{"id":259739,"date":"2025-11-03T13:10:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:10:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/259739\/"},"modified":"2025-11-03T13:10:53","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T13:10:53","slug":"bills-patriots-packers-among-risers-fallers-after-crazy-week-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/259739\/","title":{"rendered":"Bills, Patriots, Packers Among Risers, Fallers After Crazy Week 9"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Chaos. That\u2019s how Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season should be remembered. We saw some of the best NFL teams this season go down, with several of those clubs losing at home and suffering some major injuries. It was a weekend of chaos in the NFL, fitting for a season that has seen some surprise contenders emerge.<\/p>\n<p>As the NFL games today draw to a close, let\u2019s dive into our NFL Week 10 power rankings.<\/p>\n<p>1. Buffalo Bills (7)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Kansas-City-Chiefs-at-Buffalo-Bills-27488515.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349704\"  \/>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Just an excellent performance by the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/buffalo-bills\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Buffalo Bills<\/a>\u00a0on Sunday. James Cook continues to perform like an All-Pro this season, and Josh Allen was nearly perfect through the air. But what really stood out today was how well this defense performed against an offense that looked unstoppable coming into Week 9. We know Buffalo\u2019s history versus Kansas City in the regular season versus playoffs; that doesn\u2019t matter right now. What does matter is that the Bills looked like the best team in the NFL for the first time since September.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-award-predictions-2025-after-week-8\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">NFL Award Predictions after Two Months<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-at-New-Orleans-Saints-27425960.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349316\"  \/>Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Health is everything for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tampa-bay-buccaneers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a>\u00a0as they return from the Week 9 bye. Baker Mayfield needs Bucky Irving and Chris Godwin back, especially given what lies ahead on this Buccaneers\u2019 schedule. These matchups against the Patriots, Bills, and Rams will put the Buccaneers\u2019 defense and offensive line to the test. A 1-2 record during this three-game stretch is well within reason, which could make that 6-2 record amid all the previous injuries even more crucial.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-trade-deadline-predictions-2025-week-9\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">NFL Trade Deadline Predictions including a Buccaneers\u2019 Deal<\/a><\/p>\n<p>3. Indianapolis Colts (1)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Indianapolis-Colts-at-Pittsburgh-Steelers-27486108.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349616\"  \/>Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Halloween is over, but the nightmare version of Daniel Jones came out in Week 9 against the Steelers. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/indianapolis-colts\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a>\u00a0lost their second game of the season because of it. Indianapolis performed really well defensively and it was still a one-score game even with Jonathan Taylor (45 rushing yards) shut down. It was just those four turnovers by Jones, turned into 24 points for the Steelers, that proved so costly. Four turnovers is fluky, but Jones turning back into pumpkin again could prove costly in the coming weeks versus Atlanta, Kansas City, and Houston.<\/p>\n<p>4. New England Patriots (11)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Atlanta-Falcons-at-New-England-Patriots-27485288.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349615\"  \/>Eric Canha-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Week 9 was chaotic, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-england-patriots\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New England Patriots<\/a>\u00a0were one of the few teams to survive it. Drake Maye was sacked six times on Sunday and has now taken 12 sacks over the last two games, but three first-half touchdowns were enough in Foxborough to beat the Falcons. New England should come out of this one feeling like if it can clean up the mistakes\u2014two takeaways turned into 10 points\u2014it can challenge for the No. 2 seed in the AFC.<\/p>\n<p>6. Denver Broncos (8)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Denver-Broncos-at-Houston-Texans-27485056.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349617\"  \/>Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Bo Nix and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/denver-broncos\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Denver Broncos<\/a>\u00a0just find ways to win. Missing reigning DPOY Pat Surtain, Denver again found itself facing a fourth-quarter deficit. Of course, Mr. Fourth Quarter delivered again. Maybe that game shouldn\u2019t have been as close as it was, given CJ Stroud left early with a concussion, but the Broncos salvaged a victory on Sunday, and that\u2019s never a given in the NFL as teams like the Colts and Packers demonstrated.<\/p>\n<p>5. Seattle Seahawks (6)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Seattle-Seahawks-at-Washington-Commanders-27490579.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349765\"  \/>Amber Searls-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>This is who the Seattle Seahawks are now. They certainly won\u2019t win blowouts every week, but this is a team with an elite defense and an offense capable of putting up 28-plus points on any given week. Sam Darnold is thriving behind a much-improved offensive line, Seattle\u2019s run game is getting better and Torry Horton could be emerging as a No. 2 receiver. This is the team to beat in the NFC West.<\/p>\n<p>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-trades-wed-like-to-see-before-week-9-super-bowl-contenders\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">NFL Trades We\u2019d Like to See, including the Seahawks<\/a><\/p>\n<p>7. Philadelphia Eagles (9)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-New-York-Giants-at-Philadelphia-Eagles-27425307.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349315\"  \/>Bill Streicher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re a tad bit lower on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/philadelphia-eagles\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a>\u00a0than the consensus NFL power rankings entering Week 10, but that can change in a hurry. The bye week came at a good time, allowing A.J. Brown and the Eagles\u2019 offensive line to get healthy. If Philadelphia\u2019s front five can hold up, Brown and Saquon Barkley could be critical to humbling the Packers on Monday Night Football in Week 10.<\/p>\n<p>8. Los Angeles Rams (10)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-New-Orleans-Saints-at-Los-Angeles-Rams-27487954.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349707\"  \/>Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-rams\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a>\u00a0won convincingly on Sunday over New Orleans, but there has to be a bit of concern following the Puka Nacua injury. If it is not serious, it is time to talk about Matthew Stafford as a top-two candidate for NFL MVP. Los Angeles is rolling right now, and Sean McVay\u2019s club now has a shot at revenge in San Francisco versus Kyle Shanahan.<\/p>\n<p>9. Kansas City Chiefs (2)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Kansas-City-Chiefs-at-Buffalo-Bills-27488580.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349710\"  \/>Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Both the Kansas City Chiefs offensive line and defense came crashing back down to earth on Sunday. Patrick Mahomes was under duress far too much, and Kansas City\u2019s defense was picked apart by Josh Allen, all the while James Cook seemingly turned every carry into a chunk of yards. The Chiefs still looked like one of the best NFL teams, but they also have four losses on the season and still have looming matchups against the Colts and Broncos (twice). All of that is to say Kansas City will be playing at least one road game in the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/nfl-rumors-kansas-city-chiefs-trade-running-back\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Kansas City Chiefs \u2018Drilling Down\u2019 on Position Target Before NFL Trade Deadline<\/a><\/p>\n<p>10. Detroit Lions (4)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Minnesota-Vikings-at-Detroit-Lions-27486381.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349619\"  \/>David Reginek-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Sunday was a particularly painful loss for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/detroit-lions\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Detroit Lions<\/a>, given what happened at Lambeau Field on Sunday. Detroit\u2019s offensive line was certainly an issue versus Minnesota, and it could get even worse given the injuries suffered on the interior. However, it was really the special-teams woes that ultimately swung this 27-24 game in the Vikings\u2019 favor. Given how well-coached Detroit is, we expect the team to recover immediately next week against the reeling Commanders.<\/p>\n<p>11. Los Angeles Chargers (12)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Syndication-The-Tennessean-27486072.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349623\"  \/>Denny Simmons \/ The Tennessean \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll start with the good for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/los-angeles-chargers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a>. In a game where they gave up a pick-six and a punt return touchdown, they still won on the road after making a cross-country trip to Tennessee for an early game. Unfortunately, left tackle Joe Alt was carted off the field\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/sports\/chargers\/story\/2025-11-02\/chargers-vs-tennessee-titans-recap\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">with an ankle injury<\/a>\u00a0in Week 9 and didn\u2019t return. The Chargers\u2019 offensive line without Alt is abysmal, and that could prove very poor timing with matchups against the Steelers and Jaguars looming before the Week 12 bye.<\/p>\n<p>12. Green Bay Packers (3)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Carolina-Panthers-at-Green-Bay-Packers-27486816.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349631\"  \/>Dan Powers-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Everything that could go wrong for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/green-bay-packers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Green Bay Packers<\/a>\u00a0in Week 10 did. Brandon McManus missed a field goal, Savion Williams fumbled in the red zone, Tucker Kraft suffered a significant knee injury, and Jordan Love\u2019s questionable decision-making with the football returned. Oh, Green Bay also repeatedly shot itself in the foot with penalties and red-zone ineffectiveness (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/matchup\/_\/gameId\/401772872\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">1-for-5<\/a>). The Packers just seem to have a penchant for playing at their opponent\u2019s level, so we\u2019ll just have to see what\u2019s in store for a Monday Night Football matchup versus the Eagles.<\/p>\n<p>13. San Francisco 49ers (13)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-San-Francisco-49ers-at-New-York-Giants-27485183.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349639\"  \/>Ed Mulholland-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Feed Christian\u00a0McCaffrey\u2014that\u00a0was what the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/san-francisco-49ers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a>\u00a0needed\u00a0to do on Sunday\u00a0to win at MetLife Stadium.\u00a0Mission accomplished. CMC turned\u00a033 touches into\u00a0173 scrimmage\u00a0yards and 2 touchdowns, carrying San\u00a0Francisco to\u00a0a 10-point victory\u00a0over the Giants. The 49ers don\u2019t\u00a0necessarily look\u00a0like an impressive\u00a0six-win team, but being three\u00a0games above .500 is quite remarkable\u00a0given all the\u00a0injuries.<\/p>\n<p>14. Pittsburgh Steelers (17)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Indianapolis-Colts-at-Pittsburgh-Steelers-27486004.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349641\"  \/>Barry Reeger-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Where has this version of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/pittsburgh-steelers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a>\u00a0defense been? Against a historically great offense, Pittsburgh generated six takeaways and turned them into 24 points. Aaron Rodgers and Co. didn\u2019t play particularly well in this one, but it didn\u2019t matter because Pittsburgh put on a defensive clinic. What we\u2019ve seen from this unit over the first two months of the season suggests regression will happen, but that was a monumental win for the Steelers (5-3) ahead of another tough matchup against the Chargers.<\/p>\n<p>15. Chicago Bears (15)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Chicago-Bears-at-Cincinnati-Bengals-27487180.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349657\"  \/>Katie Stratman-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Snatching defeat from the jaws of victory and then reaching in at the last second to snag the win, that is what the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/chicago-bears\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Chicago Bears<\/a>\u00a0did in Week 9. Chicago led Cincinnati 41-27 with 2:24 left, and Caleb Williams next took the field trailing 42-21 with 54 seconds left. Thankfully for him, rookie tight end Colston Loveland delivered the game-winning touchdown that could be his breakout moment in the NFL. It was too close for comfort, and the Bears\u2019 defense is a mess, but Chicago comes out of it with a 5-3 record and a chance at its sixth win if it can handle its business at home in Week 10 versus the Giants.<\/p>\n<p>16. Carolina Panthers (21)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"687\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Carolina-Panthers-at-Green-Bay-Packers-27487014.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349677\"  \/>Dan Powers-USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Look at what happens when Dave Canales makes Rico Dowdle the centerpiece of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/carolina-panthers\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Carolina Panthers<\/a>\u00a0offense. We also have to acknowledge the fine work done by this Panthers defense on Sunday at Lambeau Field, recording two critical takeaways and holding Green Bay to 1-for-5 in the red zone. This is a great recovery after the Buffalo game, and Carolina now has a shot at its sixth win of the season in early November. Who saw that coming after the 1-3 start?<\/p>\n<p>17. Minnesota Vikings (24)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Syndication-Detroit-Free-Press-27485570.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349681\"  \/>Junfu Han \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>For the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/minnesota-vikings\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a>\u00a0playoff hopes to remain alive, they desperately needed a big win against a top-flight opponent. All three sides of the ball proved instrumental in Sunday\u2019s stunning win in Detroit. J.J. McCarthy was outstanding in the first half, Aaron Jones had a big game, big plays on special teams generated points, and Brian Flores\u2019 defense got back on track. While a 4-4 record still leaves something to be desired, the arrow is pointing up on the Vikings as they head into a Week 10 fight at home versus Baltimore.<\/p>\n<p>18. Baltimore Ravens (20)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Baltimore-Ravens-at-Miami-Dolphins-27458672.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349302\"  \/>Sam Navarro-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Here come the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/baltimore-ravens\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a>. Lamar Jackson returns and this offense, for the most part, fires on all cylinders and the defense is playing relatively well with Roquan Smith back on the field. Health coming out of the bye week has helped deliver two consecutive wins for Baltimore, all at a time when the Steelers are struggling. If the Ravens can go into Minnesota and win in Week 10, this might be the new favorite in the AFC North moving forward.<\/p>\n<p>19. Houston Texans (13)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Denver-Broncos-at-Houston-Texans-27485342.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349685\"  \/>Thomas Shea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The C.J. Stroud concussion wiped out whatever chance the Houston Texans had of taking out Denver in Week 9. Houston\u2019s defense held on for as long as it could, but that unit was bound to break eventually since the Texans\u2019 offense had five three-and-outs after taking a 15-7 lead. If Stroud doesn\u2019t clear the concussion protocol this week, Houston will be staring down a 3-6 record.<\/p>\n<p>20. Dallas Cowboys (18)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Washington-Commanders-at-Dallas-Cowboys-27370504.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349309\"  \/>Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>At least Jerry Jones recognized the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/dallas-cowboys\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a>\u00a0aren\u2019t one trade away from being Super Bowl contenders. That said, this defense puts them in a position where Dak Prescott must play close to an All-Pro level for the team to have a shot at winning each week, including Monday versus Arizona. If Dallas drops this game, it will have a 1-3 record in the last month entering a Week 10 bye, and that should rule out buying at the NFL trade deadline.<\/p>\n<p>21. Jacksonville Jaguars (16)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Jacksonville-Jaguars-at-Las-Vegas-Raiders-27488164.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349711\"  \/>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>That version of the Jacksonville Jaguars that started the season 4-1 with victories over the 49ers and Chiefs is long gone. There are plenty of reasons for the regression, including this defense\u2019s historic takeaway rate plummeting back to normal. However, the holes on this offense have also become evident, and Trevor Lawrence is demonstrating that he\u2019s simply never going to recapture the form we saw a few seasons ago. Going to OT against the Raiders is unacceptable; Jacksonville looks like a mediocre football team.<\/p>\n<p>22. Arizona Cardinals (23)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Syndication-Arizona-Republic-27257031-1.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349307\"  \/>Joe Rondone\/The Republic \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t sleep on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/arizona-cardinals\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Arizona Cardinals<\/a>\u00a0in this Monday Night Football matchup. After all, they\u2019ve outscored opponents by 46 points in the first three quarters of games this season\u2014despite matchups against three of the best NFL teams in 2025 (Colts, Packers, and Seahawks). It\u2019s the fourth quarter (-47 point differential) that has been this club\u2019s Achilles\u2019 heel. Coming off the bye, Arizona has a shot at a win that could turn its season around.<\/p>\n<p>23. Atlanta Falcons (22)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Atlanta-Falcons-at-New-England-Patriots-27486169.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349688\"  \/>Eric Canha-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Keeping it close on the road against the Patriots is nice, but the end result is still a 3-5 record for the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/atlanta-falcons\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a>. The team\u2019s outlook seemed promising after beating Buffalo on Monday Night Football, but the Falcons are now riding a three-game losing streak and set to face an Indianapolis team that will be looking to rebound after a stunning Week 9 loss. It suddenly feels like this could be a 10-loss team by the time the season ends, given there are still matchups versus the Seahawks, Buccaneers, and Rams, too.<\/p>\n<p>24. Washington Commanders (19)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Seattle-Seahawks-at-Washington-Commanders-27490659.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349767\"  \/>Amber Searls-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>There will be discourse about whether or not Jayden Daniels should\u2019ve been playing in that moment, but that shouldn\u2019t be the real discussion. The <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/washington-commanders\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Washington Commanders<\/a> roster is bad, injuries play a part of that, but years of poor drafting are the biggest reason why. This is also the oldest roster in the NFL. It might be in the Commanders\u2019 best long-term interest to be a seller at the NFL trade deadline and start prioritizing the 2026 NFL Draft.<\/p>\n<p>25. Cincinnati Bengals (25)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Chicago-Bears-at-Cincinnati-Bengals-27485325.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349691\"  \/>Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cincinnati-bengals\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a>\u00a0won\u2019t trade Trey Hendrickson because that is how this defense looks when he isn\u2019t on the field. That is a bigger indictment on the \u2018talent\u2019 assembled by the Bengals front office, but the end result is that this team is a worse version of what fans saw last year. If the losses keep piling up, it is fair to wonder if the Bengals eventually consider just shutting Joe Burrow down for the season because he does not need to return to this.<\/p>\n<p>26. Las Vegas Raiders (29)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Jacksonville-Jaguars-at-Las-Vegas-Raiders-27488162.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349713\"  \/>Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Brock Bowers returns and Geno Smith delivers a season-best performance, looking like an above-average starting quarterback. How about that. Las Vegas clearly doesn\u2019t have the offensive line nor the defense to beat the Broncos or Cowboys in the next two weeks, but at least a Bowers-led Raiders offense looks capable of winning two more gmaes this season.<\/p>\n<p>27. New York Giants (27)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Syndication-The-Record-27487231.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349696\"  \/>Julian Leshay Guadalupe\/NorthJersey.com \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>This is the new normal for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-giants\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New York Giants<\/a> offense. Even against an injury-decimated 49ers defnese that struggles mightily to rush the passer, New York finished under 300 total yards on Sunday and much of the damage came after San Francisco had a 17-point lead in the fourth quarter. The hope is just gone with this team and the only desire now should be for Jaxson Dart to stay healthy and steadily make improvements.<\/p>\n<p>28. Miami Dolphins (26)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"539\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Baltimore-Ravens-at-Miami-Dolphins-27459100.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349303\"  \/>Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The true victory for the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/miami-dolphins\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> in Week 9 is the firing of general manager Chris Grier. He is responsible for constructing one of the league\u2019s worst rosters, and that is the biggest reason why this team has fallen off so drastically in the last two years. A head-coaching change and new quarterback still feel necessary, but the biggest step has finally been taken.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/mami-dolphins-coaching-candidates-replace-mike-mcdaniel\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Miami Dolphins Coaching Candidates to Replace Mike McDaniel<\/a><\/p>\n<p>29. New Orleans Saints (26)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-New-Orleans-Saints-at-Los-Angeles-Rams-27487632.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349712\"  \/>Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>While we understand that the <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-orleans-saints\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">New Orleans Saints<\/a> want to use the rest of the season to evaluate Tyler Shough, it would still be in the team\u2019s best interest to be a fairly aggressive seller atthe NFL trade deadline. Move on from Rashid Shaheed, Brandin Cooks, Alontae Taylor and Carl Granderson. This roster needs to be reloaded and trading away contributors now will give the front office a better shot at rebuilding the roster.<\/p>\n<p>30. Cleveland Browns (30)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Cleveland-Browns-at-New-England-Patriots-27425184.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349312\"  \/>Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>We can see the rationale in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/cleveland-browns\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Cleveland Browns<\/a>\u00a0not trading Myles Garrett, given he chose to stay with the franchise this offseason for the money. What we don\u2019t understand is the franchise\u2019s commitment to Dillon Gabriel, who hasn\u2019t looked like an NFL-caliber starting quarterback since taking the field. If Shedeur Sanders isn\u2019t any closer to making his first NFL start after Week 9, that is a further indictment of the Browns\u2019 entire organization.<\/p>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/nfl\/worst-nfl-starters-2025-each-position-october\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Worst NFL Starters after First Half of Season<\/a><\/p>\n<p>31. New York Jets (31)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Syndication-The-Record-27255422.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349313\"  \/>Kevin R. Wexler-NorthJersey.com \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>Can that\u00a0first victory\u00a0of the season\u00a0serve as some\u00a0sort of springboard for Aaron\u00a0Glenn\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/new-york-jets\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">New York Jets<\/a>? They\u2019ve\u00a0shown some fight\u00a0this season versus\u00a0Denver and Tampa\u00a0Bay, losing by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/nfl\/team\/_\/name\/nyj\/new-york-jets\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">4 total points<\/a>, but that elusive\u00a0first win is\u00a0now in the books. Selling at the\u00a0NFL trade deadline\u00a0is still the\u00a0right call for\u00a0the Jets, but\u00a0there\u2019s reason\u00a0to hold out hope\u00a0for 3-4 more\u00a0wins over the\u00a0rest of the season.<\/p>\n<p>32. Tennessee Titans (32)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"788\" height=\"525\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NFL-Los-Angeles-Chargers-at-Tennessee-Titans-27486363.jpg\" alt=\"NFL Week 10 Power Rankings\" class=\"wp-image-1349694\"  \/>Steve Roberts-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/tag\/tennessee-titans\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"(opens in a new tab)\">Tennessee Titans<\/a>\u00a0won\u2019t\u00a0win many games\u00a0if they continue\u00a0to lose control\u00a0like they did\u00a0in their recent\u00a0matchup. Despite\u00a0grabbing an unlikely\u00a0victory against\u00a0the Cardinals\u00a0on a last-minute\u00a0field goal, the\u00a0broader trend\u00a0is concerning. As of now, they\u00a0sit at a 1-7\u00a0record, with\u00a0the season still\u00a0far from over. That catch-up\u00a0effort against\u00a0Arizona was a\u00a0bright spot,\u00a0but the overall\u00a0performance this\u00a0season suggests\u00a0a team that is\u00a0still mired in\u00a0rebuild mode\u00a0and struggling\u00a0with consistency, talent, and\u00a0injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img alt=\"avatar\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_5578.jpeg\"  class=\"avatar avatar-70 photo\" height=\"70\" width=\"70\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"low\" decoding=\"async\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\tMatt  Johnson  is  Senior  Editor  of  NFL  and  College  Football  for  Sportsnaut.  His  work,  including  weekly  NFL  and  college  &#8230; More about <a class=\"more-bio\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsnaut.com\/author\/wisconsinboymakesgoodincali\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Matt Johnson<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Chaos. That\u2019s how Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season should be remembered. 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