{
  "id": 18162377,
  "title": "Fantasy Football Power Rankings, 2.0: How do all 32 teams stand two months into the season?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/fantasy-football-power-rankings-2-0-how-do-all-32-teams-stand-two",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T18:27:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/fantasy/article/fantasy-football-power-rankings-20-how-do-all-32-teams-stand-two-months-into-the-season-182708416.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "32. Los Angeles Chargers dropped to 32nd after their preseason rankings ended up being negative. OC Mike McDaniel and the offensive line both underperformed, as did Justin Herbert. Ladd McConkey's health is a concern, and the team uses three backs every week, making it difficult to trust any of them.\n\n31. The Tennessee Titans fell to 31st after a disappointing sophomore year for Cam Ward. While Carnell Tate performed well when healthy, Tony Pollard seemed to wake up two games ago. Ward mostly avoided negative plays but lacked high-scoring moments.\n\n30. Indianapolis Colts were ranked 30th with an offense built on bad ideas. Alec Pierce's lack of health and Daniel Jones's diminished running abilities were issues. Jonathan Taylor's stock would remain steady if he were moved to a contending team or showed production against a tough second-half schedule. However, the team would likely hold onto backup Seth McGowan for at least another week.\n\n29. The Philadelphia Eagles ranked 29th before Jalen Hurts was injured. The offense became unplugged without him, and other key players were also hurt. Saquon Barkley's limited reps and DeVonta Smith's multiple game absences made the Eagles a shrewd organization that should try to reload for the future.\n\n28. The Washington Commanders saw their offense suffer due to the offensive line's collapse and Terry McLaurin's absence. Jayden Daniels sometimes managed to get there on the ground, but the passing game lacked quality. Jacory Croskey-Merritt's injury made it difficult to evaluate the backfield situation.\n\n27. The Miami Dolphins ranked 31st among dead offenses. Malik Willis has started to produce through the air and as a runner, while Ollie Gordon II outperformed expectations as the new RB starter.\n\n26. The New Orleans Saints struggled with a three-headed backfield mess, with Juwan Johnson disappearing after a strong start. Tyler Shough had good scoring moments, but the team's first-quarter point production reflected poor game-planning. Chris Olave's touchdown reception helped offset the low score.\n\n25. The Denver Broncos ranked 14th due to their inability to create downfield opportunities. Bo Nix regressed, while Jaylen Waddle and Courtland Sutton weren't separating well either. Jonah Coleman looked ready to take over in the backfield, assuming the Broncos didn't acquire a star like Jonathan Taylor.\n\n24. The Baltimore Ravens ranked 8th after falling quickly due to injuries to Zay Flowers and Lamar Jackson. Flowers and Jackson both got hurt at the beginning of the season, with Jackson possibly ending his season. With a 4-4 record, the team's chances for a Super Bowl seemed bleak, and backup QB Tyler Huntley was also done for the year. Derrick Henry's decline as a running back was also noted.\n\n23. The Cleveland Browns ranked 29th after Deshaun Watson improved through the air but took too many sacks for the offense to maintain buoyancy. The passing game contained talented players like KC Concepcion, Denzel Boston, and Harold Fannin Jr., but Watson wasn't the right fit to push them to their fullest potential. Dylan Sampson was an interesting deep-league sleeper, better at catching passes than Quinshon Judkins.\n\n22. The Minnesota Vikings ranked 20th after Kyler Murray's unfixable struggles and the possibility of Carson Wentz playing QB. Aaron Jones Sr. and Jordan Mason were quality backs, but neither significantly impacted the game. The defense initially performed well, but the upcoming schedule would test their abilities.\n\n21. The Pittsburgh Steelers ranked 28th, with Jaylen Warren being a summer right answer even if he resembled Rico Dowdle. Aaron Rodgers had been competent, working with Mike McCarthy. Germie Bernard impressed by cracking the Rodgers Circle of Trust faster than anticipated.\n\n20. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers ranked 21st, showing bizarro football in the NFC South. All teams were under .500, but Tampa had the most momentum, thanks to an underrated defense, a strong offensive line, and a deep running back pool. Baker Mayfield's passing volume was a fluke, but Tampa Bay should not radically alter their current strategy.\n\n19. The Houston Texans ranked 23rd, failing to meet expectations. The defense was leaky, and C.J. Stroud, the rookie QB, performed well. The running game and offensive line underperformed, which continued to be a trend. Nico Collins remained a dynamic player, but the Texans weren't making an effort to feature him more.\n\n18. The Arizona Cardinals ranked 22nd after Jacoby Brissett's downfall, not that Gardner Minshew showed any staying power. Trey McBride dominated target share, while Michael Wilson played more often than anticipated despite rib issues. Injuries made the running back room even more confusing, with Tyler Johnson's status uncertain.",
  "summary": "Fantasy football analyst Scott Pianowski ranks each NFL team as we move into Week 9.",
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Chargers dropped to 32nd after preseason underperformance",
    "Tennessee Titans fell to 31st due to Cam Ward's sophomore slump",
    "Indianapolis Colts ranked 30th with offensive issues and injuries"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/18162377.png",
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}