The 2022 season has been unique, making the NFL Power Rankings extremely difficult to navigate during the first half of the season. However, after 11 weeks of play, it is becoming clear who is and is not a contender.
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SUMMARY
32. Houston Texans (1-8-1)
31. Carolina Panthers (3-8)
30. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-7)
29. Denver Broncos (3-7)
28. Chicago Bears (3-8)
27. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-7)
26. Cleveland Browns (3-7)
25. Indianapolis Colts (4-6-1)
24. Los Angeles Rams (3-7)
23. Arizona Cardinals (4-7)
22. Las Vegas Raiders (3-7)
21. Detroit Lions (4-7)
20. Green Bay Packers (4-7)
19. New York Jets (6-4)
18. New Orleans Saints (4-7)
17. Atlanta Falcons (5-6)
16. Washington Commanders (6-5)
15. New England Patriots (6-4)
14. New York Giants (7-3)
13. Los Angeles Chargers (5-5)
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-5)
11. Cincinnati Bengals (6-4)
10. Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
9. Tennessee Titans (7-3)
8. Seattle Seahawks (6-4)
7. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
6. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)
5. Miami Dolphins (7-3):
4. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)
3. Buffalo Bills (7-3):
2. Philadelphia Eagles (9-1):
1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-2)
Let’s get to it.
32. Houston Texans (1-8-1)
The Texans’ coaching staff can begin making plans for a week at the Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama.
31. Carolina Panthers (3-8)
If the Panthers put on a competent offensive performance on Sunday, they will most likely defeat the Ravens. Baker Mayfield, on the other hand, isn’t even capable of that.
30. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-7)
If the Jets had not defeated the Browns and Rams in 2020, the Jaguars might have drafted Zach Wilson instead of Trevor Lawrence. The bullet was deflected.
29. Denver Broncos (3-7)
Look on the bright side, Broncos: you have your first-round pick. Russ made you a catchy slogan?
28. Chicago Bears (3-8)
The Justin Fields running offense was entertaining, but the Bears jeopardized the young quarterback with rash play calling in their 27-24 loss to the Falcons. An injury that prevents Fields from playing would put a damper on his impressive Year 2 rise.
27. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-7)
The Steelers’ supposedly great $100 million defense was annihilated by the Bengals for 37 points and 408 yards on “Fraud Reveal Sunday.” Fraudulent.
26. Cleveland Browns (3-7)
Kevin Stefanski is coaching this season as if he has a mulligan, and he might not be wrong.
25. Indianapolis Colts (4-6-1)
Jeff Saturday is the ultimate vibes guy, but vibes can’t cure a bad Colts team.
24. Los Angeles Rams (3-7)
Matthew Stafford was evaluated for yet another concussion during the Rams’ loss to the Saints on Sunday. It’s all over. The champions have won.
23. Arizona Cardinals (4-7)
Kliff’s Cards are finished. We’ll see you in 2023.
22. Las Vegas Raiders (3-7)
Josh McDaniels isn’t perfect, but he can beat the Broncos. That’s a start. I suppose.
21. Detroit Lions (4-7)
Don’t look now, but the Dan Campbell express has discovered its gear in the last month. Oh, and the Bills are on their way.
20. Green Bay Packers (4-7)
Aaron Rodgers has returned to #WashedWatch.
Read more: The Cardinals provide update on DeAndre Hopkins’ injury status
19. New York Jets (6-4)
Don’t worry, the Steelers’ defense won’t be alone in the fraud zone.
The Jets’ offense gained only 2 yards in the second half against the Patriots, and reports from the locker room indicate that second-year quarterback Zach Wilson is irritating some teammates.
18. New Orleans Saints (4-7)
With their backs to the wall, the Saints threw every punch they could muster and knocked the Rams out. The NFC South is just bad enough to keep New Orleans in contention for the playoffs.
17. Atlanta Falcons (5-6)
Cordarrelle Patterson is still causing problems for the Bears. Patterson’s 103-yard kickoff return touchdown on Sunday was his third career return touchdown against the Bears.
16. Washington Commanders (6-5)
The Commanders are cruising with Taylor Heinicke at the helm, and Ron Rivera doesn’t need to see anything else to send Carson Wentz to the bench. Commanders discovered their forgery and glued him to the pine.
15. New England Patriots (6-4)
Bill Belichick’s defense has the Patriots back in playoff contention. Now, let’s talk about Mac Jones.
14. New York Giants (7-3)
The Giants’ impressive start to the Brian Daboll era will be remembered forever, but a 31-18 loss to the Lions may be the point at which they revert to the pumpkin they’ve always been. F.R.A.U.D.S.
13. Los Angeles Chargers (5-5)
Please explain Brandon Staley’s role for the Chargers. It isn’t much. The Bolts have suffered as a result of EV’s departure as head coach.
12. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-5)
The Buccaneers will win the NFC South, but their playoff run will be limited.
11. Cincinnati Bengals (6-4)
Tee Higgins is a solid No. 2 wide receiver to have as an insurance policy for Ja’Marr Chase.
10. Minnesota Vikings (8-2)
In a potential playoff preview, your biggest fraud of Week 11 got pantsed at home.
Kevin O’Connell, Kirk Cousins, and the Vikings’ offensive line couldn’t keep up with the Cowboys. They had no business being on the same field.
9. Tennessee Titans (7-3)
The more I doubt the Titans, the better they perform. I give up.
8. Seattle Seahawks (6-4)
Is there a player having a better season than Pete Carroll?
7. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
Baltimore has a championship-caliber defense and a star quarterback, but I’m not convinced they’re a legitimate contender.
6. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)
It’s impossible to stop the 49ers offense when it’s on fire. The 49ers will be my NFC Super Bowl pick until Kyle Shanahan and Jimmy Garoppolo convince me otherwise.
5. Miami Dolphins (7-3):
By virtue of a bye, the Dolphins were exempt from “Fraud Reveal Sunday.” I like Miami, but I’m not convinced that what the Dolphins are doing will be effective come January.
4. Dallas Cowboys (7-3)
Only one of the two NFC Super Bowl contenders appeared on Sunday in Minnesota. The Cowboys have championship potential, but they must overcome their own obstacles.
3. Buffalo Bills (7-3):
We’re just passing through Squirrel Winters’ world. The entire city of Buffalo is going crazy for the man who helped plow Josh Allen’s driveway so he could get to the airport and play against the Browns on Sunday.
2. Philadelphia Eagles (9-1):
Jalen Hurts and the Eagles came back from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Colts with their C-game. The Birds have championship pedigree.
1. Kansas City Chiefs (8-2)
Patrick Mahomes is comparable to Michael Meyers in the NFL. He’s impossible to take out.
