Fox Information Digital Sports activities NFL energy rankings after Week 12 of 2024 season

The 2024 NFL season has reached its Thanksgiving crossroads.

The great groups will start to prep for his or her push to the playoffs. The center-of-the-road groups will attempt to map out a technique to make the wild-card spherical. The dangerous groups will stay up for how they will get higher in 2025.

Followers will lock in from right here on to see how the remainder of the season unfolds. There are three video games on Thursday, one recreation on Friday, a serious slate on Sunday after which the Monday evening recreation. There’s loads of motion nonetheless to come back.

As followers look forward, let’s take a second to see how the groups are stacked up going into Week 13 of the common season. 

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1. Detroit Lions (10-1)

There’s no offense higher than the Lions. And whereas the previous adage says protection wins championships, there aren’t any indicators of slowing this staff down. If Jared Goff isn’t throwing for 400 yards, the Lions will simply kill you within the working recreation. And if Sam LaPorta ever will get going, look out.

Final week: 1

2. Buffalo Payments (9-2)

The Payments are the perfect staff within the AFC — sure, higher than the Chiefs — however they’re a recreation behind the Chiefs for the No. 1 seed. They want Kansas Metropolis to stumble to get that prime seed.

Final week: 2

3. Philadelphia Eagles (9-2)

Saquon Barkley has modified this staff and brought all of the stress off Jalen Hurts. That protection isn’t so dangerous both.

Final week: 4

4. Kansas Metropolis Chiefs (10-1)

Kansas Metropolis may not have the proper file it as soon as did, however it could have one thing even higher over the past three weeks. Patrick Mahomes is lastly beginning to seem like himself. The midseason addition of DeAndre Hopkins has reenergized the staff’s passing recreation. When the Chiefs have that, they will beat anyone, particularly at house. So long as they maintain tempo with Buffalo within the house stretch of the season, and end with the No. 1 seed, nobody needs to be favored towards an efficient Patrick Mahomes simply but.

Final week: 3

5. Baltimore Ravens (8-4)

Lamar Jackson continues to be one of many distinctive and infrequently unstoppable gamers of the NFL. Whereas a lot of the eye going into Monday evening’s recreation centered across the Harbaugh brothers’ teaching matchup, Jackson ended up placing collectively a efficiency full of spotlight reel-worthy moments. 

The star quarterback managed to duplicate a viral play from his highschool soccer days when he stepped again on the objective line on a landing run through the Ravens win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Whereas the Chargers managed to take a 10-0 first quarter lead, Ravens working again Derrick Henry rapidly started making his presence felt. 

A couple of runs from Henry that went 10 yards or extra helped change the momentum of Monday evening’s recreation. Henry completed the sport with 140 speeding yards. The Ravens wanted to bounce again from final week’s loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, they usually did simply that in primetime in Southern California.

Final week: 6

6. Inexperienced Bay Packers (8-3)

The Packers took benefit of a depleted 49ers staff, which is precisely what they had been imagined to do. They’ve the benefit towards the Dolphins on Thanksgiving evening as a result of the Dolphins battle within the chilly. The Packers are the second-best staff in their very own division, however that’s hardly one thing to complain about.

Final week: 9

7. Minnesota Vikings (9-2)

The Vikings squandered a 14-point lead within the fourth to come back away with considerably of a miracle victory of their very own. A win is a win, and it’s spectacular {that a} staff that performs indoors discovered a technique to maintain enterprise within the Windy Metropolis. However, for some purpose, this smells lots like 2022.

Final week: 7

8. Pittsburgh Steelers (8-3)

Their matchup towards the Browns was all the time going to be a troublesome recreation for the Steelers. But it felt like the Steelers let this one slip by means of their grasp. They went 1-3 on fourth down, received the turnover battle 3-1 and outgained the Browns 368-304, but nonetheless misplaced 24-19. With the Ravens beating the Chargers Monday, the Steelers’ subsequent recreation towards the Bengals is pivotal to take care of their slim AFC North lead.

Final week: 5

9. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)

Jim Harbaugh giveth, and Jim Harbaugh taken away. As powerful of a loss because the Chargers had Monday evening, they’re nonetheless primed and in place to do some injury within the playoffs. Broad receiver Quentin Johnston will likely be on discover for a disastrous evening of drops. But when he can determine it out, Los Angeles may boast one of the full offenses outdoors of Kansas Metropolis.

Final week: 8

10. Denver Broncos (7-5)

Bo Nix was the punchline of the NFL Draft, and he is made opposing groups his punching bag just a few instances. Nix has been the perfect rookie quarterback on this yr’s draft class over the past month. However how a lot of it’s pure underestimated expertise and motivation, and the way a lot is the management of Sean Peyton? Both method, each will get their justifiable share of credit score in the event that they maintain this up.

Final week: 13

11. Houston Texans (7-5)

The Texans nonetheless sit atop the division, however a loss to the Titans received’t assist them within the closing stretch of the season as they put together to face a few of their greatest challengers. C.J. Stroud, who has extra interceptions in 12 video games than he did his whole rookie season, might want to clear it up when the Texans tackle the Chiefs and Ravens in a brief week throughout Christmas. 

Final week: 10

12. Washington Commanders (7-5)

Issues are going nowhere rapidly for the Commanders, who’ve misplaced three straight. Will probably be as much as Jayden Daniels to get issues rotated and reassert himself because the chief within the Offensive Rookie Of 12 months race that Bo Nix is now main.

Final week: 11

13. Seattle Seahawks (6-5)

The NFC West goes to come back all the way down to the wire this yr, and it’s all about getting scorching on the proper time. That’s what seems to be taking place with the Seahawks, who’ve now received back-to-back video games after taking down the division rival Cardinals to take first place within the division. 

Whereas it wasn’t something to put in writing house about offensively, the Seahawks’ protection contained Kyler Murray & Co. all recreation lengthy, holding them to 6 factors. We all know what Geno Smith can do when he’s scorching, however this protection beneath head coach Mike Macdonald is popping up of late, which is all the time an excellent signal for a playoff-hungry staff.

Final week: 15

14. Arizona Cardinals (6-5)

Simply when it regarded just like the Cardinals couldn’t be stopped with the ball in Kyler Murray’s fingers, the Seahawks determined to place an finish to their three-game dropping streak to take first place within the NFC West. This might very properly be a blip for the Cardinals, however will probably be attention-grabbing to see how they reply this week towards a Minnesota Vikings staff in an analogous playoff hunt.

Final week: 12

15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6)

They ended a four-game dropping skid popping out of their bye, they’re getting more healthy and the schedule forward appears favorable.

Final week: 18

16. Atlanta Falcons (6-5)

They need to be rested and prepared for a playoff push after their bye.

Final week: 16

17. Miami Dolphins (5-6)

Miami regarded useless within the water after Tua Tagovailoa had one other concussion early within the season, however they’ve bounced again with a three-game successful streak, although they haven’t overwhelmed any groups above .500 this season. They’ve an enormous Thanksgiving evening showdown towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers.

Final week: 20

18. San Francisco 49ers (5-6)

This a staff able to make one other playoff run, however the panic meter for Niners followers is excessive after they dropped back-to-back video games and bought blown out on the street by the Packers. 

Granted, Brandon Allen coming in for the injured Brock Purdy doesn’t assist issues whenever you’re looking for the best components. However it’s protected to say now that head coach Kyle Shanahan must make some large modifications as a result of the present components doesn’t appear sustainable to achieve the playoffs. 

That stated, the 49ers are 5-6 on this shut NFC West race with sufficient video games left to proper the ship. However it must occur rapidly with the surging Payments on the schedule subsequent.

Final week: 14

19. Los Angeles Rams (5-6)

The duty of containing Saquon Barkley has baffled many NFL defenses this yr, together with the Rams. At 5-6, although, the Rams are nonetheless within the NFC West hunt, they usually have the best items to take action offensively. They’ve a good matchup towards the Saints earlier than video games towards the Payments and 49ers.

Final week: 17

20. Cincinnati Bengals (4-7)

Joe Burrow bought off to a gradual begin, however the star quarterback has performed properly because the season has gone on. However the Cincinnati Bengals have typically did not execute at important moments in video games. 

That failure has appeared to harm the Bengals’ makes an attempt to shut out video games this yr. Cincinnati has a 1-6 file in one-score video games this yr. The Bengals teaching workers doubtless used the bye week to self-scout and determine methods to right the staff’s late-game misfortunes. The Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. The AFC North matchup will doubtless have an effect on four-win Cincinnati’s playoff hopes.

Final week: 19

21. Indianapolis Colts (5-7)

The Colts’ protection is holding it collectively for an offense that simply can’t appear to determine it out. Indy restricted the Lions to a 24-6 win Sunday, and, on the intense facet, the schedule power for the remainder of the season may play to Colts’ benefit. 

Final week: 21

22. Chicago Bears (4-7)

It’s clear the change at offensive coordinator is doing wonders for this membership. DJ Moore is getting the ball, and Caleb Williams is displaying what he can do. It’s in all probability too late to salvage the season, but when the Bears can finish on a excessive observe, there’s purpose for pleasure.

Final week: 22

23. New Orleans Saints (4-7)

The bye gave interim coach Darren Rizzi an opportunity to gather himself and plan a little bit bit. Let’s have a look at what he can do as he tries to earn the job for subsequent season.

Final week: 23

24. Dallas Cowboys (4-7)

Indicators of life! In fact, Jerry Jones needed to damage the nice instances by floating the concept of a Mike McCarthy contract extension. Oy vey.

Final week: 24

25. Cleveland Browns (3-8)

Jameis Winston is perhaps one of the entertaining gamers in soccer. Each interview is must-see TV, and each pregame speech is superior. On prime of that, Winston has made the Browns’ offense purposeful once more. Regardless of the Browns buying and selling away extensive receiver Amari Cooper, Winston is transferring the ball higher than Deshaun Watson did and is giving the Browns an opportunity to win each recreation. His efficiency towards the Steelers throughout a snowstorm will likely be one of many highlights of the Browns’ season.

Final week: 27

26. Tennessee Titans (3-8)

Nobody was anticipating it, however the Titans had been blissful to stroll away with a win over the Texans this weekend, one which gave them one other probability at avoiding what could possibly be a third-straight dropping season. Eight sacks and three turnovers weren’t sufficient for the Texans to capitalize on. The offense regarded the perfect it has all season, scoring a season excessive in factors, and Will Levis regarded stable. 

Final week: 29

27. New York Jets (3-8)

The Jets need to be thought of one of many greatest disappointments within the NFL up to now 10 years. It is a staff that talked about successful the Tremendous Bowl within the preseason. Now, they’re 3-8, have fired their head coach and usually tend to get the No. 1 decide within the draft than make the playoffs. Woof.

Final week: 25

28. Carolina Panthers (3-8)

Bryce Younger is enjoying a lot better, and if he finishes sturdy, this season will likely be thought of a hit whatever the staff’s file.

Final week: 28

29. New England Patriots (3-9)

This was all the time going to be a rebuilding yr for the Patriots, however followers have to be inspired by the play of rookie quarterback Drake Maye. New England is on observe to earn one other excessive draft decide, and it wants to search out an explosive offensive playmaker to offer its younger QB some higher choices within the passing recreation.

Final week: 26

30. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-9)

The Jaguars haven’t been nice with Trevor Lawrence, however they’re even worse with out him. After an absolute blowout towards the Lions earlier than coming into their bye week, the Jags are hopeful Lawrence is perhaps prepared for a must-win recreation towards the Texans this week. He’s missed the final two video games with a sprained left shoulder, however he attended follow Monday. 

Final week: 30

31. Las Vegas Raiders (2-9)

Antonio Pierce does not have a lot expertise on his roster to work with, however shut aggressive losses towards stable groups with this roster might find yourself being the perfect consequence for his prospects for a second full season as the top coach.

Final week: 32

32. New York Giants (2-9)

Blow all of it up and begin over. Once more.

Final week: 31

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The Fox Information Digital Sports activities NFL energy rankings had been compiled by the Fox Information Digital Sports activities workers and the OutKick.com workers.