NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Rams Reclaim the Lead, Bills are Ready to Strike, and Jaguars on the Rise!

Each week, we look at the NFL teams and rank them based on their performance. As we head into Week 15, let’s spot the challenges each team faces and what can go wrong.

1. Los Angeles Rams (10-3)

Last week: 2
Sunday: Beat Cardinals 45-17

Potential Pitfall: Injury concerns for Matthew Stafford. His back issues could resurface, threatening the Rams’ strong offensive run.

2. New England Patriots (11-2)

Last week: 1
Sunday: Bye

Potential Pitfall: They face the Bills, but their victories have mainly come against weaker teams. This could expose their flaws.

3. Seattle Seahawks (10-3)

Last week: 4
Sunday: Beat Falcons 37-9

Potential Pitfall: Sam Darnold’s inconsistency could be a concern. He leads the league in turnovers, putting extra pressure on the offense.

4. Denver Broncos (11-2)

Last week: 3
Sunday: Beat Raiders 24-17

Potential Pitfall: Can they reliably cover the spread? Their 10-game winning streak might not hold up under high-pressure situations.

5. Green Bay Packers (9-3-1)

Last week: 5
Sunday: Beat Bears 28-21

Potential Pitfall: Jordan Love showed promise, but his playoff performance has been shaky in the past.

6. Buffalo Bills (9-4)

Last week: 7
Sunday: Beat Bengals 39-34

Potential Pitfall: Transitioning to a new stadium next season could leave them with emotional challenges during games this season.

7. San Francisco 49ers (9-4)

Last week: 8
Sunday: Bye

Potential Pitfall: Christian McCaffrey is facing high usage. Overworking him could lead to injuries that compromise team performance.

8. Detroit Lions (8-5)

Last week: 10
Thursday: Beat Cowboys 44-30

Potential Pitfall: Jared Goff struggles in colder weather, which may impact playoff positioning.

9. Houston Texans (8-5)

Last week: 11
Sunday: Beat Chiefs 20-10

Potential Pitfall: Their defense is strong, but can it sustain this level of play in crucial games?

10. Chicago Bears (9-4)

Last week: 6
Sunday: Lost to Packers 28-21

Potential Pitfall: Rushing success is not fully translating to passing effectiveness. This needs balance for playoff success.

Player injuries, scheduling, and weather pose challenges for all teams. With changing dynamics week by week, every game is crucial. Teams need to remain adaptable and cohesive as they battle through the season. Keep an eye on how these issues unfold as the playoffs approach.