All 2022 NFL futures odds are courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook unless otherwise noted and are current as of Thursday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m. Should they be? Discover NFL team overall stats and rankings throughout the season. That the special teams are ranked in the top 10 despite using six kickers is surprising. Of the 97 pass completions against them, 69 have come by receivers who have at least three yards of separation at the time of the throw, the fourth-highest total in the league. TeamRankings.com is not affiliated with the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) or March Madness Athletic Association, neither of which has supplied, reviewed, approved or endorsed the material on this site. It won't be Derek Carr, but maybe it's Aaron Rodgers. His final touchdown, a breakaway 60-yard jaunt with less than six minutes to play, was the difference-maker, as New Orleans snapped its three-game losing streak. The Bears spent most of the season struggling to score points, run the football or convert on third down. Who led the NFL in passing in 2020? Those four teams will all be relevant in 2023 because of their quarterback. One of the hottest teams in football continues to ascend Dan Hanzus' NFL Power Rankings. Can't say I'm totally on board with the Never Cover Travis Kelce strategy deployed by the Raiders on the goal line, but the Chiefs weren't complaining after their star tight end gobbled up all four of Patrick Mahomes' short touchdown passes in a 30-29 prime-time win at Arrowhead. Unfortunately for Cincinnati, past performance was not indicative of future results. The Browns are quietly having an absurd season. 2005-2023 Team Rankings, LLC. He is competing and doing everything in his power for this team, (and) he needs some help," McVay said. League rank:3rd. Jones has occupied double-teams and affected the passer, but for Crosby to remain effective, the Raiders would love for Jones, who signed a three-year, $51 million free agent deal with Las Vegas this spring, to start getting home, too. Roger Goodell allegedly knew about $55 million bank fraud committed by Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder and refused to investigate. -- Todd Archer, Offense: 12 Across 17 games, Chicago allowed . Neither has a sack this season. The Vikings are, well, the Vikings. Welcome to Week 5 of the NFL regular season. The Titans are a team that's still trying to figure things out; luckily, they play in an AFC South that appears more adrift than ever at the moment. The Steelers showed up to Western New York with a rookie quarterback making his first start and a defense playing without T.J. Watt. Instead, hes held them back with inconsistent play and costly mistakes. In his Championship Sunday Power Rankings, Dan Hanzus reveals a new pecking order for the four teams still alive in the NFL playoffs, while also slotting the quartet eliminated during the Divisional Round. Make Your Picks, The Falcons have lost six games by a touchdown or less, in large part because their defense has struggled in the red zone (29th of 32 teams) and can't consistently force late-game stops. Rankings are refreshed every Friday to take out players from Thursday's game(s). -- Mike Reiss, This is what everyone anticipated entering the season: The defense would have to lead this franchise, and it has. They're actually getting decent pressure on the quarterback, with a 35% pressure rate (19th) on third down. Exclusive Premium Content For Subscribers Where do the other 31 teams fit into the picture after the conclusion of the 2022 NFL season? Mahomes became more patient, became a better passer. The Bucs have given up 27 total points in the first quarter through four weeks -- fourth most in the league -- yet their 68 total points given up would be fifth fewest. Third-string QB Skylar Thompson performed admirably on short notice,but struggled to take advantage of Miami's explosive playmakers. He wouldn't say it. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have regressed from an unstoppable force to an inconsistent attack. The Colts have dropped a bit because they've struggled in giving up yards. After Sunday's 40-3 win over the Jets, that group has allowed only 14.5 points per game the past four contests (fourth fewest in that span), about half as many points as it allowed in the first nine. Oh, and a fair bit of tragedy, like the goal-line interception thrown by the quarterback in the final seconds of a 21-17 loss to the Titans. The biggest issue on defense is effectively rushing the passer. Free agency looms Scott logged 54 carries for 217 yards and three touchdowns across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2022. "Personally, I have mixed emotions about the game itself, but we found a way." He added 36 rushing yards and had a long TD run negated by a penalty. --Nick Wagoner, Defensive efficiency:51.0 After another chaotic week in this wide-open NFL season, Dan Hanzus provides a fresh batch of Power Rankings. Week 2. League rank: 28. This is something that needs to be corrected for Week 5. Selecting between healthy Dak Prescott, Cooper Rush an easy choice, Mike Tomlin open to all remedies after Steelers 'smashed' by Bills in Kenny Pickett's first start. With an Eagles team that runs the ball effectively in their division, the Cowboys have to get better. Burrow struggled to attack downfield, with Tee Higgins sidelined by an ankle injury, while Ja'Marr Chase was (again) limited to modest gains in a 19-17 loss to the Ravens. https://raiderswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/18/espn-names-raiders-as-worst-defense-of-decade/, One free agent each NFL team should re-sign in 2023, Ranking the Raiders biggest need positions ahead of free agency, ESPN projects who the Week 1 starter at QB for the Las Vegas Raiders, Aaron Rodgers emerges from 'Darkness retreat' to Raiders reportedly not interested in acquiring him. Josh Jacobs, who led the NFL with 1,653 rushing yards last season, is expected to be given the franchise tag by the Raiders, sources told ESPN. The biggest issue on defense is run defense. The quarterback, who had struggled mightily through the first four weeks of his second season, caught fire in the second half, finishing 12 of 13 for 135 yards and a touchdown in the final two quarters. Thestellar Cowboys defense has produced one of my favorite, most straightforward stats of the 2022 NFL season: Dallas has allowed exactly one touchdown in each of its five games this season. New Orleans Saints (10-3). Connelly's numbers indicate that while bringing a high number of transfers on offense wasn't exactly a winning proposition in 2022 (programs that brought in nine or more newcomers finished 3.2 . They will sign one -- likely Jones -- and tag the other. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. The problem is the AFC is loaded with those guys. Cleveland has played five games, won two and allowed victory to slip away in brutal fashion in three defeats. They do have to improve their pass rush, but they will be a deep playoff team next season. The Raiders have rebuilt their linebacker corps and secondary to enter the 20s. The best teams find ways to win. The interception total, even with none against the Panthers on Sunday, is five more than that of the next-worst team. "I think he's doing everything he can. Past weeks could have been Chiefs, Chargers, or Raiders as well. Defensively, the Bucs have given up some chunk plays, but their backbone has been their stout run defense and making plays behind the line of scrimmage. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. The biggest issue on defense is forcing takeaways. The Bears are the NFL's worst team against the run, having allowed 733 rushing yards through four games (183.3 yards per game), and are on pace to reach historically low marks. The Falcons are allowing opponents to convert 44% of third-down chances, ranking 24th out of the 32 teams. With the 2022 regular season in the books, Dan Hanzus provides a full rundown of the league hierarchy, 1-32. Who plays quarterback for the Raiders? TEAM SEASON GP W L T TD PTS PPG OPP PTS OPP PPG 1DWN 3DWN% 4DWN% Chicago Bears: 2020: 16: 8: 8: 0: 40: 372: 23.3: 370: . Sign up for the Raiders Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. 2. Special teams: 12, While the Texans overhauled their offense -- minus quarterback Deshaun Watson -- this season, they didn't make many changes on defense. The lone bright spot on offense is running back James Robinson, who became the fourth undrafted rookie in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards. The backup QB has played the best football of his career, but each of his three interceptions have come at crucial late junctures to seal -- or help seal -- the Browns' fate in their losses. That Wilson underwent a procedureon his throwing shoulder on Friday onlysummons more storm clouds over Mile High. It also reflects the Miami Dolphins' loss on Thursday night to the Cincinnati Bengals after quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (concussion) left the game on a stretcher. Conversely, the defense has been relatively sturdy, led by third-year linebacker Roquan Smith, who has performed at an All-Pro level. The Bills' defense is ranked in the top five of almost every major category -- with third-down defense (41.3%, 19th) being one of a few concerns. While it is currently ranked one of the best in the NFL, the Bengals are trying to figure out what to do at kicker. The following are the 2020 NFL team overall defense statistics, including team rushing yardage, team passing yardage and total team yardage. But instead it was Mahomes lighting up the Eagles' vaunted defense -- the top-ranked pass defense in the league -- in the second half. 2 overall pick in Chase Young, that's how it should be. Penny is a talented player who cant shake the injury bug. They are Matt Bowen, Mike Clay, Tristan H. Cockcroft, Daniel Dopp, Eric Karabell, Liz Loza, Eric Moody and Field Yates. After the playoff loss to the 49ers, the pressure will amp up on Dak Prescott and Mike McCarthy in 2023. The biggest issue on defense is injuries to the secondary. --Rob Demovsky, Defensive efficiency:46.2 Washington has surrendered an NFL-best 12 plays of 30 yards or more -- 10 of those have been pass plays -- often because of blown coverages. The Saints need Marcus Davenport and Cam Jordan to consistently step up, while getting production out of 2021 first-round pick Payton Turner, to have success moving forward. Before Sunday's collapse, the Saints' defense had been dominant over a five-game stretch, which had allowed them to keep thriving despite Drew Brees' injury absence. The 49ers took care of business against a Panthers team set adrift, coasting to a 37-15 road win that put San Francisco in sole possession of first place in the muddled NFC West. "I'm not where I was at the end of last season in that old system," Cousins said, "but we're developing it and we're getting there and I'm excited about that continued growth.". 1. Lawrence should have beenfar better than his two-interception, zero-touchdown showing in a disappointing 13-6 loss. This team is better with quarterback Alex Smith but still inconsistent. League rank: 22nd. With Joe Burrow and that passing game, they will be in the Super Bowl mix again next year. "I'm not talking today," Jarrett said after the game. League rank: 18th, The Chargers' defense appeared dominant -- on paper -- entering the season. Carolina fired the head coach on Monday, ending hisrun with the Panthers at 11-27 in two-plus seasons. In a recent piece by ESPN, the named the Raiders the worst defense of the decade as they allowed an average of 26.2 points per game during that period. Vikings opponents are catching 75% of their targeted passes, the second-highest rate in the NFL. He said Branch's versatility makes him a 'day one starter' in the NFL. The biggest issue on defense is getting home. It's scary to imagine what the Chiefs might be if they were playing well in the other phases. They still have a lot of top-level talent. Getting Vic Fangio as defensive coordinator is a great move. Meanwhile, the Packers continue to plunge into the bottom half of the league. That's not to oversimplify what's gone wrong for Seattle's defense, which has had all sorts of issues during another awful start. After dropping three straight, there are plenty of issues to point to on the defensive side, but the root of it stems from Watt's absence. As the NFL Power Rankings get into crunch time, we checked in with our Football Power Index (FPI) friends to see how powerful each team really is. Even though this team has just four wins, Herbert has saved the season and given Chargers fans something to look forward to next season. Take a look at ESPNs thoughts on the Raiders defense over the previous ten seasons: Continuity is key, and the Raiders had very little on defense in the 2010s. --Turron Davenport, Defensive efficiency: 65.8 Outside of rookie Roger McCreary, all of the Titans' primary cornerbacks have been beat for explosive plays. They have to get him help, and they have the cap room to do it. There is Josh Allen in Buffalo and Joe Burrow in Cincinnati. The offense has been moving the ball efficiently behind Dalvin Cook and a plethora of receiving options, but special-teams issues have snowballed into a full-blown crisis. The Jaguars had allowed just 55 yards per game on the ground through the first three games, but gave up 210 yards and four touchdowns rushing to the Eagles on Sunday. Opponent Punts per Offensive Score. Jacoby Brissett is at the center of all the madness. Kansas City owns the most efficient offense in the NFL with . That was it. They got both on return-motion plays that had guys wide open. It ranks first in touchdowns allowed per drive and second in points allowed per drive. The Steelers showed up to Western New York with a rookie quarterback making his first start and a defense playing without T.J. Watt. I mean, really trust. League rank: 30. The Broncos had surrendered only six points in the second half of their first three games combined, so they were rolling. How high can the Lions fly? Watch on ESPN+, Offense: 24 The biggest issue on defense is stopping the run. Here's everything we know, Richardson sets QB mark for vertical, broad jump, QB Young 5-10 1/8, 204 pounds at NFL combine, Sources: Patriots tell QB Hoyer he's being cut, Horns' Robinson: Versatility worthy of early pick, Jones: Not fixated on Cowboys' drought, just '23, Sources: Raiders plan franchise tag for Jacobs, WR Addison to Steelers' Pickett: 'Come get me', Wolverines' Turner wows with 4.26 40 at combine, Everything you need to know about Geno Smith's contract negotiations. League rank:9th. The Pats attacked the Swiss-cheese Detroit defense on the ground, while Belichicks defensive scheme put Jared Goff in a mental blender. So why is Baltimore battling for its playoff life? In this edition of the NFL Power Rankings, the Giants and Jets soar to new heights, while the Buccaneers and Panthers tumble down the board. 1 after a dominating Super Bowl victory. We've got to get it together. The guy that bettors are scrambling to back for Most Valuable Player threw for an average of 149.5 yards per game in 2022. Joe Burrow and the Bengals' offense seemed well set up to shred a Ravens defense that entered Sunday Night Football allowing more passing yardage than any team in football. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. The offense has been so bad with three-and-outs and turnovers that the defense continues to be forced back on the field. How far do the Vikings and Jets fall? -- Rich Cimini, Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus offense, defense and special-teams rankings, The future of the NFL combine: Is there really a chance it could end forever? --Michael Rothstein, Defensive efficiency: 42.4 But when the players say they still need to get better, slowing the run is their biggest must. Losing sturdy DT Lawrence Guy to a shoulder injury is a contributing factor, but that alone doesn't fully explain the alarming past six quarters the defense has played against the run. League rank: 19th. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. It's one of the many reasons they're winless, and it has made them vulnerable in the play-action game, too. I trust the Eagles, who are consistent, balanced and armed with an ascendant young quarterback. TheSteelers were overmatched by a vastly superior Bills team on Sunday, falling behind by four touchdowns by halftime in an eventual 38-3 loss in Western New York. It's true that the quarterback is the most important position on an NFL team, which is why pass-rushing matters so much. Dan Hanzus updates his Power Rankings, with a notable boost for the surging Green Bay Packers. They are committed to Tua Tagovailoa as quarterback, but now his health is the biggest concern. --Lindsey Thiry, Defensive efficiency: 53.6 This might be a minor quibble given how well the unit is playing as a whole. See trending; Company. See how each team defense ranks against the rest and see updated stats and rankings throughout the year. But Sunday? The Chiefs are 20th in points allowed over the past six weeks, so defensively, they aren't where they'd like to be heading into the most important part of the season. Dan Hanzus updates his league pecking order, 1 to 32. Even that's a reach, as corners Darius Slay (forearm) and Avonte Maddox (right ankle) are expected back soon. The biggest issue on defense is allowing explosive plays. Only four teams have forced fewer turnovers, and all of them have losing records. Beyond individual development, there isn't anything to point to. Their point differential is minus-210, second worst in team history. What's new? With Darnold still shelved by his own high ankle sprain (this team, man), P.J. Turnover Differential is calculated by subtracting the total number of giveaways (interceptions & fumbles lost) from the total number of takeaways (interceptions & opponent fumble recoveries). Crosby has four of the Raiders' five sacks -- cornerback Nate Hobbs has the other -- and while that's a good early return on Las Vegas' four-year, $98.98 million investment via the extension Crosby got this offseason, the Raiders need more from the defensive line in general, Chandler Jones in particular. Beasley was released, and Clowney is on injured reserve. A big reason for this is the absence of linebacker Shaquille Leonard, who made his short-lived season debut on Sunday, only to leave with a concussion in the second half. Defense: 31 Players and coaches have talked about the need to communicate more from the get-go, and not just as the game progresses. Said Lamar Jackson: "We got the G.O.A.T. Jacobs finished with 144 yards rushing with two touchdowns as the Raiders rushed for 212 yards overall. But what has also stood out is how many injuries the Bills have accumulated, especially in the secondary. Those are largely the product of the many injuries, which have made it hard for San Francisco to string together victories and stay in the NFC playoff picture. What will the Buffalo Bills do without defensive coordinator Leslie Frazier? Seven days later, they can't even call the No. The running back has played only three games, so when you look at what has happened offensively, it begins with being without the best multipurpose player in the NFL. NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF Check. Or will it be Trey Lance? Rankings change: Up 1. Please check your email for a confirmation. The pass rush is anemic (16 sacks), DE Josh Allen (2.5 sacks) has had a disappointing season and is now on IR, and injuries have decimated the secondary (at one point, the Jaguars were down four of their top five corners). Eric Samulski breaks down all 2021 fantasy football Week 1 defenses (DEF) -- streamers, sits/starts, and D/ST waiver wire pickups to add. Chicago's special teams are better than the rankings indicate. Check. For the second straight week, Green Bay failed to make key stops against an offense compromised by injuries. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Its a shame, too, because Geno Smith continues to defy expectations as one of the NFLs best passers through five weeks. The Colts' defense thrived on takeaways last season, producing 33 turnovers. No waxing on or waxing off about that logic. Rally from multiple scores down? At 1-4, Washington finds itself buried in last place of a division with two 4-1 teams and one 5-0 team. Minutes earlier -- in a decision that was gutsy at best and reckless at worst -- Staley opted to keep his offense on the field on fourth-and-2 at his own 45-yard line with just over a minute to play. The following are the 2022 NFL team overall defense statistics, including team rushing yardage, team passing yardage and total team yardage. Aaron Donald and the Rams are our consensus top fantasy DST for 2021. Detroit currently leads the league in scoring but also allows the most points in the league. Raiders to franchise tag RB Josh Jacobs barring long term deal before deadline, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All-in approach pays off for Rams Rookie Derek Stingley Jr. had one of those picks,his first career interception. There was more good news for the rookie class on the other side of the ball: Dameon Pierce rushed for 99 yards and his third touchdown of the season. Sunday against Green Bay showed that the effort is there, but the skill level is in question. After Baltimore totaled 126 yards in the second half in Week 3, and Green Bay totaled 199 yards on 35 carries overall in Week 4, it has exposed a vulnerability for the Patriots. The victory came at a cost, however: Emmanuel Moseley, a rising star at cornerback who registered a pick-six on Sunday, tore the ACL in his left knee and is out for the season. DE Jadeveon Clowney has missed the past two games with an ankle injury. Special teams: 24, Carson Wentz declined dramatically in 2020, plummeting toward the bottom in most statistical categories for QBs before being replaced in the lineup by rookie Jalen Hurts. League rank: 11th. --Jordan Raanan, Defensive efficiency: 68.3 Mosley. -- David Newton, Relive the NFL's greatest games, original series and more. . Ryan Clark, an LSU alum, played 13 seasons in the National Football League. They are allowing 5 yards per carry and have given up 20 runs of 10 yards or more in four games, including two runs of at least 33 yards in the past two games. Despite having the first pick in the draft, they will build around Justin Fields. League rank: 7th. He remains the Jenga piece of the Saints' attack -- the whole thing topples over without the running back doing his thing. The Titans' secondary hasn't helped either, especially when it plays off the ball, even in third-and-short situations. It's not all on the D. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers' offense were shut out in the second half and continue to search for their big-play identity in a post-Davante world. League rank: 5th. In a recent piece by ESPN, the named the Raiders the worst defense of the decade as they allowed an average of 26.2 points per game during that period. In an NFL bereft of consistent playmaking at tight end, Kelce is a cheat-code outlier. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. Particularly disappointing is their defensive rank. --John Keim, Defensive efficiency: 69.3 On Sunday, it was a killer end-zone pick with less than three minutes to play in a 30-28 defeat to the Chargers. at kicker." Check out the full order, 1-32. The offensive line remains a concern. The Rams managed just one long Cooper Kupp touchdown and 323 yards of total offense in a 22-10 loss to the Cowboys at SoFi. He completed 13 of his 14 passes in the second half with two . The results were as . TheLions have been a mess on defense all season, but the offense was there to keep the team competitive and afloat. Visit ESPN to view 2022 NFL stat leaders. ", You can flip the calendar and reboot the coaching staff, but some things will never change with a Kirk Cousins-led offense. The former Super Bowl champion is an ESPN analyst who is excited about Branch. League rank: 23rd. --Brady Henderson, Defensive efficiency: 37.6 Although their defense began the season hemorrhaging yards, it has regained its 2018 and 2019 form over the past few weeks. Baltimore went from being the only offense averaging more than 30 points per game last season to being in the middle of the league in scoring. But the defense is why Detroit is in a hole at the moment, getting ready for a complete regime switch in the offseason. Week 5. -- Courtney Cronin, Offense: 17 But they will need to be sharper when the schedule tightens up again. "To me, this is about as bad as it gets, the coach said Sunday. We feel you, big man. That's been costly for a team that continues to lose close games, and fatigue might be a problem. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Check out the full league pecking order, 1-32. Carl Lawson sealed the win with a strip sack of Dolphins third-string QB Skylar Thompson (a play that allowed Quinnen Williams to stiff-arm "disrespectful" Tyreek Hill into another time zone), while Breece Hall announced his arrival as an Offensive Rookie of the Year candidate with 197 total yards and a score. KEY: Gms = Games Played, Int = Interceptions, Fum = Fumbles, Tot = Total . Wilks will begin his run without Mayfield, out indefinitely after suffering a high anklesprain against the Niners. The Eagles are first in sacks (16), tied for first in takeaways (10), third in yards allowed (277.3 per game) and 10th in points allowed (17.8). -- Jamison Hensley, Offense: 10 Frank Reich is in as the head coach, but he has to find a quarterback or it won't matter who coaches this team. --David Newton, Defensive efficiency: 47.6 "We've got a lot of season left," Murray said. The Ravens used to get offenses off the field when they had Ray Lewis, Ed Reed and Terrell Suggs forcing clutch turnovers. DT Folorunso Fatukasi had been a key part of the success, but he went down with a quad injury against the Eagles and his status going forward is unclear. Kansas City dug itself out of a 17-0 first-half hole thanks to a Mahomes-led offense that, when warmed up, operates like a runaway freight train going downhill. But there's little to pick apart. They haven't gotten a consistent pass-rush from anyone other than linebacker Uchenna Nwosu. A home game in good conditions against the winless Texans? Check out the full pecking . Where Wisconsin is right now: Much of this Badgers defense, which ranked No. The Kansas City Chiefs are champions after Super Bowl LVII. The Panthers are allowing 10.5 points a game in the final quarter to rank among the worst in the league. View defense & special teams stats for the 2022 NFL season. More NFL coverage , The Dolphins have been great on defense and special teams, scoring a combined three touchdowns with those units this season. New England Patriots (vs. Jaguars) The Patriots have routinely destroyed rookie quarterbacks under Bill Belichick and Trevor Lawrence has been a turnover machine this season. This young team will challenge for the division title in 2023. He was passed . With the Falcons officially eliminated from playoff contention, it's time to turn the focus to 2021 and potentially moving on at quarterback while retooling other areas of the roster. The biggest issue on defense is forcing turnovers. The question is the same one as in most years: Will the defense and/or special teams cost the Packers when it matters most? "A lot of teams in this league would have just laid down and stopped playing." Did the Raiders make one of the best offseason moves in 2022? There are also 15 teams this week that have a 2-2 record. It has probably been even better than FPI ranks it. Jalen Hurts showed on the biggest stage that he is their franchise quarterback. The circumstances on Monday night were particularly cruel: Josh Jacobs came up inches short on a 2-point conversion try that would have put the Raiders ahead with 4:27 to play. The Packers survived a scare from Bailey Zappe and the Patriots in Week 4, but Brian Daboll's Giants made them pay with a humbling loss in London. Although there is plenty of blame to spread around, the negative plays brought on by Wentz's turnovers (19) and sacks (50) put the Eagles on bad footing all too frequently. Head coach Anthony Lynn has had to assume control of that unit.
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