Houston doesn’t seem to have much of a problem anymore. Led by CJ Stroud, the Texans have impressed since the start of the season to the point of knocking on the door of the Top 15 (19th). Other great progressions of the week: the Jets (+7) and the Rams (+6) who continue to cling to the right wagon. A Power Ranking once again dominated by the Chiefs (+2).
More complicated week on the other hand for the Titans (-6)the Colts (-6)the Falcons (-6) and the Saints (-6) which fall towards the bottom of the ranking.
As a reminder, this hierarchy is not only based on the number of successes, but also on current form. If two teams are close and haven’t played each other recently, one wonders which one would win if the match were played today. Beating the strongest is not going to propel you to the top in the blink of an eye. Losing to one of the dunces won’t plunge you into the abyss either. One can win and tumble, bow and climb. This is the merciless law of Power Ranking…
1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-1) +2
The champion regains his throne, but it remains fragile.
Week 7: reception of Chargers.
2. San Francisco 49ers (5-1) -1
Jake Moody must have put all the 49ers fans in a bad mood.
Week 7: trip to the Vikings.
3. Miami Dolphins (5-1) +1
So far, Miami has beaten five teams with a combined record of 5 wins and 24 losses. Sunday’s match will be more revealing.
Week 7: trip to the Eagles.
4. Detroit Lions (5-1) +1
Despite the injuries in Motor City, the machine does not seize up and the Lions continue to advance.
Week 7: trip to the Ravens.
5. Philadelphia Eagles (5-1) -3
A defeat against New York which proves the importance of Lane Johnson in this team.
Week 7: reception of Dolphins.
6. Buffalo Bills (4-2)
The Bills were on the verge (and a yard) of losing this game.
Week 7: trip to the Patriots.
7. Dallas Cowboys (4-2)
Micah Parsons, Stephon Gilmore, Dak Prescott… the Dallas stars knew how to take action when necessary.
Week 7: rest.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2) +1
Trevor Lawrence has creaky knees, so Jacksonville relies on Travis Etienne’s legs.
Week 7: trip to the Saints.
9. Baltimore Ravens (4-2) +2
The Ravens have only scored a touchdown on 2 of their last 9 drives in the red zone. Worrying.
Week 7: reception of Lions.
10. Cleveland Browns (3-2) +3
Cleveland has the best defense in the league. Point.
Week 7: trip to the Colts.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-2) -1
Difficult to win a match with a 2/12 on 3rd attempt.
Week 7: reception of Falcons.
12. Cincinnati Bengals (3-3) +3
The Bengals enter their bye week with a 50% record. A lesser evil after this complicated start to the season.
Week 7: rest.
13. Seattle Seahawks (3-2) -5
As the defense gets up to speed, the offense is dropping it.
Week 7: reception of Cardinals.
14. Los Angeles Chargers (2-3) -2
Justin Herbert is no longer hot and it’s Brandon Staley who will pay the price.
Week 7: trip to the Chiefs.
15. New York Jets (3-3) +7
No cornerback, no problem for New York. For the Jets, the air is controlled.
Week 7: rest.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)
The Steelers saw their three AFC North rivals win this weekend. A week off, not so relaxing for Mike Tomlin.
Week 7: trip to the Rams.
17. Los Angeles Rams (3-3) +6
118 and 148 yards for Cooper Kupp’s first two games. As if he had never been hurt.
Week 7: reception of Steelers.
18. Green Bay Packers (2-3)
Matt LaFleur and his men need to start games better. They will have two weeks to prepare for it.
Week 7: trip to the Broncos.
19. Houston Texans (3-3) +7
It’s now official, Houston is the Jaguars’ main predator in this AFC South.
Week 7: rest.
20. New Orleans Saints (3-3) -6
The division is achievable, but they must find consistency.
Week 7: reception of the Jaguars.
21. Minnesota Vikings (2-4)
Kirk Cousins’ teammates beat the Bears, but the rest of the season is worrying.
Week 7: reception of 49ers.
22. Washington Commanders (3-3) +2
Washington didn’t impress, but at least the defense made up for it.
Week 7: trip to the Giants.
23. Atlanta Falcons (3-3) -6
Facing the Texans Ridders had delivered the best match of his career. Against the Commanders, he delivered the worst.
Week 7: trip to the Buccaneers
24. Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) +1
There is progress in Vegas, they might have lost this match last year.
Week 7: trip to the Bears.
25. Indianapolis Colts (3-3) -6
Gardner Minshew will once again have the opportunity to show himself, but against the Jaguars, he gave away 4 balls.
Week 7: reception of Browns.
26. Tennessee Titans (2-4) -6
We may have seen the last image of Ryan Tannehill in a Titans jersey.
Week 7: rest.
27. Arizona Cardinals (1-5)
The Cardinals have only scored 7 points in the fourth quarter… since the start of the season. We will have to find a solution.
Week 7: trip to the Seahawks.
28. Chicago Bears (1-5)
Chicago no longer has a choice, it will have to release its rookie quarterback. The Bears can no longer keep Tyson Bagent a secret.
Week 7: reception of Raiders.
29. New England Patriots (1-5)
Bill Belichick will perhaps break the record for the number of defeats before that of the number of victories.
Week 7: reception of Bills.
30. New York Giants (1-5)
The Giants finished both halves on the opposing 1-yard line. Cruel.
Week 7: reception of Commanders.
31. Denver Broncos (1-5)
The Broncos have not started a season with 5 losses in 6 games since 1994.
Week 7: reception of Packers.
32. Carolina Panthers (0-6)
There are more undefeated teams, but there is still a winless franchise.
Week 7: rest.
