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Updated NFL Power Rankings for All AFC Teams (Ep. 2014)

May 8, 2026

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Hosts Joey P, Andrew Erickson, and Derek Brown debate Joey P's post-draft power rankings for all 16 AFC teams, factoring in offseason moves, quarterback battles, coaching changes, and health histories. Discussion emphasizes QB stability, offensive line strength, defensive personnel, and Vegas win totals as key separators, with co-hosts pushing back on several placements.

Bottom Dwellers (16-13)

Joey P ranks the Miami Dolphins 16th due to QB uncertainty with Skylar Thompson or Malik Willis facing a thin receiver group beyond Devon Achane, plus 11 draft picks signaling a rebuild not aimed at 2026 contention. All agree on the low win total and flux. New York Jets sit 15th for Joey over Aaron Glenn's poor game planning despite a solid draft, elite defenders like Quinnen Williams and Will McDonald, and Geno Smith's potential to outperform his injury-marred 2025 start. Erickson and Brown rank them higher (above Browns), citing over 5.5 wins possible with interception regression and roster talent if coaching holds. Las Vegas Raiders are 14th as a work in progress; Joey sees Fernando Mendoza starting over Kirk Cousins soon, aided by Ashton Jeanty, Brock Bowers, and Max Crosby's return, but weak receivers and right tackle linger. Brown has them 15th, Erickson notes defensive run issues and injury regression risks. Cleveland Browns land 13th with elite trenches and Myles Garrett, bu

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  • 1 (02:52) **#16 Miami Dolphins** - Joey ranks Dolphins bottom due to QB/coach uncertainty and roster rebuild
  • 2 (04:56) **#15 New York Jets** - Jets low from coaching woes despite solid draft and talent
  • 3 (09:12) **#14 Las Vegas Raiders** - Raiders as work-in-progress with QB competition and OL adds
  • 4 (12:56) **#13 Cleveland Browns** - Browns held back by QB nightmare despite trenches strength
  • 5 (17:32) **#12 Tennessee Titans** - Titans optimistic with QB Cam Ward, new WRs, and Robert Saleh coaching
  • 6 (24:29) **#11 Pittsburgh Steelers** - Steelers in holding pattern awaiting Aaron Rodgers or vet QB
  • 7 (29:17) **#10 Jacksonville Jaguars** - Jaguars risk regression after dead coach bounce and poor draft

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Show Notes

Join Joe Pisapia, Andrew Erickson and Derek Brown for their updated 2026 NFL power rankings for every AFC team!

Could the Cleveland Browns shock the world and make a playoff push? Will the Pittsburgh Steelers turn into a dumpster fire? Plus, why are the Denver Broncos the team to beat?

The Tailgate sorts through an up-for-grabs American Football Conference!

Intro - 0:00:00

16 Miami Dolphins - 0:01:52

15 New York Jets - 0:03:55

14 Las Vegas Raiders - 0:08:09

13 Cleveland Browns - 0:11:46

12 Tennessee Titans - 0:16:32

Ja’Marr Chase Signed Jersey Giveaway Promo - 0:21:24

11 Pittsburgh Steelers - 0:21:55

10 Jacksonville Jaguars - 0:26:42

9 Cincinnati Bengals - 0:32:13

8 Indianapolis Colts - 0:37:45

7 Kansas City Chiefs - 0:45:28

Hard Rock Bet - 0:48:14

6 Baltimore Ravens - 0:49:24

5 Los Angeles Chargers - 0:52:27

4 Houston Texans + 3 New England Patriots - 0:55:11

2 Buffalo Bills + 1 Denver Broncos - 1:04:11

Outro - 1:11:40

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