Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: Cowboys Rising

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What looked like a horrible slate of matchups on paper turned out to be one of the best weekends of this NFL season. 

 

Ten of the 14 games played ended up coming down to the last possession. There were a total of six game-winning field goals that included the Browns, Texans, Cardinals, Lions, Seahawks and Broncos. 

 

And then looking at the other end of the spectrum, there were a couple of games that weren’t particularly close at all. 

 

The Dallas Cowboys put on a clinic as they torched the New York Giants 49-17. Dak Prescott does not deserve the hate he receives and he really did silence the critics as he threw for 404 yards and four touchdowns. He also had a rushing touchdown. 

 

Ceedee Lamb has made a case to be one of the league’s best receivers. He had 11 catches for 151 yards and a touchdown in Sunday’s win. The Cowboys are dangerous and if their offense can be consistent, watch out. 

 

Another blowout that happened in the NFL was between the 49ers and Jaguars. San Francisco beat the Jaguars 34-3 in a game that was never even close, which was very surprising. 

 

San Francisco’s addition of Chase Young was a game changer and their defensive line is not even fair at this point. The Niners had five sacks on Sunday and allowed just three points to a good Jacksonville offense. Brock Purdy finally played a good game, throwing for 296 yards and three touchdowns. After a three-game skid, it looks like the Niners have come back to life. 

 

And let’s talk about the quarterbacks that keep on turning heads week after week. C.J. Stroud and Joshua Dobbs who play for the Texans and Vikings, respectively. 

 

Stroud is not only a lock for Offensive Rookie of the Year, but he has now entered MVP territory. Of course, barring any miracles, it’s not likely that he’ll win it, but he’s been thriving in this Houston Texans offense. 

 

Houston went into Cincinnati and pulled off a 30-27 upset victory. Stroud threw for 356 yards and a touchdown. Houston’s ground game was excellent as running back Devin Singletary had 30 carries for 150 yards and a touchdown. And considering that the Bengals had won three games in a row against high quality opponents speaks volumes to how good Houston actually might be. 

 

Now for Dobbs, he is not afraid of anything thrown his way. New offense? No problem. New team? No problem. It does not matter to him and he very well could bring the Vikings into the postseason, especially with star receiver Justin Jefferson nearing his return. 

 

On Sunday against a stingy Saints defense, Dobbs threw for 268 yards and a touchdown while rushing for 44 yards and scoring on the ground. His favorite target was undoubtedly, T.J. Hockenson, who had 11 catches for 134 yards and a touchdown. 

 

If Minnesota can get their running back play in check, they can be a real dark horse in the NFC. 

 

Despite the Miami Dolphins being on a bye week, they still found a way to win. The Patriots, Jets and Bills each lost which means that Miami is sitting comfortably on top of the AFC East. 

 

The Patriots and Jets losses were sort of expected but the Buffalo Bills have really spiraled out of control. 

 

Buffalo lost at home on Monday Night Football against the Broncos 24-22 on a night where they turned the ball over four times. I’m surprised that the Broncos had to kick a game-winning field goal because the Bills were constantly shooting themselves in the foot. 

 

Just like that, Buffalo is 5-5 and if they can’t get it together, it might be time to blow it up. 

 

Here are my power rankings for Week 11. 

 

  1. Carolina Panthers (1 – 8) 

Last Week: 31

Result: Lost at Bears 16-13

 

  1. New York Giants (2 – 8)

Last Week: 30

Result: Lost at Cowboys 49-17

  1. Arizona Cardinals (2 – 8)

Last Week: 32

Result: Won vs. Falcons 25-23

 

  1. New England Patriots (2 – 8)

Last Week: 28

Result: Lost vs. Colts 10-6

 

  1. Chicago Bears (3 – 7)

Last Week: 29

Result: Won vs. Panthers 16-13

 

  1. Los Angeles Rams (3 – 6)

Last Week: 27

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Green Bay Packers (3 – 6)

            Last Week: 26

Result: Lost at Steelers 23-19

 

  1. Tennessee Titans (3 – 6)

Last Week: 25

Result: Lost at Buccaneers 20-6

 

  1. Atlanta Falcons (4 – 6)

Last Week: 23

Result: Lost at Cardinals 25-23

 

  1. Washington Commanders (4 – 6)

Last Week: 22

Result: Lost at Seahawks 29-26

 

  1. New York Jets (4 – 5)

Last Week: 18

Result: Lost at Raiders 16-12

 

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4 – 5)

Last Week: 24

Result: Won vs. Titans 20-6

 

  1. New Orleans Saints (5 – 5)

Last Week: 16

Result: Lost at Vikings 27-19

 

  1. Las Vegas Raiders (5 – 5)

            Last Week: 20

Result: Won vs. Jets 16-12

 

  1. Los Angeles Chargers (4 – 5)

Last Week: 11

Result: Lost vs. Lions 41-38

 

  1. Indianapolis Colts (5 – 5)

Last Week: 19

Result: Won at Patriots 10-6

 

  1. Buffalo Bills (5 – 5)

Last Week: 12

Result: Lost vs. Broncos 24-22

 

  1. Denver Broncos (4 – 5)

Last Week: 21

Result: Won at Bills 24-22

 

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (6 – 3)

Last Week: 15

Result: Won vs. Packers 23-19

 

  1. Seattle Seahawks (6 – 3)

Last Week: 14

Result: Won vs. Commanders 29-26

 

  1. Minnesota Vikings (6 – 4)

Last Week: 13

Result: Won vs. Saints 27-19

 

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (5 – 4)

Last Week: 6

Result: Lost vs. Texans 30-27

 

  1. Houston Texans (5 – 4)

Last Week: 17

Result: Won at Bengals 30-27

 

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars (6 – 3)

Last Week: 7

Result: Lost vs. 49ers 34-3

 

  1. San Francisco 49ers (6 – 3)

Last Week: 10

Result: Won at Jaguars 34-3

 

  1. Baltimore Ravens (7 – 3)

Last Week: 3

Result: Lost vs. Browns 33-31

 

  1. Cleveland Browns (6 – 3)

Last Week: 9

Result: Won at Ravens 33-31

 

  1. Miami Dolphins (6 – 3)

Last Week: 5

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Dallas Cowboys (6 – 3)

Last Week: 8

Result: Won vs. Giants 49-17

 

  1. Detroit Lions (7 – 2)

Last Week: 4

Result: Won at Chargers 41-38

 

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (7 – 2)

Last Week: 2

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (8 – 1)

Last Week: 1

Result: Bye Week

 

Week 10 NFL Power Rankings: Chiefs push Dolphins aside

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It is Week 10 which means we have officially reached the midway point of the NFL season.

 

Injuries continue to become a major problem for some teams which means that players are forced to step up in their new roles or even on their new teams. And man, was that shown on full display for a Minnesota Vikings squad that has been severely hit by the injury bug. 

 

After Kirk Cousins suffered a season-ending injury in Minnesota’s last game, the Vikings were forced to look for a new quarterback. They traded for Joshua Dobbs from the Cardinals right before the trade deadline to help add depth to their quarterback room. 

 

Jaren Hall got the start at quarterback for the Vikings against the Falcons and after just eight offensive drop backs, Hall got injured. 

 

So, in came Dobbs and it looked like he fit perfectly in their offense. 

 

Dobbs completed 20 of his 30 passes for 158 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 66 yards and had a rushing touchdown in Minnesota’s 31-28 win against Atlanta. Who would have thought that Dobbs would be the savior for the Minnesota Vikings. 

 

In Houston, C.J. Stroud put on a show and it looks like he’s secured the NFL’s Rookie of the Year award.

Stroud was slinging it around Tampa Bay’s defense as he set a rookie passing total record, throwing for 470 yards and five touchdowns. 

 

Houston won 39-37 against the Buccaneers in a shootout. 

 

The Raiders look like they’re having fun after firing their head coach Josh McDaniels. Las Vegas blew out the Giants at home and set their largest point total of the season, winning 30-6.

 

The Ravens look scary and are legitimate contenders in the AFC. They blew out a solid Seahawks team at home 37-3 with most of their production coming on the ground. 

 

Running back Keaton Mitchell was a surprise as he had nine carries for 138 yards and a touchdown. 

 

Every team in the AFC East lost in Week 9. 

 

The Patriots continue to struggle as they lost a home matchup against the Commanders, the Jets’ offensive woes are really holding them back as they lost against the Chargers 27-6, the Bills have lost three out of their last five games and the Dolphins lost in Germany against the Chiefs after not being able to get anything going during the first half. 

 

Miami was able to make it close at the end but it was too little too late. The Chiefs defense stopped the Dolphins on a potential game-tying drive and Kansas City won 21-14. 

 

The good news is that Miami is still first in the AFC East. The bad news is that the narrative that’s quickly surrounding this team is if they can win against good opponents. Miami has not beaten a team over .500 this season but it’s also worth taking into account that the teams they’ve lost to have all been on the road. Miami has some work to do during their bye week this week. 


Below are my power rankings for Week 10.  

 

  1. Arizona Cardinals (1 – 8) 

Last Week: 32

Result: Lost at Browns 27-0

 

  1. Carolina Panthers (1 – 7)

Last Week: 30

Result: Lost vs. Colts 27-13

  1. New York Giants (2 – 7)

Last Week: 28

Result: Lost at Raiders 30-6

 

  1. Chicago Bears (2 – 7)

Last Week: 29

Result: Lost at Saints 24-17

 

  1. New England Patriots (2 – 7)

Last Week: 26

Result: Lost vs. Commanders 20-17

 

  1. Los Angeles Rams (3 – 6)

Last Week: 24

Result: Lost at Packers 20-3

 

  1. Green Bay Packers (3 – 5)

            Last Week: 31

Result: Won vs. Rams 20-3

 

  1. Tennessee Titans (3 – 5)

Last Week: 21

Result: Lost at Steelers 20-16

 

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3 – 5)

Last Week: 18

Result: Lost at Texans 39-37

 

  1. Atlanta Falcons (4 – 5)

Last Week: 19

Result: Lost vs. Vikings 31-28

 

  1. Washington Commanders (4 – 5)

Last Week: 27

Result: Won at Patriots 20-17

 

  1. Denver Broncos (3 – 5)

Last Week: 20

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Las Vegas Raiders (4 – 5)

Last Week: 23

Result: Won vs. Giants 30-6

 

  1. Indianapolis Colts (4 – 5)

            Last Week: 25

Result: Won at Panthers 27-13

 

  1. New York Jets (4 – 4)

Last Week: 13

Result: Lost vs. Chargers 27-6

 

  1. Houston Texans (4 – 4)

Last Week: 22

Result: Won vs. Buccaneers 39-37

 

  1. New Orleans Saints (5 – 4)

Last Week: 17

Result: Won vs. Bears 24-17

 

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (5 – 3)

Last Week: 15

Result: Won vs. Titans 20-16

 

  1. Seattle Seahawks (5 – 3)

Last Week: 10

Result: Lost at Ravens 37-3

 

  1. Minnesota Vikings (5 – 4)

Last Week: 14

Result: Won at Falcons 31-28

 

  1. Buffalo Bills (5 – 4)

Last Week: 9

Result: Lost at Bengals 24-18

 

  1. Los Angeles Chargers (4 – 4)

Last Week: 16

Result: Won at Jets 27-6

 

  1. San Francisco 49ers (5 – 3)

Last Week: 11

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Cleveland Browns (5 – 3)

Last Week: 12

Result: Won vs. Cardinals 27-0

 

  1. Dallas Cowboys (5 – 3)

Last Week: 7

Result: Lost at Eagles 28-23

 

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars (6 – 2)

Last Week: 6

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (5 – 3)

Last Week: 8

Result: Won vs. Bills 24-18

 

  1. Miami Dolphins (6 – 3)

Last Week: 2

Result: Lost at Chiefs 21-14

 

  1. Detroit Lions (6 – 2)

Last Week: 5

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Baltimore Ravens (7 – 2)

Last Week: 3

Result: Won vs. Seahawks 37-3

 

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (7 – 2)

Last Week: 4

Result: Won vs. Dolphins 21-14

 

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (8 – 1)

Last Week: 1

Result: Won vs. Cowboys 28-23

 

An Early Look at the Carolina Panthers 2024 NFL Draft Board

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The 2023 NFL season has not gone well for the Carolina Panthers, as they have started 1-7. When that happens, teams may focus on the upcoming NFL Draft as they look to improve their roster for the future. Here, we break down what the 2024 NFL Draft could look like for the Panthers, which players they could take, and who they could avoid based on their current situation.

 

Offensive Line Help Needed

 

This Panthers team needs the most help on the offensive and defensive lines. Their offensive line has been incredibly bleak, as rookie quarterback Bryce Young has had less time to throw than the team would want him to during this crucial career development period. This is one of the major reasons that the Panthers are NFL betting underdogs in virtually every game this season and they have yet to get into the win column. 

 

The 2024 NFL Draft could be one where the Panthers could trade into the first round to grab some offensive line help without spending too much. An offensive lineman may not be selected in this draft class until the fifth overall pick, as multiple quarterbacks and Marvin Harrison Jr. are expected to go before any linemen do. That could mean the Panthers trading up to get some line help if they do jump into the first round.

 

If the Panthers do not trade up, they can still get some reasonably talented offensive linemen when they are slated to open their draft in the second round. Someone like Jordan Morgan, who is helping the Arizona Wildcats exceed expectations despite quarterback injuries, could be a good fit with a Panthers team that simply needs help with their o-line. Other offensive linemen who could be available around the start of the second round are Graham Barton out of Duke or Patrick Paul out of Houston, all of whom would be good fits in Carolina.

Panthers’ Current Draft Situation

 

Last season, the Carolina Panthers decided to draft a quarterback at the top of the 2023 NFL Draft. However, they did not have the first pick and traded with the Chicago Bears for this player. That trade resulted in the Panthers drafting Bryce Young first overall, with the Panthers giving the Bears their 2024 first-round pick in exchange for the ability to take the quarterback from Alabama.

 

The problem for Carolina is that Young has not been excellent in his rookie season, which has contributed to the perceived lack of identity for the franchise at this juncture. They would’ve been in line to receive the top pick in the next NFL Draft again this season had the Panthers not traded out of the first round with Chicago to get Young in the previous draft. 

 

This leaves the Panthers with a couple of options for the 2024 draft. They can either trade back into the first round again this year, giving up other picks to do so. Or they can simply enter this year’s draft with selections in the second round and beyond. Doing so would limit which players they have to choose from but could prevent future restraints in the next draft and other upcoming drafts.

Carolina QB Situation Makes Things Interesting

 

Also interesting for the Panthers is where their current quarterback situation leaves them when looking ahead to the next NFL Draft. Drafting Young over CJ Stroud — an Offensive Rookie of the Year favorite — does not look like a smart move for the Panthers thus far. But the franchise appears to be committed to Young with their trade deadline strategy, which could be a sign of things for the next draft.

 

If the Panthers are making trades with the development of Young in mind, they are unlikely to draft a quarterback in 2024. That would significantly decrease the likelihood of them trading into the first round to grab a player at another position. It would also mean that the Panthers would likely pass on quarterbacks currently graded to go in the second round, such as Michael Penix Jr. or Shedeur Sanders.

 

Along with a likely refusal to draft another quarterback so soon into Young’s career, the question will be whether or not the Panthers will recruit some skill position talent to help their quarterback. It does not appear that skill position talent is a massive issue for the Panthers, as they have talented players like Miles Sanders and Adam Thielen. However, the temptation to bring in a rookie wide receiver for Young will be there in the second round and elsewhere for Carolina.

 

To summarize the current situation for the Carolina Panthers, they need to put a respectable roster around Bryce Young as soon as possible to determine if he is their future quarterback. To do that, some wise draft strategy will be required, whether trading back into the first round or staying put in 2024. In either case, the priority has to be pass protection and giving their young signal caller a chance to make plays.

Best Record Eagles Continue to Rise in NFL

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The 2022–23 Philadelphia Eagles surprised the world with their run to the Super Bowl. Led by former second-round pick Jalen Hurts, a vaunted defense, and one of the best wide receiving duos in the league in A.J. Brown and DeVonta Smith, Philadelphia nearly brought home the second Lombardi Trophy in team history. 

 

Thanks to last season, the Eagles’ net worth is as high as ever. They’ve even added several players to help bring a championship home in 2023–24, and they’re now an NFL-best 8-1 after a win against the rival Dallas Cowboys. Here’s what you need to know. 

 

 

Eagles’ Net Worth

Philadelphia has always loved its football team. One of the oldest franchises in the league, the Eagles won three championships between 1945 and 1960 before entering a long wilderness period. Between 1961 and 1977, Philadelphia never reached the playoffs and only had a winning record twice. 

 

Aside from a surprising Super Bowl appearance in 1980, there wasn’t tremendous success between 1978 and 1993 before current owner Jeffrey Lurie bought the team in 1994. After hiring Andy Reid in 1999 and building a competitive NFL roster at the turn of the century, the Eagles’ fortunes began to change. 

 

Under Reid, the Eagles made the playoffs nine times in 14 seasons, reaching the NFC Championship game four times and the Super Bowl in 2004. Lurie had bought the team for $195 million, and as of 2023, the team’s value jumped to $5.8 billion, the 10th-most valuable team in football. That number will only continue to grow as the team adds more talent. 

 

Free Agent Signing Terrell Edmunds

The secondary that helped Philadelphia reach the Super Bowl was dealt a severe blow when safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson signed a one-year, $6.5 million contract with the Lions. They nearly lost Pro Bowl cornerback Darius Slay as well before signing him to a three-year, $42 million contract. 

 

Needing help in the secondary, Eagles general manager Howie Roseman signed former Steelers starting safety Terrell Edmunds, a solid player, to replace Gardner-Johnson. Edmunds logged 70 tackles last season in Pittsburg, along with two sacks. Unlike Gardner-Johnson, however, Edmunds doesn’t generate turnovers. 

 

Gardner-Johnson hauled in a league-leading six interceptions last season, while Edmunds has just five interceptions in his six seasons. 

 

 

Free Agent Signing Marcus Mariota

As the former second overall pick in the 2015 draft, Mariota spent two seasons backing up Derek Carr in Las Vegas before getting the opportunity to start again in Atlanta. The results were a mixed bag. He went 5-8 as the starter and averaged just 170 passing yards per game, the lowest number of his career. When he got benched for his rookie teammate Desmond Ridder, Mariota left the team. Head coach Arthur Smith noted that Mariota had been dealing with a knee injury but didn’t say that was why he was gone. 

 

Fast forward to 2023, and Mariota signed a one-year, $5 million deal to back up MVP candidate Jalen Hurts. While Mariota’s drama with the Falcons is surprising, he did attempt to set the record straight. Mariota looks like one of the best backup quarterbacks in the league in a new environment, perfectly equipped to fill in for Hurts if needed.

 

First-Round Draft Pick Jalen Carter

Entering the 2023 draft, Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter was a consensus top-5 draft prospect, ranked as high as #2 by sports analytics company Pro Football Focus (PFF). In fact, PFF says Carter was “neck and neck with Quinnen Williams” for the best defensive tackle prospect ever graded by the publication. However, his draft stock plummeted after he was involved in a fatal car crash celebrating Georgia’s national championship. He pleaded no contest to the charges against him for his involvement and received 12 months probation. 

 

The unfortunate circumstances allowed the Eagles to snatch him up with the ninth overall pick, with teams before Philadelphia not wanting to risk a pick on the lineman. Carter joined a defensive line that is already among the best in the league, featuring perennial Pro Bowler Fletcher Cox and star edge rushers Brandon Graham and Josh Sweat.

 

First-Round Draft Pick Nolan Smith

 

Philadelphia got another great value pick at #30, drafting linebacker Nolan Smith. The linebacker ranked #13 on PFF’s big board, but his lack of size at under 240 pounds as an edge rusher caused him to fall in the draft. Smith joined the strongest pass rush in the NFL, allowing him to occupy a backup role as he adapts to the NFL. So far this season, Smith has dealt with injuries — but will surely be a third-down pass rush specialist when healthy again. 

 

What Is Next for the Eagles?

The Eagles were already a dynamic franchise prior to 2022. Having won their first Super Bowl in 2017, Philadelphia is one of the most respected teams in the NFL. However, the improbable Super Bowl run in 2022–23 only improved the team’s net worth. Not only that, but a tremendous draft class makes one of the best defenses in football even better.

Tua Tagovailoa will miss the Dolphins' game at New England and possibly more.

NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Dolphins at #2

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Another week of the NFL season can be crossed off as we enter the month of November in what seems to feel like a season that has been flying by. 

 

While some teams don’t want the season to go by, others are desperately praying to get it over with because things have not been going well at all. 

 

The Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, New York Giants, Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots, just to name a few, are teams that fall under the category of wishing there was a skip button to the end of the season. 

 

The Cardinals hold the league’s longest losing streak after they lost their fifth game in a row against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday but after starting out their season 2-1, all of a sudden, the Packers have lost four-straight games and are 2-5. Green Bay’s quarterback, Jordan Love, has really struggled trying to fill Aaron Rodgers’ shoes as he completed just 24 of his 41 passes for 229 yards and an interception in the loss to the Vikings. 

 

The Bears and Giants are dealing with quarterback injuries and are forced to play their second and even third string quarterback which, most of the time, doesn’t end well. Chicago got blown against the Chargers 30-13 and the Giants lost a heartbreaker to the Jets in an extremely ugly game for both teams. 

 

Have the Titans found their quarterback of the future? Will Levis got his first career start on Sunday and it looked like he was playing against high schoolers. The rookie out of Kentucky threw for 238 yards and four touchdowns while allowing star receiver Deandre Hopkins to finally have his best game in a Titans uniform. Hopkins had four catches for 128 yards and three touchdowns in a 28-23 win against the Falcons. 

 

Minnesota’s injury woes continue as they lost quarterback Kirk Cousins for the rest of the season due to a torn achilles he suffered against the Packers. It is absolutely devastating for Minnesota because they looked like a team that finally found their groove after beating the 49ers last week and then going into Lambeau Field and making a statement. Cousins was also having a very good year throwing for 2,331 yards and 18 touchdowns. It will be interesting to see how this Vikings team will fare going forward. 

 

The San Francisco 49ers have completely fallen off the face of the Earth. What has happened to them? They started out the year 5-0 and have now lost three games in a row. Quarterback Brock Purdy all of a sudden looks like “Mr. Irrelevant” and that Niners defense that is often highly praised has completely disappeared. Don’t look now but the Seattle Seahawks are in the lead in the NFC West division and if San Francisco doesn’t get it together, their hopes for a division title can easily get out of reach. 

And now we can talk about the fastest team on the planet. The revamped ‘Greatest Show on Turf’. The 6-2 Miami Dolphins. 

 

The Dolphins hosted the Patriots on Sunday in what some feared to be a trap game for Miami as they would face the Chiefs in their next game in Germany. But, Miami looked locked in from the get go. 

 

Tua Tagovailoa continued to make his case for the MVP as he threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns. Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle each had over 100 receiving yards. Hill had eight catches for 112 yards and a touchdown while Waddle caught seven passes for 121 yards and a touchdown. 

 

But even with all the noise offensively, the story of the day was the return of All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey. In his Dolphins debut, Ramsey recorded an interception and showed how much of an impact he can make on this defense for Miami. 

 

Oh, and Tagovailoa is 6-0 in his career against Bill Belichick. So yeah, there’s that. 

 

Below are my power rankings for Week 9.

 

  1. Arizona Cardinals (1 – 7) 

Last Week: 31

Result: Lost vs. Ravens 31-24

 

  1. Green Bay Packers (2 – 5)

Last Week: 30

Result: Lost vs. Vikings 24-10

  1. Carolina Panthers (1 – 6)

Last Week: 32

Result: Won vs. Texans 15-13

 

  1. Chicago Bears (2 – 6)

Last Week: 27

Result: Lost at Chargers 30-13

 

  1. New York Giants (2 – 6)

Last Week: 25

Result: Lost vs. Jets 13-10

 

  1. Washington Commanders (3 – 5)

Last Week: 26

Result: Lost vs. Eagles 38-31

 

  1. New England Patriots (2 – 6)

Last Week: 24

Result: Lost at Dolphins 31-17

 

  1. Indianapolis Colts (3 – 5)

            Last Week: 23

Result: Lost vs. Saints 38-27

 

  1. Los Angeles Rams (3 – 5)

Last Week: 19

Result: Lost at Cowboys 43-20

 

  1. Las Vegas Raiders (3 – 5)

Last Week: 21

Result: Lost at Lions 26-14

 

  1. Houston Texans (3 – 4)

Last Week: 16

Result: Lost at Panthers 15-13

 

  1. Tennessee Titans (3 – 4)

Last Week: 29

Result: Won vs. Falcons 28-23

 

  1. Denver Broncos (3 – 5)

Last Week: 28

Result: Won vs. Chiefs 24-9

 

  1. Atlanta Falcons (4 – 4)

Last Week: 17

Result: Lost at Titans 28-23

 

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3 – 4)

            Last Week: 18

Result: Lost at Bills 24-18

 

  1. New Orleans Saints (4 – 4)

Last Week: 22

Result: Won at Colts 38-27

 

  1. Los Angeles Chargers (3 – 4)

Last Week: 20

Result: Won vs. Bears 30-13

 

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (4 – 3)

Last Week: 13

Result: Lost vs. Jaguars 20-10

 

  1. Minnesota Vikings (4 – 4)

Last Week: 15

Result: Won at Packers 24-10

 

  1. New York Jets (4 – 3)

Last Week: 14

Result: Won at Giants 13-10

 

  1. Cleveland Browns (4 – 3)

Last Week: 9

Result: Lost at Seahawks 24-20

 

  1. San Francisco 49ers (5 – 3)

Last Week: 5

Result: Lost vs. Bengals 31-17

 

  1. Seattle Seahawks (5 – 2)

Last Week: 12

Result: Won vs. Browns 24-20

 

  1. Buffalo Bills (5 – 3)

Last Week: 10

Result: Won vs. Buccaneers 24-18

 

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (4 – 3)

Last Week: 11

Result: Won at 49ers 31-17

 

  1. Dallas Cowboys (5 – 2)

Last Week: 8

Result: Won vs. Rams 43-20

 

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars (6 – 2)

Last Week: 6

Result: Won at Steelers 20-10

 

  1. Detroit Lions (6 – 2)

Last Week: 7

Result: Won vs. Raiders 26-14

 

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (6 – 2)

Last Week: 2

Result: Lost at Broncos 24-9

 

  1. Baltimore Ravens (6 – 2)

Last Week: 3

Result: Won at Cardinals 31-24

 

  1. Miami Dolphins (6 – 2)

Last Week: 4

Result: Won vs. Patriots 31-17

 

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (7 – 1)

Last Week: 1

Result: Won at Commanders 38-31

Tua Tagovailoa scrambles for the first of two touchdowns in a 22-12 Dolphins win over the Patriots.

The Most Intense and Historic Rivalries in American Football

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In the realm of American sports, few spectacles captivate audiences as profoundly as the intense showdowns between football rivals. From the packed stadiums of the NFL to the echoing chants of college arenas, these matchups are more than just games; they represent deep-rooted histories, regional pride, and generational legacies. As fans adorn themselves in their team’s colors, emotions run high, and anticipation fills the air.

The stories behind these rivalries often transcend the boundaries of the field, influencing local cultures and communities in immeasurable ways. Dive into the chronicles of the most fierce and storied confrontations in American football, where passions flare, and legends are forged. Welcome to the world of the most intense and historic rivalries in the sport.

NFL Rivalries: A Testament to Decades of Competition

In the vast tapestry of american football games, NFL rivalries stand as monumental chapters, echoing decades of fierce competition, memorable moments, and unparalleled passion.

Green Bay Packers vs. Chicago Bears

 

Tracing back to the origins of the league, the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Bears have forged one of the oldest rivalries in American football. Their matchups, steeped in history and tradition, are a testament to the spirit of competition that defines the sport. From freezing games at Lambeau Field to intense battles at Soldier Field, these two teams’ mutual enmity has become legendary, drawing fans from all over to witness their epic confrontations.

Dallas Cowboys vs. Washington Football Team

 

Labeled as “America’s Team,” the Dallas Cowboys have found a formidable rival in the Washington Football Team. Their confrontations, over the years, have become the stuff of legends. Iconic plays, last-minute touchdowns, and nail-biting finishes have characterized their matchups, with many of these games etching their place in the annals of American football games’ history.

Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens

 

The modern era of football has given fans a rivalry that’s both fierce and thrilling. The Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens, two powerhouses of the AFC North, regularly engage in hard-hitting matches that often have playoff implications. With both teams boasting strong defenses and committed fan bases, their games are a spectacle, often deciding the fate of their division.

San Francisco 49ers vs. Los Angeles Rams

The West Coast has its share of classic American football, and many of them feature the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams. Their rivalry, laden with incredible catches, strategic plays, and unforgettable moments, resonates with fans from both cities. As they vie for dominance in the NFC West, their meetings on the gridiron are always marked by high stakes and high drama.

Oakland Raiders (now Las Vegas Raiders) vs. Denver Broncos

 

In the rugged terrains of the AFC West, the Raiders and the Broncos have locked horns in some of the most physical matchups the league has seen. Whether it was the Oakland Raiders or now the Las Vegas iteration, their confrontations with the Broncos have been gritty, intense, and characterized by fierce competition. Their games are a showcase of pure determination, where every yard gained becomes a testament to their enduring rivalry.

College Football Rivalries: Where Traditions Collide

The landscape of American college football is vast and varied, but it’s the age-old rivalries that truly capture the essence of the sport. These matchups are more than just games; they are annual events that bring together communities, ignite passions, and showcase the vibrant traditions that make college football a cultural phenomenon.

Alabama vs. Auburn

Deep in the heart of Alabama, as autumn winds down, anticipation for the Iron Bowl reaches its peak. Known to divide households and even marriages, this storied matchup between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Auburn Tigers is more than just a game; it’s a cultural event. Every year, the state of Alabama stands still, choosing sides, as these two giants collide on the gridiron, adding another chapter to their legendary tale.

Michigan vs. Ohio State

The Wolverines and the Buckeyes share a rivalry that’s transcendent. It’s not just about football; it influences recruitment wars, engages alumni, and swells state pride to unparalleled levels. Their annual meetings are marked on calendars well in advance, as fans from both sides eagerly await the chance to claim bragging rights for the year.

Texas vs. Oklahoma

The banks of the Red River become the epicenter of college football when Texas and Oklahoma face off. Known as the Red River Showdown, this contest has given fans countless memorable moments, with each team striving to outdo the other. Beyond state pride, these matchups often have national implications, with both teams frequently in the hunt for championship honors.

Florida vs. Georgia

Between the hedges and beyond, the rivalry between Florida and Georgia is electrifying. Often referred to as “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”, this annual face-off between the Gators and the Bulldogs is more than just a game. It’s an SEC showdown that encapsulates the spirit of college football, drawing fans from near and far to witness these two giants battle for supremacy.

USC vs. Notre Dame

From the sunny shores of California to the historic fields of Indiana, the rivalry between the USC Trojans and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish stands tall. With decades of history, numerous national championships, and a shared legacy of producing football legends, their meetings are a testament to the grandeur of college football. When these two storied programs clash, it’s a spectacle that commands the nation’s attention.

Final Thoughts

These rivalries are emblematic of the broader narrative of American football, a tale of perseverance, dedication, and the relentless pursuit of glory. The games may end after four quarters, but the stories, the memories, and the emotions linger on, passed down from one generation to the next.

Week 8 NFL Power Rankings: New team at the top

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Week 8 of the NFL season is already here and some teams have emerged as championship contenders while others might be headed towards the list of pretenders. 

 

Who would’ve thought that the Jacksonville Jaguars were going to start their season 5-2? They came through with a big win against the Saints on a short week and Travis Etienne has shown that he is one of the top running backs in the league. 

 

How about the teams in the AFC North? The Browns, Steelers and Ravens all came out with wins on Sunday. 

 

The Cleveland Browns have arguably the best defense in the league and put it on display after forcing four turnovers against the Colts in their 39-38 victory. Despite their problems at the quarterback position, they are off to a 4-2 start. 

 

The Steelers went on the road (not really) and beat the Rams 24-17. Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren each had rushing touchdowns and wide receiver George Pickens caught five passes for 107 yards. 

 

But the team that has emerged as a legitimate contender is the Baltimore Ravens. They put everyone in the league on notice after completely annihilating the then 5-1 Detroit Lions by a score of 38-6. It looked like Lamar Jackson was playing on easy mode as he threw for 357 yards and three touchdowns while 36 yards and a touchdown on the ground. It’ll be interesting to see how this loss will affect the Lions moving forward. Was this just a bad game or were the Ravens just too much for them to handle? They host the Raiders next week on Monday Night Football. 

 

Speaking of too much to handle, the Chiefs routed the Chargers on their home turf 31-17 to move to 6-1 on the season and it seems as if Taylor Swift’s presence is taking Travis Kelce’s game to a whole other level. The tight end had 12 catches for 179 yards and a touchdown. But also, don’t overlook Patrick Mahomes’s 424 passing yards and four touchdowns. 

 

Bill Belichick got his 300th regular season win after his Patriots beat the Bills 29-25 in a game in which the New England offense finally woke up. Mac Jones threw for 272 yards and two touchdowns while Ezekiel Elliott and Kendrick Bourne found their way into the end zone. 

 

Alright and then there are the Dolphins. Miami went on the road to Philadelphia in a prime time game with the Eagles and had trouble moving the ball early in what would turn out to be a 31-17 Eagles victory. 

 

Was the officiating lopsided? Sure. Was Miami missing starters on both the offensive and defensive sides of the ball? Absolutely. But there has to be credit given to Philadelphia and the amount of talent they have on both sides of the ball. 

 

The Dolphins just couldn’t get any traction through the ground game and because Miami was missing multiple starters on their offensive line, Tua Tagovailoa had no time to throw and was sacked four times. 

 

On defense, the Dolphins couldn’t figure out how to contain Philadelphia’s receivers. 

 

A.J. Brown had a huge night with 10 catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. Tight end Dallas Goedart had five catches for 77 yards and a touchdown. Yes you can say the Dolphins were missing their best two cornerbacks in Jalen Ramsey and Xavien Howard but again, the Eagles are an elite football team. 

 

With the loss, the Dolphins fall to 5-2 and the narrative surrounding them is if they can beat good teams. Their five wins have come against the Chargers, Patriots, Broncos, Giants and Panthers who have a combined record of 8-25. Can Miami win the big games? As the season unfolds, we’ll have our answer. 

 

Below are my power rankings for Week 8. 

 

  1. Carolina Panthers (0 – 6) 

Last Week: 32

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Arizona Cardinals (1 – 6)

Last Week: 30

Result: Lost at Seahawks 20-10

  1. Green Bay Packers (2 – 4)

Last Week: 25

Result: Lost at Broncos 19-17

 

  1. Tennessee Titans (2 – 4)

Last Week: 26

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Denver Broncos (2 – 5)

Last Week: 28

Result: Won vs. Packers 19-17

 

  1. Chicago Bears (2 – 5)

Last Week: 29

Result: Won vs. Raiders 30-12

 

  1. Washington Commanders (3 – 4)

Last Week: 20

Result: Lost at Giants 14-7

 

  1. New York Giants (2 – 5)

            Last Week: 27

Result: Won vs. Commanders 14-7

 

  1. New England Patriots (2 – 5)

Last Week: 31

Result: Won vs. Bills 29-25

 

  1. Indianapolis Colts (3 – 4)

Last Week: 22

Result: Lost vs. Browns 39-38

 

  1. New Orleans Saints (3 – 4)

Last Week: 21

Result: Lost vs. Jaguars 31-24

 

  1. Las Vegas Raiders (2 – 4)

Last Week: 19

Result: Lost at Bears 30-12

 

  1. Los Angeles Chargers (2 – 4)

Last Week: 15

Result: Lost at Chiefs 31-17

 

  1. Los Angeles Rams (3 – 4)

            Last Week: 18

Result: Lost vs. Steelers 24-17

 

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3 – 3)

Last Week: 14

Result: Lost vs. Falcons 16-13

 

  1. Atlanta Falcons (4 – 3)

Last Week: 23

Result: Won at Buccaneers 16-13

 

  1. Houston Texans (3 – 3)

Last Week: 17

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Minnesota Vikings (3 – 4)

Last Week: 24

Result: Won vs. 49ers 22-17

 

  1. New York Jets (3 – 3)

Last Week: 13

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (4 – 2)

Last Week: 16

Result: Won at Rams 24-17

 

  1. Seattle Seahawks (4 – 2)

Last Week: 12

Result: Won vs. Cardinals 20-10

 

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (3 – 3)

Last Week: 11

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Buffalo Bills (4 – 3)

Last Week: 8

Result: Lost at Patriots 29-25

 

  1. Cleveland Browns (4 – 2)

Last Week: 9

Result: Won at Colts 39-38

 

  1. Dallas Cowboys (4 – 2)

Last Week: 7

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Detroit Lions (5 – 2)

Last Week: 4

Result: Lost at Ravens 38-6

 

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars (5 – 2)

Last Week: 6

Result: Won at Saints 31-24

 

  1. San Francisco 49ers (5 – 2)

Last Week: 3

Result: Lost at Vikings 22-17

 

  1. Miami Dolphins (5 – 2)

Last Week: 1

Result: Lost at Eagles 31-17

 

  1. Baltimore Ravens (5 – 2)

Last Week: 10

Result: Won vs. Lions 38-6

 

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (6 – 1)

Last Week: 2

Result: Won vs. Chargers 31-17

 

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (6 – 1)

Last Week: 5

Result: Won vs. Dolphins 31-17

Week 7 NFL Power Rankings: Dolphins rise to top

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There are no more unbeaten teams after a wild Week 7 of the NFL season. I repeat: no more unbeaten teams. 

 

What does that mean? Well, the 1972 Miami Dolphins can pop the champagne as they celebrate another year of being the only team in NFL history to have a perfect season. 

 

Both the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles lost their first games this year on the road and their quarterbacks did not play well. 

 

Of course, the 49ers could easily still be undefeated if their kicker, Jake Moody, cashed in on a 41-yard game winning field goal, but that’s not how the story ended for San Francisco. It’s worth taking into account that offensive stars Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel had to exit the game due to injury but Cleveland did what they could and kept attacking that stingy Niner defense.

 

The Eagles were hoping to start out 6-0 as they faced off against the Jets on the road in East Rutherford, but their offense looked lost. They couldn’t get anything going with the run game as running back D’Andre Swift had tallied just 18 yards on 10 attempts. Quarterback Jalen Hurts did not look comfortable as he threw three interceptions and was sacked five times even with the Jets missing their star cornerback Sauce Gardner. But it did not matter because Robert Saleh’s defense was up for the task and played lights out to hand Philly their first loss of the year. 

 

Flipping it over to the rest of the league, a couple of highly talented teams in the Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs had some ugly wins on their home turf against subpar opponents. But at the end of the day, a win is a win in the stat sheet I guess. 

 

The Jacksonville Jaguars blew out the Indianapolis Colts 37-20 as Jacksonville’s defense forced four turnovers that included three picks against quarterback Gardner Minshew. 

 

Baltimore snuck out with a victory against the Titans in London while the Texans got a much-needed win at home against the Saints. 

 

The Detroit Lions continue to win football games while Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys were able to fend off the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football.

 

The Miami Dolphins were in a little bit of trouble against the Carolina Panthers after finding themselves down 14-0, but there was no panic with the best offense in the league. 

 

Raheem Mostert had a huge day running for 115 yards and two touchdowns, Tyreek Hill had six catches for 163 yards and a touchdown and Tua Tagovailoa threw for 262 yards and three touchdowns. Miami ended up winning 42-21 and are 5-1 on the season, their best start in 20 years. 

 

Below are my Week 7 power rankings.

 

  1. Carolina Panthers (0 – 6) 

Last Week: 32

Result: Lost at Dolphins 42-21

 

  1. New England Patriots (1 – 5)

Last Week: 31

Result: Lost at Raiders 21-17

  1. Arizona Cardinals (1 – 5)

Last Week: 29

Result: Lost at Rams 26-9 

 

  1. Chicago Bears (1 – 5)

Last Week: 26

Result: Lost vs. Vikings 19-13

 

  1. Denver Broncos (1 – 5)

Last Week: 30

Result: Lost at Chiefs 19-8

 

  1. New York Giants (1 – 5)

Last Week: 28

Result: Lost at Bills 14-9

 

  1. Tennessee Titans (2 – 4)

Last Week: 22

Result: Lost vs. Ravens 24-16

 

  1. Green Bay Packers (2 – 3)

            Last Week: 25

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Minnesota Vikings (2 – 4)

Last Week: 24

Result: Won at Beats 19-13

 

  1. Atlanta Falcons (3 – 3)

Last Week: 19

Result: Lost vs. Commanders 24-16

 

  1. Indianapolis Colts (3 – 3)

Last Week: 13

Result: Lost at Jaguars 37-20

 

  1. New Orleans Saints (3 – 3)

Last Week: 12

Result: Lost at Texans 20-13

 

  1. Washington Commanders (3 – 3)

Last Week: 27

Result: Won at Falcons 24-16

 

  1. Las Vegas Raiders (3 – 3)

Last Week: 18

Result: Won vs. Patriots 2-17

 

  1. Los Angeles Rams (3 – 3)

            Last Week: 20

Result: Won vs. Cardinals 26-9

 

  1. Houston Texans (3 – 3)

Last Week: 23

Result: Won vs. Saints 20-13

 

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (3 – 2)

Last Week: 16

Result: Bye Week

 

  1. Los Angeles Chargers (2 – 3)

Last Week: 14

Result: Lost vs. Cowboys 20-17

 

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3 – 2)

Last Week: 11

Result: Lost vs. Lions 20-6

 

  1. New York Jets (3 – 3)

Last Week: 21

Result: Won vs. Eagles 20-14

 

  1. Seattle Seahawks (3 – 2)

Last Week: 8

Result: Lost at Bengals 17-13

 

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (3 – 3)

Last Week: 15

Result: Won vs. Seahawks 17-13

 

  1. Baltimore Ravens (4 – 2)

Last Week: 10

Result: Won at Titans 24-16

 

  1. Cleveland Browns (3 – 2)

Last Week: 17

Result: Won vs. 49ers 19-17

 

  1. Buffalo Bills (4 – 2)

Last Week: 6

Result: Won vs. Giants 14-9

 

  1. Dallas Cowboys (4 – 2)

Last Week: 7

Result: Won at Chargers 20-17

 

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars (4 – 2)

Last Week: 9

Result: Won vs. Colts 37-20

 

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (5 – 1)

Last Week: 2

Result: Lost at Jets 20-14

 

  1. Detroit Lions (5 – 1)

Last Week: 5

Result: Won at Buccaneers 20-6

 

  1. San Francisco 49ers (5 – 1)

Last Week: 1

Result: Lost at Browns 19-17

 

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (5 – 1)

Last Week: 4

Result: Won vs. Broncos 19-8

 

  1. Miami Dolphins (5 – 1)

Last Week: 3

Result: Won vs. Panthers 42-21

 

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Dolphins back in top 5

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With Week 6 of the NFL in the books, there was certainly a lot to unpack. From season-ending injuries to major upsets, the league continues to show its unpredictability.

 

There are only two teams left with perfect records: Philadelphia and San Francisco. But looking at the other end of the spectrum, Carolina is still seeking their first win of the season. 

 

It has been a rough first five weeks for Bryce Young and the winless Carolina Panthers. Turnovers were the story of the game for Carolina as they got blown out on the road in Detroit. Young threw two interceptions and has now thrown four in five games this year. It doesn’t get easier for the Panthers as they head down to South Florida next week to play one of the league’s best teams in the Miami Dolphins. 

 

Let’s talk about New England for a second. What has happened to Bill Belichick and his New England Patriots? New England got embarrassed at home and Mac Jones’s struggles continued. Jones looked absolutely rattled by New Orleans’ defense as he completed just 12 of his 22 passes for 110 yards. Oh, and he also threw a couple of picks. And to make things worse, the Patriots have been outscored 72-3 in their last two games. Woah.

 

Speaking of the number 72, the Denver Broncos have been one of, if not, the biggest letdown in the league this season. Bringing in Sean Payton was clearly not going to help Russell Wilson guide this team to consistently find ways to win. And it doesn’t help when the defense just looks lost week after week. Denver gave up 234 rushing yards to the Jets and couldn’t bring down Breece Hall as he ran for 177 yards and a touchdown. If it wasn’t for a come-from-behind win against the Chicago Bears, the Broncos would easily be at the bottom of my list. 

 

The Chicago Bears. Let’s give them props for winning their first game in 346 days. Yes, you read that right. Justin Fields played lights out, throwing for 282 yards and four touchdowns. But the story of the game was D.J. Moore. Moore had eight catches for 230 yards and three touchdowns to help lead the Bears to a 40-20 victory in Washington on Thursday Night Football.

 

The Cardinals are an interesting team. They go from blowing a game against the Giants one week to beating the Cowboys another week. But it seems like they’ve run out of gas as they’ve lost by double digits in their last two games against the 49ers and Bengals. Arizona had no answer in containing Ja’Marr Chase as the star wide receiver had a total of 15 catches for 192 yards and three touchdowns. With the status of quarterback Kyler Murray being uncertain, it’s looking like a long season for the Cardinals. 

 

The offensive line for the New York Giants continues to be a disappointment and they have not been doing Daniel Jones any favors as they allowed seven sacks in their loss to the Dolphins. It seemed as if every time Jones dropped back to pass, he was getting tossed to the ground by Miami’s defensive line. Jones eventually had to exit the game due to neck soreness. A positive note that New York can take out of the game was that they forced a couple of interceptions that included a 102-yard pick-six. But don’t look now Giants fans. Your New York Football Giants are headed to Buffalo next week. Yikes. 

 

It looked like the Bills were jetlagged in their 25-20 loss to the Jaguars in London. Buffalo was down early in the game and despite their efforts to make a comeback, it was too little too late. Give credit to Jacksonville though. They had a very good offensive approach, especially through the ground game. Travis Etienne ran all over Buffalo’s defense as he had 26 carries for 136 yards and two touchdowns. But I think the main story is the injury to Bills star linebacker Matt Milano. According to reports, Milano suffered a season-ending knee injury during the first quarter and the Bills took another major blow to their defense. They’ve now lost Milano and Tre’Davious White in the span of two weeks. 

 

The Philadelphia Eagles cruised by the Los Angeles Rams to start their season out 5-0 and the San Francisco 49ers look like the most complete team in the NFL after making the Dallas Cowboys look like a deer in headlights. To top it off, George Kittle had a hat trick, catching three touchdowns in San Francisco’s 42-10 victory. 

 

Shifting over to South Florida, the best offense in the league is back at it again. Whether it’s in the air or on the ground, the Dolphins looked unstoppable. Aside from a couple of careless interceptions from Tua Tagovailoa, Miami looked flawless on both sides of the ball. Tyreek Hill had eight catches for 181 yards and a touchdown. Rookie running back De’Von Achane made his presence known as he had 11 carries for 151 yards and a touchdown although there were some reports that Achane was suffering from a knee injury after the game. There are no reports of the severity of the injury.  

 

On the defensive side, defensive tackle Zach Sieler had a day, tallying six tackles and two sacks. After a disappointing loss to Buffalo in their last game, Miami looks like they are back to being the team to beat in the AFC. With a matchup against the winless Carolina Panthers in their next game, the Dolphins could very well be headed towards a 5-1 start to the season. 

 

Below are my Week 6 power rankings.

 

  1. Carolina Panthers (0 – 5)

Lost vs. Lions 42-24

 

  1. New England Patriots (1 – 4)

Lost vs. Saints 34-0

 

  1. Denver Broncos (1 – 4)

Lost vs. Jets 31-21

 

  1. Arizona Cardinals (1 – 4)

Lost vs. Bengals 34-20

 

  1. New York Giants (1 – 4)

Lost vs. Dolphins 31-16

 

  1. Washington Commanders (2 – 3)

Lost vs. Bears 40-20

 

  1. Chicago Bears (1 – 4)

Won vs. Commanders 40-20

 

  1. Green Bay Packers (2 – 3)

            Lost vs. Raiders 17-13

 

  1. Minnesota Vikings (1 – 4)

Lost vs. Chiefs 27-20

 

  1. Houston Texans (2 – 3)

Lost vs. Falcons 21-19

 

  1. Tennessee Titans (2 – 3)

Lost vs. Colts 23-16

 

  1. New York Jets (2 – 3)

Won vs. Broncos 31-21

 

  1. Los Angeles Rams (2 – 3)

Lost vs. Eagles 23-14

 

  1. Atlanta Falcons (3 – 2)

Won vs. Texans 21-19

 

  1. Las Vegas Raiders (2 – 3)

            Won vs. Packers 17-13

 

  1. Cleveland Browns (2 – 2)

Bye Week

 

  1. Pittsburgh Steelers (3 – 2)

Won vs. Ravens 17-10

 

  1. Cincinnati Bengals (2 – 3)

Won vs. Cardinals 34-20

 

  1. Los Angeles Chargers (2 – 2)

Bye Week

 

  1. Indianapolis Colts (3 – 2)

Won vs. Titans 23-16

 

  1. New Orleans Saints (3 – 2)

Won vs. Patriots 34-0

 

  1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3 – 1)

Bye Week

 

  1. Baltimore Ravens (3 – 2)

Lost vs. Steelers 17-10

 

  1. Jacksonville Jaguars (3 – 2)

Won vs. Bills 25-20

 

  1. Seattle Seahawks (3 – 1)

Bye Week

 

  1. Dallas Cowboys (3 – 2)

Lost vs. 49ers 42-10

 

  1. Buffalo Bills (3 – 2)

Lost vs. Jaguars 25-20

 

  1. Detroit Lions (4 – 1)

Won vs. Panthers 42-24

 

  1. Kansas City Chiefs (4 – 1)

Won vs. Vikings 27-20

 

  1. Miami Dolphins (4 – 1)

Won vs. Giants 31-16

 

  1. Philadelphia Eagles (5 – 0)

Won vs. Rams 23-14

 

  1. San Francisco 49ers (5 – 0)

Won vs. Cowboys 42-10

 

Four Best Bets To Win The Heisman Trophy

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The Heisman Trophy award is something every college football player is chasing throughout the season. From a betting perspective, it’s one of the most popular player props to bet on. This year, there are a number of players that are going to be in the running for this honor with USC’s Caleb Williams starting the year as the favorite. He’ll be aiming to become the first player since 1975 to win back-to-back Heisman’s. Can he pull it off, or are there other names that could upend him? Let’s take a closer look at the betting odds, which are from MyBookie sportsbook.

Caleb Williams, USC Trojans

Odds: +550

Caleb Williams is currently the favorite to win the Heisman in 2023. He is coming off a Heisman-winning year after throwing for 4,537 yards. He also set a school record for touchdowns with 52.

He’s in a great, quarterback-friendly offense led by head coach Lincoln Riley and saw the team add Dorian Singer from the transfer portal to give him another playmaking wideout. The expectation is that USC is going to be one of the top teams in the country. If that’s the case and the USC offense is the reason for it, Williams will be in the running for the trophy again.

Jayden Daniels, LSU Tigers

Odds: +900

Jayden Daniels looks primed to compete with Williams for this award. Daniels is the starting quarterback of the LSU Tigers, a team that got a boost in 2022 following head coach Brian Kelly joining. Since then, Daniels came over from the transfer portal and threw for over 2,900 yards and 17 touchdowns compared to only three interceptions. Where he really shined was on the ground, leading the team with 885 yards and 11 more touchdowns. His dual threat capabilities coupled with a flourishing team could help him jump Williams in the race. Similar to Williams, if LSU is in the running to win the SEC or National Championship, Williams will get plenty of credit that will be useful for the Heisman Trophy race.

J.J. McCarthy, Michigan Wolverines

Odds: +1200

J.J. McCarthy is a sneaky Heisman pick out of Michigan. The quarterback filled a hole in the position that Michigan had been struggling in for years. McCarthy threw for 2,700 yards and 22 touchdowns while adding 306 rushing yards and five more touchdowns on the ground. He proved to be a game-changer in 2022, and now gets to play behind a phenomenal offensive line to make his life easier. He’s got two elite guards in Trevor Keegan and Zak Zinter on top of Donovan Edwards and Blake Corum. McCarthy is in the perfect situation to shine.

Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State Buckeyes

Odds: +2000

The biggest longshot comes here, with Marvin Harrison Jr. The wide receiver tops all other non-quarterbacks in betting odds, and for good reason. The entire Ohio State passing offense is expected to flow through Harrison in 2023, so there’s an opportunity for a massive receiving season ahead of him. On top of that, it’s anticipated that he can lead the country in receptions, yards, and touchdowns this year. Expectations are certainly sky high for Harrison, though the fact that he isn’t a quarterback could hurt his odds against other notable players mentioned earlier. However, we watched DeVonta Smith win the Heisman from his wide receiver position back in 2020 when he had 1,800 yards and 23 touchdowns. It’s definitely possible, but only three wideouts have ever won the Heisman in history. Harrison has