Welcome to Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season! The undefeated Kansas Metropolis Chiefs saved rolling Sunday with a win over the Denver Broncos, and the Detroit Lions overcame 5 picks in opposition to the Houston Texans to maneuver to 8-1.
The drama that was Week 10 began Thursday evening when the Baltimore Ravens survived a thriller in opposition to the Cincinnati Bengals. The motion continued with wins for the Carolina Panthers and New Orleans Saints, and the Washington Commanders misplaced to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
So how did these video games impression this week’s rankings? And the place do the Arizona Cardinals — who’ve received 4 in a row — rank? Here is our up to date listing.
Along with the rankings, we requested our NFL Nation reporters to choose a non-quarterback MVP for each workforce on the midseason mark. Quarterbacks sometimes get the entire love — and the MVP award on the finish of the season — so we selected to give attention to the opposite stars lighting it up this yr. From gifted receivers and operating backs to powerful defenders, we listed gamers who’re having MVP-worthy campaigns.
Let’s begin with Kansas Metropolis.
Our energy panel of greater than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities evaluates how NFL groups stack up in opposition to each other, rating them from 1 to 32.
Earlier rankings: Preseason | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 | Week 9 | Week 10
Soar to a workforce:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH
Week 10 end result: Beat the Broncos 16-14
Week 10 rating: 1
Non-QB MVP: Defensive deal with Chris Jones
Jones has solely three sacks, which does not even lead his workforce, however his impression goes effectively past that quantity. He has a cross rush win charge of 23.4%, which is sixth within the league and first for an inside lineman. He has carried out this regardless of going through a double-team on virtually 60% of snaps, main the Chiefs in stress charge at 11.6%. — Adam Teicher
Week 10 end result: Beat the Texans 26-23
Week 10 rating: 2
Non-QB MVP: Huge receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown
Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson mentioned St. Brown “is perhaps probably the most constant participant I’ve ever been round.” And that mentality has rubbed off on teammates as he has develop into one among Detroit’s foundational gamers since being chosen within the fourth spherical of the 2021 draft. St. Brown has continued his record-setting tempo in Yr 4 with a receiving landing in seven consecutive video games, the longest streak in franchise historical past. — Eric Woodyard
Week 10 end result: Beat the Bengals 35-34
Week 10 rating: 4
Non-QB MVP: Working again Derrick Henry
Henry is the highest non-QB MVP within the NFL, producing a outstanding season that has been overshadowed by quarterback Lamar Jackson’s playmaking capability. In his first season in Baltimore, Henry leads the league with 1,120 speeding yards and is the fifth participant since 1970 to attain a landing in every of the primary 10 video games of a season, becoming a member of O.J. Simpson (1975), John Riggins (1983), Jerry Rice (1987) and Todd Gurley (2018). When Henry rushes for over 90 yards, Baltimore is 6-0. When he’s held to below 90, the Ravens are 1-3. — Jamison Hensley
Week 10 end result: Beat the Colts 30-20
Week 10 rating: 3
Non-QB MVP: Nickel nook Taron Johnson
The Payments are undefeated in video games Johnson has performed, and he’s one among his unit’s veteran leaders. Since he returned in Week 6 from a forearm damage, the Payments have allowed a 35.2% third-down conversion charge and crimson zone effectivity of 44.4% (these numbers have been 41.5% and 50%, respectively, within the video games he missed). “[Johnson] throws his physique round like he is a linebacker, like he is 240, so he brings so much to our protection,” security Taylor Rapp mentioned. “I do not assume our protection might play the identical approach with out him.” — Alaina Getzenberg
Week 10 end result: Beat the Commanders 28-27
Week 10 rating: 7
Non-QB MVP: Linebacker T.J. Watt
It is inconceivable to provide this to anybody however Watt. He has solely 6.5 sacks this season, however he is nonetheless a game-wrecker in each single approach. He has 4 pressured fumbles and two fumble recoveries, together with one on a strip sack. And although Watt was almost invisible on the stat sheet in opposition to the Commanders, his third-down stress and a quarterback hit on Jayden Daniels late within the fourth quarter pressured a well timed punt and gave Pittsburgh an opportunity to take the lead on the following possession. — Brooke Pryor
Week 10 end result: Beat the Cowboys 34-6
Week 10 rating: 9
Non-QB MVP: Working again Saquon Barkley
That is a simple one. Barkley has been the offensive engine for the Eagles. He ranks second within the NFL in speeding yards (991) and speeding yards per sport (110.1), trailing solely the Ravens’ Derrick Henry. Barkley has already matched Michael Vick (2010) for probably the most single-season Offensive Participant of the Week awards (3) in workforce historical past. Secure to say, Barkley has been effectively definitely worth the three-year, $38 million funding the Eagles made within the offseason. — Tim McManus
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Oz the Mentalist stuns Saquon and the Eagles
Oz the Mentalist joins the Eagles and has some enjoyable with A.J. Brown and Saquon Barkley.
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Steelers 28-27
Week 10 rating: 5
Non-QB MVP: Huge receiver Terry McLaurin
This, in fact, has so much to do with quarterback Jayden Daniels’ arrival, however McLaurin has caught six landing passes, one shy of his profession excessive, and is on tempo for a career-best 1,207 receiving yards. He additionally has 4 100-yard receiving video games; yet another would set one other private finest for a season. McLaurin can be an enormous issue within the crimson zone with seven catches — one shy of his profession finest — and a personal-high 5 touchdowns. — John Keim
Week 10 end result: Beat the Jaguars 12-7
Week 10 rating: 6
Non-QB MVP: Working again Aaron Jones
Receiver Justin Jefferson is the Vikings’ finest participant, however Jones’ impression on the offense has been monumental this season. He ranks No. 6 within the NFL in yards from scrimmage per sport (101.2) and has offered essential help because the Vikings look to make a playoff run with Sam Darnold at quarterback. Most significantly, Jones has proved exceptionally sturdy, having began all 9 video games whereas averaging 18.9 touches — the very best charge by means of Week 10 in any season of his profession. — Kevin Seifert
Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 8
Non-QB MVP: Security Xavier McKinney
McKinney, a free agent addition, has a shot at turning into the primary defensive again to win NFL Defensive Participant of the Yr since Troy Polamalu in 2010. He leads the NFL with seven takeaways (6 interceptions, 1 pressured fumble) and has helped rework the Packers right into a turnover-centric workforce. They’ve already surpassed their takeaway complete from final season (19). — Rob Demovsky
Week 10 end result: Beat the Jets 31-6
Week 10 rating: 12
Non-QB MVP: Kicker Chad Ryland
Ryland was signed Oct. 2 after which went on to win three video games for the Cardinals with late kicks. He kick-started Arizona’s run of 5 wins in six weeks with a profitable subject objective at San Francisco. Then, after Arizona misplaced to Inexperienced Bay, he had back-to-back profitable kicks in opposition to the Chargers and the Dolphins. — Josh Weinfuss
Week 10 end result: Beat the Titans 27-17
Week 10 rating: 13
Non-QB MVP: Working again J.Ok. Dobbins
Dobbins has been the Chargers’ most impactful offseason signing, giving L.A. its finest speeding offense for the reason that days of LaDainian Tomlinson. After struggling a season-ending Achilles rupture in Week 1 of final season, Dobbins is having top-of-the-line years of his profession. Coach Jim Harbaugh has used postgame information conferences to marketing campaign for Dobbins to be the Comeback Participant of the Yr. He’s as much as 670 yards and 6 touchdowns this season, which each rank within the NFL’s high 10. — Kris Rhim
Week 10 end result: Beat the Buccaneers 23-20
Week 10 rating: 14
Non-QB MVP: Tight finish George Kittle
Apart from the one sport he missed, Kittle has been Mr. Reliable on an offense that has had many shifting components. At 31, he’s nonetheless top-of-the-line blocking tight ends within the league. He additionally ranks first amongst tight ends in receiving yards per sport (70) and is second amongst all cross catchers in landing receptions (7). — Nick Wagoner
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Brock Purdy’s Week 10 fantasy recap
Try some stats and figures behind Brock Purdy’s fantasy efficiency within the 49ers’ win over the Buccaneers in Week 10.
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Lions 26-23
Week 10 rating: 11
Non-QB MVP: Working again Joe Mixon
Mixon has helped the Texans’ offense by means of its passing assault struggles with out wideouts Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Nico Collins (hamstring). Mixon is averaging 93.6 speeding yards, third most within the NFL, serving to to maintain the offense in first rate form. He is additionally sixth in speeding touchdowns (7) regardless of enjoying solely seven video games. Houston ought to get Collins, who led the NFL in receiving yards earlier than his damage, again quickly, and Mixon’s manufacturing ought to solely get higher as soon as Collins returns. — DJ Bien-Aime
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Saints 20-17
Week 10 rating: 10
Non-QB MVP: Working again Bijan Robinson
No sophomore droop right here. As an alternative, Robinson has emerged as some of the gifted all-around operating backs within the NFL. He is fourth within the league in all-purpose yards (1,079) and fifth in speeding yards (748) regardless of ceding 35% of the workforce’s carries to Tyler Allgeier. Robinson has been an enormous a part of the passing sport, with the second-most yards after the catch (413) amongst operating backs. Atlanta gambled taking a operating again at No. 8 in 2023, however the 22-year-old is already a possible franchise participant. — Marc Raimondi
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Chiefs 16-14
Week 10 rating: 17
Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Pat Surtain II
There are many sport balls that would go to Broncos defenders this season, however league personnel executives rapidly zero in on Surtain because the hub of Denver’s defensive plan. He has routinely annoyed opponents’ finest receivers, shadowing stars reminiscent of Garrett Wilson, DK Metcalf, Davante Adams and Mike Evans and primarily eradicating them from sport plans. The Broncos lead the league in pressures, are second in sacks (35) and permit the fewest yards per dropback (5.44). There are loads of elements that contribute to that success, however those that face Denver say Surtain provides it a participant most groups haven’t got. — Jeff Legwold
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the 49ers 23-20
Week 10 rating: 16
Non-QB MVP: Working again Bucky Irving
Irving is not even thought of RB1 on this workforce — Rachaad White is — and his 5.1 yards per rush is sixth finest within the league amongst operating backs. His 27.1% first downs per rush is fourth finest on the place. With Professional Bowlers Mike Evans (hamstring) and Chris Godwin (ankle) out with accidents, Irving has been an unsung hero, even when it hasn’t translated into wins over the previous 4 weeks. — Jenna Laine
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Ravens 35-34
Week 10 rating: 19
Non-QB MVP: Huge receiver Ja’Marr Chase
Chase is having his finest yr but, which is saying one thing contemplating he has been a Professional Bowler in all three of his NFL seasons. He leads the league in receiving yards (981), receiving touchdowns (10) and yards after the catch (451). If Chase averages 140.6 yards over the ultimate seven video games of the common season, he’ll break the NFL single-season report set by Calvin Johnson in 2012. For a workforce that should be constructed round him and quarterback Joe Burrow shifting ahead, the pairing is setting a really robust basis. — Ben Child
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Stephen A.: Bengals’ protection will allow you to down when it counts
Stephen A. Smith, Cam Newton and Shannon Sharpe analyze the result of the Bengals-Ravens matchup and defend Cincinnati’s determination to go for 2.
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Dolphins 23-15
Week 10 rating: 15
Non-QB MVP: Working again Kyren Williams
When the Rams’ offense was with out its high two receivers — Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua — on account of damage, the workforce leaned on Williams. Via the primary six video games, he scored 9 of the Rams’ 11 offensive touchdowns. As Los Angeles has gotten more healthy, quarterback Matthew Stafford has unfold the ball out extra and the workforce hasn’t needed to rely solely on Williams. He has 10 touchdowns (eight speeding and two receiving) this season. — Sarah Barshop
Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 18
Non-QB MVP: Working again Kenneth Walker III
The Seahawks’ No. 1 operating again will get the nod although he missed two video games on account of damage and Seattle is operating the ball at a decrease charge than all however one workforce. His common of 87.9 scrimmage yards per sport ranks seventeenth amongst all NFL gamers, whereas his seven touchdowns from scrimmage are tied for tenth. Huge receiver DK Metcalf additionally has a case, however Walker has scored 4 extra touchdowns in the identical variety of video games. — Brady Henderson
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Payments 30-20
Week 10 rating: 21
Non-QB MVP: Nostril deal with Grover Stewart
Early-season accidents to high Colts gamers reminiscent of DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor have restricted their impression. However Stewart has been a constant presence all through, main the workforce with eight tackles for loss and creating extra cross rush than any yr in his profession. Stewart is tied for the workforce lead with 3.5 sacks — uncommon for a nostril deal with — and is tenth within the NFL in run cease win charge (43%). — Stephen Holder
Week 10 end result: Beat the Rams 23-15
Week 10 rating: 23
Non-QB MVP: Working again De’Von Achane
Achane has taken on a extra distinguished function in his second NFL season, main the workforce in complete yards (774) and touches (147). He has accounted for 28% of Miami’s offensive yards, in contrast with 15% as a rookie. Because the Dolphins’ fledgling passing offense continues to search out its type, his proficiency as a runner has bolstered the NFL’s ninth-ranked speeding assault (129.4 yards per sport). — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Patriots 19-3
Week 10 rating: 20
Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Jaylon Johnson
The 2023 second-team All-Professional cornerback is offering Chicago early returns on the $76 million contract he signed within the 2024 offseason. In line with NFL Subsequent Gen Stats, Johnson has pressured the bottom passer ranking (38.0) and lowest completion proportion over anticipated (minus-17.4%) when focused this season (minimal 25 targets). He leads the workforce with two interceptions and is second in tackles for loss (4). — Courtney Cronin
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Eagles 34-6
Week 10 rating: 22
Non-QB MVP: Kicker Brandon Aubrey
When a kicker is into consideration for a workforce’s MVP, that tells you what kind of scenario the squad is in. That is no knock on Aubrey, who has been great. However who else might you decide from a protection that struggles stopping individuals and an offense that may’t rating? Aubrey has made 22 of 24 subject objective makes an attempt on the season and is 9-of-10 from 50 yards or extra (his solely different miss got here on a block). 5 of his makes have been from 55 yards or longer, together with a 65-yarder. — Todd Archer
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Cardinals 31-6
Week 10 rating: 24
Non-QB MVP: Huge receiver Garrett Wilson
Wilson is second within the league in receptions (65) and fourth in receiving yards (704). He additionally delivered the spotlight of the Jets’ season — his one-handed, acrobatic landing catch that propelled New York to a Week 9 win over the Texans. Within the Jets’ universe, Wilson is a rarity: a homegrown expertise who has ascended to star standing. The trick can be locking him up for the long run. — Wealthy Cimini
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Schefter to McAfee: Rodgers does not seem like he is having enjoyable this season
Adam Schefter joins Pat McAfee and talks about the way forward for the New York Jets and Aaron Rodgers.
Week 10 end result: Beat the Falcons 20-17
Week 10 rating: 29
Non-QB MVP: Working again Alvin Kamara
Kamara has been some of the out there gamers on the workforce in a yr full of accidents, enjoying by means of rib and hand points earlier within the season. His 218 touches lead the league, and he wants simply 25 yards from scrimmage to surpass final season’s complete. Kamara leads the workforce in speeding yards (715), receiving yards (421) and touchdowns (7). — Katherine Terrell
Week 10 end result: Beat the Bears 19-3
Week 10 rating: 30
Non-QB MVP: Cornerback Christian Gonzalez
After tearing the labrum in his proper shoulder in Week 4 of his rookie season, Gonzalez has returned to type in 2024 and is enjoying 98% of the defensive snaps by means of 10 video games. He’s usually assigned the opponent’s high receiver, has one interception and ranks within the high 5 in lowest completion proportion (50.9%) and fewest yards allowed per goal (5.7) as the closest defender (min. 50 targets), per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Mike Reiss
Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 25
Non-QB MVP: Edge rusher Myles Garrett
The Browns’ protection has regressed from its elite standing final season, however Garrett, the reigning Defensive Participant of the Yr, stays a dominant pressure. He is on tempo for 13 sacks, one shy of his 2023 complete. Garrett went 4 straight video games with out recording a sack, however he nonetheless attracts double-teams and opens one-on-one alternatives for his teammates. He ranks third in cross rush win charge as an edge defender (25.8%) regardless of going through double-teams on a league-high 27% of these performs. — Daniel Oyefusi
Week 10 end result: Beat the Giants 20-17 (OT)
Week 10 rating: 32
Non-QB MVP: Working again Chuba Hubbard
He is the MVP of the workforce, interval. He is third within the NFL in speeding with 818 yards, together with a career-best 153 on Sunday. He is performed so effectively the Panthers rewarded him with a four-year, $33 million extension even with second-round decide Jonathon Brooks ready within the wings. As GM Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales have mentioned, Hubbard embodies the tradition and work ethic the workforce desires to construct. — David Newton
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Vikings 12-7
Week 10 rating: 26
Non-QB MVP: Edge rusher Travon Walker
Walker is likely one of the few Jaguars defensive gamers having a great season. He is on tempo for a career-high 13 sacks, persevering with the regular enchancment he has proven since Jacksonville drafted him No. 1 in 2022. Walker scored his first profession landing on a fumble return in Week 9 in opposition to the Eagles and has a team-high 7.5 sacks to go together with 10 quarterback hits. — Mike DiRocco
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Chargers 27-17
Week 10 rating: 28
Non-QB MVP: Huge receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine
There are few vivid spots this season for the Titans, however Westbrook-Ikhine has emerged as one among their most dependable gamers after not being focused within the first 4 video games. Since then, Westbrook-Ikhine has caught 13 of 19 passes which have gone his approach. The veteran huge receiver has performed extra snaps than every other Titans receiver over the previous three video games and his 4 landing catches this season lead the workforce. “Each time we throw it to him, it is a first down or a landing,” Titans offensive coordinator Nick Holz mentioned. — Turron Davenport
Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Panthers 20-17 (OT)
Week 10 rating: 27
Non-QB MVP: Defensive deal with Dexter Lawrence II
He is second within the NFL with 9.0 sacks regardless of enjoying a majority of his snaps at nostril deal with. That’s simply not regular. Even when Lawrence is not reaching the quarterback, he is wreaking havoc by getting push in the course of the protection. And he is doing it regardless of being double-teamed at a league-high 74.2% of the snaps. He would possible be a critical Defensive Participant of the Yr candidate if he performed on a greater workforce. — Jordan Raanan
Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 31
Non-QB MVP: Tight finish Brock Bowers
A shocking decide by the Raiders at No. 13 total — Las Vegas already had second-rounder Michael Mayer from 2023 and signed Harrison Bryant in free company — Bowers has greater than exceeded expectations. With out Davante Adams, Bowers’ 57 catches for 580 yards and two touchdowns lead the Raiders, and his receiving yardage tops all tight ends. He’s greater than a easy safety blanket for quarterbacks Gardner Minshew, Desmond Ridder and Aidan O’Connell; he has been the Raiders’ finest total participant, interval. — Paul Gutierrez
