NFLpower rankings entering Week 13 of the 2025 season (previous rank in parentheses):
1. Los Angeles Rams (1):Hate to say we told y'all − except we love to tell you we told y'all. (We also anointed QB Matthew Stafford as the league MVP in Week 7, but who's counting … besides us?) This will be the Rams' fourth straight week in this top spot − largely because there are no weaknesses here … unless Stafford's back tightens up. Heck, these guys haven't trailed since Week 6. A stretch run with four of their final six regular-season games on the road could make things more interesting, though.
The 2025 Rams currently have:the NFL leader in passing TDs (Stafford, 30)the NFL leader in receiving TDs (Adams, 12)the NFL leader in receptions (Nacua, 80 - tied)the NFL's best scoring defense (16.3 PPG)They would be the first team ever to have all 4 in the same season.pic.twitter.com/iexsetuvYf
— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS)November 24, 2025
2.Seattle Seahawks(3):WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace for a record 2,029 receiving yards − which is all the more remarkable given Seattle runs the ball more frequently than all but one NFL team … and passes more infrequently than all but one NFL team.
3. New England Patriots (2):Strong argument that Marcus Jones is Pats' best corner and one of their most valuable players.
.@MarcusJonesochotakes it the other way ➡️📺 CBSpic.twitter.com/Qizl29fiu3
— New England Patriots (@Patriots)November 23, 2025
Players with multiple pick-6s, multiple punt return touchdowns, and at least 1 receiving touchdown in their careers, Super Bowl era:Marcus JonesDeion Sanders
— Dante Koplowitz-Fleming (@DanteKopFlem)November 23, 2025
4.Denver Broncos(4):A team that relies heavily on its special teams signed K Wil Lutz to a three-year extension Monday − good way to end any bye week.
OFFICIAL: We've signed K Wil Lutz to a three-year contract extension.Let's get it,@wil_lutz5!📰 »https://t.co/hofoCebbVXpic.twitter.com/jSm1Bw2Xjf
— Denver Broncos (@Broncos)November 24, 2025
5.Green Bay Packers(7):A seven-week stretch with five games against NFC North foes − including all three away dates − rolls on Thursday in Motown, hopefully with RB Josh Jacobs back in the lineup.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (5):Much as it feels like this teamsuffers from self-inflicted wounds, Philly's six turnovers are the league's fewest.
7. Kansas City Chiefs (9):Must be horrible being related to a K.C. player. The team is playing on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year … though it might be on vacation by MLK Day given how things have been going,Sunday's defeat of Indynotwithstanding.
8. Indianapolis Colts (8):A team with the league's highest-scoring offense couldn't generate a first down over its final four possessions Sunday in K.C. … but it managed to surrender 33 of them.
9 . Detroit Lions (10):RB Jahmyr Gibbs has certainly benefited from Dan Campbell's play selection − now averaging more than 20 touches, 194 yards from scrimmage and two TDs per game over the past three weeks.
10.Baltimore Ravens(11):The AFC North's best team? Technically. Apparently. Yet the Ravens have struggled to put away last-place teams for three weeks running. They'll face another one, Cincinnati, on Thanksgiving night.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18)makes a catch for a touchdownagainst the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
11.Houston Texans(13):Yet another impressive component of a top-ranked defense? It has 17 takeaways over the past eight games, a stretch when the Texans have gone 6-2.
12.Buffalo Bills(6):QB Josh Allen has been sacked 17 times over his past four starts on the road. Welcome to Pittsburgh, MVP.
13.Jacksonville Jaguars(14):Just a game out of first place in the AFC South, the Jags have four of their final six games against the Colts and Titans.
14. San Francisco 49ers (15):RB Christian McCaffrey is on track for his third season with 2,000 yards from scrimmage and second with both 1,000 yards rushingandreceiving − a feat no player in NFL history has managed on multiple occasions.
15.Chicago Bears(16):How balanced is this offense? It has four players (D'Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, Kyle Monangai and DJ Moore) with at least 500 yards and four TDs from scrimmage.
16.Tampa Bay Buccaneers(12):This should makeailing QB Baker Mayfieldfeel better − the Bucs' upcoming three-game homestand will be against opponents with a collective record of 9-24.
17. Los Angeles Chargers (17):Coming out of their bye, the Bolts' next two games will be played in front of legions of Raiders and Eagles fans. After that, the Chargers will hit the road.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (18):Congratulations to T.J. Watt for becoming his family's all-time sack leader. We'd still pick J.J. atop any Watt draft.
TJ WATT PASSES JJ WATT IN CAREER SACKS.INCREDIBLE.https://t.co/5xBLbevDDRpic.twitter.com/1F2DPuynmx
— NFL (@NFL)November 23, 2025
"If he's going to pass my record, that's one hell of a way to do it. Good for you TJ."@JJWatton TJ Watt passing him in career sacksPITvsCHI on CBS/Paramount+https://t.co/HkKw7uXVntpic.twitter.com/kvTf89M584
— NFL (@NFL)November 23, 2025
19. Dallas Cowboys (22):QB Dak Prescott has now won 19 consecutive starts against NFC East opponents at AT&T Stadium, but he won't face another one in North Texas until 2026.
20.Carolina Panthers(19):Rather than capitalize on a prime-time chance to assume first place in the NFC South, they retreated to .500 − and a continued NFC West nightmare with the Rams soon headed to Charlotte.
21. Arizona Cardinals (21):In one sense, this offense has been wildly inconsistent in 2025. In another, it's scored between 20 and 27 points in every game but one.
22. Minnesota Vikings (20):WR Justin Jefferson's career average of 93.5 receiving yards per game is the highest in NFL history … and 20 yards clear of what's been able to produce in 2025 amid the Vikes' issues behind center.
23. Cincinnati Bengals (23):QB Joe Burrow will apparently make his first start since Week 2 on Thanksgiving night.Whether that's a good idea, especially as it pertains to Burrow's health, remains very much unclear.
24. Cleveland Browns (24):If DE Myles Garrett merely averages one sack per game the rest of the way, he'll finish with 24.
Myles Garrett's 18 sacks thorough 11 games is the most by any player since the@NFLstarted keeping track in 1982.
— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano)November 24, 2025
25. Miami Dolphins (25):Still awaiting any flex decisions for a team that remains scheduled to play two more prime-time games.
26. Atlanta Falcons (26):Kirk Cousins really should broker an introduction between Michael Penix Jr. and Darnell Mooney before next season.
27. Washington Commanders (27):Maybe this offense will look a lot better in 2026 when WR Brandon Aiyuk, a former Sun Devil like QB Jayden Daniels,gets plugged into it?
28.New York Giants(30):Maybe they've lost a league-most five fourth-quarter leads. But they've also managed to convert Jameis Winston into a tight end, which is far more notable.
JAMEIS WINSTON RECEIVING TD FROM GUNNER OLSZEWSKI.NYGvsDET on FOX/FOX Onehttps://t.co/HkKw7uXVntpic.twitter.com/A5D17S03R3
— NFL (@NFL)November 23, 2025
29.New Orleans Saints(28):They looked good Sunday … meaning their first-ever game while dressed in black head to toe.
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— New Orleans Saints (@Saints)November 23, 2025
Week 5: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel makes a catch against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. The Bills wore their new "Rivalries" uniform for the "Sunday Night Football" game, which the Patriots won, 23-20." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield awaits the snap against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams wore throwback uniforms in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win. The Buccaneers and Seahawks entered the NFL together as expansion teams in 1976." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 4: Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane rushes the ball against the New York Jets during a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 4: The Arizona Cardinals defense tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the first quarter of a "Thursday Night Football" game at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals became the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys - an homage to the team's 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season - in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting "The Vikings Classic" throwback uniform inspired by the team's look during the 1960s and '70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6." style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> 
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
30. New York Jets (29):QB Tyrod Taylor's promotioncoincided with the NYJ's worst rushing output of the season while clinching the franchise's 10th consecutive losing campaign. That'll show 'em. Trust the process.
31. Las Vegas Raiders (31):Justcoach 'em all by yourself, Pete − it's basically a Pop Warner squad anyway.
32. Tennessee Titans (32):If you thought a four-game homestand was going to help a team that hasn't won in Nashville for 13 months … welp.
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