{"id":15743,"date":"2024-10-23T05:25:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T05:25:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=15743"},"modified":"2024-10-23T05:25:47","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T05:25:47","slug":"consensus-nfl-power-rankings-where-are-packers-after-week-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.drinkfood.info\/?p=15743","title":{"rendered":"Consensus NFL Power Rankings: Where Are Packers After Week 7?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Packers On SI\u2019s Composite NFL Power Rankings take eight sets of national power rankings and turn them into one consensus ranking. Here\u2019s the consensus thought on the Packers after beating the Texans.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus (17) celebrates after his game-winning field goal against the Texans. \/ Tork Mason\/Green Bay Press-Gazette via the USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

GREEN BAY, Wis. \u2013 Coming off a come-from-behind, walk-off victory over the Houston Texans, the Green Bay Packers remain No. 6 in the Packers On SI Consensus NFL Power Rankings.<\/p>\n

Our power rankings take the best-of-the-best national power rankings and turn them into a better-than-the-best Consensus NFL Power Ranking.<\/p>\n

The Packers moved up in seven of the eight individual rankings. While they jumped over the Houston Texans, who were fifth last week, they were passed by the Buffalo Bills, who were seventh.<\/p>\n

Up next: Sunday at the Jacksonville Jaguars, who just spent two weeks in London.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what the national pundits are saying, with links to their full rankings.<\/p>\n

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ESPN: 5th<\/h3>\n

The Packers moved up from No. 8<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This week\u2019s theme is \u201cyoung riser.\u201d Packers beat writer Rob Demovsky chose tight end Tucker Kraft, who made a sensational touchdown catch vs. Houston.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThere are plenty of young risers to pick from given that nearly three-quarters of the roster is 25 or younger: 38 of the 53 players qualify. But when it comes to someone in that age group whose play has spiked, look no further than Kraft. \u2026 The 23-year-old is tied for the team lead in touchdown catches (four) and ranks third in receptions (21) and receiving yards (264).\u201d<\/p>\n

The Athletic: 5th<\/h3>\n

Josh Kendall moved the Packers up two spots<\/u>, even with this tepid note:<\/p>\n

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\u201cSunday was only the Packers\u2019 second win over a team with a winning record, and it took a 45-yard Brandon McManus field goal at the buzzer to do it. Josh Jacobs, who had 76 rushing yards against the Texans, is quietly fourth in the league in rushing with 540 yards. He also had his first career touchdown catch Sunday.\u201d<\/p>\n

Pro Football Talk: 5th<\/h3>\n

The Packers inched up a spot in Mike Florio\u2019s rankings<\/u>. \u201cTheir games against the Lions might be epic,\u201d Florio wrote.<\/p>\n

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CBS Sports: 5th<\/h3>\n

The Packers moved up one spot in Pete Prisco\u2019s rankings<\/u>, which include all four NFC North teams in the top eight.<\/p>\n

\u201cComing from behind against the Texans was impressive. The passing game still has some flaws, but it’s getting there.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Yahoo: 6th<\/h3>\n

Frank Schwab moved the Packers up two spots<\/u>, meaning the NFC North has three in the top six.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Packers held C.J. Stroud to 86 yards passing. Flustering one of the NFL\u2019s best quarterbacks all day was a really good sign for the defense. The Packers should beat the Jaguars on Sunday, setting up a season-defining home game against the Lions on Nov. 3.\u201d<\/p>\n

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NFL.com: 6th<\/h3>\n

The Packers moved up a spot in Eric Edholm\u2019s rankings<\/u>\u00a0following their first win over a \u201cquality opponent.\u201d<\/p>\n

At the end of a much longer summary, Edholm wrote: \u201cIn a year where no contender appears close to unbeatable, the Packers are absolutely capable of making a long run.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Fox Sports: 6th<\/h3>\n

The Packers shot up three spots in Dave Helman\u2019s rankings<\/u>. He noted the Packers have dominated in turnovers all season but were minus-3 against Houston.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what makes it so impressive that they were able to completely shut down C.J. Stroud despite unfavorable circumstances.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Not part of our Consensus NFL Power Rankings,\u00a0Fox\u2019s Bucky Brooks has Green Bay at No. 6<\/u>\u00a0in his top 10 because \u201cthe defense is starting to steal the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sports Illustrated: 7th<\/h3>\n

Conor Orr dropped the Packers two spots<\/u>. Jordan Love has become something of a polarizing figure.<\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s part of Orr\u2019s breakdown of the Packers: \u201cMy colleague Albert Breer \u2026 liked the idea of Love exploring all parts of the field as he hones his sense of what he can and cannot do. I have seen a few weeks of vacillation, and while the highs are incredible and Love throws one of the most beautiful balls in the league, it also motivates him to take some really interesting chances.\u201d<\/p>\n

This Week\u2019s Opponent: Jacksonville Jaguars<\/h3>\n

The Jaguars\u2019 average ranking is 26.9, with a range of No. 25 to No. 28.<\/p>\n

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SI.com\u2019s Orr had the Jaguars 28th. This, however, is worth noting with the Packers coming to down:<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the last three weeks, Trevor Lawrence has had three of his best four games of the season and two games of a 119 passer rating or better. Pederson will need a lot to salvage this season, but repolishing the franchise quarterback is a big step in the right direction.\u201d<\/p>\n

Packers on SI\u2019s Consensus Top 10<\/h3>\n

1, Kansas City Chiefs (13; five first-place votes); 2, Detroit Lions (14; three first-place votes); 3, Baltimore Ravens (24); 4, Minnesota Vikings (34); 5, Buffalo Bills (42); 6, Green Bay Packers (45); 7, Houston Texans (48); 8, Washington Commanders (61); 9, Philadelphia Eagles (86);\u00a0 10, Pittsburgh Steelers (73).<\/p>\n

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