Check. Neither has a sack this season. -- Ben Baby, Through conversations with former players, coaches and key figures, Peyton Manning gets to the heart of football history and its cultural impact. The Kansas City Chiefs are champions after Super Bowl LVII. Players and coaches have talked about the need to communicate more from the get-go, and not just as the game progresses. There are only three teams allowing more rushing yards after contact than the Packers. Carl Lawson sealed the win with a strip sack of Dolphins third-string QB Skylar Thompson (a play that allowed Quinnen Williams to stiff-arm "disrespectful" Tyreek Hill into another time zone), while Breece Hall announced his arrival as an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate with 197 total yards and a score. It's the truth -- and it gives the Ravens a huge advantage in every close contest they're a part of. The Rams managed just one long Cooper Kupp touchdown and 323 yards of total offense in a 22-10 loss to the Cowboys at SoFi. Mac Jones has to be happy after what happened last season. The Eagles keep answering the bell in different ways. With his mobility limited some, it was the great scheming by Reid that produced the two second-half touchdowns. That kind of production places the fourth-round pick firmly in the Offensive Rookie of the Year discussion. But the defense is why Detroit is in a hole at the moment, getting ready for a complete regime switch in the offseason. 9. Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense seemed well set up to shred a Ravens defense that entered Sunday Night Football allowing more passing yardage than any team in football. Jaguars won't spend big, but here are five players they could target in free agency, 2023 NFL franchise tag tracker: Raiders tag Josh Jacobs, the NFL's rushing leader. TheLions have been a mess on defense all season, but the offense was there to keep the team competitive and afloat. That is not a recipe to win. The defense has its own injury problems to contend with, in addition to a roster that still needs upgrades. The biggest issue on defense is finishing the game. The Raiders have rebuilt their linebacker corps and secondary to enter the 20s. The lone bright spot on offense is running back James Robinson, who became the fourth undrafted rookie in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards. He is competing and doing everything in his power for this team, (and) he needs some help," McVay said. Raiders to franchise tag RB Josh Jacobs barring long term deal before deadline, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Bill Belichick made a smart decision to bring in Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator. Eric Samulski breaks down all 2021 fantasy football Week 1 defenses (DEF) -- streamers, sits/starts, and D/ST waiver wire pickups to add. Mosley. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND The Panthers are allowing 10.5 points a game in the final quarter to rank among the worst in the league. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Free agency looms Scott logged 54 carries for 217 yards and three touchdowns across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2022. Does any team have a higher ceiling than the red-hot 49ers? The cracks are showing for a DanCampbell regime that is high on charisma and likability, but still dangerously low on tangible success. They will most likely bring back Geno Smith at quarterback, which they should do. The guy that bettors are scrambling to back for Most Valuable Player threw for an average of 149.5 yards per game in 2022. They have to throw down the field more. They did it with a strong defensive effort against the Jaguars, harassing Trevor Lawrence into two interceptions in a 13-6 victory. Did the Raiders make one of the best offseason moves in 2022? He completed 13 of his 14 passes in the second half with two . This team is better with quarterback Alex Smith but still inconsistent. The Packers survived a scare from Bailey Zappe and the Patriots in Week 4, but Brian Daboll's Giants made them pay with a humbling loss in London. Washington has surrendered an NFL-best 12 plays of 30 yards or more -- 10 of those have been pass plays -- often because of blown coverages. Week 2. Through four games this season, Detroit has allowed 141 points (35.3 points per game), which is the second most in franchise history -- trailing only the 0-16 squad from 2008. Are they sold on Desmond Ridder as their quarterback? Check out the full league pecking order, 1-32. Right now, we're not playing complementary football.". Minutes earlier -- in a decision that was gutsy at best and reckless at worst -- Staley opted to keep his offense on the field on fourth-and-2 at his own 45-yard line with just over a minute to play. -- Paul Gutierrez, Offense: 13 Selecting between healthy Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush an easy choice, Mike Tomlin open to all remedies after Steelers 'smashed' by Bills in Kenny Pickett's first start. They hired DeMeco Ryans as coach, which will be a good thing for this franchise. --DJ Bien-Aime, Privacy Policy and Safety Information / Your California Privacy Rights. Jalen Hurts showed on the biggest stage that he is their franchise quarterback. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. "I'm not where I was at the end of last season in that old system," Cousins said, "but we're developing it and we're getting there and I'm excited about that continued growth.". A few other popular sleeper defenses that you might have drafted late are definitely off limits in Week 1 . Tampa started No. Its defense has faced the third-most pass attempts in the NFL this season. TeamRankings.com is solely responsible for this site but makes no guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of the information herein. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. They still have a lot of top-level talent. Dan Hanzus updates his Power Rankings, with a notable boost for the surging Green Bay Packers. ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN The Jets are allowing opponents to convert 51% of the time on third down, which ranks 31st out of 32 teams. Nor would quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who won his second Super Bowl MVP and second ring in five years. "I think we took a step forward, for sure," Fields said. Special teams: 14, There isn't a lot that is stunning here: Detroit's biggest concern was defense before the season (and, really, the past two-plus years). It's scary to imagine what the Chiefs might be if they were playing well in the other phases. Special teams: 12, While the Texans overhauled their offense -- minus quarterback Deshaun Watson -- this season, they didn't make many changes on defense. With the Falcons officially eliminated from playoff contention, it's time to turn the focus to 2021 and potentially moving on at quarterback while retooling other areas of the roster. Fantasy football rankings for Week 18: Defense/Special Teams, 2023 NFL combine preview: 15 future fantasy football stars to watch, Out of dark, Rodgers vows decision coming soon, Bucs to cut Fournette; RB says it was his request, Giants plan to release WR Golladay, source says, Commanders release QB Wentz after one season, Cards' Gannon: Murray 'on schedule' with rehab, Sources: Ex-Raiders QB Carr has visit with Jets, RB Jones reworking deal to stay with Packers. League rank: 18th, The Chargers' defense appeared dominant -- on paper -- entering the season. See trending; Company. --Todd Archer, Defensive efficiency:74.5 The Saints' jack of all trades was at his very best against a porous Seahawks defense, rushing for three scores and throwing for another in a 39-32 win. It's Sean McVay's responsibility to figure out how to fix it before it's too late. Defense: 18 The Jaguars have to figure out what went wrong because they faceDameon Pierce, Jonathan Taylor and Saquon Barkley the next three weeks. --Jenna Laine, Defensive efficiency: 52.3 -- Brooke Pryor, It would have been much easier to identify the Saints' strengths if they hadn't just snapped a nine-game winning streak with Sunday's flop at Philadelphia. . They are searching for a quarterback, but it won't be Derek Carr. Can't say I'm totally on board with the Never Cover Travis Kelce strategy deployed by the Raiders on the goal line, but the Chiefs weren't complaining after their star tight end gobbled up all four of Patrick Mahomes' short touchdown passes in a 30-29 prime-time win at Arrowhead. The Jaguars had allowed just 55 yards per game on the ground through the first three games, but gave up 210 yards and four touchdowns rushing to the Eagles on Sunday. -- Jeff Legwold, Offense: 26 The Titans have had rotten injury luck all season, and you could see the cracks along the offensive line in a 21-17 win over the Commanders. Seattle's special teams have been strong the whole time, led by Jason Myers going 18-for-18 on field goal tries. Mix in a special-teams unit that features the league's most efficient returner in Andre Roberts, and you've got a team ready to make a deep playoff run. Check out the full pecking order, 1-32. League rank: 4th. But when the players say they still need to get better, slowing the run is their biggest must. Our NFL Nation reporters answered big draft questions for each team with a top-10 pick in April's draft. Players the Jaguars could target Defense: 16 If the 49ers' defense can stay reasonably healthy, they don't need an offensive juggernaut to be a contender. Previous rank: No. Fantasy football rankings from Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza, Eric Moody and Field Yates. Defense: 32 Seattle's defense has turned things around, albeit against some dreadful offenses. An established power rises to the top spot for the first time this season in Dan Hanzus' Power Rankings. They haven't gotten a consistent pass-rush from anyone other than linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND They just missed out on the playoffs last season with rookie Kenny Pickett at quarterback. Josh McDaniels' team was once again on the wrong side of a coin-flip game, this time an excruciating 30-29 defeat to the Chiefs at Arrowhead that dropped Vegas into the AFC West cellar. Oh, sure, they're ranked highly in special teams, but that rings hollow after a game in which Sergio Castillo missed three field goals in one quarter. There are twists, there are turns, theres joy, theres terror. --Michael Rothstein, Defensive efficiency: 42.4 But instead it was Mahomes lighting up the Eagles' vaunted defense -- the top-ranked pass defense in the league -- in the second half. Although defensive coordinator Lou Anarumo's unit has improved in recent weeks, there are questions about its long-term outlook. Coach Kevin Stefanski said Garrett could return next Sunday following last week's single-car crash. KEY: Gms = Games Played, Tot Pts = Total Points Scored, Pts/G = Points Per Game, RushYds = Rushing Yards, RYds/G = Rushing Yards Per Game . 2005-2023 Team Rankings, LLC. 2 overall pick in Chase Young, that's how it should be. Opponent Punts per Play. Across 17 games, Chicago allowed . Bengals coach Zac Taylor needs to pop the hood on his offense and figure out why that's no longer the case. --Marcel Louis-Jacques, Defensive efficiency:58.2 Sunday's 26-16 loss to Arizona was a prime example as the Cardinals had the ball for just over 38 minutes to 21:25 for Carolina. Pro Bowl cornerback J.C. Jackson missed Weeks 1 and 3 after undergoing ankle surgery in August, and when he did give it a go in Week 2, he said he was playing at less than 100 percent. Losing All-Pro Chandler Jones in Week 5 was a major blow, but the Cardinals' defense has continued to be the backbone of Arizona's success this season. The winds of change continue to howl on the NFL Power Rankings as we near the midpoint of the 2022 season. Instead, hes held them back with inconsistent play and costly mistakes. League rank: 16th. at kicker." However, in the Week 4 loss to the Raiders, the Broncos were pushed off the ball far too often in run defense. Now they have to find his replacement. This team, because of Ryans and draft assets, is trending in the right direction. The Bills' defense is ranked in the top five of almost every major category -- with third-down defense (41.3%, 19th) being one of a few concerns. Returns have been exceedingly positive on a 2022 draft class that includes instant-impact starters in Hall, cornerback Sauce Gardner and wide receiver Garrett Wilson. It sounds like Sam Howell will be their quarterback in 2023, although a veteran will be also in the mix. The defense struggles in yards per rush, red zone efficiency and third-down conversions -- ranking last in all categories. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The defense has been much improved from a season ago, but this is the next step toward being the type of unit that defensive coordinator Dean Pees wants to have in Atlanta. The offensive line remains a concern. The offensive star was Tony Pollard, whose 57-yard touchdown run gave Dallas the lead back for good and served as the latest reminder that Ezekiel Elliott is not the best running back on Mike McCarthys team. "To be a championship team and a playoff team," waxed Raiders coach Jon Gruden, "you have to be a good football team in all phases." New England Patriots (vs. Jaguars) The Patriots have routinely destroyed rookie quarterbacks under Bill Belichick and Trevor Lawrence has been a turnover machine this season. One of this year's most intriguing defensive backs prospects is @AlabamaFTBL 's Brian Branch. How far do the Vikings and Jets fall? TheSteelers were overmatched by a vastly superior Bills team on Sunday, falling behind by four touchdowns by halftime in an eventual 38-3 loss in Western New York. Watch on ESPN+, The Jaguars have started three quarterbacks at least three games each, which contributes to their having five games with fewer than 300 yards of offense. What are we doing here, man?" This young team will challenge for the division title in 2023. Bengals' rebuild not yet complete The Jets aren't just bad -- they're historically bad. Win-Loss + Spread Records By Closing Spread, Spread + Over/Under Records By Combined Closing Lines. It is the default for leagues hosted on ESPN. League rank: 27th. FREE to play! Week 4. League rank: 2nd. Two titles in four years and three Super Bowl appearances in that same time makes them a dynasty. The Lions need to make some changes immediately, and head coach Dan Campbell knows it. Ryan Clark, an LSU alum, played 13 seasons in the National Football League. It's costing them games and playoff seeding. Check out the full rundown, 1-32. With Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack rushing the passer and J.C. Jackson . From 2010-2019, the team never finished higher than 20th in points per game allowed and often finished in the bottom five in the league in scoring defense. It didn't help that they spotted the Chiefs 14 points with two lost fumbles in Week 4. Check. League rank: 6th. The offense went cold, and Minnesota allowed Chicago to crawl back in the game and even take the lead in the fourth quarter. Without either, the Browns couldn't get pressure, while the Falcons ran the ball at will. Although their defense began the season hemorrhaging yards, it has regained its 2018 and 2019 form over the past few weeks. Roger Goodell allegedly knew about $55 million bank fraud committed by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and refused to investigate. 2021 FANTASY FOOTBALL D/ST RANKINGS: WEEK 17. But in recent weeks, the offensive line hasn't been physical enough, opposing defenses are blowing up the short passes, and the running game has evaporated. After Sunday's 40-3 win over the Jets, that group has allowed only 14.5 points per game the past four contests (fourth fewest in that span), about half as many points as it allowed in the first nine. The unit that gave up 51 points to Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in the playoffs in January has not improved this season, and even a healthy J.J. Watt can make only so much of a difference. Even that's a reach, as corners Darius Slay (forearm) and Avonte Maddox (right ankle) are expected back soon. But as FPI underscores, the defense has had issues outside of pass-rusher Myles Garrett, especially in the secondary, where injuries and inconsistent play have plagued Cleveland all season. League rank: 20th, The Texans are allowing 5.1 yards per carry and have allowed 688 total rushing yards, the second most in the NFL. Visit ESPN to view 2022 NFL stat leaders. The Vikings are, well, the Vikings. The biggest issue on defense is soft coverage. From injuries to defending the run, every team has something it can improve on. When Justin Herbert's subsequent pass fell incomplete, the Browns looked like a team given an early Christmas gift by the opposing head coach. That's why they rank 31st in the defensive FPI rankings. SEA | TB | TEN | WSH, It's no surprise that the Chiefs have the top-ranked offense -- by a wide margin -- given the seasons that Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Tyreek Hill are having. Through five weeks, Pierce is fifth in the league in rushing, averaging aplump 4.8 yards per attempt. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The backup QB has played the best football of his career, but each of his three interceptions have come at crucial late junctures to seal -- or help seal -- the Browns' fate in their losses. Will the Dolphins get a veteran QB? The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The Aaron Rodgers saga hangs over this team's offseason. He also secured five of six targets . New coordinator Brian Flores will bring a much more aggressive approach. Cornerbacks D.J. League rank: 5th. League Size: The size of your league can influence position value or scarcity, and should impact your draft strategy (read more here). Defensively, the Bucs have given up some chunk plays, but their backbone has been their stout run defense and making plays behind the line of scrimmage. -- Mike Wells, What will define Eric Bieniemy's success? From 2010-2019, the team never finished higher than 20th in points per game allowed and often finished in the bottom five in the league in scoring defense. Could the Raiders turn the backfield over to RB Zamir White? All Rights Reserved. Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. Cleveland has played five games, won two and allowed victory to slip away in brutal fashion in three defeats. Third-string QB Skylar Thompson performed admirably on short notice,but struggled to take advantage of Miami's explosive playmakers. --Ben Baby, Defensive efficiency: 60.8 Connelly's numbers indicate that while bringing a high number of transfers on offense wasn't exactly a winning proposition in 2022 (programs that brought in nine or more newcomers finished 3.2 . The interception total, even with none against the Panthers on Sunday, is five more than that of the next-worst team. Brandon Staley owes Cade York a beer. Luckily, Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden have done a great job of bringing in talent over the last two seasons and the hope is that players like Maxx Crosby, Clelin Ferrell and Trayvon Mullen can reshape the unit.

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