Week 15 NFL Power Rankings: Defining Stat for Every Team’s Season

As the NFL season progresses, teams are beginning to reveal their true potential. The Week 15 NFL Power Rankings highlight key statistics that define each team’s season. Here’s a review of teams from the top spot to the bottom of the rankings, focusing on individual accomplishments and collective challenges.

Top Teams in the Rankings

• Los Angeles Rams (10-3): The Rams hold the top position for the sixth consecutive week. They are on track to finish with a top-five standing in both offensive and defensive EPA/play.
• Seattle Seahawks (10-3): Jaxon Smith-Njigba is leading the race for Offensive Player of the Year, with an impressive 4.08 yards per route run.
• Green Bay Packers (9-3-1): Jordan Love is having a breakout season, ranking second in EPA/dropback despite injuries impacting the receiving corps.
• New England Patriots (11-2): Quarterback Drake Maye leads the league with a 71.5% completion rate while maintaining a high average of 8.8 air yards per attempt.
• Denver Broncos (11-2): The Broncos have amassed 55 sacks, leading the league and potentially setting a new record for the most in a season.

Emerging Contenders

• Houston Texans (8-5): The defense has been dominant, generating pressure on 43.5% of dropbacks, tied for the league lead.
• Chicago Bears (9-4): Since their Week 5 bye, the Bears have excelled in rushing, now ranked first in overall rush success rate.
• Detroit Lions (8-5): The Lions have made a comeback by tying an NFL record with their 15th consecutive win following a loss.
• Buffalo Bills (9-4): The Bills’ rush defense has struggled, ranking 31st with an EPA/rush of -0.07, marking their poorest performance since 2005.
• Los Angeles Chargers (9-4): Injuries have hampered top offensive tackle performances, impacting Justin Herbert’s play significantly.

Struggling Teams

• Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6): DK Metcalf leads the team with 52 catches, but there is a significant drop after him.
• New York Giants (2-11): Quarterback Jaxson Dart shows promise, ranking 14th in passer rating this season.
• Las Vegas Raiders (2-11): The offensive line has struggled, generating the lowest rushing yards before contact in years.
• Tennessee Titans (2-11): Rookie quarterback Cam Ward has taken a league-high 49 sacks, putting him at risk of breaking single-season records for sacks.

Key Injuries Impacting Performance

The performance of several teams has been adversely affected by significant injuries.

– The Indianapolis Colts have seen a drop in success rate following the injury of quarterback Daniel Jones.
– The Philadelphia Eagles are facing quarterback challenges, highlighted by a poor performance from Jalen Hurts.
– The New Orleans Saints have struggled with their run game, currently ranking last in explosive runs.

As teams head into the final stretch of the season, these statistics underscore the defining characteristics and struggles of each franchise. The upcoming weeks will determine who can rally to secure playoff positions and who may fall short.