It’s time for News 2’s Cory Curtis to rank teams 1-32. Do you agree with his list?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The bye week is over for the Titans and they have a must-win game on Sunday with the Colts. That’s neither here nor there, so let’s get into it.
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32. New England Patriots (1-4) – I thought it was impossible for them to lose to that Miami team. I was once again, wrong. As a result, it’s Drake May time.
31. Cleveland Browns (1-4) – The Deshaun Watson contract is looking more and more like possibly the worst deal in NFL history. They will inevitably have to move on — it’s just a matter of how long they can kick the can down the run.
30. Carolina Panthers (1-4) – They got a sugar rush from Andy Dalton. And now: the inevitable sugar crash.
29. Miami Dolphins (2-3) – VFL Jaylen Wright had 6.6 yards per carry last week after Devon Achane went down with a concussion.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-4) – They have given up 105 points over the last three weeks and are 31st in the league defensively. Trevor Lawrence delivered last week and they got in the win column.
27. Los Angeles Rams (1-4) – They have gotten nine sacks in five games, so it’s safe to say the loss of Aaron Donald is substantial. He might have that many by himself at this point.
26. Tennessee Titans (1-3) – It will be interesting to see what Brian Callahan learned about his team after the bye and what tweaks they make to their attack. They face the 32nd ranked defense in the league Sunday.
25. Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) – Davante Adams wants out. Gardner Minshew may be benched, but Brock Bowers has lived up to expectations: eight receptions, 97 yards and a touchdown last week.
24. Cincinnati Bengals (1-4) – Before the season, I wondered if that attrition would hit their defense. They are giving up 29 points per game.
23. Indianapolis Colts (2-3) – They are the thirty-second ranked defense in the league with Deforest Buckner on I-R. I know Richardson is the future, but Flacco’s numbers have really made it tough to sit him down.
22. Arizona Cardinals (2-3) – They made a stunning comeback against the 49ers and they have played a brutal schedule to this point, so 2-3 really is not looking too bad.
21. New York Giants (2-3) – Darius Slayton, where did that come from? Eight catches for 123 yards a score at Seattle.
20. Aaron Jets (2-3) – Aaron Rodgers throws three picks and the head coach gets fired. Who would have thought this could go poorly?
19. Arizona Cardinals (2-3) – I joke a lot about little Grogu, but Kyler Murray can be fun to watch and he is clearly a competitor. Fastest QB run in eight years — yes, that means faster than Lamar.
18. New Orleans Saints (2-3) – Fantasy owners everywhere want to know how Chris Olave catches two passes for 10 yards?
17. Los Angeles Chargers (2-2) – They were 17 last week. They didn’t play, so they stay at 17.
16. Denver Broncos (3-2) – That defense is legit. Thirrd in total defense and second in defensive scoring. That and a good O-line are a rookie QB’s best friends.
15. Chicago Bears (3-2) – Caleb Williams is looking better by the week for the Bears. In his last three games, he’s had 825 yards, five TD’s, two INT’s.
14. San Francisco 49ers (2-3) – I’ll be honest, I don’t know what to make of this? Blowing leads to the Rams and Cards? Is it as simple as Super Bowl hangover?
13. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2) – Meh…
12. Seattle Seahawks (3-2) – Back to back losses and the schedule does not let up.
11. Atlanta Falcons (3-2) – Kyle Pitts comes to life, but apparently, it takes a 500 yard effort from the QB to do it.
10. Dallas Cowboys (3-2) – More than one quarterback throws inexplicable interceptions.
9. Tampa Bay Bucs (3-2) – Baker Mayfield has tied with Darnold for second with 11 TD passes. Not too bad for two guys labeled as busts.
8. Green Bay Packers (3-2) – Jordan Love somehow escaped the meme treatment, probably because the Packers still won.
7. Buffalo Bills (3-2) – Josh Allen went nine for 30 at Houston. They averaged 37 points a game the first three weeks, they have 30 total points the last two.
6. Washington Commanders (4-1) – This story gets more stunning by the week. Jayden Daniels still at 77 percent completion percentage with just two picks.
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5. Baltimore Ravens (3-2) – Derrick Henry is now the betting favorite for offensive player of the year. In the Ravens’ three game win streak, he has rushed for 442 yards and four TD’s.
4. Houston Texans (4-1) – Nico Collins goes on I-R with a hamstring. Yes, they have other weapons, but he was Stroud’s favorite.
3. Detroit Lions (3-1) – This likely the best O-line in the league and that group does not get enough credit for the Lions resurgence.
2. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0) – They keep winning despite Patrick Mahomes being the only quarterback in the NFL to throw a pick in every game this season.
1. Minnesota Vikings (5-0) – Three weeks, three number ones. It’s the Vikings’ turn to try to hang onto it. Sam Darnold is tied for second in the NFL with 11 TD passes.