NFL Power Rankings, Week 9: Red-hot Lions take No. 1 spot from Chiefs; Commanders crack top five

NFL Power Rankings, Week 9: Red-hot Lions take No. 1 spot from Chiefs; Commanders crack top five

October 29, 2024 0 By admin

The Ravens have now lost eight games since the start of the 2022 season after leading in the final two minutes. That’s just unconscionable for a team that considers itself to be one of the league’s true heavyweights. And to think, I actually mulled bumping them up to No. 1 briefly at one point last week. Baltimore was its own worst enemy at Cleveland, turning the ball over on downs on its first and final possessions of the game and missing a potential game-tying field goal in the fourth quarter. Along the way, the Ravens had several big drops, including one by Rashod Bateman in the fourth quarter that would have gained more than 50 yards on third-and-14, but it appeared the wideout lost the ball in the sun. There’s just something about this team that has come unglued in key moments, especially against seemingly lesser opponents. The Ravens have outscored their opponents by double digits in every quarter this season except for the fourth, when opponents have outscored them, 95-58. The schedule remains tough, and there are five games left before the bye. Baltimore must figure out how to close out games to avoid setbacks such as this one.