Vikings, 49ers, Week 1 NFL Power Rankings

Published 6:18 am Saturday, August 17, 2024

Who is the team to beat at the top of the league going into Week 1 of the NFL schedule? Our power rankings below fill you in on all you need to know about each team ahead of this week’s games.

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NFL Power Rankings

1. Minnesota Vikings

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 15-0
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +8000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 12th
  • Last Game: W 28-6 vs Giants

2. San Francisco 49ers

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected Record: 17-0
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 11th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: Jets
  • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET on Monday, Sept. 9
  • TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

2. Dallas Cowboys

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 16-0
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1800
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 20th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: BYE

3. Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 15-1
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +5000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 11th
  • Last Game: W 18-10 vs Falcons

5. New England Patriots

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 14-0
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +30000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 14th
  • Last Game: W 16-10 vs Bengals

4. Houston Texans

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 13-3
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1400
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 9th
  • Last Game: W 29-27 vs Colts

6. Los Angeles Rams

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 11-3
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +3500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 21st
  • Last Game: L 26-20 vs Lions

9. Indianapolis Colts

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 10-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +8000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 4th
  • Last Game: L 29-27 vs Texans

7. Kansas City Chiefs

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 10-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +450
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 22nd
  • Last Game: W 27-20 vs Ravens

17. Los Angeles Chargers

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 12-5
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +4000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 28th
  • Last Game: W 22-10 vs Raiders

16. Buffalo Bills

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 6-8
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 26th
  • Last Game: W 34-28 vs Cardinals

14. Cincinnati Bengals

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 9-8
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 5th
  • Last Game: L 16-10 vs Patriots

20. Cleveland Browns

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 11-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +5000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 2nd

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: BYE

10. Miami Dolphins

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 6-8
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 24th
  • Last Game: W 20-17 vs Jaguars

21. Detroit Lions

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 10-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 6th
  • Last Game: W 26-20 vs Rams

15. New Orleans Saints

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 10-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +8000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 30th
  • Last Game: W 47-10 vs Panthers

12. New York Giants

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 9-8
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +25000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 1st
  • Last Game: L 28-6 vs Vikings

13. Chicago Bears

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 9-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +3500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 25th
  • Last Game: W 24-17 vs Titans

8. Philadelphia Eagles

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 9-8
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1300
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 23rd
  • Last Game: W 34-29 vs Packers

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 9-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +6600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 29th
  • Last Game: W 37-20 vs Commanders

18. Seattle Seahawks

  • Current Record: 1-0 | Projected Record: 7-7
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +6600
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 27th
  • Last Game: W 26-20 vs Broncos

11. Atlanta Falcons

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 11-6
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +3000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 3rd
  • Last Game: L 18-10 vs Steelers

23. Green Bay Packers

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 1-15
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +2500
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 8th
  • Last Game: L 34-29 vs Eagles

27. Denver Broncos

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 2-14
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +25000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 18th
  • Last Game: L 26-20 vs Seahawks

24. Jacksonville Jaguars

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 2-14
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +5000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 10th
  • Last Game: L 20-17 vs Dolphins

25. Tennessee Titans

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 3-13
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +15000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 13th
  • Last Game: L 24-17 vs Bears

22. Baltimore Ravens

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 3-14
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1200
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 7th
  • Last Game: L 27-20 vs Chiefs

26. Arizona Cardinals

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 2-12
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +10000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 16th
  • Last Game: L 34-28 vs Bills

28. Las Vegas Raiders

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 3-14
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +15000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 17th
  • Last Game: L 22-10 vs Chargers

29. Washington Commanders

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 1-16
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +15000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 19th
  • Last Game: L 37-20 vs Buccaneers

28. New York Jets

  • Current Record: 0-0 | Projected Record: 1-16
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +1800
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 26th

Next Game

  • Week 1 Opponent: @ 49ers
  • Game Time: 8:15 PM ET on Monday, Sept. 9
  • TV Channel: ABC/ESPN
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

30. Carolina Panthers

  • Current Record: 0-1 | Projected Record: 0-17
  • Odds to Win Super Bowl: +30000
  • Strength of Schedule Rank: 15th
  • Last Game: L 47-10 vs Saints

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Rankings derived from a team-strength based algorithm.