By james art 
David Hellman
NFL reporter
With so many big games in Week 7, there had to be a shuffle in the league standings. With plenty of rising and falling players to keep in mind after such an action-packed weekend, let’s evaluate the NFL hierarchy after two big games on Monday night to wrap things up.
Here are the latest 2024 power rankings (with Super Bowl odds from FanDuel Sportsbook).
NFL Power Rankings
1. Kansas City Chiefs (6-0; ↔)
Super Bowl Odds: +450
Spare me the hand wringing about style points, I really don’t care. If you watched the Chiefs win against San Francisco, you know that Patrick Mahomes was a good player, even if the box score didn’t look great. With Mahomes playing in big moments and the Chiefs defense putting everyone on sleeper hold, this is still the team to beat.
2. Detroit Lions (5-1; ⬆️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +750
You shouldn’t be able to put numbers on video games in the NFL, but Jared Goff has been doing it for a month now. In addition to the quarterback’s NFL MVP performance, the Lions’ defense stepped up in their first game without Aidan Hutchinson in their win against Minnesota. Brian Branch is a monster.
3. Baltimore Ravens (5-2; ↔)
Super Bowl Odds: +550
We’re splitting hairs trying to tell the difference between ravens and lions. Baltimore went out – same as Detroit – and pounded the division leader by scoring 41 points. Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry lay waste to every opponent they face. I’m not sure how many defenses in the league are equipped to stop these guys.
4. Minnesota Vikings (5-1; ⬇️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +1700
Even in defeat, the Vikings continue to prove they belong in the class of contenders. The Lions needed every bit of 60 minutes to beat them, as Minnesota was a game or two away from scoring another win. Nothing for these guys to hang their heads over.
5. Buffalo Bills (5-2; ⬆️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +1100
Amari Cooper went to Buffalo on Tuesday night, practiced with the Bills for the first time on Thursday and caught four balls for 66 yards and a touchdown on Sunday. If that’s what he can do the week he arrives in town, then there’s plenty of reason for optimism with this offense.
6. Green Bay Packers (5-2; ⬆️ 3)
Super Bowl Odds: +1700
The Packers have usually had the takeaway advantage in their big wins. That’s not the case against Houston, as they actually found themselves in a three-turnover hole. This makes it so impressive that they were able to completely shut down CJ Stroud despite the adverse circumstances.
7. Washington commanders (5-2; ⬆️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +2800
Hopefully Jaden Daniels’ rib injury won’t keep him out too long, but it did teach us something interesting about commanders. Obviously, Carolina is a bad team. But it still matters that Washington lost its star quarterback in the opening minutes and still cruised to a 40-7 victory. Even against a bad team, a weaker group can struggle.
8. Houston Texas (5-2; ⬇️ 3)
Super Bowl Odds: +1300
It didn’t matter against the superior Patriots, but the Texans looked like they were missing Nico Collins in Green Bay. C.J. Stroud didn’t have a reliable option when under pressure, and the Texans’ 2-of-4 performance in the red zone was perhaps their worst of the season.
9. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2; ⬆️ 4)
Super Bowl Odds: +1700
I have concerns about the Eagles, but ultimately I’m just not sure how many teams are equipped to slow down Saquon Barkley while also covering AJ Brown and DeVonta Smith. The Giants certainly weren’t.
10. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2; ⬆️ 4)
Super Bowl Odds: +4400
The Jets may not be great, but their defense allowed just 17 points per game heading into Week 7, and the Steelers gave up 37. That’s why Mike Tomlin switched to Russell Wilson — to see if he could find a higher ceiling for his offense . It’s only one game, but it’s a result that makes you wonder if these Steelers can be a little better than what we’re used to seeing.
11. Seattle Seahawks (4-3; ⬆️ 5)
Super Bowl Odds: +4400
We know what Geno Smith is capable of when things click, so this part comes as no surprise. It was a welcome change to see Seattle last week play such an impactful game against a Falcons offense that was rolling.
12. Atlanta Falcons (4-3; ⬇️ 5)
Super Bowl Odds: +3000
This league will humble you. Just as you point out that the Falcons are one of the best secondaries in the league at limiting explosive passes, they give up six of them to Seattle on Sunday. This defense probably won’t be great, but it needs to be better than this one to give Atlanta a chance.
13. Chicago Bears (4-2; ⬇️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +4400
We’ve all seen the stat by now: All four of the Bears’ wins have come against teams that have just one win thus far. After the bye week comes a big test: a chance to win against five-win Washington.
14. San Francisco 49ers (3-4; ⬇️ 3)
Super Bowl Odds: +850
How many more setbacks can a team take? The Niners have weathered a storm since the start of training camp, and it just won’t let up. On top of the loss and Brock Purdy playing the rattler, Brandon Ayuk is done for the year. It’s a long season and there’s still plenty of talent in San Francisco, but it’s fair to wonder when it all becomes too much to bear.
15. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-3; ⬇️ 5)
Super Bowl Odds: +5500
What an intrigue for one night. It’s not even the loss to an amazing Ravens team that worries me, but the Buccaneers suffered injuries to their top two receivers on Monday. Hopefully Mike Evans can return quickly, but it looks like they’ll be without Chris Godwin the rest of the way. Can they recover?
16. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4; ⬆️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +2800
Officially, all that matters is that the Bengals are back within a game of .500 and their season is still alive. But you can’t call it encouraging that they failed to pull away from the Giants and Browns in back-to-back weeks. It’s going to take more to beat Philly.
17. Los Angeles Chargers (3-3; ⬇️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +5000
That’s why the Chargers’ lack of firepower is concerning. Justin Herbert was mostly fantastic against Arizona, but the Chargers were plagued by slumps on nights when they couldn’t run the ball. Despite all the improvements they’ve made, it’s still a bottom 10 offense.
18. Denver Broncos (4-3; ⬆️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +13000
Honestly, I’m not sure how much we learned about the Broncos in New Orleans. The Saints looked like a shell of an NFL team, and Bo Nix also had a rough outing. Still, Denver will reach November at or above .500, and that’s a win.
19. Dallas Cowboys (3-3; ↔)
Super Bowl Odds: +3600
The Cowboys now have a week off to rest and recover, and their old nemesis, the 49ers, are reeling. It would do a lot to improve the atmosphere in Dallas if the Cowboys can finally beat San Francisco. But are they up to the challenge?
20. Indianapolis Colts (4-3; ⬆️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +8000
The Colts won an NFL football game on Sunday to improve their record to 4-3. That seems like the only thing worth saying about Miami-Indianapolis. But as forgettable as the Colts have looked up to this point, they give themselves a chance to improve by simply staying alive.
21. Arizona Cardinals (3-4; ⬆️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +9000
Kyler Murray called it ugly and I won’t argue with him. But a last-second win against the Chargers puts the Cardinals in the thick of the NFC West race, with a 2-0 division record in their back pocket. Even Arizona’s biggest optimists probably didn’t expect this in August.
22. Los Angeles Rams (2-4; ⬆️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +13000
You can feel the Rams’ season slipping away before their eyes as the Raiders make a late comeback. However, they survived and now have a chance to be healthier. Will it be enough for a short week against Minnesota?
23. New York Jets (2-5; ⬇️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +5500
At some point, the Jets have to realize their potential. Every week we see flashes and every week it doesn’t lead to results. With the head coach already fired, it seems Aaron Rodgers is firmly on the hook to figure this mess out before the season is completely over.
24. New Orleans Saints (2-5; ⬇️ 6)
Super Bowl Odds: +18000
It’s easy to feel bad for the Saints considering everything they’ve lost. Only two of Week 1’s 11 starters on offense were healthy for last Thursday’s loss to Denver. That said, it’s harder to make excuses for a New Orleans defense that has allowed 503 rushing yards over the last two games.
25. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5; ⬆️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +55000
It’s worth noting that Brock Bowers is having an amazing rookie season. The guy leads the league in receptions and is on pace for 1,100 yards. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how many casual fans will see it as the Raiders fall further below .500 this season.
26. New York Giants (2-5; ⬇️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +45000
There are quarterbacks who can make it work with questionable defenses, and there are quarterbacks who can’t. Daniel Jones falls pretty firmly into the latter category, as the Eagles’ pass rush never gave him much of a chance.
27. Cleveland Browns (1-6; ⬆️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +55000
There will be time to discuss the big ramifications of Deshaun Watson’s injury in the coming months. Cleveland is on a roll right now, and Baltimore is coming to town this weekend. Is Jameis Winston the starter moving on?
28. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-5; ⬆️ 4)
Super Bowl Odds: +13000
They finally got out of the dive. We don’t give out awards for beating New England, but the Jags managed to play clean and efficient football. Good to know they are capable of at least that.
29. Tennessee Titans (1-5; ⬇️ 2)
Super Bowl Odds: +45000
Even with an early 10-0 lead, it never felt like the Titans had a legitimate chance to upset the Bills. Tennessee hasn’t managed more than 300 yards of offense in a game this season.
30. Miami Dolphins (2-4; ⬇️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +8500
Rarely has a team ranked so low in the power rankings been so interesting. Miami has been a wreck since the injury to Tua Tagovailoa, averaging 10 points per game this past month. But Tua could be back, and the Dolphins are just two games under .500. Is there still time to save the season?
31. New England Patriots (1-6; ⬇️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +55000
It’s probably a tough pill to swallow if you’re a fan of a team that won six Super Bowls between 2001-18, but it’s a great spot for the Patriots. Drake Maye is a fun watch, but the team is bad enough that New England secures a great position in the draft. You have to think about the big picture.
32. Carolina Panthers (1-6; ⬇️ 1)
Super Bowl Odds: +55000
Thank God for that fleeting moment of success in Week 3 against the Raiders, because otherwise we’d be having very real conversations about whether this is the first 0-17 team in NFL history. The Panthers’ average margin of defeat this season is 25 points, with a staggering -133 point differential.
David Hellman covers the NFL for FOX Sports and hosts the NFL on FOX podcast. Before that, he spent nine seasons covering the Cowboys for the team’s official website. In 2018, he won a regional Emmy for his role in producing “Dak Prescott: A Family Reunion” about the linebacker’s time at Mississippi State. Follow him on Twitter at @davidhelman_.
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