NFL.com (1. Detroit Lions: The Lions' seventh straight victory was unlike any they've had in some time, with Jared Goff succumbing to early pressure en route to a five-INT performance in Houston. But if Detroit has shown us anything over the past two years or so, it's that this team will figure out a path to victory more often than not, even if it's not the one the Lions came into a game embracing. I thought Dan Campbell said it best, as he often does: "When it's not your day and you can still win? That's a sign of a good team." The Lions' defense got the comeback started in the second half with two key turnovers and really was the reason they even had a chance to win, with Jake Bates' two monster kicks adding the fairytale sparkle to the story and bringing the game full circle. I don't want to get ahead of myself, but I think Detroit might lose both coordinators next offseason to head-coaching jobs. OC Ben Johnson and DC Aaron Glenn each deserve a shot at the big chair. But first, there's a Super Bowl to go try to win. Victories such as Sunday night's show the Lions are eminently capable.): https://www.nfl.com/videos/examining-nfc-playoff-picture-ahead-of-mnf-in-week-10-of-2024-nfl-gameday-kickoff
Yahoo (1. Lions: For all the praise of the Lions’ comeback win, they do need to figure out how Jared Goff went off the rails on Sunday night and more than doubled his interception total for the season. It shouldn’t be a problem. But the Lions can’t let it become one either.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-after-week-10-how-did-the-giants-sink-to-the-bottom-041655441.html
SI (1. Detroit Lions (8–1) - Last week’s ranking: No. 1. I think this exercise is going to perpetually drive Chiefs fans insane when in real life we should be incredibly kind to Kansas City given the power it has to fix games at the NFL level. But seriously, if Patrick Mahomes threw five INTs, the Chiefs would have lost to the Broncos by 35. The Lions won this one and, after halftime, showcased just how good this coaching staff has been at making adjustments.): https://www.si.com/nfl/power-rankings-commanders-tumble-close-loss-to-steelers
PFN (1. Detroit Lions - Record: 8-1. Offense+ Rank: 4. Defense+ Rank: 6. Special Teams Rank: 6. SOS Rank Through Week 10: 18. The Detroit Lions had a wobble in Week 10, or at least their offense did. However, the defense bailed them out for as long as it took for the offense to get clicking and lead them to a last-second win, thanks in part to their special teams. The Lions are really the only team in the league that is playing complementary football across all three units, and they are deservedly atop our Power Rankings after 10 weeks.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-insights-2024/
Walter football (2. Detroit Lions (8-1) – Previously: 2. What the Lions did in the second half against the Texans had Super Bowl winner vibes. They didn’t win these games last year when they fell behind the Packers and Bears late in the season, but they fought hard and prevailed.): https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php
Fox sports (2. Detroit Lions - Last week: 2. It is hard to overcome a five-interception performance from the franchise quarterback, but the Lions found a way to do it against the Texans, an AFC contender. With few teams capable of winning big games without playing their best, the Lions' resilience suggests that Dan Campbell has a team that could be unconquerable in the postseason.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-rankings-week-10-chiefs-lions-steelers-bills-ravens-eagles
ESPN (2. Detroit Lions (8-1) - Week 10 result: Beat the Texans 26-23. Week 10 ranking: 2. Non-QB MVP: Wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown. Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said St. Brown "might be the most consistent player I've ever been around." And that mentality has rubbed off on teammates as he has become one of Detroit's foundational players since being selected in the fourth round of the 2021 draft. St. Brown has continued his record-setting pace in Year 4 with a receiving touchdown in seven consecutive games, the longest streak in franchise history. -- Eric Woodyard): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42329213/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-poll-2024-non-quarterback-mvp
Fox sports (2. Detroit Lions (8-1; ↔): It's more than just a fun stat, it’s also informative. The 2024 Lions just became the third team in the last 30-plus years to have their quarterback throw five interceptions in a game and still win. The other teams were the 2007 Cowboys and 2012 Falcons — both of whom finished as the No. 1 seed in the NFC. If you can survive that type of performance, you're loaded.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-power-rankings
CBS (2. Lions: Winning the way they did on Sunday night against the Texans is proof of just how tough this team can be. They rallied in a big way, which shows their Dan Campbell grit.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-11-power-rankings-cardinals-here-to-stay-as-nfc-contenders-ravens-steelers-in-top-5-before-matchup/
PFT’s Week 11 2024 NFL power rankings (2. Lions (No. 1; 8-1): Team of Destiny B.): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-11-2024-nfl-power-rankings
USA Today (2. Detroit Lions (2): Add resilience to their special sauce now that they've notched their first win under HC Dan Campbell after trailing by double digits at halftime … while becoming the first team in 12 years to prevail despite its quarterback serving up five INTs.): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2024/11/12/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-chiefs-lions-eagles-cardinals/76213298007/
FTW (2. Detroit Lions - Last week’s rank: 2. Jared Goff threw five picks in a game the Lions were losing by 16 points at the end of the first half. They won anyway because they are a picture of their coach, Dan Campbell: gritty, tough, and can win even when they aren’t at their best. At this point, it’s hard to argue Detroit isn’t the NFC’s team of destiny. — RZ): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-11-steelers-eagles-vikings
PFF (3. Lions: Not even five Jared Goff interceptions could keep the Lions from losing. They rallied to score 13 points in the fourth quarter and ended their game in Houston with a walk-off Jake Bates 52-yard field goal as time expired to move to 8-1 on the season. They’re the standout team in the NFC and still might be the best team in the NFL — the offense is fourth in EPA per play (0.099).): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-11-power-rankings-the-cardinals-keep-rolling
Fox News (2. Detroit Lions (8-1) - In recent weeks, the Lions have beaten opponents while also getting better together on the field. They've grown and matured as a unit so much to the point where they feel comfortable playing from behind against a good team like Houston, and making a comeback look routine. Last week: 2): https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fox-news-digital-sports-nfl-power-rankings-after-week-10-2024-nfl-season
Week 11 On SI NFL Power Rankings (2. Detroit Lions (-): The Lions offense was stifled in the first half against the Texans. Dan Campbell said it perfectly during his halftime interview. Once the defense started forcing turnovers, the Lions clawed their way back into the game and eventually won. Jake Bates looks like the long-term solution at kicker. —John Maakaron, Detroit Lions On SI): https://www.si.com/fannation/week-11-on-si-nfl-power-rankings-showdowns-await-top-teams-01jchk8g9g3a
The Athletic (Lions Power ranking: 2nd. Previous ranking: 1st. This could be a nine, but there’s always a concern with Jared Goff that something bad is lurking around the next corner. For instance, a five-interception game like he had Sunday night against the Texans. That’s more than he had in the first eight games of the season. The other knock on Goff is his offensive coordinator and teammates make it easy on him. His air yards per attempt (6.9) rank 29th in the league. Still, his EPA per dropback (.16) ranks eighth in the league and can’t be dismissed.): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/lions-can-beat-teams-despite-turnovers-power-rankings
Average Power Ranking (31/17): 2
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