With three more weeks to go in the regular season, NFL teams are in a mad scramble to secure as many wins as possible to finish the season on a positive note and/ or secure their spots in the playoffs. Meanwhile, the NFL’s bottom feeders, which are continually imploding, need to begin focusing on having a much better 2025 season and ensuring a high pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
However, the teams in the middle, with any chance at all, continue playing their hearts out, hoping to make the playoffs as wildcard spoilers, looking to upset heavily favored teams by the end of the regular season. As NFL fans, we can’t wait to see what happens next in week 16.
Here are the grades for all 32 NFL teams after week 15.
Which NFL teams had the highest and lowest grades after week 15?
Arizona Cardinals: B
The Cardinals had a good Sunday afternoon, dismantling the New England Patriots 30-17. Kyler Murray threw no touchdown passes or interceptions, James Conner scored two rushing touchdowns, Trey McBride had 87 receiving yards, and offensive tackle Jonah Williams recovered a fumble from his teammate and scored a touchdown in the first quarter.
On defense, the Cardinals had two sacks and an interception. With the win, the Redbirds kept their playoff hopes alive, even though competition in the NFC West is getting tight.
Atlanta Falcons: C-
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It wasn’t pretty, but the Falcons snapped their four-game losing streak and won 15-9 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Kirk Cousins threw a touchdown against an interception, Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards, and Drake London scored a touchdown.
On defense, the Falcons had a fumble recovery, four sacks, and two interceptions. This win helped the Falcons keep their playoff aspirations alive… for now while also showing they have a lot of ground to make up if they want to snag the NFC South crown from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Baltimore Ravens: A-
The Ravens had a great afternoon, winning 35-14 against the New York Giants. Lamar Jackson threw five touchdowns with no interceptions, Derrick Henry rushed for 67 yards, Devontez Walker, Mark Andrews, and Justice Hill scored a touchdown, and Rashod Bateman hauled in two touchdowns. On defense, the Ravens had three sacks and an interception.
A very solid afternoon for the Ravens, as they returned to the win column after losing to the Philadelphia Eagles in week 13 and having a bye week in week 14.
Buffalo Bills: A-
The Bills and Detroit Lions played an all-time classic, with the Bills emerging on top as the winners of a 48-42 clash. Josh Allen threw two touchdowns and scored two rushing touchdowns, James Cook scored two rushing touchdowns, Ty Johnson had 114 receiving yards, and Khalil Shakir and Ray Davis both scored receiving touchdowns.
On defense, the Bills had three sacks and a fumble recovery. Josh Allen continued to make his case on why he should win the NFL MVP award while the rest of this NFL team played an incredible game on offense against a very talented Lions team.
Carolina Panthers: D
The Panthers fell back down to earth and couldn’t stop the Dallas Cowboys in their 14-30 loss. Bryce Young threw a touchdown against two interceptions and scored a rushing touchdown, Chuba Hubbard rushed for 32 yards, and Jalen Coker hauled in a touchdown. On defense, the Panthers had a sack and a fumble recovery.
Despite playing well in recent weeks, the Panthers’ playoff hopes dwindled further downward, with three more games to go before the regular season concludes.
Chicago Bears: C-
The Bears had a rough Monday night in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, losing 12-30 to the Minnesota Vikings. Caleb Williams threw a touchdown with no interceptions, D’Andrew Swift rushed for 79 yards, and Keenan Allen scored this NFL team’s only touchdown.
On defense, the Bears had two sacks and an interception. Although Williams, Swift, and Allen played well, they had a tough time dealing with an incredibly talented Vikings’ defense all night long.
Cincinnati Bengals: B+
The Bengals looked like they were out of it through the start of the game against the Tennessee Titans but managed to win 37-27. Joe Burrow threw three touchdowns against two interceptions, Chase Brown scored a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown, Ja’Marr Chase had 94 receiving yards, and Tee Higgins and Sam Hubbard both scored a touchdown each.
On defense, the Bengals had a sack, two fumble recoveries, and four interceptions, with one of them returning for a 39-yard pick-six by Geno Stone. The Bengals played a very competitive battle after being down 7-14 in the first quarter and kept their playoff chances alive.
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Cleveland Browns: D-
The Browns had a miserable afternoon, losing 7-21 against the Kansas City Chiefs. Jameis Winston threw three interceptions, Dorian Thompson-Robinson threw an interception, Jerome Ford scored a rushing touchdown (the team’s only touchdown of the NFL contest), and Jerry Jeudy had 108 receiving yards.
On defense, the Browns had no sacks or interceptions. The Browns couldn’t get much going on offense, and the defense was nonexistent. Nick Chubb left the game with a broken foot, ending his 2024 season.
Dallas Cowboys: A-
The Cowboys had a very nice afternoon, winning 30-14 against the Carolina Panthers in strong fashion. Cooper Rush threw three touchdowns with no interceptions, Rico Dowdle rushed for 149 yards, and Jalen Tolbert, Jalen Brooks, and CeeDee Lamb each scored a touchdown in the game.
On defense, the Cowboys had two fumble recoveries, six sacks, and two interceptions. An impressive win for the Cowboys, as they’re doing everything they can to keep their playoff aspirations alive.
Denver Broncos: C+
The Broncos had a decent afternoon on offense but an even better afternoon on defense, winning 31-13 against the Indianapolis Colts. Bo Nix threw three touchdowns against three interceptions, the Colts’ rushing attack was held to a combined 72 yards on the ground, and Courtland Sutton, Adam Trautman, and Nate Adkins each scored receiving touchdowns.
On defense, the Broncos had two sacks, two interceptions, and two fumble recoveries, with Nik Bonitto returning one for a 50-yard touchdown. Never count out the Broncos’ defense, as they helped secure the win and kept this NFL team’s playoff hopes alive in the process.
Detroit Lions: B
Although the Lions lost an intense offensive showdown 42-48 against the Buffalo Bills, the Lions played their hearts out in a classic battle for the ages. Jared Goff threw five touchdowns with no interceptions, Jahmyr Gibbs scored a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown, Amon-Ra St. Brown had 193 receiving yards and scored a touchdown, Sam LaPorta had 111 receiving yards, and Jameson Williams, Tim Patrick, and Dan Skipper each scored a touchdown.
On defense, the Lions had no sacks or interceptions. Even though the defense couldn’t slow down the Bills, the offense had a tremendous afternoon.
Unfortunately, the Lions lost Alim McNeill to an ACL tear and Carlton Davis to a fractured jaw on the defensive side of the ball while losing David Montgomery to a knee injury as he opted for season-ending surgery. Losing them all is going to hurt the team, with the playoffs just on the horizon.
Green Bay Packers: A-
The Packers took over Lumen Field and dismantled the Seattle Seahawks 30-13 in dominating fashion on Sunday Night Football. Jordan Love threw two touchdowns with no interceptions, Josh Jacobs scored a rushing touchdown, Christian Watson had 56 receiving yards, and Romeo Doubs hauled in two touchdowns.
On defense, the Packers had seven sacks and two interceptions. A very dominating night for the Packers, as they look more and more like a dangerous wildcard NFL team, getting ready for a strong playoff run.
Houston Texans: C
The Texans played an okay game and won 20-12 against the Miami Dolphins. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdowns with no interceptions, the Texans’ rushing attack was held to a combined 77 yards, and Nico Collins scored two touchdowns. On defense, the Texans had three sacks, three interceptions, and a fumble recovery.
The Texans’ offense may not have had much momentum statistically, but the team’s defense played significantly better and made the Dolphins’ offense have a rough afternoon.
Indianapolis Colts: D
The Colts had a rough afternoon in the Mile High City, losing 13-31 to the Denver Broncos. Anthony Richardson threw two interceptions and scored a rushing touchdown, Jonathan Taylor rushed for 107 yards and almost scored a touchdown but dropped the ball just before crossing the goal line, and Michael Pittman Jr. had 58 receiving yards.
On defense, the Colts had a sack and three interceptions. Outside of Jonathan Taylor, the Colts’ offense couldn’t get much going. However, the defense under defensive coordinator Gus Bradley had a good day against the above-average Broncos’ offense.
Jacksonville Jaguars: C-
The Jaguars tried to put up a competitive fight against the New York Jets but lost 25-32 at home. Mac Jones threw two touchdowns with two interceptions, Travis Etienne Jr. rushed for 65 yards, and Brian Thomas Jr. hauled in two touchdowns.
On defense, the Jaguars had a sack but no interceptions. It’s been a very brutal season for the Jaguars so far, and losing out for a higher draft pick in 2025 may be their option moving forward.
Kansas City Chiefs: B+
The Chiefs played a good game against the imploding Cleveland Browns and won 21-7. Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdowns with no interceptions but left the game with an ankle injury and is considered week-to-week. Kareem Hunt rushed for 45 yards, Xavier Worthy scored a rushing touchdown and had 46 receiving yards, and Noah Gray and Juju Smith-Schuster both scored touchdowns.
On defense, the Chiefs had four interceptions, five sacks, and two fumble recoveries. Even though no running back or receiver topped 50 yards, the Chiefs still managed to win with ease in the team’s first blowout victory of the 2024 NFL season.
Las Vegas Raiders: D
The Raiders had another painful night at home, losing 9-15 to the Atlanta Falcons. Desmond Ridder threw a touchdown against two interceptions, the Raiders’ rushing attack was held to a combined 65 yards on the ground, and Ameer Abdullah scored the team’s only touchdown in the fourth quarter.
The 2024 season is almost over, and this team needs to draft a new quarterback as quickly as possible if they want to have a successful 2025 NFL season.
Los Angeles Chargers: D
The Chargers started their clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with a competitive flame, but that spark ran out in the second half, resulting in a 17-40 loss at home. Justin Herbert threw two touchdowns against an interception, the Chargers rushing attack was held to a combined 32 yards on the ground, and Ladd McConkey and Quentin Johnston both scored receiving touchdowns in the first half.
On defense, the Chargers had two fumble recoveries, a sack, and an interception. If the Chargers keep imploding in the second half, like they did against the Bucs, they can say adios to their playoff chances.
Los Angeles Rams: C-
The Rams and San Francisco 49ers played a touchdown-less divisional showdown and won 12-6. Matthew Stafford threw no touchdowns or interceptions, Kyren Williams rushed for 108 yards, and Puka Nacua had 97 receiving yards. On defense, the Rams had three sacks, and Darious Williams had an interception in the end zone.
The Rams may not have scored an exciting touchdown in their recent game in the NFL, but kicker Joshua Karty kept the team in it with his course field goals, with three of those field goals coming in the fourth quarter.
Miami Dolphins: D
The Dolphins had a miserable afternoon in the Lone Star State, losing 12-20 against the Houston Texans. Tua Tagovailoa threw three interceptions against a touchdown, De’Von Achane rushed for 41 yards, Malik Washington had 52 receiving yards, and Jonnu Smith scored a touchdown. On defense, the Dolphins had four sacks and a fumble recovery.
The Dolphins not only lost painfully, but wide receiver Grant Dubose suffered a gruesome head injury after taking a hit to the helmet from Texans safety Calen Bullock. With this loss, the Dolphins’ playoff hopes slowly sank.
Minnesota Vikings: B+
The Vikings played a solid game under the lights and won 30-13 against the Chicago Bears. Sam Darnold threw a touchdown against an interception, Aaron Jones and Cam Akers both scored rushing touchdowns, and Justin Jefferson scored a receiving touchdown.
On defense, the Vikings had two sacks and a fumble recovery. The Vikings continued to show how incredibly talented they were on both sides of the ball in a dominating victory over their NFC North rivals.
New England Patriots: D
Another week and another Patriots loss, as they lost 17-30 against the Arizona Cardinals. Drake Maye threw a touchdown against an interception and scored a rushing touchdown, Rhamondre Stevenson rushed for 69 yards, Kendrick Bourne had 44 receiving yards, and DeMario Douglas scored a touchdown.
On defense, no sacks or interceptions. Even though the Patriots did everything they could do in the fourth quarter, the lack of offensive firepower has continued to sting this young and rebuilding team.
New Orleans Saints: C-
Although the first half was very quiet for the Saints, they attempted a comeback in the second half but lost 19-20 against the Washington Commanders via a failed two-point conversion attempt in the final seconds of the game. Spencer Rattler and Cedrick Wilson Jr. threw a touchdown each, while Jake Haener threw an interception. Alvin Kamara rushed for 12 yards and scored a receiving touchdown but left the game with a groin injury.
Foster Moreau scored a touchdown, and Marques Valdez-Scantling had 64 receiving yards. On defense, the Saints had eight sacks but no interceptions. Losing in the final seconds hurts, especially with the game on the line, as the two-point conversion attempt to Juwan Johnson failed. If he had made the catch, he would’ve been the hero for the Saints.
New York Giants: D-
Another Sunday afternoon and another terrible week for the Giants, losing 14-35 against the Baltimore Ravens at home. Tim Boyle threw a touchdown and an interception, Devin Singletary scored a rushing touchdown, and Malik Nabers scored a receiving touchdown.
On defense, the Giants had three sacks and a fumble recovery. The Giants only have three more, likely miserable, weeks to go. The best option they have is to lose out and secure a high draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
New York Jets: B+
The Jets may have been eliminated from playoff contention, but they earned themselves a competitive 32-25 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Aaron Rodgers threw three touchdowns with no interceptions, Breece Hall scored a rushing touchdown, Garrett Wilson scored a touchdown, and Davante Adams scored two touchdowns. On defense, the Jets had two sacks and two interceptions.
Gang Green earning the win was great, but with the team’s playoff hopes permanently shattered, all the Jets can do is finish the 2024 NFL season on a positive note or lose out and secure a high draft pick for the 2025 NFL Draft.
Philadelphia Eagles: A-
The Eagles swarmed the Pittsburgh Steelers and won 27-13 against their instate rivals. Jalen Hurts threw two touchdowns and scored a rushing touchdown, Saquon Barkley rushed for 65 yards, and DeVonta Smith and A.J. Brown both scored touchdowns. On defense, the Eagles had two sacks and a fumble recovery, courtesy of Darius Slay Jr.
The Eagles continued their domination with a potential Super Bowl victory on their minds. It’s only a question of how they’ll respond in the upcoming playoffs.
Pittsburgh Steelers: D
The Steelers tried to play a competitive game against their instate rivals, the Philadelphia Eagles but lost 13-27. Russell Wilson threw a touchdown with no interceptions, the Steelers’ rushing attack was held to a combined 56 yards on the ground, Calvin Austin III had 65 receiving yards, and Pat Freiermuth scored the team’s only touchdown. On defense, the Steelers had three sacks and two fumble recoveries.
The Steelers were brought back to earth thanks to running into an elite Eagles team that isn’t playing around. However, the Steelers did clinch a playoff spot thanks to the Indianapolis Colts and Miami Dolphins losing to the Denver Broncos and Houston Texans, respectively.
San Francisco 49ers: F
The 49ers played a messy contest, losing 6-12 to the Los Angeles Rams. Brock Purdy threw an interception against no touchdowns, Isaac Guerendo rushed for 57 yards, and George Kittle had 61 receiving yards. On defense, the 49ers had no sacks or interceptions. A sloppy and touchdown-less contest that both the 49ers and Rams would like to forget about.
Seattle Seahawks: D
The Seahawks had a brutal Sunday night at home, losing 13-30 against the Green Bay Packers. Geno Smith threw an interception and left the game with a knee injury, while Sam Howell threw an interception as well. Zach Charbonnet scored this NFL team’s only touchdown in the fourth quarter, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba had 83 receiving yards.
On defense, the Seahawks had a fumble recovery but no sacks. The loss showed that the Seahawks have a lot of work ahead of them in the next three weeks of the regular season, and the NFC West is wide open for anyone to win at the moment.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: B+
The Bucs started their clash against the Los Angeles Chargers down 13-17 at halftime and turned up the heat against the Bolts, winning 40-17. Baker Mayfield threw four touchdowns against an interception, Bucky Irving rushed for 117 yards, Rachaad White and Jalen McMillan both scored a touchdown each, and Mike Evans hauled in two touchdowns.
On defense, the Bucs had three sacks, a fumble recovery, and an interception. Having Mike Evans back in the lineup has been extremely helpful, as the Bucs maintain control of the NFC South… for now.
Tennessee Titans: D
Despite putting up a fight against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Titans lost a tough and thrilling 27-37 battle. Will Levis threw three interceptions and was benched for Mason Rudolph, who threw two touchdowns against an interception. Tony Pollard scored a rushing touchdown, Josh Whyle scored a touchdown, and Tyjae Spears scored a receiving touchdown and a rushing touchdown.
On defense, the Titans had a fumble recovery, a sack, and two interceptions. If it wasn’t for Will Levis’ abysmal performance, the Titans may have had a better outcome than the Bengals.
Washington Commanders: B-
The Commanders had a strong first half against the New Orleans Saints and survived a very competitive 20-19 battle in the Big Easy. Jayden Daniels threw two touchdowns with no interceptions, Brian Robinson Jr. rushed for 65 yards, and Terry McLaurin hauled in two touchdowns in the first half.
On defense, the Commanders had three sacks and an interception. Although the Commanders survived via a failed two-point conversion attempt, the offensive line needs to do a much better job protecting Daniels from getting sacked, as he was sacked a whopping eight times.
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