NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Chiefs

NFL power rankings: Where 49ers stand after loss to Chiefs originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area

Football is a brutal sport. It’s unfair and unforgiving, and it seems like some teams are being reminded of that every week.

The Super Bowl LVIII rematch failed to live up to the hype, and now it appears the 49ers will be without Brandon Aiyuk for the remainder of the season. Deshaun Watson’s tenure in Cleveland just reached an unfortunate new low.

And the NFC North? Yeah, it’s the best division in football by a mile.

Here is where the 49ers stand heading into the “Monday Night Football” doubleheader:

32. Carolina Panthers (Last week: 31)

Record: 1-6

We knew the Andy Dalton magic (?) would wear off soon and it would be ugly. And boy was it ugly.

31. Tennessee Titans (Last week: 32)

Record: 1-5

Will Levis? Mason Rudolph? It doesn’t matter. Bad turnovers are inevitable with either.

30. New England Patriots (Last week: 30)

Record: 1-6

Drake Maye raises the ceiling of this offense, but it’s a terrible offense so expect plenty of encouraging performances in a loss.

29. Cleveland Browns (Last week: 25)

Record: 1-6

Nick Chubb scored in his first game back. Stoked for him. That’s all I have to say about this game.

28. New York Giants (Last week: 28)

Record: 2-5

Absolutely brutal showing from Big Blue’s offense. Daniel Jones sacked seven times. Business as usual.

27. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last week: 27)

Record: 2-5

The Jags are playing better, as is Trevor Lawrence. Tank Bigsby and Brian Thomas are two young players they should lean on moving forward.

26. Miami Dolphins (Last week: 27)

Record: 2-4

This offense is borderline unwatchable right now. It sounds like Tua Tagovailoa is nearing a return, so there is light at the end of the tunnel.

25. Las Vegas Raiders (Last week: 26)

Record: 2-5

Embrace the tank. Gardner Minshew is. On a positive note, Brock Bowers might break rookie tight end records with Davante Adams gone.

24. Arizona Cardinals (Last week: 22)

Record: 2-4 (Monday Night Football)

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Publish date : 2024-10-21 03:40:39

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