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    Week 16 NFL Offense Rankings: Ravens Regain Top Rank, Vikings on the Move, and More

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    We are 15 weeks into the season, which gives us plenty of data for our proprietary NFL offense rankings. Where does your favorite team sit?

    As we look ahead to Week 16 of the season, where do each of the 32 teams stand in our 2024 NFL offense rankings?

    PFN’s offense rankings combine statistics such as yards per play, points per drive, turnover percentage, success rate against the run and pass, third-down conversion rate, red-zone efficiency, pressure percentage when not blitzing, and various expected points added (EPA) measures against both the run and pass. These are then weighted accordingly to produce our rankings for each season.

    Each team will be given a numerical score that we convert to a traditional letter grade. While some teams may share a letter grade, the order below is presented in order. That’s to say that not all “B” grades are exactly the same — those teams reside in the same tier, but the order in which they are listed serves as an indicator as to who sits atop that specific tier.

    The Detroit Lions inched ahead of the Baltimore Ravens in Week 13 by the slimmest of margins at the top of the board, but they’ve now given back that lead, trailing Lamar Jackson’s group by just two-tenths of a point with three weeks to go.

    Baltimore gets a tough game this week with Pittsburgh, thus making Detroit the favorite to move back into poll position in seven days. But for now, the reigning MVP has his potent offense sitting at the top of our 2024 rankings.

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    1) Baltimore Ravens

    All stats referenced in this article are from TruMedia unless stated otherwise.

    • Grade: A

    Baltimore gave up its seat on the PFN offensive ranking throne in Week 13 but has regained it as we head into the final three weeks of the regular season.

    The Ravens lead the league in EPA per play and red-zone efficiency — not a surprise when you consider that they have an MVP candidate flanked by an Offensive Player of the Year front-runner, a tandem that puts defenses in a position to decide between bad and worse near the goal line.

    The Diontae Johnson situation continues to spiral (Week 15 suspension, and he’s not currently with the team), but with Rashod Bateman’s recent production, along with Mark Andrews becoming one of the NFL’s most efficient red-zone options over the past two months — this offense is humming.

    2) Detroit Lions

    • Grade: A

    The favorites to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl have appeared unstoppable for most of the season, and Detroit’s loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 15 wasn’t really proof that this league can slow them down.

    As good as the Lions have been all season (top five in EPA per play, pass success rate, third-down avoidance, etc.), the question needs to be asked about David Montgomery’s injury impact.

    The veteran lead back was lost for the remainder of the season after the loss to Buffalo, and while Jahmyr Gibbs is obviously a special talent, there’s no question that the top-ranked team in rush success rate will look different moving forward.

    Jared Goff is certainly capable of keeping this offensive juggernaut effective, but will Detroit remain in the mix for the league’s top unit?

    3) Buffalo Bills

    • Grade: A-

    For the first time this season, we have a trio of teams in the “A” category. Josh Allen, the MVP front-runner, is doing a bit of everything to make his group of lesser-known players one of the most formidable units in the game.

    The Bills’ offense leads the league in points per drive and EPA per play, a scary thought when you consider that Dalton Kincaid and Keon Coleman are nearing full strength.

    James Cook (13 rushing touchdowns this season after pushing just four carries across the line in his first two seasons) has shown great growth this season. Plus, the backup tandem of Ty Johnson and Ray Davis gives Buffalo’s offense a level of balance that we didn’t expect.

    Allen is the heavy favorite to win 2024 MVP honors and is seemingly making history weekly. This team may not be perfect, but they have every chance to give this franchise its first championship.

    4) Tampa Bay Buccaneers

    • Grade: B+

    The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in the driver’s seat for the NFC South after posting another impressive victory. They have wins over the Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, and Los Angeles Chargers this season — the latter two coming by multiple possessions.

    How are they doing it?

    Baker Mayfield is playing at the highest rate of his career, and that has allowed Tampa to post a top-five ranking in both EPA per rush and pass success rate. Bucky Irving has allowed this team to balance the run with the pass, and the Buccaneers are clicking on all cylinders right now.

    If the past month proves predictive of the future in terms of Jalen McMillan’s development, Tampa Bay will be tough to beat, even if its record suggests it’s not a top-tier team.

    5) Washington Commanders

    • Grade: B

    The Hail Mary to beat the Chicago Bears will be one of the season’s highlights, but that fortunate play undershoots just how good the Washington Commanders offense has been. Jayden Daniels was in the MVP conversation, and while the splash plays get the attention of TV shows, how about his ability to do simple things at an elite level?

    Through 15 weeks, the Commanders rank third in turnover rate (lowest), which puts the offense in position to succeed as often as any — fueling their fourth-place ranking in points per drive.

    The Commanders put themselves in a bind with three straight losses (Weeks 10-12), which created pressure for a quick rebound, but they’ve managed to right the ship to a degree and remain a versatile unit that can give any defense trouble.

    6) Arizona Cardinals

    • Grade: B

    The Arizona Cardinals drafted Marvin Harrison Jr. with the intent to make this offense a powerhouse. While the rookie has had an up-and-down season, the balance of this unit is nothing short of elite.

    Despite some recent struggles, the Cardinals rank in the 80th percentile in yards per play, points per drive, rush success rate, and third-down avoidance through 15 weeks.

    This may not be the perfect team, but the offense gives Arizona the ability to contend with anyone in the NFL. That is evident by its topsy-turvy season: a 2-4 start, four straight wins, and three consecutive losses.

    Arizona’s win over the New England Patriots in Week 15 was expected, though it was good to see the Cardinals take care of business in an efficient manner (6.2 yards per play and 21 first downs on nine drives).

    It’s nothing if not exciting, and Arizona’s offense is the driving force behind this team’s competitive nature. Michael Wilson is again showing signs of being a nice third option, and the young receiver’s ability to add depth to this unit could hold the key to their upward trajectory.

    7) Green Bay Packers

    • Grade: B

    Jordan Love isn’t afraid to take a chance. While that creates some downside, his style of play has paid off more often than not up to this point in the season.

    The Green Bay Packers rank third to only the Ravens and San Francisco 49ers in yards per play, a result of Love’s potential and Josh Jacobs’ nice welcome to Wisconsin (12 rushing touchdowns alongside a plus-80% catch rate).

    The 14th-ranked red-zone touchdown rate is what stands out most when looking at Green Bay’s overall rankings, but that weakness has been correcting itself over the past month. If that continues, this is a dangerous team.

    8) Cincinnati Bengals

    • Grade: B

    The 6-8 Cincinnati Bengals might be the most explosive team in the history of the sport with such a record. They’ve put at least 27 points on the board in five of their past six losses, and Joe Burrow is playing as well as he ever has despite the lack of team success, something he admitted during an interview ahead of Week 14’s win over the Dallas Cowboys.

    Through 15 weeks, Cincinnati ranks second in pass success rate (Lions), with Burrow pacing for a career-high touchdown total. He’s been nothing short of great despite a run game that hasn’t been very supportive (30th in success rate).

    Chase Brown’s versatility has helped facilitate the eye-popping numbers from this passing game and creates a level of underneath production that can serve as a supplement to a traditional run game.

    So much about this offense looks the part of a playoff team (fourth in both third-down conversion rate and red-zone efficiency), but there are two sides of the ball, which is what has Cincinnati struggling to find its footing.

    9) Minnesota Vikings

    • Grade: B-

    The Minnesota Vikings were the big mover in the top half of the rankings this week, picking up half a letter grade and three ranking spots after a convincing 30-12 victory over the Bears on Monday night.

    Minnesota’s Week 15 win serves as a good reminder that it isn’t always the flashy Josh Allen lighting up of a scoreboard that grades well. The Vikings simply took care of business at an efficient level (50% on third down and 75% in the red zone), and that’s the sort of stat sheet that the high-end offenses cobble together on a consistent basis.

    It’s also how you win 12 of 14 games and remain in the chase for the NFC North title.

    Sam Darnold has earned himself a lot of money this season, but that’s an offseason conversation. As things stand right now, Minnesota can compete in a shootout, something that may need to be done in the postseason.

    10) Los Angeles Rams

    • Grade: B-

    The Los Angeles Rams have a pair of elite receivers, and with Puka Nacua putting his name in the ring for the best pass catchers in the sport after his standout Week 14 performance in the win over Buffalo, counting this team out is simply irresponsible.

    This season, Kyren Williams has Los Angeles’ offense ranking sixth in rush success rate, behind only the mighty Lions. The respect Williams demands from opposing defenses has allowed the Rams to rank fifth in third-down avoidance — they are constantly operating from ahead of the chains, a common trait of successful offenses.

    With both Nacua and Cooper Kupp operating at full strength and regularly accounting for the vast majority of this team’s receiving yards, Los Angeles has plenty of upward mobility in its quest for the division title.

    11) Kansas City Chiefs

    • Grade: C+

    The Kansas City Chiefs are the target of more criticism than praise because they aren’t as explosive as our eyes want them to be. But championships aren’t won through highlight shows.

    The Andy Reid/Patrick Mahomes tandem has KC’s offense picking up third downs at the NFL’s highest rate while ranking fourth in pass success rate, a ranking that will surprise most.

    Of course, this fragile offense could see its numbers regress significantly should the team elect to take a cautious approach with Mahomes nursing an injury after Week 15.

    Carson Wentz is a capable backup, but his track record suggests that Kansas City’s offense would be much more likely to trend closer to league average than top 10 should he be in the saddle for a few games down the stretch.

    12) Philadelphia Eagles

    • Grade: C+

    Can the Eagles peak at the perfect time instead of falling off a cliff?

    The highlight machine that is Saquon Barkley has opened up offensive versatility that simply didn’t exist last season. He has this squad ranking first in EPA per rush attempt, a rate that was improved by his handling of the Ravens in the fourth quarter of the Week 13 win.

    The Eagles can produce against anyone, but if the offensive line remains a liability when it comes to pass blocking (they certainly have the running portion of things figured out), the upside will be capped.

    Thus far, Philadelphia is the worst team at preventing pressure when not blitzed, a flaw that could undo all the good it’s capable of doing. That said, with playmakers at every level, counting this offense out isn’t a wise move.

    13) San Francisco 49ers

    • Grade: C+

    Brock Purdy is leading the second-best yards-per-play offense, an incredible accomplishment given the injuries that he had to navigate in the first half of the season.

    Christian McCaffrey made his season debut in the 49ers’ Week 10 win but was lost for the remainder of the regular season in the Week 13 loss to Buffalo. The All-Pro RB was joined on injured reserve by featured backup Jordan Mason, leaving San Fran’s offense a shell of itself.

    The 49ers were as efficient as any last season, and Jauan Jennings’s impressive season has allowed San Francisco to keep its head above water up to this point. He helped the team hang 38 points on the Bears in an easy Week 14 win in their first game post-CMC reinjury. However, a Week 15 humbling (six points against the Rams in a home game) hints that the grind of a long, difficult season is impacting this team in a significant way.

    The 2023 NFC champions still have plenty of offensive talent and figure to project well this summer, but in the scope of 2024, they’re nothing more than average.

    14) Atlanta Falcons

    • Grade: C+

    Thus far, the Atlanta Falcons rank third in the NFL in rush success rate and 10th in yards per play. Their versatile attack makes them an interesting team coming down the stretch if they can get even league-average play under center.

    After an ugly win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 15, the Falcons made it official — they are putting the rest of their season in the hands of rookie Michael Penix Jr. over Kirk Cousins.

    Bijan Robinson is a special talent, and Drake London has proven to be a true alpha top target. Atlanta’s secondary pieces — Tyler Allgeier (rush TD and efficient in Week 14) and Darnell Mooney (season-high 142 yards in Week 14) — give this unit the upside it needs with a new QB and a favorable schedule remaining.

    15) Miami Dolphins

    • Grade: C+

    Tua Tagovailoa has completed over 70% of his passes in every game since returning to action (80.4% against the Packers on Thanksgiving). That level of efficiency has resulted in the Miami Dolphins digging out of a points-per-drive hole that was created with their QB1 sidelined, though they still only check in at 19th.

    No NFL offense allows pressure less often when not blitzed than the Dolphins, a scheme that allows Tagovailoa to get the ball in the hands of his playmakers. De’Von Achane has looked nothing short of special since Tua’s return, but when trying to project forward, Tyreek Hill’s nagging wrist injury is concerning for an offense that relies on him in a similar fashion in which the Golden State Warriors do Steph Curry.

    The potential for the injury to crop up again is there, but with a 10-115-1 stat line in the Week 14 win over the New York Jets, it stands to reason that Cheetah is just fine. Yet, Jaylen Waddle is now banged up in what is shaping up to be a season in which ‘Fins Nation would like to forget.

    Jonnu Smith has authored a great year, but when looking forward to 2025, this offense’s potential likely sits with its left-handed QB, who has struggled both outdoors and against strong competition.

    16) Jacksonville Jaguars

    • Grade: C

    The Jacksonville Jaguars have underachieved this season, and their offense, while not prohibitive, hasn’t taken the step we had projected under Trevor Lawrence. And to the surprise of no one, Mac Jones has been unable to showcase any improvement.

    With Jones under center for the foreseeable future, color me pessimistic on Jacksonville improving its current grade.

    Jacksonville is limping to the finish line, but not all is doom and gloom. The Jaguars have the 10th-best EPA-per-rush mark behind their tandem of Tank Bigsby and Travis Etienne Jr. Meanwhile, WR Brian Thomas Jr. has looked like a star during his rookie season, giving this fan base something to hold on to.

    If the play under center can be a tick above ordinary, the Jaguars’ offense has the potential to threaten our top 12 next season.

    17) New York Jets

    • Grade: C-

    The Jets are coming on!

    Of course, it’s way too little too late, but they’ve scored 79 points in their three games since the bye. Although they only have one win over that three-game run, New York’s offense seems to have hit its stride, buoyed by the outstanding receiving duo and a de-emphasis on the ground game.

    During those three games, New York’s offense ranks no worse than 13th in points per drive, EPA per dropback, and third-down avoidance — all of which they were worse than league average in through the first 12 weeks of the season, including 25th in third-down avoidance.

    Only time will tell how sticky this late-season surge will be into next season. However, if this unit can sustain this level of production over the final few weeks, it has a chance to finish with an above-average grade.

    18) New Orleans Saints

    • Grade: C-

    The New Orleans Saints were tracking toward being the second coming of the Greatest Show on Turf through the first two weeks. Now, ranking 18th feels optimistic.

    Alvin Kamara has overcome OL limitations to get New Orleans ranking eighth in rush success rate. Will that sustain for a 29-year-old back with over 2,000 touches on his résumé?

    He’s now dealing with a groin injury, which could result in an awfully underwhelming end to this campaign.

    Derek Carr was doing what he could to elevate the Saints’ offense, but a broken hand in Week 14 has ended his season prematurely. That injury is a poetic happening for a season that has featured as poor of injury luck as any NFL offense, resulting in New Orleans’ 27th ranking in pass success rate.

    This will be an interesting team to evaluate heading into 2025, but in the scope of the remainder of 2024, further regression is to be expected.

    19) Seattle Seahawks

    • Grade: C-

    The Seattle Seahawks offense as a whole is in a good spot with Jaxon Smith-Njigba amid a Year 2 breakout that gives them upside to round out this season and for years to come. JSN is performing like this team’s most reliable playmaker, and if that continues, this unit can score with anyone.

    Kenneth Walker III, when healthy, has shown flashes, and with Zach Charbonnet churning out production in his absence, it’s easy to project this as a well-balanced offense for years to come.

    There are talented skill players all over the field when Seattle comes to town, but consistency has been an issue over the past month. In the middle portion of these rankings, the Seahawks’ upside elevates them above the rest, even if the floor is low.

    20) Denver Broncos

    • Grade: C-

    Bo Nix is an exciting watch, but is that best when it comes to succeeding at a high level? The knock on Mahomes these days is that he leads a boring offense and — well, they never lose games.

    Nix’s athleticism has the Denver Broncos posting the third-lowest sack rate, but that coin has two sides. As he looks to create, things can spiral out of control in a hurry, thus resulting in Denver ranking 21st in EPA per dropback, although that number is heavily impacted by early-season struggles.

    Much like the Bears with Caleb Williams, I think there have been enough breadcrumbs laid thus far to give you long-term optimism, and that was the primary goal of 2024. Playoff contention is simply playing with house money.

    It’s been an impressive run for Nix. If he can build on it, this unit will grade as an above-average one moving forward with the arrow pointing straight up for 2025, thanks to Sean Payton giving this offense creative upside that few franchises can offer.

    21) Dallas Cowboys

    • Grade: D+

    The Dallas Cowboys moved up five spots in our rankings after a 30-14 pounding of the Carolina Panthers as an underdog. Part of one game spiking their metrics like that is the low bar the Cowboys set through the first three months, but let’s not get bogged down in the details to that degree.

    In the win, Dallas averaged 5.9 yards per play, turned four red-zone trips into three touchdowns, and had just one turnover. Cooper Rush is playing average football, and he’s been able to be semi-efficient thanks to Rico Dowdle’s consistent running.

    It’s too late for the Cowboys to truly salvage this season, but the recent uptick in their efficiency metrics at least allows this fan base to enter 2025 with a level of hope that didn’t seem likely a month ago.

    22) Pittsburgh Steelers

    • Grade: D+

    We are eight starts into the Russell Wilson era, and the hope is that the veteran improves the 29th-ranked red-zone offense, though we’ve yet to see that ranking change with this offense in his hands.

    Everything else, however, was trending in the right direction prior to a George Pickens injury that has sapped this passing game of its upside.

    Najee Harris is running as hard as he has at any point in his career, which gives the Pittsburgh Steelers offense the potential to move into the top half of the league by season’s end.

    Pittsburgh does what Pittsburgh always does — not beat themselves under Mike Tomlin.

    The Steelers added Mike Williams at the trade deadline to add upside to a unit that checks the basic boxes (13th in third-down rate and seventh in turnover percentage). He’s yet to make much of an impact, even with Pickens sidelined, but his profile is at least interesting in an offense that could be poised to peak at the right time.

    The Steelers dropped 44 points on the Bengals in Week 13, and while the opponent certainly factored into that, the idea of Pittsburgh having that sort of ceiling can make them as dangerous as anyone in the final month of the regular season.

    23) Los Angeles Chargers

    • Grade: D+

    The Chargers are never going to grade out well for us because Jim Harbaugh doesn’t want them to. But he’s slowly opening things up, and it looks good on Justin Herbert.

    Really good.

    LA’s passing metrics have spiked a bit lately, but the design is a conservative one (lowest turnover rate). It figures to lean on its defense as long as it is having success in doing so.

    J.K. Dobbins lit up the fantasy football world during the first few weeks, but his efficiency was regressing prior to him landing on IR with a knee injury. With the Chargers ranked 24th in rush success rate at reasonable health, there appears to be more downside than rebound potential moving forward.

    Herbert is a well-above-average quarterback capable of moving Los Angeles up these rankings if he continues to be unleashed as we approach the postseason.

    Given the recent trends, I’m intrigued by this offense and will be tracking it closely moving forward. The Chargers’ strong defense can put the offense in a position to succeed, and if that continues, a move inside our top 15 is certainly possible.

    24) Indianapolis Colts

    • Grade: D+

    The Indianapolis Colts fell two spots in the rankings this week and are a hit-and-miss offense that has been offering more miss than hit since Anthony Richardson retook the starting job.

    Of course, Indianapolis’ Week 15 numbers would look a little better had Jonathan Taylor decided to cross the goal line with the ball instead of leaving this team saddled with a completely unnecessary turnover in scoring position. Yet, the point remains that this offense simply isn’t functioning in an efficient manner with Richardson at the helm.

    In Week 15’s collapse against the Broncos, the Colts converted just 4 of 15 third-down opportunities and averaged a woeful 4.3 yards per play. Up to this point, this unit ranks 25th in EPA per play — a single stat that, in this case, essentially agrees with where they currently sit in our rankings.

    This is a talented group, but raw talent gets you nothing in the NFL, and the execution portion of the equation is lagging in a significant way.

    25) Houston Texans

    • Grade: D+

    The C.J. Stroud brand has quickly become a safe offense, and with the league’s 10th-lowest turnover rate, that much has remained. For the season, Houston allows sacks at the eighth-highest rate, a flaw that caps its upside, especially with the receiver injuries that have limited the explosive nature of the offense.

    With Joe Mixon running as well as he ever has, the hope is that Houston hits its stride as the weather turns and finishes the year as an above-average unit. This is a team that, for my money, has more upside than any team sitting in the bottom 10 of these rankings, and I’m not sure it’s close.

    That said, if Stroud isn’t producing splash plays, the upward mobility that this roster has access to won’t be apparent.

    26) Chicago Bears

    • Grade: D+

    I think we’ve seen enough from Caleb Williams to say that he is Chicago’s QB of the future, but not all growth is linear. It’s certainly been a bumpy ride.

    There have been moments, but the second-worst third-down offense is never going to grade well for us or have success at a high level. That flaw likely improves with time as Chicago’s rookie signal-caller adjusts to the speed of the pro game, but it’s been prohibitive up to this point.

    On the bright side, this is already an elite red-zone offense (fifth-best), not typically a calling card for an offense with this many moving pieces. The current grade isn’t strong, but the Bears are playing for the future, and there are some pieces in place that I think are here to stay.

    27) New England Patriots

    • Grade: D

    The Patriots are a unique case. Their 2024 numbers are a hot mess (28th in EPA per play and yards per play), but the willingness to admit as much and commit this season to developing Drake Maye is something that this fan base can get excited about.

    The rookie has taken his lumps thus far, but he’s also shown promise by way of his athleticism and processing speed. Maye is far from a finished product, and there will likely be more downs than ups over the final stretch. But New England is making it clear that it’s willing to lose the battle of 2024 in the hope of winning the war of the next handful of seasons.

    Of the teams toward the bottom quarter of our rankings, this is the one with the most upward mobility over the next 12 months. Given that winning big in 2024 was never in the cards for the Patriots, that trajectory makes this season a success.

    28) Carolina Panthers

    • Grade: D

    The Panthers are struggling across the board and will soon have to make a long-term decision on Bryce Young. He’s looked better by our QB+ metrics since returning to the starting lineup, but the overall numbers suggest that Carolina is a long way away from fielding a competitive team.

    Through 15 weeks, Carolina ranks 28th on third-down conversion rate and 29th in EPA per dropback. I like the trio of young pass catchers on this offense, which gives me some optimism. However, Jonathon Brooks’ ACL retear is a tough pill to swallow, even if Chuba Hubbard appears to be a well above-average NFL running back for the next few seasons.

    The cupboard isn’t bare, but the Panthers need to figure out how to cook properly with what they have in-house for the next three weeks. Young’s encouraging outing against Kansas City was a good start, and he seems to have righted the ship regarding his career trajectory over the past month.

    29) Tennessee Titans

    • Grade: D

    The Tennessee Titans lack direction right now. Until that is rectified, there’s not much upward mobility here.

    Is Will Levis the answer under center? We may have gotten that answer heading into Week 16, as he was benched in favor of Mason Rudolph, a move that might symbolize a new direction in the rebuild.

    The backfield metrics up to this point fuel a modest 20th ranking in rush success rate, a nice showing when you consider how little pressure this passing game has put on opposing defenses.

    This offense is a ways away from fielding even an average offense, but a high first-round pick can flip the direction of a franchise in a hurry.

    No pressure.

    30) Las Vegas Raiders

    • Grade: D

    Without promise at the QB position, you’re drawing dead in the NFL these days, and the Raiders are as good an example of that as anyone.

    Las Vegas ranks dead last in both turnover rate and EPA per rush. Defenses have no reason not to be aggressive against them, especially following the Davante Adams trade, and that seems unlikely to change with Aidan O’Connell banged up.

    The Raiders’ offense doesn’t have a calling card, which makes moving much higher in these rankings anytime soon unlikely. Vegas fans would be wise to get a jump start on scouting the incoming QB class, as its 29th ranking in yards per play this season feels like a ceiling for the roster as currently constructed.

    31) New York Giants

    • Grade: F

    The New York Giants had a Daniel Jones problem, and while they are now free of that, there’s still the matter of landing the right man for the job of leading this rebuild.

    This season, the Giants are the worst offense in points per drive, thanks in large part to the lowest red-zone TD rate in the league. They rarely get there in the first place, and when they do, it’s a struggle to capitalize.

    Malik Nabers certainly looks like a special player at a position that is growing in value across the NFL. Yet, without consistent QB play, New York’s offense will be relegated to the bottom five in our rankings for the foreseeable future.

    The Giants are fading fast, but the damage Deshaun Watson did early in this season makes them unlikely to fall to the bottom of these rankings …

    32) Cleveland Browns

    • Grade: F

    At the very least, Jameis Winston has made this team a fun watch, and while he won’t overcome Watson’s statistical mess, this was a drastically different Cleveland Browns team whose offense, at the very least, offers a wider range of outcomes now than it did early on.

    That was the case, at least. After another tough week on the Jameis-coaster, the Browns have elected to leap off in favor of Dorian Thompson-Robinson.

    This team has seen its offensive efficiency decline in three straight weeks after the initial surge that resulted following the shift to Winston. They’ve now opted to evaluate the 25-year-old DTR, a quarterback who has been very conservative (the anti-Winston) in the little we’ve seen from him at the professional level.

    This is a lost season for the Browns, and Nick Chubb’s injury (broken foot) serves as a final gut punch. There is some offensive talent on Cleveland’s roster, but it’s yet to find a way to consistently unlock it. It’s likely because their QB of the future is not currently a Brown.

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