4. Minnesota Vikings (10-2): The Vikings have reached ten wins after defeating the Cardinals, 23-22. The Vikings could win 13 games this season and end up as a wild-card team in the playoffs. That is the reality of being in the NFC North division this season. The Vikings could also have their talented coaching staff raided at the end of the season. Life is not always fair. Next: -6 vs Atlanta Falcons – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 7-4-1 – O/U: 4-8) Win probability: 71.6%

5. Philadelphia Eagles (10-2): The Eagles won their 8th consecutive game, beating the Ravens 24-19. The Eagles look good, and they could win it all, but they probably need to get homefield advantage away from Detroit in the NFC to win it. They have an easier schedule over the next five weeks than the Lions. Next: -12.5 vs Carolina Panthers – Sun, Dec. 8 , 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 8-4 – O/U: 5-7) Win probability: 91.4%

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-3): The Steelers won a shootout with the Bengals, 44-38. It would be difficult to take too much from this win. The Bengals defense is terrible, and their offense is terrific, so the Steelers offense is not as good as it looked, and the Steelers defense is not as bad as it looked. Next: -6.5 vs Cleveland Browns – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 9-3 – O/U: 7-5) Win probability: 72.5%

7. Green Bay Packers (9-3): The Packers easily defeated the Dolphins in Green Bay on Thanksgiving, 30-17. Quarterback Jordan Love completed 21 of 28 passes for 274 yards and two touchdowns in leading the Packers to a victory. The Packers have a huge matchup with the Lions in Thursday Night football in Detroit. Next: +3 at Detroit Lions - Thu, Dec. 5, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 51.5 (ATS: 6-6 – O/U: 5-6-1) Win probability: 32.3%

8. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4): The Chargers held on to beat the Falcons, 17-13 and moved one step closer to the playoffs. Four interceptions of Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins was the difference in this game. The Chargers are struggling offensively, but as long as they have quarterback Justin Herbert in their lineup they have a chance to win any game they are in. Next: +4 at Kansas City Chiefs - Sun, Dec. 8, 5:20 PM PT – O/U: 43 (ATS: 8-4 – O/U: 4-8) Win probability: 33.3%

9. Baltimore Ravens (8-5): The Ravens fell to the Eagles and appear to be headed to a wild-card playoff slot due to their week-to-week inconsistency. The Ravens have found it difficult to commit to giving the ball to running back Derrick Henry, their Hall-of-Fame kicker has struggled, and their secondary is suspect. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A at New York Giants – Sun, Dec. 15, 10:00 AM PT – O/U N/A (ATS: 6-6-1 – O/U: 10-3) Win probability: N/A%

10. Washington Commanders (8-5): The Commanders ended a three-game losing streak with a resounding 42-19 victory over the Titans. The Commanders rushed for 267 yards in the game while holding the Titans to just 45 yards rushing. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A at New Orleans – Sun, Dec. 15, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 8-4-1 – O/U: 9-4) Win probability: N/A%

11. Houston Texans (8-5): The Texans held on to beat the Jaguars, 23-20. The Texans have a two-game lead over the second place Colts in the AFC South division and swept the head-to-head over the Colts, so they in fact have a three-game lead over the Colts with four games to play. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A vs Miami Dolphins – Sun, Dec. 15, 10:00 AM PT – O/U N/A (ATS: 5-6-2 – O/U: 4-9) Win probability: N/A%

12. Denver Broncos (8-5): The Broncos won a wild game on Monday Night football, beating the Browns, 41-32. The Broncos gave up 475 passing yards on Monday Night but also got three interceptions, two of which were returned for touchdowns. The Broncos go into their bye week with a three-game winning streak. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A vs Indianapolis Colts - Sun, Dec. 15, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 10-3 – O/U: 8-5) Win probability: N/A%

13. Seattle Seahawks (7-5): The Seahawks got a much-needed win on the road, beating the New York Jets, 26-21. Defensive tackle Leonard Williams had the play of the game, a 92-yard interception for a touchdown off of Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Next: +2.5 at Arizona Cardinals - Sun, Dec. 8, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 5-6-1 - O/U: 6-6) Win probability: 42%

14. Arizona Cardinals (6-6): The Cardinals suffered a second consecutive road loss, 23-22 at Minnesota. The Cardinals are one game behind the Seahawks and will take on the Seahawks this Sunday at home. A loss at home would put the Cardinals two games behind the Seahawks and would give the Seahawks the season sweep. This is a must-win game for the Cardinals. Next: -2.5 vs Seattle Seahawks - Sun, Dec. 8, 1:05 PM PT – O/U: 44.5 (ATS: 8-4 – O/U: 4-7-1) Win probability: 58%

15. Atlanta Falcons (6-6): The Falcons lost their third consecutive game, this time to the Chargers at home in Atlanta. Quarterback Kirk Cousins threw four interceptions and had one of the worst days of his 13-year career. Next: +6 at Minnesota Vikings – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 4-8) Win probability: 28.4%

16. Los Angeles Rams (6-6): The Rams got a big win to keep their hopes alive for an NFC West division title, beating the Saints, 21-14. Running back Kyren Williams rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown and quarterback Matthew Stafford threw two 4th quarter touchdown passes in the victory. Next: +4 vs Buffalo Bills – Sun, Dec. 8, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 6-6) Win probability: 23.7%

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-6): The Buccaneers won a tough game in overtime on the road, beating the Panthers, 26-23. The Buccaneers are the only team to beat both the Lions and Eagles in the NFL. They are better than their record indicates. Rookie running back Bucky Irving rushed for 152 yards and a touchdown and added three receptions for 33 yards. Next: -6.5 vs Las Vegas Raiders – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 46.5 (ATS: 7-5 – O/U: 8-4) Win probability: 78.7%

18. Indianapolis Colts (6-7): The Colts pulled out a close win over the Patriots, 25-24, to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. With 12 seconds remaining in the game and the Colts trailing 24-17. quarterback Anthony Richardson connected with wide receiver Alec Pierce for a three-yard touchdown pass and then ran in for the two-point conversion, giving the Colts the win. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A at Denver Broncos – Sun, Dec. 15, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 8-5 – O/U: 6-7) Win probability: N/A%

19. San Francisco 49ers (5-7): The 49ers got blown out for the second consecutive week, this time by the Bills, 35-10 in a snow storm. by the Packers, 38-10 in Green Bay. The Niners also lost running back Christian McCaffrey for the season with a knee injury. It appears that the 49ers can look forward to a high first round draft pick in 2025. Next: -4 vs Chicago Bears – Sun, Dec. 8, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 44 (ATS: 4-8 – O/U: 6-6) Win probability: 72.3%

20. Miami Dolphins (5-7): Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa said that the cold weather does not affect his team's play and that he was looking forward to the challenge in Green Bay. The Dolphins then lost their 12th consecutive game in games that began with a temperature of 40 degrees or less, 30-17. The kickoff temperature at Lambeau Field was 27 degrees and a wind chill of 18. Next: -5.5 vs New York Jets - Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 45 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 5-7) Win probability: 74.5%

21. Cincinnati Bengals (4-8): The Bengals are setting all sorts of records that they should not be happy about. After the 44-38 loss to the Steelers, quarterback Joe Burrow set the record for the most losses in a season (five) after throwing for 300 yards and three touchdowns in a single game. The Bengals are the first team in NFL history to lose four games or more when scoring at least 33 points, per ESPN research. Next: -5.5 at Dallas Cowboys – Mon, Dec. 9, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 6-6 – O/U: 9-3) Win probability: 69.7

22. Dallas Cowboys (5-7): The Cowboys have won two in a row after defeating the Giants on Thanksgiving Day, 27-20. The Cowboys defense had six sacks and 14 hits on Giants QB Drew Lock. They also had a pick-six interception in a good day for the defense. Next: +5.5 vs Cincinnati Bengals - Mon, Dec. 9, 5:15 PM PT – O/U: 49.5 (ATS: 4-8 – O/U: 8-4) Win probability: 30.3%

23. Chicago Bears (4-8): The Bears lost their sixth straight game on Thanksgiving to the Lions, 23-20, due to poor clock management by head coach Matt Eberflus, a constant theme under his coaching leadership. The next day, the Bears fired Eberflus and replaced him with interim offensive coordinator Thomas Brown. Next: +4 at San Francisco 49ers - Sun, Dec. 8, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: 44 (ATS: 6-4-2 – O/U: 4-8) Win probability: 27.7%

24. New England Patriots (3-10): The Patriots lost another close game, this one a 25-24 loss to the Colts. Rookie quarterback Drake Maye completed 24 of 30 for 238 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The defense did not produce a sack on the day and kicker Joey Slye missed a 25-yard field goal that did not help the cause. Next: Bye – Following week: N/A at Arizona Cardinals – Sun, Dec. 15, 1:25 PM PT – O/U: N/A (ATS: 5-7-1 – O/U: 8-5) Win probability: N/A%

25. Carolina Panthers (3-9): For the second consecutive week, the Panthers lost on a walk-off field goal, this time falling to the Panthers in overtime, 26-23. Quarterback Bryce Young threw for 298 yards and a touchdown in the loss. He is beginning to show the promise that made him the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Next: +12.5 at Philadelphia Eagles – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 46 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 9-3) Win probability: 8.6%

26. New Orleans Saints (4-8): The Saints lost to the Rams, and they also lost their jack-of-all trades player, Taysom Hill, to a season ending ACL knee injury. The Saints roster is beginning to look old and worn out. Next: -4.5 at New York Giants – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 7-5) Win probability: 65.8%

27. Tennessee Titans (3-9): The Titans were roadkill in Landover, Maryland this Sunday, losing to the Commanders, 42-19. The Commanders ran over the Titans for 267 yards on the ground, taking an early 28-0 lead and never looking back in an easy win. Next: -3 vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 39.5 (ATS: 2-10 – O/U: 7-4-1) Win probability: 69.4%

28. New York Jets (3-9): The Jets are out of the playoff chase with five weeks remaining in the season. If there is a place for former head coach Bill Belichick to land, it is in New York, where they have talent on the roster. The Jets need an experienced head coach and coaching staff to bring some discipline to this team. Next: +5.5 at Miami Dolphins - Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 45 (ATS: 3-9 – O/U: 6-5-1) Win probability: 24.6%

29. Cleveland Browns (3-9): The Browns lost to the Broncos on Monday Night, 42-33, but the story continues to be the improvement in their offense since losing quarterback Deshaun Watson for the season. The Browns had 552 yards in total offense in the loss. At this point, there is almost no way they can go back to Watson next season. Next: +6.5 at Pittsburgh Steelers – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 43.5 (ATS: 4-8 – O/U: 6-6) Win probability: 27.5%

30. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10): The Jaguars lost to the Texans and lost their quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the season with a concussion from a controversial hit. Lawrence will also have shoulder surgery. The Jaguars, Raiders, and Giants are all in a fight for the worst record in the NFL. Next: +3 at Tennessee Titans - Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 39.5 (ATS: 6-5-1 – O/U: 7-5) Win probability: 30.6%

31. Las Vegas Raiders (2-10): The fading Raiders lost their 8th consecutive game, falling to the Chiefs 19-17. The Raiders lost this game through mismanagement of their timeouts and the clock. It would appear that head coach Antonio Pierce may be a one-and-done head coach for the Raiders. Next: +6.5 at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 46.5 (ATS: 5-7 – O/U: 8-4) Win probability: 21.3%

32. New York Giants (2-10): The Giants suffered their seventh consecutive loss on Thanksgiving to the Cowboys. 27-20. Starting QB Daniel Jones was released, cleared waivers and signed with the Vikings. The Giants will likely draft a QB in the 2025 NFL draft, but they need an offensive line makeover. Next: +4.5 vs New Orleans Saints – Sun, Dec. 8, 10:00 AM PT – O/U: 41 (ATS: 3-9 – O/U: 4-8) Win probability: 34.2%