The birds rule the roost in the NFL this week. Philadelphia Eagles (+1) and the Baltimore Ravens (+2) are one of the fittest teams in the league. It is therefore not surprising to see them respectively first and second in this Power Ranking. Further down, we also note the great rise of the Titans (+5) and the Broncos (+5) who performed this Sunday.
Conversely, the fall of the 49ers hurts (-7) after a third consecutive defeat and a place of 10th.
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. Philadelphia Eagles (7-1) +1
There’s a lot of talk about Tyreek Hill, but AJ Brown may be the best receiver in the league right now.
Week 9: reception of Cowboys.
2. Baltimore Ravens (6-2) +2
The Ravens will also play three home games.
Week 9: reception of Seahawks.
3. Miami Dolphins (6-2) +3
They arrive in Frankfurt strong.
Week 9: trip to the Chiefs (in Frankfurt).
4. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2) -3
Patrick Mahomes was ill on Sunday. Andy Reid must be careful that the entire Chiefs machine is not seized up.
Week 9: reception of Dolphins (in Frankfurt).
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2)
They have a record of 6 wins and 2 losses for the first time in the 21st century.
Week 9: rest.
6. Dallas Cowboys (5-2) +1
The last time they faced a favorite in the AFC, they didn’t exist. Sunday, they will have the opportunity to prove.
Week 9: trip to the Eagles.
7. Detroit Lions (6-2) +1
We finally saw what the number 12 pick in the draft was capable of doing. Lions fans will be able to start saying “I admire Gibbs”
Week 9: rest.
8. Buffalo Bills (5-3) +1
Sunday’s game against the Bengals will (already) look like a playoff game.
Week 9: trip to the Bengals.
9. Cincinnati Bengals (4-3) +2
Have we found the real Bengals? Response from Sunday.
Week 9: reception of Bills.
10. San Francisco 49ers (5-3) -7
The 49ers went on rest after three consecutive defeats, the brains must be smoking in San Francisco.
Week 9: rest.
11. Seattle Seahawks (5-2) +1
The Seahawks are now in the position of the hunted in this NFC West.
Week 9: trip to the Ravens.
12. Cleveland Browns (4-3) -2
PJ Walker is finally costing them.
Week 9: reception of Cardinals.
13. New York Jets (4-3) +2
If there’s one thing that can’t be taken away from them: these Jets have character.
Week 9: reception of Chargers.
14. Los Angeles Chargers (3-4) +4
They absolutely must show consistency from now on. Monday Night Football will be a good test.
Week 9: trip to the Jets.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-3) -2
Kenny Pickett should be back, but Minkah Fitzpatrick’s injury is the most damaging.
Week 9: reception of the Titans.
16. Minnesota Vikings (4-4) -2
Without Kirk Cousins (and even with Joshua Dobbs), the Vikings’ season becomes very compromised.
Week 9: trip to the Falcons.
17. New Orleans Saints (4-4) +4
The Saints finally seem to be on the attack.
Week 9: reception of Bears.
18. Atlanta Falcons (4-4) -2
Desmond Ridder’s concussion could be an excuse to install Taylor Heinicke more permanently.
Week 9: reception of Vikings.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4) -2
The Floridians are on three consecutive defeats, we must reverse the trend and quickly if they still want to aim for this NFC South.
Week 9: trip to the Texans.
20. Houston Texans (3-4) -1
CJ Stroud could use some help on the ground to destroy the rookie wall he is hitting.
Week 9: reception of Buccaneers.
21. Tennessee Titans (3-4) +5
Will Levis couldn’t have dreamed of a better debut, we must now confirm… away… against the Steelers.
Week 9: trip to the Steelers.
22. Los Angeles Rams (3-5) -2
Matthew Stafford is injured and Sean McVay can’t push too much.
Week 9: trip to the Packers.
23. Washington Commanders (3-5)
Big fall cleaning for Commanders who are doing promotions on pass-rushers.
Week 9: trip to the Patriots.
24. Green Bay Packers (2-5) -3
Green Bay is in free fall and Matt LaFleur can’t stop the massacre.
Week 9: reception of Rams.
25. Denver Broncos (3-5) +5
Now that the Kansas City demon is exorcised, the Broncos can move forward.
Week 9: rest.
26. Indianapolis Colts (3-5) -1
The Colts offense is starting to look like something, but we’re really going to have to stop losing the ball.
Week 9: trip to the Panthers.
27. New England Patriots (2-6) -3
The Patriots have also lost Bourne and are starting to feel defeat under their skin.
Week 9: reception of Commanders.
28. Chicago Bears (2-6) -1
Chicago will once again have to do without Fields.
Week 9: trip to the Saints.
29. New York Giants (2-6)
They certainly lost Leonard Williams, but Dexter Lawrence is still there to carve up the offensive lines.
Week 9: trip to the Raiders.
30. Las Vegas Raiders (3-5) -2
Back to square one for the Raiders.
Week 9: reception of Giants.
31. Carolina Panthers (1-6) +1
Bryce Young looked in rhythm and the Panthers picked up their first win of the season.
Week 9: Colts receptions.
32. Arizona Cardinals (1-7) -1
The Cardinals may have to play with rookie Clayton Tune, but the tune of defeat should remain the same.
Week 9: trip to the Browns.
