2025 NFL Power Rankings

Tony Mario Last Updated: October 9, 2025.

1. New York Jets 0-5-0
   
   
   The New York Jets do not have Alijah Vera-Tucker at right guard for the rest of the season. New York moved their starting center Joe Tippman to right guard promoting backup center Josh Myers to starting center after Alijah Vera-Tucker's injury. This will hurt the New York Jets offensive line in terms of chemistry as the season progresses. Olumuyiwa Fashanu the New York Jets 2024 first round pick at left tackle and Armand Membou the New York Jets 2025 first round pick at right tackle both looked fantastic in week 1 against Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt which will be one of the tougher pass rushing duos the New York Jets face all season. New York lost their week 2 game. New York almost beat Tampa Bay without Justin Fields. Whoever loses the week 4 Monday Night game between the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins will secure a spot in the bottom four provided that the New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, and Tennessee Titans keep losing. New York did trade for Jarvis Brownlee Jr., but he's not starting next to Ahmad "Sauce" Gardner.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 30th
   
   
   
   
   
2. New York Giants 1-4-0
   
   
   The New York Giants looked awful in their opening game. Russell Wilson is starting again after rumors about Jaxson Dart starting surfaced. Also left tackle Andrew Thomas was injured in week 1. Russell Wilson took the New York Giants to overtime against Dallas without Andrew Thomas at left tackle. Andrew Thomas got injured again, Malik Nabers didn't practice after getting injured. New York is starting Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo. Malik Nabers, Andrew Thomas, and Theo Johnson were cleared to play in week 4 after getting injured in week 3. Malik Nabers tore his ACL in week 4 and is out for the entire regular season. Jaxson Dart could not win without Malik Nabers.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 29th
   
   
   
   
   
3. Las Vegas Raiders 1-4-0
   
   
   Las Vegas went into New England and won. They looked like a completely different team against the Los Angeles Chargers showing their issues on the offensive line, at wide receiver, and everywhere on defense outside of defensive end. They looked worse in week 3 against a backup quarterback in Marcus Mariota. Even Draft Utopia's Raiders fan Oren is picking the Chicago Bears to beat the Raiders in week 4 despite the fact that I picked the Raiders to win at home. Las Vegas Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller is on injured reserve and will need 6-10 weeks to recover from his injury. He's probably done for the season in the final year of his contract at left tackle. Stone Forsyth has no business at left tackle. Las Vegas is showing that the week 1 win over New England was a fluke.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 28th
   
   
   
   
   
4. New Orleans Saints 1-4-0
   
   
   New Orleans got under the salary cap for this season, but is 14 million over the cap for 2026. Also I don't think the New Orleans Saints have their quarterback of the future ont this franchise. New Orleans changed their defensive scheme from a 4-3 to a 3-4 scheme. Trevor Penning and Taliese Fuaga are injured on the offensive line too. Kelvin Banks Jr. looked good against Arizona Cardinals 3-4 right outside linebacker Josh Sweat in the season opener for the New Orleans Saints as the 2025 first round pick out of Texas held his own versus Sweat. Kelvin Banks Jr. did give up a sack in week 2 veruss Nick Bosa. New Orleans got whooped in week 3 by Seattle trailing 38-3 at halftime and plays the Buffalo Bills in week 4. New Orleans put up more of a fight against Buffalo. New Orleans is 0-4 and will have two home games against the New York Giants and the New England Patriots. Those games and their home game against their division rival Atlanta Falcons are the only winnable games on the New Orleans Saints entire schedule. New Orleans beat the New York Giants. I still do not believe they will build on this win next week when they host the New England Patriots.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 32nd
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
5. Miami Dolphins 1-4-0
   
   
   Miami lost their best cornerback Storm Duck who has no business being a number one cornerback to an injury. Miami trailed Daniel Jones and the Indianapolis Colts 30-0 before scoring. Miami lost again in their home opener to New England in week 2. Miami was neck and neck with Buffalo until a blocked punt penalty and a Tua Tagovailoa interception in week 3. Miami was more competitive than the New York Jets, but that's not saying much with Miami at 0-3. Miami won in week 4, but Tyreek Hill's bone was sticking out on his knee injury. Tyreek Hill tore his ACL and had season ending surgery.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 26th
   
   
   
   
   
6. Tennessee Titans 1-4-0
   
   
   Tennessee drafted Cam Ward first overall. The rest of the team needs a lot of work as the offensive line and pass rush both need to be fixed before Tennessee can contend. I'm not sure this coaching staff will get enough time to fix all the issues in Tennessee. Tennessee traded their number one cornerback Jarvis Brownlee Jr. a 2024 fifth round pick that took the number one cornerback job from L'Jarius Sneed to the New York Jets for a sixth round pick. Tennessee managed to win a game that they were supposed to lose.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 31st
   
   
   
   
   
7. Cleveland Browns 1-4-0
   
   
   The Cleveland Browns have the worst quarterback, running back, and offensive tackle situation of any team in the NFL thanks to Dawand Jones and Jack Conklin being injured at left tackle and right tackle. Yes they have a good defense, but until the offense gets fixed, they will be stuck in a rebuild. Myles Garrett could break Michael Strahan's sack record and win his second defensive player of the year award, but Cleveland might only win 2-5 games due to how woeful their offense is. Cleveland has both offensive tackles injured and while I moved them up in the power rankings to 25 for beating a playoff team in Green Bay it was easily the flukiest win of the 2025 NFL Season so far. Cleveland did trade for Jacksonville Jaugars field cornerback Tyson Campbell.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 25th
   
   
   
   
   
8. Cincinnati Bengals 2-3-0
   
   
   Cincinnati had the leader in passing yards, receiving yards, and sacks while still missing the playoffs in 2024. Cincinnati had no starters or backups injured for the first time since 2005 entering week 1. Cincinnati did lose right guard Lucas Patrick, but the backup Dalton Risner is a better player in my opinion meaning that injury should not affect Cincinnati in the slightest. I am not putting any stock into the Cincinnati Bengals only getting 7 yards against Cleveland in the second half. Cincinnati should be much better in the home opener. Cincinnati was my five seed for the AFC when emailing Draft Utopia my NFL regular season records as my top wild card team. Joe Burrow will not be back until December, but Cincinnati should defeat Minnesota even without Burrow since Minnesota has way more players injured than Cincinnati with injuries at quaterback, running back, left tackle, and free safety. Cincinnati dropped from 9 to 18 in my power rankings after getting routed by Minnesota in Jake Browning's first start. Cincinnati got routed again in week 4 which is why they dropped from 18 to 21 in this weeks power rankings. Cincinnati is now in the bottom eight. Cincinnati traded for Joe Flacco who will start in week 6.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 21st
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
9. Carolina Panthers 2-3-0
   
   
   Bryce Young started his first game without Ikem Ekwonu at left tackle. He only got sacked once in this game as the backup left tackle kept Josh-Hines Allen from sacking Bryce Young. The backup right end on Jacksonville was the only quarterback to sack Bryce Young. Bryce Young looked a lot better with Ikem Ekwonu back at left tackle in week 2. Austin Corbett and Robert Hunt went on injured reserve at center and right guard. Carolina shutout Atlanta in week 3. Carolina could also validate that the NFC South is the weakest division in football if they implode in Gillette Stadium on sunday which is exactly what happened in New England's 42-13 win with Carolina gaining a 6-0 lead before New England scored 42 consecutive points on Carolina. Chandler Zavala the backup right guard who started for Robert Hunt got injured in week 4. Carolina barely beat the Miami Dolphins.
   
   
   Previously Ranked: 27th
   
   
   
   
   
10. Arizona Cardinals 2-3-0
    
    
    Arizona only beat New Orleans by a touchdown. Arizona did enough to win, but I was expecting the Cardinals to do more offensively. Arizona almost blew a 27-3 lead to the Carolina Panthers in week 2. Arizona looks like the worst 2-0 team in the league. Paris Johnson Jr. was out in week 3 and Kyler Murray didn't have a clean pocket against San Francisco until Nick Bosa tore his ACL. James Conner the starting running back got injured too. Arizona's top four cornerbacks Will Johnson, Max Melton, Garrett Williams, and Sean Murphy-Bunting are all injured. When Arizona has that many injuries Kyler Murray and Marvin Harrison Jr. have to be alpha players that step up to the plate and rally the backups. Neither guy did that with Kyler Murray entering Levi Stadium with his Gucci purses like he's Leslie Fucking Chow in the Hangover and Marvin Harrison Jr. dropped some passes he should have caught. The sad thing is that Arizona only has one alpha player on offense and that is tight end Trey McBride. That's ultimately why the Arizona Cardinals are a hard pass on being a playoff team. Paris Johnson Jr. returned at left tackle in week 4, but it didn't matter as Arizona's offense didn't show up until the fourth quarter in a game where Seattle outplayed them. Arizona lost a third game at home with Max Melton out of the lineup. Arizona heads to Indianapolis in week 6.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 20th
    
    
    
    
    
11. Dallas Cowboys 2-2-1
    
    
    Dallas lost their season opener to Philadelphia. CeeDee Lamb dropped too many passes. Trading Micah Parsons away is why the Dallas Cowboys enter week 2 of my power rankings in the bottom ten. Dallas defeated the New York Giants in overtime. Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb got injured. Without CeeDee Lamb this is a bottom ten team. Sam Williams did not look good in his first start back from an injury replacing Micah Parsons despite having a high ceiling coming out of Ole Miss. Dallas watched Dak Prescott ball out with CeeDee Lamb only to end in a 40-40 tie. Dallas defeated the New York Jets. Maybe the Cowboys aren't a bottom twelve team, but they are not a bottom ten team either.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 24th
    
    
    
    
    
12. New England Patriots 3-2-0
    
    
    New England has their quarterback in Drake Maye he had nearly 300 total yards. Will Campbell their first round pick at left tackle played 54 pass blocking snaps which was the most among rookie offensive tackles in the 2025 NFL Draft with a false start penalty, 2 pressures allowed, and only 1 sack allowed on those 54 snaps dominating on 50 of his 54 pass blocking reps where he faced Malcolm Koonce, Tyree Wilson, and Maxx Crosby. Campbell also got an endorsement from Maxx Crosby following New England's loss to Las Vegas. New England has a bright future and the easiest strength of schedule of any AFC team this season. Drake Maye was my top quarterback in the 2024 NFL Draft. All of New England's passes were between 0 and 20 yards. I blame that on offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels who needs to sprinkle some deep throws into the game plan by throwing it deep at least once per quarter. The defense looked good with both free agent signings Milton Williams and Harold Landry III having 13 quarterback pressures 6 from Williams and 7 from Landry. New England looked like a pretty complete team against Miami in week 2. Drake Maye had a clean pocket, the offensive line looked good, and New England leads the NFL in sacks. I'm not buying New England as a contender right now. That is mainly due to New England's constant turnovers. Drake Maye has shown he can get 300 total yards in two home games, but he hasn't shown he can get 300 total yards without a turnover. That's the leap Drake Maye has to take before the end of the season if New England wants to be a playoff team since Maye has the production of a top 5 quarterback in terms of completion percentage. New England blew out Carolina and they defeated Buffalo on the road. New England is currently the seven seed in the AFC. New England gets three games against New Orleans, Tennessee, and Cleveland are all 1 win teams. The more games New England wins during the next three weeks the further they move up. I got to see more from New England to move them ahead of teams like Kansas City, Baltimore, and Houston. I am encouraged by what I see from New England so far.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 23rd
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
13. Baltimore Ravens 1-4-0
    
    
    I had Baltimore going 12-5 and losing to Buffalo in week 1. Baltimore lost to a team that I projected them to beat in the Detroit Lions. This does drop the Baltimore Ravens projected record to 11-6 which does edge out both Pittsburgh and Cincinnati for the AFC North Division by one game still. Baltimore and Pittsburgh both have projected records of 10-7, but Baltimore doesn't have Lamar Jackson and has to travel to Pittsburgh in week 18 in a game that may decide who gets the AFC North Division. Lamar Jackson a two time MVP at quarterback has a hamstring injury which will probably heal after Baltimore's week 7 bye week, all three starters on the defensive line injured with Justin Madubuike, Travis Jones, as well as Broderick Washington injured, Roquan Smith is injured, Trenton Simpson got benched for the second time in two seasons, and all three of Baltimore's top cornerbacks are injured with Nate Wiggins, Marlon Humphrey, as well as Jaire Alexander all injured. Kyle Hamilton was out at strong safety. Baltimore fell to 1-4 and faces the Los Angeles Rams in week 6.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 17th
    
    
    
    
    
14. Chicago Bears 2-2-0
    
    
    Caleb Williams got complacent in the second half on Monday Night Football. Chicago was the only NFL team that did not get a third down conversion in the second half of week 1. Caleb Williams might not be the guy in Chicago, but since he was drafted first overall like Bryce Young, he will probably get a minimum of three years to prove it. Chicago got routed by Detroit in week 2 which is why they dropped two spots. Chicago routed Dallas in week 3. They have momentum heading into week 4 game, but I think they will play about as poorly as they did versus Minnesota. Chicago had 0 fourth quarter points in their week 3 home win after having 0 third down conversions in the second half of week 1. I need to see the Chicago Bears finish a game on the road before I can buy what Ryan Poles and Ben Johnson are selling. Chicago won on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders despite trailing the entire game until the end.
    
    
    
    
    
    
15. Houston Texans 2-3-0
    
    
    Houston has a ton of injuries with fifteen different players on the injury report. Houston and Tampa Bay have the most injuries of any NFL teams in the early portion of the season. Tampa Bay showed me they could overcome their injuries while Houston didn't. Houston was my preseason pick to win the AFC South, but of all of my preseason picks involving to make this years playoffs, the Houston Texans are the team among that group of 14 that I have the least amount of confidence in as I said last week after their week 1 loss. The Houston Texans offense looks anemic as they could not run the football until Nick Chubb scored late in the fourth quarter after Calijah Kancey left that game with a season ending injury. The constant penalties, chemistry among Houston's offensive line, and struggling to run the football are why the Houston Texans are ranked so low. Houston benched their two rookie wide receivers for Xavier Hutchinson and now has three tight ends on injured reserve with Cade Stover, Brevin Jordan, and Irv Smith Jr. on injured reserve. Derek Stingley Jr. is out too. Houston looks so bad, that I actually picked Tennessee to upset the Houston Texans in week 4. Houston did win a game to save their season by shutting out the Tennessee Titans. Houston gets a Baltimore Ravens team that is deplted. There's hope that Houston can turn this around even though it will be an uphill battle. Houston could get the final wild card even with a bad start.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 22nd
    
    
    
    
    
16. Los Angeles Rams 3-2-0
    
    
    Sean McVay benched the Los Angeles Rams best cornerback Darious Williams in week 1 and Ahkello Witherspoon left the week 2 game with an injury. Los Angeles finally showed how awful their cornerbacks are against the Philadephia Eagles with Williams and Witherspoon out of the lineup. Teams with good wide receiver sets will tee off the Rams. Los Angeles showed me they are more deserving of the final wild card than San Francisco, but the 49ers have a chance to swap spots with the Rams if they can defeat the Los Angeles Rams on the road in week 5.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 11th
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
17. Atlanta Falcons 2-2-0
    
    
    Atlanta lost right tackle Kaleb McGary the blindside to Michael Penix Jr. to a season ending injury. Michael Penix Jr. is in the top 5 in passing yards. Atlanta's slot receiver is injured and their number four wide receiver is also injured. Atlanta also switched their defensive scheme from a 3-4 to a 4-3 defense. Atlanta won in blowout fashion in week 2. Atlanta got blown out by Carolina losing 30-0. Atlanta defeated Washington in week 4 with Marcus Mariota and Terry McLaurin injured.
    
    
    
    
    
    
18. Minnesota Vikings 3-2-0
    
    
    Minnesota won in Chicago. J.J. McCarthy looked good at quarterback winning NFC Player Of The Week without left tackle Christian Darrisaw or without wide receiver Jordan Addison. Minnesota looked bad on Sunday Night Football. J.J. McCarthy had one good fourth quarter in eight quarters of play. J.J. McCarthy is out 2-4 weeks. Aaron Jones is on injured reserve. Christian Darrisaw looked amazing in his return from his injury. The Minnesota Vikings left tackle didn't allow a single pressure, kept last years NFL sack leader Trey Hendrickson in check, made backup quarterabck Carson Wentz look like a studmuffin that deserves one more chance as a starter in the NFL, and made Jordan Mason look like a borderline starting running back even though he's a very good backup. Minnesota has the NFL's best left tackle outside of Trent Williams and their right tackle Brian O'Neill is a team captain. Center Ryan Kelly is injured. Minnesota has a tough schedule and I'm not confident that Minnesota can make the playoffs. Minnesota's two wins came against Chicago on the road and Cincinnati at home. This is not a playoff team and now three players on Minnesota's offensive line are injured at left guard Donovan Jackson Minnesota's 2025 first round pick, center Ryan Kelly, and right tackle Brian O'Neill injured. Carson Wentz is suspect against a good defense. Minnesota did beat Cleveland in week 5 and has a bye week with Houston in week 6.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 18th
    
    
    
    
    
19. Kansas City Chiefs 2-3-0
    
    
    I had 3 NFL teams finishing the regular season at 13-4. Those three teams were the Kansas City Chiefs, Buffalo Bills, and Philadelphia Eagles. Kansas City doesn't have Xavier Worthy because of an injury right now and Rashee Rice got suspended. Kansas City lost a game I expected them to win against the Los Angeles Chargers. A week before the regular season, I had Kansas City at 13-4, Denver at 10-7, and the Los Angeles Chargers at 9-8. Losing to the Chargers means the Chiefs can still finish 12-5, but two of their AFC West rivals would be 10-7. Patrick Mahomes showed he is back to his 2018 and 2019 form with an elite left tackle like Josh Simmons the Kansas City Chiefs 2025 first round pick out of Ohio State. Mahomes got over 300 total yards against a top 5 pass defense last year. Losing to the Philadelphia Eagles drops that projected record to 11-6 which would still edge out the other two AFC West Teams that I projected to go 10-7 for the AFC West Division. Defeating Baltimore improved Kansas City's projected record to 12-5. Kansas City is still a top 2 AFC team with how good Xavier Worthy looked in his return. Kansas City will only be more lethal offensively when Rashee Rice is back from his suspension. Kansas City should do enough to keep their streak of AFC Championship appearances alive for one or two more years. Kansas City lost to Jacksonville.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 7th
    
    
    
    
    
20. Los Angeles Chargers 3-2-0
    
    
    The Los Angeles Chargers lost Rashawn Slater to a season ending injury. Yes they beat the Kansas City Chiefs in Brazil, but the Chargers committed numerous penalties in that game. Justin Herbert looks like the top five quarterback he's been hyped up to be. I'm not ready to crown the Chargers AFC West Champions as the Chargers were a team I projected to go 9-8 in the preseason before they defeated Kansas city in week 1. The Los Angeles Chargers are now a team that I project to go 11-6 after wins over the entire AFC West Division. Los Angeles lost to a rookie quarterback in Jaxson Dart. Joe Alt got injured. The Los Angeles Chargers might finally win a wild card game, but they aren't ready to make a push for a trip to the AFC Championship game.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 9th
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
21. Seattle Seahawks 3-2-0
    
    
    Seattle was the only winless NFC West team after week 1. In Seattle's defense, they may have won if Nick Bosa didn't strip sack Sam Darnold for a fumble recovery. Seattle had a huge road win over Pittsburgh in week 2 before having another statement win in week 3. Seattle faces an Arizona team that has their top four cornerbacks injured. If Seattle can beat Arizona on the road they have a window of opportunity to possibly assert themselves as the final wild card in the NFC. Seattle still has some injuries in the secondary, but outside of that this is the healthiest the Seattle Seahawks offense has been since they made it to back-to-back Super Bowls. Seattle is my top ranked NFC West team. Seattle could still be the final wild card in the NFC even with this loss.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 6th
    
    
    
    
    
22. Denver Broncos 3-2-0
    
    
    I had Denver at 10-7 with both the Chargers as well as the Dolphins going 9-8 entering the season as a preseason predictions. Los Angeles won a game I expected them to lose in week 1 improving their projected record to 10-7 while Miami lost Tyreek Hill for the season. Denver's defense looks a lot better than last year. The offense on the other hand looks worse. I had Denver edging out the Chargers for the final wild card spot to the Chargers in the preseason, but both AFC West teams should go 10-7. Denver could still get the final wild card in the AFC and is positioned well enough to do that after a blowout win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Denver might win the AFC West now if they can take advantage of the injuries that the Chiefs and Chargers suffered. Beating Philadelphia shows me Denver is the team to beat in the AFC West.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 15th
    
    
    
    
    
23. Pittsburgh Steelers 3-1-0
    
    
    Pittsburgh looked great offensively in their first game of the season. Aaron Rodgers carried Pittsburgh to a road win despite Broderick Jones and Troy Fautanu struggling. Pittsburgh's cornerback trio of Jalen Ramsey, Darius Slay, and Joey Porter Jr. looked fantastic depsite Alex Highsmith and T.J. Watt not getting pressure on the quarterback as much as you would like them to. My preseason AFC Predictions had Pittsburgh as the 6 seed in the AFC, but in last weeks power rankings they moved down to the 7 seed thanks to the Chargers win over the Chiefs. Pittsburgh now has a projected record of 9-8 instead of 10-7 after losing to Seattle in week 2 in Pittsburgh's home opener. I had Pittsburgh beating New England. Pittsburgh is now my projected AFC North Champion. If Pittsburgh gets the Indianapolis Colts at home, they can finally win a playoff game for the first time in a decade.
    
    
    
    
    
    
24. Indianapolis Colts 4-1-0
    
    
    Daniel Jones dominated in his first start. Indianapolis gets Denver at home in week 2. Right now through one week, Indianapolis is my team to beat in the AFC South Division. Indianapolis won when I expected them to lose in week 2. Indianapolis handled the Tennessee Titans in week 3 and currently has a three game lead over the Houston Texans. As long as the Indianapolis Colts avoid the AFC West runner up whether that be the Kansas City Chiefs or Los Angeles Chargers, they got a shot to win their wild card game at Lucas Oil Stadium. You read that correctly, I think the Indianapolis Colts would defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers in a wild card game with how dominant their offense has been through three games. Indianapolis lost to the Los Angeles Chargers. A home win over the Las Vegas Raiders improves this team to 4-1 and positions the Indianapolis Colts to where they still have a good chance at a wild card spot barring an implosion.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 14th
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
25. San Francisco 49ers 4-1-0
    
    
    San Francisco already has Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, and George Kittle, and Nick Bosa out with injuries. They are one of five teams with a 3-0 record. San Francisco is 3-0 because they have the NFL's easiest strength of schedule. All the injuries San Francisco had caught up to them even with Brock Purdy and Jauan Jennings returning. Nick Bosa tore his ACL and is out for the year. So far San Francisco is 0-1 without Nick Bosa and right now, the San Francisco 49ers are on the outside of my playoff picture despite being ranked this high. San Francisco beat the Los Angeles Rams without most of their offensive starters.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 13th
    
    
    
    
    
26. Jacksonville Jaguars 4-1-0
    
    
    Jacksonville won their season opener. Their road game against the Cincinnati Bengals will be a lot more challenging in week 2. Jacksonville injured Joe Burrow and still lost to the backup quarterback. That tells me this is not a playoff team. Jacksonville only got 17 points on the Houston Texans despite winning. Their offense made a statement against San Francisco, but to be fair Nick Bosa was not in the game. Everyone on Jacksonville's offensive line has a pass blocking efficiency grade of 95 or higher on Pro Football Focus. Travis Etienne looks good and Trevor Lawrence has two competent wide receivers. Jacksonville should be the AFC South Champion this year and right now they look like the defacto challenger to the Buffalo Bills in the AFC through five weeks.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 12th
    
    
    
    
    
27. Washington Commanders 3-2-0
    
    
    Washington looked sloppy in the season opener despite upgrading at both offensive tackle spots. Washington should return to the playoffs, but whether they advance past the wild card round depends a lot on who they draw. I think the Commanders could beat the Los Angeles Rams as a wild card. They defeated Tampa Bay last year before knocking out Detroit as the 1 seed before losing to Philadelphia in the NFC Championship. As long as the Washington Commanders avoid a cold environment like Philadelphia or Green Bay, the Commanders can go as far as quarterback Jayden Daniels takes them. I got Washington as my 6 seed in the NFC after two weeks, but Jayden Daniels is currently injured. Marcus Mariota beat the Las Vegas Raiders a team he used to play for and he's got another former team in week 4 in Atlanta if Jayden Daniels cannot go in week 4. Washington should get a wild card once again, but I do not see Washington winning a wild card game with how strong the NFC looks this year compared to a season ago.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 8th
    
    
    
    
    
28. Green Bay Packers 2-1-1
    
    
    Green Bay dominated Detroit. They even gave their injury prone wide receiver Christian Watson a one year extension. Micah Parsons energized this defense with the former Dallas Cowboys sack artist getting traded to Green Bay for two first round picks. Green Bay dominated Washington too. Green Bay laid an egg against Cleveland, but I think they got caught red handed looking ahead to the Dallas Cowboys game after their left tackle predicted a 17-0 record. Green Bay could beat the NFC West Champion and possibly the Detroit Lions with home field. I don't think Green Bay would beat either Tampa Bay or Philadelphia right now which is what keeps the Packers from making an NFC Championship game this year. Green Bay tying the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football in a 40-40 shootout kind of validates this.
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
29. Buffalo Bills 4-1-0
    
    
    Buffalo's offense is fully healthy. Buffalo's front 7 is fully healthy. Buffalo is fully healthy in the secondary with the only player recovering from an injury being first round pick Maxwell Hairston. Tre'Davious White, Christian Benford, and Taron Johnson are all back in the lineup. Buffalo hasn't trailed since trailing 40-25 against Baltimore before rallying back. Philadelphia on the other hand managed to win despite trailing against both the Kansas City Chiefs and Los Angeles Rams. Buffalo and Philadelphia were my top 2 in the preseason. I had them as 1A and 1B, but couldn't crown a winner. I put Philadelphia at 1 since they were the defending champions at the beginning of the year, but I've seen enough from Buffalo the last two weeks to move them up to 1 heading into week 4. Buffalo had an underwhelming game against New Orleans while Philadelphia won in very convincing fashion on the road in Tampa Bay. This is why Buffalo is back at 2. If Josh Allen goes 0/3 on third down conversions in the second quarter and New England takes a 14-0 lead in Buffalo like they did last year, there's an outside chance New England upsets the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo ended up losing to New England to fall to 4-1. Buffalo is still the team to beat in an extremely weak AFC this year.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 2nd
    
    
    
    
    
30. Philadelphia Eagles 4-1-0
    
    
    Philadelphia is the team I picked to win the NFC this season. The reigning Super Bowl Champions deserve to be first in the power rankings. I think the Eagles got a chance to repeat as I'm torn between picking them or the Buffalo Bills as my Super Bowl 60 winner. Philadelphia lost to Denver. I'm not sure Philadelphia could beat either Detroit or Tampa Bay in the playoffs without home field after that loss to Denver.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 1st
    
    
    
    
    
31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4-1-0
    
    
    Tampa Bay has won the NFC South four years in a row. This looks like it will be the fifth year in a row for Tampa Bay. Chris the sites founder predicted an NFC Title appearance for Tampa Bay with his co host Joey on his podcast predicting a Super Bowl. I love this offense, but Tristan Wirfs is injured at left tackle, Chris Godwin is injured at wide receiver, and Jalen McMillan is also injured at wide receiver. Tampa Bay doesn't have an elite pass rusher at 3-4 right outside linebacker that can make left tackles quiver in fear. Zyon McCollum the Tampa Bay Buccaneers field cornerback and Benjamin Morrison the nickel cornerback are both dealing with injuries at cornerback. Benjamin Morrison came back and looked good in week 2. Jacob Parrish also looked good in week 2 as a rookie cornerback. Tampa Bay lost Mike Evans to an injury, but Baker Mayfield is pulling fourth quarter comebacks off like he's the Lucky Charms mascot with a four leaf clover. I didn't think Tampa Bay would beat the Texans and they did. I don't think they will beat the defending Super Bowl champions despite having their number historically. Tampa Bay looks like the second best NFC team behind Detroit, but I believe Baker Mayfield could defeat any other AFC quarterback outside of Josh Allen if the Tampa Bay Buccaneers make Super Bowl 60 as this team showed potential with Chris Godwin and Tristan Wirfs back in the lineup. Tampa Bay rebounded in week 5 after losing to Philadelphia.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 4th
    
    
    
    
    
32. Detroit Lions 4-1-0
    
    
    Detroit lost both coordinators to head coaching gigs. Ben Johnson the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator is the Chicago Bears head coach and Aaron Glenn the former Detroit Lions defensive coordinator is the New York Jets head coach. I had Detroit and Green Bay both finishing 11-6 with Detroit winning the division. I had Detroit going 5-1 in the NFC North losing to Green Bay in week 1. I had Green Bay splitting with Chicago and Minnesota while I had Detroit sweeping those teams. Detroit drops to 8 in my power rankings after week 1, but whoever wins the NFC North between Green Bay and Detroit should be a top 2 seed. Right now there are three contenders to win the NFC in Detroit, Tampa Bay, and Philadephia. Granted that the Detroit Lions have beaten the piss out of three teams after getting cheesed on in Green Bay tells me this one of the top two NFC teams for the second year in a row. If Detroit can get to the Super Bowl, they can win.
    
    
    Previously Ranked: 3rd