Fox sports Brooks (1. Lions: The ultra-aggressive Lions are a reflection of their head coach between the lines. They transform games into street fights with a desire to choke opponents out with risky maneuvers (and play calls) that make some head coaches squeamish. Though Dan Campbell's fearless mentality could backfire in a crucial moment, his team's confidence and execution in the clutch might make it a moot point in the postseason tournament.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-top-10-rankings-week-14-lions-eagles-chiefs-vikings-steelers
SN Iyer (1. Detroit Lions 12-1 (previous ranking: 1). The Lions knew they were in for a doozy vs. the Packers, and they kept answering with clutch plays with their running backs and Jared Goff. They will continue to get battle-tested well for the playoffs with AFC power Buffalo visiting next.): https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-bills-eagles-steelers-rams/7d83cb6a428427659062efe8
ESPN (1. Detroit Lions (12-1) - Week 14 result: Beat the Packers 34-31. Week 14 ranking: 1. Most shocking ranking: 1st in total points per game. Detroit's offense has posted 20-plus points for 11 straight games while averaging a league-high 31 points. Offensive coordinator Ben Johnson uses a creative approach to getting the most out of his playmakers, including quarterback Jared Goff, running backs David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, receivers Jameson Williams and Amon-Ra St. Brown, among others. Detroit also has a point differential of plus-183, which is its highest through the first 13 games of any season in franchise history. This offense has appeared unstoppable at times. -- Eric Woodyard): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42855167/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-poll-2024-plus-most-shocking-ranking-stats
CBS (1. Lions: Dan Campbell needs to stop with the fourth-down decisions. This team is too good for that. Now they face a big one with the Bills.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-15-power-rankings-sam-darnold-and-the-vikings-are-here-to-stay-surging-seahawks-round-out-top-10/
Fox sports (1. Lions: A good coach understands the state of his team, and the Lions’ defense was beat to hell and dead tired by the end of that Green Bay game. If you can gain one foot to keep them from having to win the game for you, it’s an easy call.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2024-power-rankings
Yahoo (1. Lions: The defensive injuries are getting concerning. We can talk and joke about Dan Campbell going for it on fourth-and-1 instead of taking the field goal last Thursday, but in doing so he indicated he didn't trust his defense to hold Green Bay out of FG range with about only 40 seconds left.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-with-so-many-close-wins-how-good-are-the-chiefs-050531515.html
PFT’s Week 15 2024 NFL power rankings (1. Lions (last week No. 1; 12-1): Too much risk it, eventually no biscuit.): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-15-2024-nfl-power-rankings
SI (1. Lions: Example No. 374 of the Lions simply shedding problems that have been season-ruiners for other teams and continuing to excel: Dan Skipper started in place of Taylor Decker and allowed…one pressure. One pressure! Is there a bad player on this team? Also, Dan Skipper rules): https://www.si.com/nfl/power-rankings-bills-rise-despite-rams-loss
FTW (1. Lions - Last week’s rank: 1. The Lions were down three defensive starters and were also without left tackle Taylor Decker against a nine-win Packers team. It never really felt like they would lose — Jared Goff’s stumble on a wild fourth-down call from Dan Campbell aside — as much as the final score would indicate. At this point, all Detroit needs is to clinch the NFC’s first-round bye ASAP and start resting for the playoffs. Because there’s nothing else to prove in the regular season. — RZ): https://ftw.usatoday.com/lists/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-seahawks-eagles-vikings
USA Today (1. Detroit Lions (1): Their positioning at the top of the heap feels fairly unassailable – the NFC leaders tied for the league's best record (12-1), consecutive playoff berths in hand for the first time in 29 years and with the NFL's largest point differential (+183). And yet there are the mounting defensive injuries, the potential double-edged sword borne of HC Dan Campbell's fearless decision making, to say nothing of the fact that Minnesota (11-2) just will not go away – regardless of how overshadowed the Vikings tend to be. Said more succinctly, the Lions are – currently – the best team, but they're operating in an environment where a hard left turn seems increasingly possible.): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2024/12/10/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-lions-bills-rams-bucs/76876515007/
NFL.com (1. Lions: That's two close shaves at home in the past two weeks, but Thursday's win over the Packers was a clear upgrade over the Lions' Thanksgiving performance against the Bears. An even further decimated defense hung on for dear life, turning in an absolutely gutsy effort. The offense did what it does; controlling the clock and limiting Green Bay's possessions was a big part of the game plan. This was complementary football in all three phases, right down to Jake Bates' game-winning kick. Missing on the fourth down late in the third quarter hurt, as did Jared Goff's interception before that. But converting on four other fourth downs -- including the wild one late in a tie game, well within field-goal range -- more than made up for those shortcomings and cemented the Lions' current place as both the NFL's best team and its most cutthroat.): https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-15-2024-nfl-season
The Athletic (Lions Power ranking: 1st. Previous ranking: 1st. Patrick suffered a season-ending knee injury in the 2022 preseason. He suffered a season-ending Achilles injury in the 2023 preseason. He was cut by the Broncos in the 2024 preseason. And now the Lions have another weapon. Patrick, who began the season on Detroit’s practice squad, caught two touchdowns against the Packers, his first since 2021. “The journey was long, but it was worth it,” he said Thursday. “I’ve won the most games I’ve won in my career. I’ve got like 30 reporters in front of me right now. I’m very blessed and thankful for this team.”): https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/power-rankings-lions-shedding-any-problems
PFF (1. Lions: Even as Jared Goff stumbled on the fourth-down handoff to David Montgomery, you just expected the Lions to get the job done against the Packers on Thursday night. Such is their will at the moment. The Lions won a back-and-forth shootout against their divisional rivals thanks to a walk-off field goal from Jake Bates to move to 12-1 on the season, clinching a playoff spot in the process. This battered and bruised team reminds us why it might just be the best in the NFL — and the Lions’ 93.4 team grade is the highest in the NFL.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-15-power-rankings-a-new-no-1-team
SI Consensus (1. Detroit Lions (-): The Lions were able to defeat the Packers despite the myriad of injuries on defense and four new players signed to aid Aaron Glenn's unit. Detroit has won 11 consecutive games and has a share of the league's best record at 12-1. —John Maakaron, Detroit Lions On SI): https://www.si.com/fannation/nfl/week-15-on-si-nfl-power-rankings-another-big-test-for-no-1-lions
Fox News (1. Detroit Lions (12-1): Things have gotten close over the last couple weeks, but the Lions are finding ways to win and remain the toughest offense to face in the NFL. Sam LaPorta has begun to emerge, which is scary after his strong rookie season last year. The Lions have a big test this weekend when they host the Buffalo Bills, who would love to get the bad taste out of their mouths after a loss against the Rams. And the Lions will have their hands full with a Bills offense indoors. Last week: 1): https://www.foxnews.com/sports/fox-news-digital-sports-nfl-power-rankings-after-week-14-2024-season
Walter football (2. Detroit Lions (12-1) – Previously: 2.. The Lions were sleepwalking through the second half of the Bears game, but they bounced back and had a great start versus the Packers. They nearly lost at the end, but they ended up beating another top-five team, so there’s no shame in that.): https://walterfootball.com/nflpowerrankings.php
Average Power Ranking (18/17): 1
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