You think you can predict the NFL from week to week? Think again! Week 10 was one of the more unpredictable weeks of the 2025 season, including our top-ranked team being blown out by a struggling Miami
team, and the Patriots proving they are for real with their convincing win over a strong Buccaneers team. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the second half of the season will become a war of attrition. After a crazy week of football, let’s take a look at how Week 11’s Power Rankings have shaken out.
1. Los Angeles Rams (7-2) Previous Week: 2
The Rams are rolling, and the NFC West is shaping up to be a two-team race between the Top 2 teams in our power rankings. At 37, quarterback Matthew Stafford is firmly in the mix for the MVP race. As a whole, the Rams are just playing complete football. Their defense is strong, and the offense has taken the next step with the addition of Davante Adams from the Raiders in the offseason. Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Seahawks in Los Angeles will be a must-see TV event.
2. Seattle Seahawks (7-2) Previous Week: 5
Over their last two contests, Seattle has outscored their opponents by an impressive 82-36 margin. To say that the Seahawks are playing great football would be an understatement. Many, including myself, questioned some of their offseason moves, especially at quarterback, but through nine games, Sam Darnold has played at an MVP-level, posting a career-high 116.5 rating. More importantly, head coach Mike MacDonald has his defense playing at a high level. After barely missing the playoffs in 2024, they looked primed to make it back in 2025.
3. New England Patriots (8-2) Previous Week: 9
No matter what opponent the NFL puts in front of the Patriots, they continue to win football games. Following their 28-23 win on the road against the Buccaneers on Sunday, their winning streak has now reached seven games. For reference, the Patriots have as many wins in 2025 as they did in 2023 and 2024 combined. What’s even more impressive is that they’ve been playing complete football and have beaten some good teams along the way. It’s clear the Patriots are for real; the better question is how far they can go.
4. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) Previous Week: 4
It wasn’t pretty, and the end-of-game clock management from head coach Nick Sirianni was about as bad as it gets, but in the end, the Eagles came out of Monday Night Football at (7-2), following their 10-7 victory. Neither offense could get much going on the night, and this team still doesn’t have quite the same look as it did last season en route to winning the Super Bowl, but it is running away with the division and is well in contention for the top seed in the NFC.
5. Indianapolis Colts (8-2) Previous Week: 3
It wasn’t a pretty early-morning game from Germany, but after some offensive struggles, the Colts were able to pull out the victory in overtime on the back of running back Jonathan Taylor. Let me just say: Taylor should be the front-runner for MVP, even though we all know it’ll go to a quarterback. Days after trading a pair of first-round picks for Sauce Gardner, the Colts appear to be all-in on 2025. I’m still not convinced they’ll fare too well in the playoffs, but they are running away with the AFC South with ease. So, they’ll at least get the chance to show what they can do in January.
6. Buffalo Bills (6-3) Previous Week: 1
Was there a bigger upset on Sunday other than the Bills getting dominated on the road by the lowly Dolphins? Absolutely not. Of all the games on the slate for Sunday, this was one that I would have had little issue predicting as a winner. Instead, the Dolphins completely shut down the Bills’ offense, and they were able to do more than enough on offense to score 30 points. Following the trade deadline, where they did nothing to add to their team, it’s fair to be critical of their choices. It’s fair to assume that they’ll rebound, but Week 10 was not a good look for a team that many believed would be the AFC’s top seed in January.
7. Denver Broncos (8-2) Previous Week: 7
It wasn’t pretty on Thursday Night Football to open up Week 10, but much like most of the season, the Broncos found a way to get it done. Thursday night was arguably the worst game of Bo Nix’s professional career, but in the end, they only needed the one touchdown and a third-quarter field goal to get it done. With a key matchup against the Chiefs next weekend, the 10 days of rest and preparation should do this team good. A much-needed bye week will follow in Week 12.
8. Detroit Lions (6-3) Previous Week: 8
Following a week of angst surrounding offensive coordinator John Morton and his play calling, head coach Dan Campbell took over play calling in Week 10. He was rewarded with a 44-point effort, which begs the question of what they’ll do moving forward. From a talent perspective, the Lions are one of the best in the league. They’ve struggled to stay consistent, but are still very much in the mix for the NFC North title. If the defense continues to play at a high level, this will be a consistently tough team to beat.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) Previous Week: 6
Injuries have taken their toll on the Bucs over the last few weeks, and since that point, they don’t seem to have quite the same edge that they did earlier in the year. The offense is still scoring points, but not at the same level as it was in September and October. Luckily for them, they would have to struggle down the stretch to lose their grip on the division, but they are (3-3) over their last six games and need to get back on track if they hope to be a true contender come playoff time.
10. Los Angeles Chargers (7-3) Previous Week: 14
Despite being one of the more injury-riddled teams in the league, the Chargers have continued to find ways to win games. It would have been very easy for them to come out flat on Sunday night and lose to a quality Steelers team; instead, they dominated the majority of the game and kept pace with the Broncos in the AFC West, trailing by just one game. Neither starting offensive tackle will return this year, but if their defense plays the way it did in Week 10, they should be A-OK.
11. San Francisco 49ers (6-4) Previous Week: 12
Heading into Tuesday’s deadline, the 49ers were one of the primary teams expected to be heavily involved in landing a difference-making edge rusher. Despite multiple blockbuster moves, San Francisco wasn’t involved in one. Instead, they stand pat, and they’ll work with what they’ve got for the remaining seven games this season. Sunday’s 42-26 loss to the Rams was disappointing, but they’ll have a string of four very winnable games over the next five weeks. We’ll see if their favorable schedule plays out well for them, but they are still firmly in the mix for a playoff spot heading into the middle of November, which is pretty impressive considering how marred by injuries they’ve been.
12 . Green Bay Packers (5-3-1) Previous Week: 10
For the first time in what feels like an eternity, the Packers have lost back-to-back home games, and all of a sudden, look very ordinary. A lot of that comes from their lack of offensive production (20 points in two games). Their defense is holding teams to low point totals but isn’t forcing many takeaways, and has one sack in two games. Despite their talent level, this group has left a lot to be desired after an impressive (2-0) start, where it looked like they were unbeatable. Luckily for Green Bay, they’ve got the (2-8) Giants on Sunday to help get back on track.
13. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4) Previous Week: 13
The Chiefs’ impressive run of wins came to an end last weekend. Still, now they’ll get the opportunity to rest, reevaluate some of their decisions, and try to regain form for another deep playoff run into February. The teams at the top of the AFC are unproven, which gives the Chiefs as much of a chance as any other team in the conference. The only trick is that they’ve got to get there. A 5-3 finish should get them in, but I’d expect even better. After a deadline of no moves, they have what they have until the offseason. A pivotal Week 11 matchup in Denver awaits, with the AFC West crown at the focus of that battle.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4) Previous Week: 11
Coming into Sunday night, it felt like the Steelers were in good shape. After being thoroughly controlled for the majority of the game against the Chargers, there’s a real “here we go again” feeling surrounding this team. A few weeks ago, they held the most commanding division lead of any team, but now, the Ravens are just one game back and are playing much better football. With both games against Baltimore remaining, the AFC North will be decided over their final eight games. Although they still control their own destiny, they’ve got their work cut out for them moving forward.
15. Chicago Bears (6-3) Previous Week: 15
What a difference a year can make, huh? Last year, the Bears were the team that found every possible way to lose games. This year, they are finding every way possible to win games. That said, they’ve had a soft schedule and haven’t exactly dominated the majority of that competition. The defense is a significant issue, stemming from their lack of pass rush and a severely injured secondary. We’ll see if their good fortunes can continue against better competition. Their final eight games feature just two teams with a record under .500.
16. Baltimore Ravens (4-5) Previous Week 18
The Ravens are getting healthy, and they’ve won three in a row following a disastrous (1-5) start. All of a sudden, they are just one game back of the Steelers for the AFC North lead, and if you’re a Ravens fan, you have to feel good about their chances down the stretch. The defense is starting to resemble the group we’ve become accustomed to, and the offense will always be dangerous with Lamar Jackson at quarterback. Looking at their schedule, it’s easy to see them getting to double-digit wins.
17. Houston Texans (4-5) Previous Week: 20
The Texans came into Sunday in a must-win situation, and without their starting quarterback. Despite being dominated for the majority of 60 minutes, they scored 26 unanswered to shock the Jaguars and stay afloat in the AFC playoff picture. Davis Mills struggled at times, but with C.J. Stroud expected to return soon, securing a win against a division rival is about as valuable as it gets. We’ll see if they can start stringing together more consistent performances. The talent is there, but the consistency has not been.
18. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4) Previous Week: 16
Despite entering the fourth quarter with a commanding lead against a backup quarterback, the Jaguars proceeded to give up 26 straight points en route to a devastating 36-29 loss against their division rival. With the Colts running away with the AFC South, Jacksonville needed this win to keep pace. Instead, they blew a 19-point fourth-quarter lead. They found themselves one game above .500. More concerning is the continued below-average play of quarterback Trevor Lawrence in an offense that was supposed to maximize his talents in Year 5. Without their defense forcing so many turnovers, the blemishes are starting to show.
19. Minnesota Vikings (4-5) Previous Week: 17
The Vikings aren’t an “easy” game for anyone, but it’s fair to wonder what their ceiling is with subpar quarterback play and a defense that hasn’t continued their success (at the same level) from last season. If quarterback J.J. McCarthy doesn’t stop turning the ball over, the leash for him as a starter in Minnesota is going to be short. This isn’t a bad team by any means, but they also don’t look like a playoff team with just eight games remaining. We’ll see how they rebound in the coming weeks, but the schedule doesn’t get any easier moving forward.
20. Carolina Panthers (5-5) Previous Week: 19
I’m not sure how many times I can say it, but the Panthers are the single-most confusing team in the NFL. One week, they are shocking teams with three-point wins (cough, cough, Dallas and Green Bay), while in other games, they are losing winnable games like they did on Sunday. The biggest issue (from my seat) is the quarterback play. Bryce Young looked poised for a step forward in Year 3, yet he has struggled mightily far too often through 10 games. Going 17-of-25 for 124 yards with no touchdowns and an interception against one of the worst teams in the league is a trudge. Turnovers and sacks continue to be an issue for Young, which limits the overall team’s ceiling.
21. Atlanta Falcons (3-6) Previous Week: 21
What started as a promising season in Atlanta has turned into the same old story. Second-year quarterback Michael Penix has been up and down, but his inability to escape pressure is something many had concerns with coming out of college. The Falcons are better than their record suggests, but this overtime loss has put them in a deep hole that they may struggle to dig out of. We’ll see what happens in the coming weeks, but this has been yet another disappointing season for an Atlanta franchise that seems to be stuck in the mud with no way out.
22. Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1) Previous Week: 23
Following a disappointing blowout loss to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday night football, Jerry Jones wasn’t quite. He spoke with every media outlet he could, and ultimately made two trades. One of those moves was for former All-Pro Quinnen Williams, in which they traded a 2027 first-round pick and a 2026 second-round pick for the stud defensive tackle. I’ll be honest, I don’t understand the move. One, their cap situation is a mess next season. Adding Williams comes at a price financially. Secondly, they traded a 2027 first-round pick in a draft that is projected to be one of the best in years. The Jets did a fantastic job at the deadline, but it felt like the Cowboys made moves out of desperation, as their owner admitted that, due to his age, he feels some urgency to get the Cowboys back into playoff contention. Barring a (7-1) finish, it’s unlikely the Cowboys will come close to sniffing the playoffs. Just a baffling frame of mind, but is anyone surprised? I know I’m not.
23. Arizona Cardinals (3-6) Previous Week: 22
Six days after what felt like a season-saving win on Monday Night Football, the Cardinals were taken out to the woodshed in Seattle against the division-rival Seahawks. Before most fans could even blink, it was 28-0. All of that optimism coming off Monday’s win was immediately destroyed with Sunday’s 44-22 blowout loss to the Seahawks. At this point, I’m not sure what the Cardinals do in January, but it feels like they have too many big decisions to make and too little progress for things to stay the same.
24. Cincinnati Bengals (3-6) Previous Week: 24
The Bengals went into their bye week with a crushing last-second loss, in a game where they scored 15 points in less than a minute of game time. The reality in Cincinnati is quite simply: they aren’t a playoff team, and their chances of running the table are about as slim as it gets. That said, for some reason, they only made one move at the deadline, and that was dealing a benched Logan Wilson to the Dallas Cowboys for a late-round pick. In reality, they should have been selling what they could, and they didn’t. Being stuck in between is one of the worst things a franchise could experience, yet that’s precisely where the Bengals are. We’ll see if the changes are as extensive this offseason as they should be.
25. Miami Dolphins (3-7) Previous Week: 29
Miami’s season might be all but over, one week after general manager Chris Grier left the team, head coach Mike McDaniel came up with one of the biggest wins in his four-year head coaching career. I’m still not convinced that McDaniel will be able to save his job, but this might be as impressive a win as he’s had in his four-year tenure. On the flip side, I’m still confused by interim general manager Champ Kelly’s plan at the deadline. They traded away one player while holding onto multiple veterans that would have brought valuable picks back in return. When teams are stuck, the best thing they can do is rip off the band-aid. Whoever takes over as GM next year will feel the effects of their inactivity at the deadline.
26. Washington Commanders (3-7) Previous Week: 25
Week 9 felt like the end of the Commanders’ season, and Sunday’s 44-22 blowout loss at home to the Lions just confirmed that. At this point, it really shouldn’t matter what Jayden Daniels’ timeline is. The season is lost, and this is an organization that will need a productive offseason to get back on track. There’s no real point in risking Daniels’ health, especially considering he’s already had three injuries this season. Following an impressive 2024 campaign in which they shocked the entire league, they’ve come back down to earth in a big way this season, with no end in sight.
27. New Orleans Saints (2-8) Previous Week: 30
It hasn’t been pretty, and it’s easy to see why it probably won’t end well, but for now, they got a big win on Sunday. Never mind the draft positioning for a second. The defense showed up in a big way, holding the Panthers to just seven points. On the flip side, rookie quarterback Tyler Shough was impressive, going 19-of-27 for 282 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Most impressively, he didn’t turn the ball over, while averaging 10.4 yards per attempt. Now they get to go into their bye on a high before facing a struggling Falcons team who are on the brink of being out of the playoff picture.
28. New York Jets (2-7) Previous Week: 31
Following a (0-7) start, the Jets are winners of two in a row, despite trading two of their best defensive players at the deadline. First, let me just say that first-year general manager Darren Mougey did a great job by landing three first-rounders and a second-round pick with those two deals. Obviously, they’ll miss the talent, but it’s also clear that this group is far away from being relevant. So turning those big contracts into high-round picks was the right move. I still can’t get over Justin Fields throwing 11 passes, accounting for 82 total yards, and somehow still winning the game. This win was all on the special teams with a pair of return touchdowns.
29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7) Previous Week 28
Anything that can go wrong went wrong for the Raiders on Thursday night. Despite jumping out to an early 7-0 lead, that was all she wrote for the offense on the night. The defense played a great game, but ultimately, without offensive production, it’s hard to win football games in the 21st century. We’ll see what the status of quarterback Geno Smith is moving forward, but he gutted out a tough one and didn’t reap any of the benefits in the process. Truthfully, I’m surprised to see a Pete Carroll team consistently play as poorly as this Raiders group has—only eight more games to go until a pivotal offseason commences.
30. New York Giants (2-8) Previous Week: 26
How much longer can head coach Brian Daboll survive? Despite completely controlling the bulk of Sunday’s game, they once again fell victim to a blown fourth-quarter lead. Even more concerning is that rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart left with a concussion and did not return. This is a team with a small margin for error. It’s even worse when they can’t hold onto a fourth-quarter lead. This wasn’t as bad as the Denver game, but there’s no reason they should have left Chicago without a win. Instead, their disappointing season continues.
31. Cleveland Browns (2-7) Previous Week: 27
Despite holding quarterback Justin Fields to 11 passes for 54 yards (43 of those came on a screen pass for a touchdown), the Browns’ special teams failed them in a big way on Sunday. I’m still not remotely convinced that Dillon Gabriel deserves to continue to start, much less be considered as anything more than a bridge into 2026. The reality is that this is a young team with some talent developing, but there are far too many holes on the offensive side of the ball. It’s hard to imagine things getting much better over the final eight games of the season, but this offseason should bring plenty of excitement.
32. Tennessee Titans (1-8) Previous Week: 32
Another week, and another iteration of our power rankings, where the Titans check in as the 32nd team in the league. The good news is that they didn’t lose this week, thanks to their Week 10 bye. The bad news is that they still have eight games left before they can start their head coaching search. At this point, Titans fans should be rooting for development with Cam Ward and the worst record possible. Holding the top pick next April would have plenty of value in any trade-down scenario, and this Titans team is in serious need of more top-end talent.
