This is what the pecking order of the league looks like, at the conclusion of the tenth day of the 2022 regular season
The season 2022 from NFL begins to become an adult and it is the moment in which the contenders from the suitors begin to separate, however, that does not exempt us from seeing some surprising results that directly impact the final order of our Power Rankingswhich this week has a change at the top after the fall of the last undefeated team in the week 10.
Los Miami Dolphins jumped from tenth to fourth place after taking the lead in the AFC It is thanks to a four-game winning streak, however, on the other side of the spectrum the defending champions Los Angeles Rams continue their free fall, falling from position No. 21 to 26 after losing their third game in a row and stagnating in last place in the NFC Oestemoving further and further away from the possibility of playing in the playoffs.
This week, four teams enjoyed their bye week and the lack of activity was not negative for all, some even climbed positions in their divisions.
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After the week 10 of action in the regular season, this is how it looks the pecking order of the 32 NFL teams, according to the Power Rankings de ESPN.com:
Use: The number in parentheses indicates that team’s place in last week’s Power Rankings.
Kansas City not only took control of our ranking list, but also the top seed in the AFC with Buffalo’s sudden collapse, so they seem to have a clear path to host the entire postseason. — LMV
One of the best traits that a team that aspires to win everything can boast is the ability to save the result despite making mistakes of its own that would normally lead to defeat. This was part of what we saw from Minnesota in Buffalo, in their best win of the year. — RZ
The unbeaten run is over, but the Eagles are still legitimate contenders and now they don’t have the pressure to maintain a perfect record. — EC
Miami had left some doubts in some commitments and although Cleveland in this campaign has not been a parameter, Tua Tagovailoa and company achieved a triumph of great authority. — LMV
Under the radar, Saquon Barkley is sending a coded message against all those analysts who lambasted the Giants for not going out of the 2018 Draft with a quarterback with the second overall pick. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, the two quarterbacks chosen before and after Barkley, respectively, have much cloudier futures in the league than the New York running back. — RZ
The Bills showed that they are their worst enemies, the error in the exchange between Josh Allen and the center Mitch Morse in their diagonals at the last minute is inexcusable, the interceptions in the red zone too, that was the difference between being 7-2 and 6-3. — EC
It was not the most convincing victory at home against the Broncos, but Tennessee had to return to winning ways after what happened in Kansas City and they did so to continue controlling the South of the American without problem. — LMV
The Ravens’ injury problem exceeds what can be recovered in just one rest day, but it will help the team regain some strength heading into the second half of the season, to avoid a collapse similar to the one they suffered last year. when they went from first in the AFC to missing the playoffs in no time. — RZ
The Jets were the big winners of the weekend and didn’t even need to take the field. After the defeat of the Bills they are in the second position of the AFC East and control their destiny in the race for a wild card ticket in the American Conference. — EC
Mike McCarthy revealed his annoyance with the match officials against the Packers, but the reality was only a reflection of the frustration he must have felt at having lost a game against a rival they should have dominated and the fact that some of his weaknesses they were exhibited. — LMV
After all the excitement that Christian McCaffrey’s multifaceted employment as a running back, receiver, and even thrower for the Niners’ offense generated, Kyle Shanahan has us scratching our heads again, giving him a supporting role in the running game, in favor of Elijah Mitchell, in Week 10. — RZ
The Seahawks aren’t happy with the turf conditions in Munich, but that really was a drag for both teams, not just them. Seattle must move on because their lead over the 49ers in the division has shrunk and they’re up against the tiebreaker. — EC
They opened the games in Germany with a great victory and seem to have found their way again in a campaign that seemed to be getting out of hand. — LMV
Even after the day off, Ja’Marr Chase isn’t ready to return from a broken hip just yet. Cincinnati is convinced that his return will be soon, but rushing it could backfire for a player who is destined to make a critical contribution to the Bengals in the long term, and not just in the remainder of 2022. All precautions are welcome. . — RZ
The Patriots should have taken advantage of their bye week to recover from injuries and resolve issues at quarterback because from now on their margin of error has shrunk, they are at the bottom of the only NFL division in which all of their teams have winning record. — EC
What a feeling there must be right now in Washington of having finished with the last undefeated team, which is also a divisional rival, despite all the external noise that exists. — LMV
I don’t know if there is a more hurt team in all areas than the Chargers, a real hospital. The situation warrants an in-depth study on what is being done internally at the medical level in the preparation of the players, because the situation seems to go beyond the explanation of “bad luck”. — RZ
The win over the Cowboys by itself might not be as good news as the rise of wide receiver Christian Watson. If Aaron Rodgers finally has the reliable receiver he’s been looking for, the rest of the way for Green Bay will be easier to navigate. — EC
Arizona will arrive in Mexico City at a great time and with full motivation to reverse their season if they are able to prevail in consecutive weeks against another divisional rival since that, in the end, could be the difference at the end of the season. — LMV
The boost for the Colts with the appointment of Jeff Saturday as interim head coach was, to some extent, predictable. Now, maintaining that level of intensity throughout the remaining eight games will be a major challenge, but at least the former All-Star offensive lineman knows for sure that his roster has listened and bought his message. — RZ
The return of TJ Watt represents a huge boost for the Steelers’ defense, and his impact was immediate against the Saints’ makeshift offensive line. Pittsburgh is still a long way from being considered a contender, but with Watt back at least they’ll be competing in games that might otherwise get out of reach very quickly. — EC
Atlanta took a big hit starting Thursday when they lost at Carolina and then early Sunday they were finished off when the Seahawks were unable to help them in Germany to beat Tampa Bay. — LMV
When the sentence seemed to be handed down for Dan Campbell’s tenure in Detroit, the Lions have moved away from the future first overall pick in the upcoming draft with critical victories against two divisional rivals in consecutive days. Little by little, this team is learning how to win, but it still could be too little, too late, in terms of head coaching. — RZ
The Panthers return with Baker Mayfield as the starter from PJ Walker’s ankle injury, and right now that’s the best decision they could have made. Carolina right now is a running team and they need a manager at quarterback who won’t risk the ball unless he has to, Mayfield can do it and even run, something Walker avoided at all costs. — EC
Chicago was handcuffed and surprised at home by Detroit, but they seem to be on the right path to becoming a competitive team if they can improve defensively. — LMV
The one offensive player the champion Rams couldn’t afford to lose is now headed for ankle surgery and a stay on injured reserve. It’s not about being pessimistic, but it seems a certainty that we won’t see the Angels defend their title from last year. — RZ
Another week, another injury for the Broncos. The loss of Jerry Jeudy is a blow to an offense that has had a lot of trouble getting going this season. Denver still has a mathematical chance of fighting for a wild card berth, but what we see on the field on Sundays raises the question of whether it’s worth holding on to that dream or whether it’s better to start thinking about who should continue for 2023. — EC
Cleveland was overwhelmed in their visit to Miami and although the road to the return of their new quarterback, Deshaun Watson, begins, there are many things to improve before we can think that he will solve everything. — LMV
Getting three steals from the opposing team increases your chances of winning the game, but even that is no guarantee when the opposing quarterback is a wizard like Patrick Mahomes. — RZ
The Saints have 77 rushing yards in their last two losses. Despite the problems they face on their offensive line and the inconsistency of Andy Dalton at quarterback, if New Orleans can’t run the ball they simply won’t get anywhere, two of their main weapons — Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill — they need the carries established to make explosive plays. — EC
Derek Carr’s subsequent press conference showed his frustration and reminded me a little of what we saw a few years ago with Terrell Owens, but that doesn’t translate to wins in the NFL or any sport. — LMV
In Houston, they say it’s not yet time to replace Davis Mills as the starting quarterback, but that statement seems to be rooted more in a lack of alternatives than in Mills’ potential to regain some level. — RZ
participated in the preparation of these Power Rankings de la NFL para ESPN: Erick Cervantes (EC), Luis Miguel Vasavilbaso (LMV) and Rafa Zamorano (RZ)
