NFL power rankings: Where 49ers sit after shaky win vs. Bucs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
After a tense week domestically, we might have an international crisis on our hands.
Why? Because some genius(es) thought it was a good idea for our allies overseas to watch Daniel Jones and the Giants play football. Against the Panthers of all teams.
Germany, we are so sorry.
Week 10 had a little bit of everything. There were close games, blowouts, surprising upsets, explosive offense, ugly offense and kickers once again stoking the flames of the divisive debate surrounding their value.
Here is where the 49ers sit after a big win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and heading into “Monday Night Football.”
Record: 2-8
Do everyone a favor and just leave Daniel Jones behind in Germany “Home Alone” style. “Whoops, sorry. We boarded the plane without you.”
Record: 2-8
The opposing quarterback throws three interceptions. The opposing offense doesn’t score a single touchdown. And McCorkle Jones, playing for the injured Trevor Lawrence, still can’t find a way to win. Yuck.
Record: 2-7
Will Levis played relatively well. Again, he’s not the answer, but maybe if he plays well enough down the stretch you can get some value for him before drafting his replacement.
Record: 3-7
Bryce Young continues to play well since returning as the starter, and Chuba Hubbard is proving to be worth every penny of his new contract. If one team had to win this disgusting international game, I’m glad it was Carolina.
Record: 2-7 (Bye week)
They have been the best at #TankingWithPride this season. Don’t get cute down the stretch, stay the course and secure a top pick. Draft a quarterback. The plan is clear.
Record: 3-7
Their three wins this season have come against the Bears, Jets and Bengals. Impressive. Make no mistake, this team stinks, but they seem to be, at the very least, well-coached.
Record: 2-7 (Bye week)
There will be high highs and very low lows with Jameis Winston under center. It won’t be pretty, but man, it can be fun. Sometimes.
Record: 3-6
Cooper Rush completed 13 passes for FORTY-FIVE YARDS. You owe it to yourselves and everyone watching to see what you have in Trey Lance. I guarantee you he is not this bad.
Record: 3-7
You’re done. Enjoy Cancún, Aaron Rodgers. Or a retreat in Peru. Your choice.
Record: 3-7
A win over the division-leading Falcons at this point in the season, with their record, is the equivalent of Chris Paul hitting a huge three to cut the lead down to 42 against the Mavericks. Go off, I guess.
Record: 2-6 (Monday Night Football)
If there’s any sliver of home for somehow securing a wild-card spot, this is a must-win game. It’s time for that explosive offense to break out.
Record: 4-6
A 39-year-old Joe Flacco is the epitome of “F- it, ____ down there somewhere.” It’s either a touchdown or an interception. No in-between.
Record: 4-5
Shane Waldron and Matt Eberflus have some answering to do. Caleb Williams also has had a rough go of it. There’s too much talent on this offense for them to be this bad.
Record: 4-6
No Mike Evans, no Chris Godwin. And now it appears they could be without Tristan Wirfs. And yet, for the second consecutive week, they nearly pulled out a win. Rest up during the bye and run the table the rest of the way. Their second-half schedule could be a cakewalk.
Record: 4-6
Man, poor Joe Burow. If Cincy had a defense and a competent run game they would be unstoppable. Instead, their quarterback is on pace to attempt over 600 passes this season. Not ideal.
Record: 4-5 (Bye week)
They reek of fraudulence and probably are the third-best team in the division. But if Geno Smith can play competent football down the stretch, they will be in the hunt until the very end.
Record: 5-5
A brutal way to lose against the defending champs in a game where your quarterback and defense played very well. Missed field goals seem to be a theme today.
Record: 4-4 (Monday Night Football)
This could be a shoot-out against a healthy Dolphins team itching to break out. Can Matthew Stafford and his weapons keep up?
Record: 5-4
The three missed field goals. The red-zone struggles. Drama on the sidelines. The vibes were terrible. Somehow they pulled it out. It wasn’t exactly an encouraging win, but a win nonetheless.
Record: 6-4
They boat raced a good Jets defense and Kyle Murray was nearly perfect. Message received. I still have my doubts, but it’s hard to deny they’re playing good football right now.
Record: 6-4
Younghoe Koo missed three field goals and Kirk Cousins had an untimely fourth-quarter interception. Those are the mistakes that will (and did) doom them.
Record: 6-4
Your defense came away with five takeaways and you couldn’t capitalize time and time again. I have serious concerns about C.J. Stroud and this offense. Houston, you have a problem.
Record: 6-3
Justin Herbert is one of the best passing quarterbacks in the league, but in this offense, they don’t need him to win games with his arm. It feels wrong, but they’re winning games, so what do I know?
Record: 6-3 (Bye week)
Perhaps nobody in the league needed a bye week more than Jordan Love. When healthy, he’s an MVP candidate. However, he hasn’t been very healthy this season.
Record: 7-3
Jayden Daniels, meet the Steelers defense. They face off against Lamar Jackson twice every season, they’re going to be prepared for you. For the most part, they were.
Record: 7-2
A disgusting performance from Sam Darnold that would have resulted in a loss against, what, 30 other teams? Fortunately for them, they were playing Jacksonville and McCorkle.
Record: 7-2
Is Russell Wilson having a renaissance? He’s having fun out there, and after a rough couple of seasons in Denver, it’s nice to see.
Record: 7-3
Eight weeks remain in the regular season, but it feels like we should just give Lamar the MVP award now. Complete and utter dominance week after week.
Record: 7-2
They took care of business against a much inferior opponent on both sides of the ball. I’m not sure there’s much to take away from this game. Easy win. On to the next.
Record: 8-2
Josh Allen had a mediocre game and they still found a way to win thanks to the defense and James Cook. This isn’t the Bills team of recent years. Watch out, AFC.
Record: 8-1
Jared Goff threw FIVE INTERCEPTIONS and they still won the game. Unbelievable. This team is built different, that’s for sure.
Record: 9-0
A game-winning blocked field goal? The Chiefs’ devil magic is real. Unfortunately for the rest of the NFL, elite teams just find ways to win. Kansas City seems to do it every single week now. Eventually, it will end … right?
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