We’re headed to the Conference Championship Games. Here are all 32 teams ranked worst to first.
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Just three games remain in an NFL season for the books. The Divisional Round full of great games, and hopefully the last three games are great, too.
Here are all 32 teams ranked worst to first.
32. Tennessee Titans
Despite the disappointing season, youngsters Peter Skoronski and JC Latham will provide a solid foundation up front on the offensive line for years to come.
31. Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are promoting Passing Game Coordinator Tommy Rees to offensive coordinator. Some view Rees as a future NFL head coach, and this is his shot to prove himself in the hopes to get a job soon.
30. New York Giants
Had Tommy DeVito not won a couple of meaningless games in 2023, Jayden Daniels would’ve been a Giant instead of a Commander.
29. New Orleans Saints
New York Giants OC Mike Kafka and Dolphins DC Anthony Weaver are getting second interviews this week for the team’s vacant head coaching job.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars
The team suffered a setback in their coaching search when rumored top candidate Ben Johnson agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bears this week.
27. Las Vegas Raiders
Like the Jaguars, the Raiders were closely linked with Ben Johnson. Now, their search will have to look elsewhere.
26. New England Patriots
The Patriots may have more holes at premium positions than any team in the league. Some of those holes need to be addressed this offseason.
25. Chicago Bears
The Chicago Bears got their guy, as Ben Johnson chose the Bears over offers from plenty of teams looking for a head coach. Now, the real development of Caleb Williams can begin.
24. Dallas Cowboys
Rumors are swirling that Jerry Jones is looking to hire offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer as head coach. That would be perceived as a pretty underwhelming hire.
23. New York Jets
Aaron Glenn remains one of the favorites to get the Jets opening head coaching job. Don’t let Saturday’s loss to the Commanders fool you. The Lions defensive coordinator has what it takes to be a good head coach.
22. Carolina Panthers
For the first time in what seems a long time, the Panthers have some real stability and direction this offseason. Expect them to significantly upgrade the roster.
21. San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers are almost certainly going to extend Brock Purdy. The question is, how big will that extension ultimately end up being?
20. Indianapolis Colts
It’s a make-or-break year for Shane Steichen and Chris Ballard. The GM-Head Coach duo need to get it right next season.
19. Atlanta Falcons
The Atlanta Falcons should’ve let Raheem Morris go. They’re likely to waste another season next year with him in charge, if his past performance as a head coach is any indication.
18. Arizona Cardinals
It’s not that he had a bad rookie season, but I think most were expecting more out of Marvin Harrison Jr. this season.
17. Miami Dolphins
Mike McDaniel may need to win a playoff game next year to keep his job. The Dolphins will need to stay healthy, something they haven’t been able to do the past few seasons.
16. Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks’ 10-7 season seemed to fly under the radar. If they get a bit better on the offensive line, they could win the NFC West next year going away.
15. Cincinnati Bengals
Owner Mike Brown needs to spend whatever it takes to get the best possible roster around Joe Burrow so he can finally bring a Super Bowl back to Cincinnati. Sadly, that seems like something Mike Brown is unwilling to do, based on the past.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers
Much to the chagrin of many Pittsburgh fans, Mike Tomlin will return to the team next year. But, it feels like a losing season could see he and the team parting ways.
13. Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos seem to think they can dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC West next season. They may be closer to that than you think.
12. Los Angeles Chargers
Khalil Mack’s retirement decision awaits. Thankfully, Tuli Tuipulotu is set to be a great replacement if he does move on.
11. Green Bay Packers
The Packers will still be one of the league’s youngest teams in the league next year. I think many will expect a jump from a good team to a great team.
10. Minnesota Vikings
It seems increasingly likely that the Vikings won’t bring back Sam Darnold and will instead hand over the keys to 2024 first-round pick JJ McCarthy.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
It’s not hard to see the Buccaneers playing on Conference Championship Weekend next year. But, the pass rush needs to improve.
8. Houston Texans
The Texans went toe-to-toe with the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday. If they upgrade the offensive line and get the offensive play-calling figured out, this young team can take the next step next year.
7. Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Stafford is in the twilight of his career, and Cooper Kupp is showing serious signs of decline. But, the rest of this roster is young and improving, and this season seemed to reinvigorate Sean McVay this year. The future is bright in Los Angeles.
6. Detroit Lions
Ultimately, the injuries on defense were too impactful to overcome. It didn’t help that Jared Goff played one of the worst games of his career, either. That being said, they will start next season as the number-one team in my power rankings, barring something crazy happening.
5. Baltimore Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens consistently find ways to lose games in the playoffs, and that’s exactly what happened on Sunday. This team needs to start getting it done in the playoffs before their window closes.
4. Washington Commanders
The never-say-die Commanders are just one game from heading to the Super Bowl. That’s a sentence that not even head coach Dan Quinn would’ve believed in August if he was being truthful about their expectations.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
It wasn’t pretty, but Saquon Barkley and the Eagles got it done against the Rams. Due to their favorable matchup in the NFC Championship Game, they’re actually the favorites to win the Super Bowl
2. Kansas City Chiefs
Like clockwork, Travis Kelce turns back the clock every year in the playoffs. He may have been the best player on the field for either team. They’re one win away from becoming the first team in league history to win two straight Super Bowls and then advance to a third.
1. Buffalo Bills
It just feels like that this is the year that they get over the Kansas City hump, right?