As we approach week 11 in the NFL, there are 5 teams that stand above the rest. Has anything changed in two weeks since the NFLs midway point? Find out below.
Kansas City Chiefs
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – NOVEMBER 10: Kansas City Chiefs fans cheer in the fourth quarter of a game against the Denver Broncos at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the only remaining unbeaten team and have been for a while. Their record doesn’t reflect how close each game has been for the Chiefs each week, as there point differential of 56, is the second lowest ever of teams that have started 11-0. Just this past week the Chiefs had to block a kick against an average Denver Broncos team as time expired to remain unbeaten. If they didn’t have Patrick Mahomes, and weren’t the 2-time defending champions, they wouldn’t be number one on everybody’s list, but since they do, they rank atop of this list in this ranking.
Detroit Lions
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 10: Jake Bates #39 of the Detroit Lions celebrates with teammates after kicking the winning field goal during the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Houston, Texas.
The Lions for the most part have showed complete and utter dominance through the first 11 weeks, only having one loss up until this point. The Lions for the most part dominate every game they play, but even in the games where their QB happens to throw FIVE interceptions, they are still good enough to be able to find a way to win the game. If you asked who would win if the Chiefs played the Lions the only reason a majority of people would say the Chiefs is because of Patrick Mahomes, we should get a chance to see for ourselves in February as the two teams look to be on a collision course to meet in the Super Bowl. Once Kansas City finally loses a game expect the Lions to sit at number one in the power rankings.
Buffalo Bills
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – NOVEMBER 10: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills scores a rushing touchdown past Nick Cross #20 of the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The Bills rank third because of their record and their quarterback. Four teams could theoretically be ranked here, but because of Josh Allens greatness he puts them above the other teams. The Bills are red hot as of late, winning 5 in a row. This week we will learn a lot about them, when they face the Kansas City Chiefs at home. If the Bills can hand the Chiefs their first loss everyone will start to look at them in a different light, and maybe just start thinking they can do what they haven’t done, beat the Chiefs in the playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers
LANDOVER, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 10: George Pickens #14 of the Pittsburgh Steelers avoids a tackle from Quan Martin #20 of the Washington Commanders in the third quarter of a game at Northwest Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Landover, Maryland.
The Steelers sit at 7-2 and are coming off their most impressive win against the Washington Commanders in Washington. The Steelers switched quarterbacks three weeks ago to Russell Wilson, even after Justin Fields got off to a 4-2 start with the two losses coming by 3 points each. Mike Tomlin went “lone wolf’ in the decision to switch to Wilson, and it has worked as the steelers offense feels like it can out up points again averaging 30 plus points per game in the three games with Wilson at quarterback, leading the team to three straight wins. Wilson who is playing great, along with a hall of fame coach, and a great defense could be a recipe for success in the playoffs. The Steelers have a tough second half schedule so they will have plenty of opportunities to prove themselves.
Baltimore Ravens
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – NOVEMBER 07: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens rushes against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium on November 07, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
The Ravens are the hardest team to rank because they have two extremely bad losses to two, two-win teams. Baltimore has arguably the best offense, but to cancel it out they have the worst passing defense in football. The Ravens have been as dominant as they get over the past few years during the regular season, when Lamar Jackson plays, but when it comes to playing in the playoffs Lamar Jackson always seems to disappear. For now, the Ravens still rank in the top 5 but come January they might not be as dangerous as they are now.
