NFL Week 14 Power Rankings: Will Ravens finish number one?
The Ravens, winners of nine straight games, have been the best team of the class this season. They have led my power rankings since week nine. They beat some good teams like the Patriots, Seahawks, and 49ers during their winning streak. Lamar Jackson has played lights out all year long and is playing like an MVP.
The 49ers moved up one spot because they beat good teams like the Packers and the Saints. They did lose a close game to the Ravens but still looked solid in that game. The Ravens and 49ers game last week may be an early Super Bowl matchup that sure did not disappoint. Jimmy Garoppolo has shown more in the passing game over the last few weeks to prove that this team can be dangerous down the stretch.
After winning five in a row and eight of the last nine, the Seahawks ended up losing to the Rams on Sunday night football. Russell Wilson has been one of the best quarterbacks this season but was held without a touchdown against the Rams. The Seahawks are still one game back in the division from the 11-2 San Francisco 49ers and the week seventeen matchup between the two could decide the division winner.
The Saints played a thriller at home against the 49ers and ended up coming up just short at the end. The Saints still boast being one of the best teams in the NFC and are favorites to represent the NFC this year. Drew Brees is still playing as a hall of fame quarterback at the age of 40.
They already clinched their division with the Panthers, Falcons, and Bucs all having below .500 records.
The Chiefs moved up into the top five after going into New England and beating the Patriots in their home stadium. This Chiefs team is getting hot at the right time and could make an impressive postseason run.
This defensive unit is a lot better with Frank Clark this season than where this team was a year ago on defense. The Chiefs clinched their division with their week 14 win.