Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Week 12 Power Rankings


FTW (18.  Detroit Lions (Last week’s rank: 22):  Detroit has won three straight since bottoming out at 1-6, which is great for morale but not ideal when you’re a franchise looking to draft Jared Goff’s replacement at quarterback.):  https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-chiefs-dolphins-eagles

NFL.com (18.  Detroit Lions (Last week’s rank: 22):  Detroit has won three straight since bottoming out at 1-6, which is great for morale but not ideal when you’re a franchise looking to draft Jared Goff’s replacement at quarterback.):  https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-2022-nfl-season

Fox sports (18. Detroit Lions (4-6) Don't look now, but the Lions are riding the longest win streak in the NFC — their first three-game streak in five years. Not only is their much-maligned defense playing much better, but they're welcoming first-round draft pick Jameson Williams back to practice. Is that optimism I smell in Detroit?):  https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-power-rankings-chiefs-rise-to-the-top-cowboys-commanders-move-up


SN (19. Detroit Lions 4-6 (24):  The Lions have won three consecutive games to get off the mat, much like the Commanders, who are a little ahead of them but lost to them in Detroit in Week 2. Dan Campbell's brand of inspired football is happening, especially with the defense starting to lift the offense.):  https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-power-rankings-cowboys-bengals-patriots-week-12/ukll4nlguess16b15fgv93e6

USA Today (19. Lions (22): First-round WR Jameson Williams returned to practice Monday, and he may soon give a team gaining momentum another shot in the arm with his game-breaking talent.):  https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2022/11/22/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-2022-cowboys-dominate-vikings/10749768002/

PFT’s Week 12 2022 NFL Power Rankings (19. Lions (4-6; No. 24): On Thursday, the Lions could be playing in their most significant Thanksgiving Day game in years.):  https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/11/22/pfts-week-12-2022-nfl-power-rankings/

Bally Sports (19. Detroit Lions (4-6, LW: 22): They’re thankful their red-zone offense can go to Jamaal Williams (league-best 12 rushing TDs) near the goal line.):  https://www.ballysports.com/national/news/nfl-power-rankings-why-every-team-should-feel-thankful

Yahoo (20. Detroit Lions (4-6, LW: 27): I'm still confused by what's going on with D'Andre Swift. He has been passed by Jamaal Williams for the No. 1 spot, and Williams is playing well. But on Sunday it was Justin Jackson, the former Chargers back who was signed off of Detroit's practice squad on Sept. 14, who had nine carries to five for Swift. If Swift is hurt, he shouldn't be playing. If he's healthy, he shouldn't be ceding work to a player like Jackson (who, in fairness, played well). It's just a weird situation.):  https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-theres-no-great-answer-for-what-jets-should-do-with-qb-zach-wilson-054033214.html

Athlon Sports (20. Detroit Lions (Last week: 21):  Jamaal Williams, have a day. Maybe more impressive in that big road upset for the Lions: rookie Aidan Hutchinson showing out with a pick and fumble recovery to extend the win streak to three.):  https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-power-rankings

CBS (20. Detroit Lions:  They have won three straight games to actually get into the playoff conversation. Dan Campbell is doing a nice job.):  https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-power-rankings-chiefs-have-that-super-bowl-look-again-lions-surging-vikings-fall/


Walter football (23. Detroit Lions NFL Power Rankings Detroit Lions (4-6) - Previously: 25.
The Lions are 4-6, but check out their schedule. It's been brutal, and they've been competitive in almost every game. This is why I've listed them as underrated for so long.):   https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php

Touchdown wire (23. Detroit Lions (4-6) (Last week: No. 25):  Aidan Hutchinson is showcasing why he was the No. 2 overall pick. The former Michigan product is starting to give opposing offensive coordinators a reason to keep an eye on No. 97. Detroit may be turning the corner and putting a cap on their rebuild.):  https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-week-11-power-rankings-cowboys-chiefs-move-up/

ESPN (23. Detroit Lions (4-6) (Week 11 ranking: 29):  What/who is underachieving? Run defense.  With the Lions winning three straight games for the first time since 2017 and fresh off limiting Giants running back Saquon Barkley to just 22 yards off 15 carries, it's not an ideal time to point this out. But overall, defending the run is still a weak point. Detroit is allowing 153.7 rushing yards per game (second most in the league) and 5.18 yards per rushing attempt (third most). -- Eric Woodyard):  https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/35039876/2022-nfl-week-12-power-rankings-1-32-poll-underachievers

PFN (25. Detroit Lions:  The Detroit Lions absolutely molly-whopped the New York Giants on Sunday. The Lions took the lead in the second quarter off a Daniel Jones interception and never let it go. Detroit had success running the ball on early downs and used a mix of the run and pass to pick up first downs.  The Lions allowed some yards defensively, as they tend to do. However, Detroit scored 14 points off turnovers. New York lost by 13. We thought Las Vegas was insane for making Detroit just a three-point underdog on the road, but as usual, Vegas knows better than anyone.):  https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-2022/


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