Power Rankings

NFL Power Rankings After Week 3

Buffalo takes over the top spot after a spanking of the Jaguars on Monday Night Football. The Saints dropped precipitously after two blowout wins to start the season. They fall to third place overall. Minnesota, perhaps the most dominant team on both sides of the ball in the NFC, climbs...
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General Analysis

Cracks Deepening In NFL OL Play

The men who protect your favorite NFL quarterback are vanishing. Not physically—they still tower on the field at 300-plus pounds—but in skill and effectiveness. While receivers sprint faster, cornerbacks leap higher, and defensive ends explode with unprecedented power, the offensive line stands as perhaps the only position group in professional...
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Power Rankings

2024 NFL Power Rankings Week 2

The surprising New Orleans Saints retain their top spot in the rankings after a second dominant victory in week two. The Bills have had a more impressive strength of schedule, especially after the way the Cardinals played against the Rams, and have climbed into the second spot. Minnesota and Tampa...
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General Analysis

In the NFL Game of Thrones: Defense Is Coming

Tectonic movements can be subtle. The ground beneath our feet might move mere centimeters per year. The change goes unnoticed until those movements cause two plates to grind against each other, sending vibrations through the Earth. Football is a sport that invites that form of conflict each play between offense...
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