-- Adam Teicher, Bill Belichick often talks about playing complementary football, with the three phases of the game weaved together to help produce wins. -- John Keim, Offense: 18 Los Angeles Chargers, 42% 21. NFL power rankings: Browns, Cowboys, Seahawks rising; Packers, Bears The Bills' offense ranks second-best in the NFL by putting up 397.6 total yards per game. Pittsburgh Steelers, 67% Rookie Brock Purdy was a revelation late in the year, and Christian McCaffrey was everything the offense needed in the second half. ***Full NFL.com Draft Breakdown from analyst Lance Zierlein***. Don't forget that he averaged a career-high 4.5 yards per carry last season. And like the Chargers have done with Justin Herbert, the Bengals are working to provide Burrow with the protection he needs. Las Vegas Raiders, 67% Missions accomplished. Tyreek Hill lived up to the hype after the team gave up a lot of high-end draft picks for the superstar wide receiver in the offseason. But in the fourth quarter, they played like they were in the top 10 in both. Rookie Brock Purdy was a revelation late in the year, and Christian McCaffrey was everything the offense needed in the second half. On the ground, Javonte Williams is a special, beastly back. With the Los Angeles Rams retooling the roster after suffering a brutal Super Bowl hangover last season, Jalen Ramsey is available for trade. I trust that he'll make it work. Who knows what he has left in the tank, but what a cherry on top of this WR group! And to paraphrase another Hall of Famer in Al Davis: Just compete, baby! 1 in the NFL Power Rankings for the third time in the last four weeks, with four of. Across his five seasons at Tennessee, the Memphis product started 43 games at three different positions, proving to be ready enough to play early in his career, showing determination to overcome an injury in 2020 and stick it out through a coaching change and emerging as a consistent leader on and off the field late in his career. All Rights Reserved. If a defender earns a run stop win, his blocker earns a loss, and vice versa. 13. Cincinnati Bengals, 36% Previous rankings: 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | Preseason, Jump to: New York Giants, 29% 26. 5. Getting linebacker Bud Dupree back eventually will help further its improvement. 19. Despite missing the final three games of the regular season, Godwin still led the Bucs in receiving with 1,103 yards. 31. But special teams also have played a significant role in at least two losses, and though that unit was much improved against the Bengals in Week 14, continued improvement will be needed to elevate the Niners beyond what looks like a limited ceiling at the moment. With the current roster in place, even at its best, this team might have been able to achieve a five-win campaign, and that's being generous. Did Pats make Mac Jones happy? 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. What's wrong with the Bills, Steelers and Ravens, Current NFL playoff picture: Packers move into NFC's top seed, Cardinals fall to third after loss to Rams, Stream "Man in the Arena: Tom Brady" on ESPN+ now. -- Tim McManus, Offense: 10 13. Indianapolis Colts, 31% So, what does this say about the Falcons? Davante Adams is the best receiver in the league. 16 interior offensive lineman, The Athletic (Dane Brugler): No. The guy just led the league (alongside Jonathan Taylor) with 20 total touchdowns last season. Will Jalen Carter slide? Arizona Cardinals 5-0 (previous rank: 1) The Cardinals' offense cooled down against the 49ers but they showed how much they can also win with defense and a few big plays. 21. Dallas Cowboys, 42% 1. So, the reporters evaluated the offense, defense and special teams FPI rankings of the squads they cover to explain why the teams are where they are in the standings. Do the Cowboys have a quarterback problem in Dak Prescott? 30. The Houston Texans punched a massive hole in the perception that they are the league's worst team in 2021. Bengals' rebuild not yet complete Washington Football Team, 75% How do guys like Lamar Jackson, Bryce Young and Aaron Rodgers stack up against each other? He's a weapon in the ground game and a matchup nightmare in the aerial attack. And the New Orleans Saints. Betting takeaways from ESPN's Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: Are the Packers too low? 29. 3.0. Now he's finally getting the respect he long deserved -- haters, be gone! Los Angeles Rams, 71% Just last week in this space, I called Russell Wilson a Hall of Fame lock. We've compiled links to all 11 position groups here, so consider this your homepage for the entire series. Where does Andy Reid stand in the all-time NFL coaching hierarchy? 7. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Adam Schein provides his nine favorite landing spots for the Pro Bowl cornerback. I still don't understand how Chris Godwin, who tore his ACL in Week 15 of last season, was ready to roll right when training camp opened, but modern medicine is a beautiful thing. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel), GET VIP MEMBERSHIP TO GOVOLS247 FIRST MONTH FOR $1, The Draft Network: No. 31 in these rankings in Week 2 but . Full list of Mr. Irrelevants in NFL draft history: Is Brock Purdy already the best final pick? That happened once -- a 9-6 upset of Buffalo, in which the offense managed just three field goals -- but the defense doesn't have the personnel to play at that high of a level every week. But hey, at least the Bears' return teams have kept things exciting. 21 interior offensive lineman, Pro Football Network: No. 11. 30. Howard was a sharp, under-the-radar move. I won't be the least bit surprised if he balls out in Shanahan's scheme, but that's still a leap of faith I just can't take -- not with the well-oiled machines battling for slots in this ranking. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. Has anyone received more glowing press in the past few weeks than A-Rob? Unsurprisingly, when superstar QB Lamar Jackson was on the field, the Baltimore Ravens offense was deserving of respect. The biggest difference-maker fans will see with him is what he does for Chris Olave and Michael Thomas, putting this team in a fantastic position to have more explosive plays in 2023. 27. Defense: 22 31. Los Angeles will now have one heck of a trio of receivers heading into next season. Three tight ends ages 25 or younger either cracked the top 10 or got incredibly close. He also dropped his penalty count from nine to five. Yes, they have the back-to-back NFL MVP at quarterback, and yes, he's flanked by one of the league's best backfield duos. The Eagles have limited opponents to 17 points per game over the past four weeks, an encouraging sign as they hit the home stretch, with three of their final four games coming against Washington (20.5 PPG) and the Giants (17.8 PPG). So Who's going to win Super Bowl LVII? Just like this past offseason, making the offensive line better is a top priority for this unit heading into the spring after a second straight trip to the AFC Championship. 10. 2021 NFL Team Offense Statistics | The Football Database Tampa Bay is loaded, but if there's one potential question mark, it could be the offensive line if last year's leap was not permanent. 4. 1 receiver in man with minimal help and switch to zone with ease, who can tackle in space and win with instincts and footwork. However, Daniel Jones had his best season in the league under Coach of the Year award winner Brian Daboll, and Saquon Barkley returned to his Pro Bowl form under the new coach. The race for pass-rush king was wide open after injuries derailed many of last year's contenders. Beyond left tackle Kolton Miller, the unit leaves much to be desired. Tracking fifth-year options for 2020 first-rounders: Which were picked up, and which were declined? Detroit Lions, 33% Allen's connection with Stefon Diggs is special. -- Josh Weinfuss, The offense is dominant, the defense has been serviceable and the special teams are a disaster. 27. NFL power rankings 2021 The referenced media source is missing and needs to be re-embedded. New York Jets, 61% Some wondered if Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals success in 2021 was a fluke. With Jameis Winston and Taysom Hill battling it out at QB, this is a team that could end up winning 12 games or only six. His relocation to Vegas changes everything. -- Marcel Louis-Jacques, Biggest post-draft questions In two years with TB12 as his quarterback, Evans has logged a whopping 27 touchdown grabs. But I expect Buffalo will field an effective -- if unspectacular -- unit up front. Houston Texans, 40% This offense cant be as bad as they were at times following Deshaun Watsons return late last season again. Defense: 13 Wherever you are, this is how you football! Losing Brian Daboll as Allen's play-caller hurts, no doubt, but the promotion of Ken Dorsey from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator provides continuity. They also were not as dynamic out of the backfield as they need to be. That wasnt a constant this season. While laying the smackdown on defense is great, scoring with the rock is the name of the game. 6. 285 overall, No. -- Eric Woodyard. And the free-agent addition of O.J. 1 receiver to pair with quarterback Justin Fields. Burrow is a top-three QB in the sport and there is no better receiver combo than Tee Higgins and JaMarr Chase after the 2022 season. Who's the NFL's best cornerback? "Can he do everything? Wide receiver? It's a lot, but trust us, it'll make sense at the end. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Their 81% field goal rate is only 20th in the league, and opponent kick return yardage is 27.54 yards -- third worst in the NFL -- but they've done well in punt coverage, ranking ninth. His hands are accurate and quick when he punches. The defense has been very solid under third-year coordinator Lou Anarumo, and Darrin Simmons' special teams have been pretty strong, with the exception of two muffed punt returns in Sunday's loss to the 49ers. Khan's first Steelers draft 'aggressive' 2021 NFL Power Rankings: Where Does Every Team Stack Up Entering Minnesota Vikings, 54% The lack of consistency is the result of the Ravens losing seven starters to season-ending injuries. -- Jake Trotter, Offense: 26 Washington Football Team, 40% 19. Stafford joined a team with a talented offense (albeit one that just lost running back Cam Akers to a season-ending Achilles tear) and the NFL's top-ranked defense from 2020. 1, Panthers' Bryce Young is all 'business now', Top picks Christian Gonzalez, Keion White reflect Patriots' ideal identity, Big takeaways from the NFL draft: A historic QB class, the rebuilt AFC South and new GMs thriving, NFL Nation sizes up all 259 draft selections, XFL semifinals: Defenders roll Sea Dragons, set up title showdown with Renegades.