PFT (2. Lions (No. 2; 1-0): The Lions are capable of suffocating most teams in the NFL.): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-2-2024-nfl-power-rankings
SI (2. Detroit Lions (1–0) - Last week: beat Los Angeles Rams, 26–20 (OT). This week: vs. Tampa Bay. How much of a flex was Dan Campbell’s team taking the overtime coin flip and absolutely jamming the ball down the Rams’ throats? The fact that Detroit can call on this physicality and ride it like a superpower during the more rigorous moments of the game should have put the league on notice. If that wasn’t scary enough, Jameson Williams is as good as advertised and is playing like he heard all the snide remarks while he rehabbed from a draft year torn ACL.): https://www.si.com/nfl/power-rankings-super-bowl-contenders-looking-strong
USA Today (2. Detroit Lions (2): Did we mention this club might be unstoppable if WR Jameson Williams (5 catches for 121 yards and a TD in Sunday night's win) consistently plays up to his ability? (Hint: We did.)): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2024/09/10/nfl-power-rankings-49ers-cowboys-packers/75153762007/
SN (3. Detroit Lions (3): The Lions almost had a carbon copy tough test against the Rams at home like they did in the playoffs, but they once again dug deep and showed they can be resilient offensively and defensively — and work overtime if needed — under Dan Campbell.): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-power-rankings-cowboys-steelers-packers-browns-patriots/94aa3e992c0913f3f7ff4752
ESPN (3. Detroit Lions - Preseason ranking: 4. Best newcomer performance: DB Terrion Arnold. In his NFL debut, Arnold finished with eight total tackles in Detroit's overtime win over the Rams. The rookie took 97% of snaps and appeared up and down at times while facing veteran QB Matthew Stafford, WR Cooper Kupp and a potent Rams offense. "It's very evident it's not too big for him," coach Dan Campbell said of Arnold on Monday. "He's got a lot to clean up, but yet man, it was very promising. He was in stride. He showed up for us, and he's only gonna get better and better." -- Eric Woodyard): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/41193988/nfl-power-rankings-week-2-poll-2024-best-newcomer-performance-coaches-players
Fox sports (3. Detroit Lions (1-0; -1) - Super Bowl odds: +1100. It’s not the Lions’ fault they dropped a spot, the 49ers were simply that impressive. Meanwhile, I don’t know if there was a cooler moment in Week 1 than Detroit marching down the field for a walk-off winner in overtime against the Rams. This is such a complete team, and the emergence of Jameson Williams could open a whole new world of possibilities.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-power-rankings
NFL.com (3. Detroit Lions: The Lions won in a playoff-like atmosphere against a Rams team they barely put away in the playoffs eight months ago. It was not the explosive offensive performance we’ve come to expect from them, but it was an impressive show of toughness and will nonetheless. I say it’s a good thing and a sign of relative growth that Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown can have the kinds of performances they did and the Lions can still win. The Jameson Williams breakout game was a terrific development, and the run game closed it out. But that also doesn’t mean the secondary questions on defense have suddenly gone away. Matthew Stafford kinda gutted them for stretches. First-round CB Terrion Arnold was up against it all night. The Lions are real, but they remain imperfect.): https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-2-2024-nfl-season
Yahoo (3. Detroit Lions (1-0, LW: 2): There was a fourth-and-2 play early Sunday night in which the Lions ran it up the middle and got it. How many other teams would run up the middle in that situation? That's what happens when you have what might be the NFL's best offensive line. It was a precursor for overtime, when the Lions got the ball first and ran it on seven of eight plays to score the walk-off winner.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-week-2-power-rankings-aaron-rodgers-wasnt-great-but-its-not-time-to-freak-out-about-the-jets-043048223.html
FTW (3. Detroit Lions - Last week’s rank: 2. There will be questions about a Detroit offense that felt like it was stuck in the mud for much of Sunday night. But those conversations will go by the wayside after watching the Lions remember who they are in overtime. With the game on the line, the Lions ran seven of eight plays between the tackles, mercilessly pounding an L.A. defensive front that was running on fumes all the way into the end zone. It was an excellent picture of what the Lions are capable of when they stay true to themselves — a run to Super Bowl 59 based on simply overpowering everyone. — RZ): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-1-lions-bears-49ers
Walter football (4. Detroit Lions (1-0) – Previously: 4. The Lions had a sluggish second half in their opener against the Rams. Despite this, they were able to prevail even though Amon-Ra St. Brown didn’t do anything. It would be shocking if St. Brown didn’t rebound soon.): https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php
CBS (4. LIONS They nearly fretted away a lead against the Rams, but showed their physical toughness to win it in overtime. The pass defense has to tighten up a bit.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-2-power-rankings-chiefs-remain-no-1-after-surviving-ravens-packers-bengals-plummet/
Fox sports Herd (4. Detroit Lions - Cowherd's thoughts: "The Lions played poorly and won. That's the sign of a good team. Their defense allowed 304 passing yards, but some of that is [Sean] McVay, [Matthew] Stafford and Cooper Kupp. That's what the Rams do. But, I did think many of the completions and throws were great plays by Stafford, not bad defense. It was like the Jets [on Monday] night, where guys were wide open all over the field … I think this is a power team, not a pretty team that got a little cute and pretty against the Rams. I think they should be running the football 45 times a game."): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/herd-hierarchy-chiefs-stay-no-1-cowboys-chargers-climb-ahead-week-2
The Athletic (Lions - Rank: 5. “The Lions won the game with an eight-play, 70-yard touchdown drive in overtime. Seven of those plays were runs that covered 60 yards. It was Dan Campbell’s dream drive. This might be his dream team, too. Jared Goff was fine. David Montgomery had 91 rushing yards. Maybe most importantly, Jameson Williams had his first 100-yard receiving game, finishing with five catches for 121 yards.”): https://www.mlive.com/lions/2024/09/nfl-week-2-power-rankings-lions-remain-among-leagues-best-after-defeating-rams.html
PFF (6. Detroit Lions (Strength of schedule to date: 22. Strength of schedule remaining: 10. Projected win total: 10.3. % chance of making the playoffs: 67.8%. % chance of winning the division: 41.0%. % chance of winning conference: 12.4%. % chance of winning the Super Bowl: 6.5%.) Why the Lions won in Week 1: The Lions leaned on the ground-and-pound element of their offense when it mattered most, and David Montgomery carried the ball 17 times for 91 yards and a touchdown while averaging 5.4 yards per carry. The offense averaged 0.386 expected points added per rushing play.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-1-power-rankings
Fox sports Brooks (7. Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell's squad earned a gritty win against the scrappy Los Angeles Rams at Ford Field. The toughness and resilience displayed by the Lions reflect the hard-nosed persona of their head coach. David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs spearheaded a running game that rolled up 163 rushing yards on 31 carries. Jameson Williams emerged as the perfect complement on the perimeter, totaling 121 receiving yards on five catches with a score. The defense gave up 300-plus passing yards but came up with a timely red-zone interception and a pair of sacks to thwart the Rams' offensive effort.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-heat-index-sam-darnold-hot-kirk-cousins-cold
Average Power Ranking (57/16): 4
Note: I will add more as they become available.
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