Yahoo (2. Detroit Lions (5-1, LW: 6): The Lions got one big play out of Jameson Williams. But it was a huge one, a 45-yard touchdown on third-and-10 that put the Lions in control of the game. They're deep enough that they don't need anything else from Williams, a 2022 first-round draft pick. They need him to be a threat and make an occasional big play. If he can do that, the Lions' offense can go to an even higher level.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-after-top-teams-stumble-who-is-the-nfls-best-team-110009583.html
USA Today (2. Lions (3): They're indeed in rare air – one more win would make them 6-1 for the first time in the Super Bowl era (since 1966). And while it can be dangerous to look too far ahead, even for a team on a four-game heater, there don't appear to be many losses on the other side of Detroit's Week 9 bye. And if their RB room gets healthy, and WR Jameson Williams continues morphing into the weapon he was intended to be? Roar.): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2023/10/17/nfl-power-rankings-cowboys-chargers-eagles-niners-lions-week-7/71212090007/
Athlon sports (2. Detroit Lions (5-1) - Lions QB Jared Goff. Last week: No. 4. No. 2 might be a little high for the Lions, but after Detroit's fourth straight win by double-digits on Sunday, it's hard to argue that Dan Campbell's squad isn't the hottest team in the NFL right now. Next up for Detroit - a road test against Baltimore in Week 7.): https://athlonsports.com/nfl/nfl-power-rankings-week-7-49ers-cowboys-eagles-chiefs-lions
FTW (3. Detroit Lions - Last week’s rank: 4. There are a few signifying hallmarks of when a team is championship-worthy. Its defensive backs are more than willing to tackle in run support. Its skill players sell out in space to block for their teammates when they’re not touching the ball. It’s solid in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Of course, it also has above-average quarterback play with a coach that has everyone buying in. This describes the Lions, who are playing so well, they’ve got Michiganders reminiscing about the halcyon days of Dick LeBeau and Joe Schmidt. — RZ): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-7-lions-cowboys-bills
PFN (3. Detroit Lions (6). The Lions are very real. Before their dominating performance against the Buccaneers, they ranked eighth in offensive EPA and 10th in defensive EPA. The offense seems to just now be hitting their groove, and this defense is significantly better than a season ago. They’re playing as a top-three team in the NFC, and they are one of the best teams in the NFL. They’re now sixth in offensive EPA and seventh on defense. Their offensive line is dominant, their quarterback is playing incredibly well, and Ben Johnson will likely be a head coach somewhere next season.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-power-rankings-dalton-miller-week-7-2023/
CBS (3. Lions: Going on the road and limiting Tampa Bay to no touchdowns is a big day for their defense. This team is for real.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-7-power-rankings-with-no-more-undefeated-teams-is-anybody-that-good-lions-dolphins-among-risers/
PFT (3. Lions (5-1, No. 5): Super Bowl contenders? Super Bowl contenders.): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-7-2023-nfl-power-rankings
Athletic (Rank: 3. “The Lions, who are 13-3 in their past 16 games, have won four consecutive games by 14 or more points, which is their longest such streak since 1969. The offense is leading the way, but the run defense is sneaky good (second in the NFL, allowing just 3.3 yards per carry). Detroit jumped Philadelphia this week because its win against the Chiefs is more impressive than anything the Eagles have done this year. (For now, we’re willing to overlook the fact that Detroit’s win against Kansas City came with both Travis Kelce and Chris Jones out.)”): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2023/10/nfl-week-7-power-rankings-lions-leap-as-high-as-no-2-after-beating-the-bucs.html
Freep (4. Detroit Lions (5-1)): https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2023/10/17/nfl-power-rankings-detroit-lions-dan-campbell-coach-of-year-favorite/71212718007/
NFL.com (4. Detroit Lions: It feels like the Lions suffer a "Wow, they can't afford to lose that guy" type of injury every game or two. In the win over Tampa on Sunday, it was David Montgomery. With Jahmyr Gibbs already inactive, that meant Detroit went the distance with Craig Reynolds and Devine Ozigbo in the backfield. But the Lions just sort of figure out games like puzzles, and they're getting good at it. Jared Goff is such a trusted caretaker -- and playmaker -- at this point that Detroit was still able to forge three scoring drives after Montgomery left. And the defense! Aaron Glenn's group has been dealt a few tough injuries, but continues to deliver statement performances. My guess is the unit's effort on Sunday more than atoned for any irritation Dan Campbell felt over allowing two fourth-quarter touchdowns to the Panthers in Week 5.): https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-7-2023-nfl-season
Fox sports Herd (4. Detroit Lions (8): Cowherd's thoughts: "I think Detroit's really good. I think they have better talent than Dallas, but we don't talk about them. 7-1 in their last eight games, 13-3 in their last 16. Best offensive line as far as I can tell in the NFL, 3-0 on the road. … This team is so good … third-easiest schedule remaining. Only team to hold opponents under 100 yards rushing in every game.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/herd-hierarchy-ravens-make-big-appearance-bills-slide-ahead-of-week-7
Touchdown wire (5. Detroit Lions: Last Week: 5. Bah Gawd that’s Jared Goff’s music! Goff has been dealing this year. He has a passer rating of 105, he’s thrown for over 1,600 yards, and has 11 touchdowns to just three interceptions. This Lions’ defense has come alive, as well. These are not your father’s Detroit Lions. Or your grandfather’s. Or your great-grandfather’s- this team is a viable threat.): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-week-7-power-rankings/
Fox sports Brooks (5. Detroit Lions - Record: 5-1; Last Week: 5. Dan Campbell has whipped the Lions into shape as a dark horse title contender. The scrappy defense has held six straight opponents to under 100 rushing yards while beating opposing quarterbacks into submission with a relentless pass rush. With Jared Goff controlling the game like a maestro, the Lions offense perfectly executes the complementary game plan Campbell prefers for his squad.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-top-10-rankings-chiefs-dolphins-claim-top-spots-49ers-eagles-drop
Walter football (5. Detroit Lions (5-1) – Previously: 7. The Lions would be 6-0 right now if they didn’t suffer those eight injuries versus the Seahawks in Week 2. As someone who bet the Lions to win the Super Bowl, I’ll take a 5-1 start. As a bonus, Jameson Williams looked like a real NFL player for the first time in his career. If the Lions can get him going, their offense will be very difficult to stop.): https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php
ESPN (5. Detroit Lions (5-1) - Week 6 ranking: 5. Lesson learned: The Lions might be for real. There was a ton of hype surrounding this team entering the season, based on how the Lions finished last season winning eight of their final 10 regular-season games, and they have picked up right where they left off. Detroit has started 5-1 for the first time since 2011, winning four consecutive games by double digits for the first time since 1991. The offense is averaging the fourth-most points per game (28) and the defense is allowing the seventh-fewest yards per game (285.5). The team is looking to change the losing narrative surrounding this franchise, and coach Dan Campbell has a lot to do with that. -- Eric Woodyard): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38674604/nfl-week-7-power-rankings-poll-2023-plus-lessons-learned
Fox sports (5. Detroit Lions: 5-1 (+2): I'm ready to give the Lions heavyweight status, as evidenced by the top-five ranking. They're 5-1, Jared Goff is playing like a Pro Bowler, their defense is only allowing 19 points per game and their win at Arrowhead is one of the most impressive so far this year. They're not just a cool story; they're for real.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2023-nfl-power-rankings
PFN (5. Detroit Lions - Week 6 Ranking: 6. We already knew the Lions’ offense was a well-oiled machine. Even when they’ve been missing starters or playing at less than full strength, points have rarely been an issue over the past season and change. Still, Detroit’s defense has leaped into another stratosphere. DC Aaron Glenn’s unit has given up just 14 points per game over the last four weeks. EDGE Aidan Hutchinson looks like an absolute star, while the secondary should get rookie phenom DB Brian Branch back shortly. The Lions have lived up to the hype and then some. They’re one of the most well-rounded teams in the NFL.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/week-7-pfn-nfl-power-rankings-2023/
PFF (6. Detroit Lions): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-7-power-rankings-san-francisco-remain-at-no-1-los-angeles-rams-rise-three-spots
SI (7. Detroit Lions (5–1) - I thought the Lions’ defense was very impressive on Sunday and stymied what I felt was going to be a game-altering Tampa Bay drive before the half. The most important part of this game, though, was watching Jared Goff muster enough of a scoring offense to succeed when the running game was completely blanked. The Lions had not rushed for fewer than 100 yards in a game all season. On Sunday, they managed only 40. Like with the 49ers, we were able to see what Detroit looked like with one hand tied behind its back.): https://www.si.com/nfl/2023/10/17/week-6-power-rankings-upset-49ers-chiefs-eagles
Average Power Ranking (81/20): 4
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