đ NFL Power Rankings: Week 11
1) Kansas City Chiefs (+0)
While theyâre currently out of playoff position, the Chiefs have the best QB in football and a defense that is primed for positive regression after their bye week.
2) Los Angeles Rams (+2)
The Rams offense appears unstoppable heading into a key NFC West clash against a Seahawks defense that seems immovable.
3) Philadelphia Eagles (+0)
Kevin Patulloâs play-calling still leaves a lot to be desired in terms of generating offense. But, it appears the Eagles have a championship-caliber defense after some big swings at the trade deadline.
4) Seattle Seahawks (+3)
Are the Seahawks the best coached team in the NFL? Sam Darnold has been lights out in the first half on scripts and Mike MacDonaldâs club leads the NFL in quite a few defensive metrics.
5) Detroit Lions (+1)
Dan Campbell took over play-calling duties and flexed all over a bottom-10 Commanders defense in a bounce-back / revenge spot. The Lions have a much tougher test Sunday night at Philadelphia.
6) Baltimore Ravens (+2)
Lamar Jackson (hamstring) still doesnât look fully healthy, but the Ravens deployed him on designed runs to keep the Vikings defense honest in a gritty road win.
7) Buffalo Bills (-5)
A classic hot-cold team that apparently goes cold when the weather is hot, the Bills laid an egg in Miami. The preseason favorites are down to a 3% chance to win the Super Bowl.
8) Green Bay Packers (-3)
The Packers seem capable of playing up against the top competition in the league and losing to anyone regardless of venue. Without Tucker Kraft (ACL), they probably canât compete for a title.
9) New England Patriots (+3)
Drake Maye didnât necessarily out-play Baker Mayfield in a battle of MVP candidates, but Mike Vrabelâs well-coached squad won most of the other battles to score an impressive road win.
10) Indianapolis Colts (+1)
Jonathan Taylor has a realistic shot to rush for 2,000 yards behind an elite offensive line. The Colts struggling secondary will get a major lift once Sauce Gardner is up to speed.
11) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2)
Luke Goedke returned, but the Bucs were still missing Bucky Irving and their two veteran receivers as they emerged from a Week 9 bye. Theyâre pretty much a lock to win the weak NFC South.
12) Denver Broncos (-2)
According to advanced metrics, Bo Nix hasnât quite been as bad as the eye test would indicate with the 18th-best QBR (54.5) in the NFL. It just seems like Sean Payton doesnât trust him enough to take the training wheels off.
13) Houston Texans (+0)
Davis Mills overcame a disastrous start by feeding Nico Collins (7 receptions, 136 yards) in a comeback win to save Houstonâs season.
14) Los Angeles Chargers (+0)
How long can Justin Herbert survive with arguably the worst pass-protecting unit of the past few seasons in front of him? Getting Omarion Hampton (ankle) back would take some pressure off.
15) San Francisco 49ers (+0)
Coaching wizardry couldnât save the 49ers injury-ravaged defense from getting trucked by the Rams. Brock Purdy and Brandon Aiyuk could return, eventually? We think?
16) Minnesota Vikings (+1)
While J.J. McCarthy is making some typical rookie mistakes, he clearly gives the Vikings a dual-threat dynamic that Carson Wentz lacked. Aaron Jones has also added a vital dynamic to this offense.
17) Pittsburgh Steelers (-1)
Arthur Smith and Aaron Rodgers havenât exactly been a magical match, with the Steelers offense ranking 31st in aDOT and 21st in EPA per play.
18) Chicago Bears (+0)
The Bears once again inspired zero confidence by barely beating an overmatched opponent. They almost certainly wouldâve lost at home if Jaxson Dart (concussion) wasnât knocked out of the game.
19) Miami Dolphins (+10)
It seems the Dolphins benefitted from a new-GM bump. Theyâve absolutely rolled two quality opponents (Falcons and Bills) in two of their last three games with a few missed opportunities costing them a close finish against the Ravens in Week 9.
20) Atlanta Falcons (+1)
Drake London got the best of Sauce Gardner in another huge performance and the Falcons nearly pulled out a win in Berlin after pushing the Patriots to the brink on the road.
21) Arizona Cardinals (-2)
After rolling in Dallas, the Cardinals offense predictably came crashing back to earth in Seattle. Missing three defensive starters pretty much doomed them against the red-hot Seahawks.
22) Dallas Cowboys (+0)
Jerry Jones made a couple of moves to shore up the disastrous defense of his making by acquiring LB Logan Wilson and DL Quinnen Williams. e at the deadline.
23) New York Giants (+1)
When Jaxson Dart is out there the Giants look like a different team. As soon as Russell Wilson checked in for the rookie it all fell apart in Chicago
24) Jacksonville Jaguars (-1)
Trevor Lawrence turned in yet another abysmal fourth quarter performance as the Jaguars squandered a 20-3 lead in Houston.
25) Carolina Panthers (-5)
The Saints sold out to stop Rico Dowdle and Bryce Young had no answers in Week 10. Carolinaâs pass defense is a sieve and they probably wonât be favorites of over a field goal again.
26) Las Vegas Raiders (-1)
Geno Smith did almost nothing after opening with a drive in Denver last Thursday and is now dealing with a quad contusion.
27) Cincinnati Bengals (-1)
The most entertaining carnival team in the NFL emerges from their bye week to face the Steelers this Sunday. Pittsburgh will look to avenge getting shredded by Joe Flacco a couple weeks ago.
28) New Orleans Saints (+2)
Another team with veteran players playing out the string on a mismatched roster, the Saints simply donât have the horses to compete.
29) Washington Commanders (-2)
The Commanders defense is your newest contender for worst unit in the league. Marshon Lattimore (ACL) was struggling, but his backups arenât going to be any better.
30) Cleveland Browns (-1)
With their defense underperforming on the road, the Browns couldnât overcome some early setbacks in a bad loss at the Jets.
31) New York Jets (+1)
Did the announcer really say, âThe Jets havenât had much go their way todayâ as they sat on a 17-14 lead built on two special teams touchdowns? Justin Fields went 6-for-11 for 64 yards and somehow won another game.
32) Tennessee Titans (-1)
Mike McCoy is looking to simplify the offense for Cam Ward and potentially lean on an improved run game as the Titans come out of their bye.
