1. 
Denver Broncos (12–2)
The Broncos started 1-0, then lost two heartbreakers. They currently have 11 straight wins, beating the who’s who of the NFL. The Broncos now move into the top spot, but the team right behind them might have something to say about that.
2. 
Los Angeles Rams (11–3)
Flip a coin this week. The Rams could be the best team in the league, but instead they’re in second. They play in the game of the week on Thursday against the Seattle Seahawks.
3. 
New England Patriots (11–3)
The Patriots drop to 11-3 after suffering a loss in what quite possibly could be a candidate for NFL Game of the Year against their division rival, the Buffalo Bills.
4. 
Seattle Seahawks (11–3)
Monster matchup this Thursday night against the Rams with the division on the line. This feels like a must win for Seattle if they want to win the NFC West after dropping their first matchup against the Rams.
5. 
Buffalo Bills (10–4)
It feels like the Bills have not been viewed as the powerhouse that they are. Some of that may be attributed to losses to the Dolphins where they got smacked and the struggling defense. The thing is though, they have the NFL’s Superman and right now my favorite to win MVP, Superman Josh Allen. As long as he is healthy, this team has to be feared as a Super Bowl winning threat.
6. 
Jacksonville Jaguars (10–4)
One of the biggest surprises of this NFL season. The Jags seem destined for big things.
7. 
Los Angeles Chargers (10–4)
It’s been a while, but I can finally say the Chargers are starting to feel like the team they were back early this season, a legitimate contender in the AFC.
8. 
Houston Texans (9–5)
Big opportunity to take control of the AFC South as they play the worst team in the NFL, the Raiders, at home. Meanwhile, the Jags go on the road to Denver to play the Broncos, who are currently the best team in the league.
9. 
San Francisco 49ers (10–4)
It wasn’t the most impressive win against Tennessee, but the 49ers still won by double digits as they remain a game behind the division leaders, the Rams and Seahawks.
10. 
Chicago Bears (10–4)
The Bears take back control of the NFC after completely annihilating the Cleveland Browns at home. The Bears have a big chance this Sunday to put some space between themselves and the Packers with a win.
11. 
Philadelphia Eagles (9–5)
The Eagles bounced back in a massive way against the Raiders. While it may have been an easy opponent, the Eagles offense looked the best it’s been in a long time.
12. 
Green Bay Packers (9-4–1)
Jordan Love looked pretty rough in the last two minutes of their game this past Sunday against the Broncos..
13. 
Detroit Lions (8–6)
Detroit’s playoff hopes are officially in hot water after losing to the Rams on Sunday.
14. 
Pittsburgh Steelers (7–7)
The Buccaneers choked heavily on Thursday night against the Falcons. They had all but won the game and instead allowed the Falcons to score twice within 3 minutes and 34 seconds. The Buccaneers were saved by the New Orleans Saints, who kicked a game winning field goal to keep the division lead tied at the top with Carolina.
15. 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7–6)
The Buccaneers choked heavily on Thursday night against the Falcons. They had all but won the game and instead allowed the Falcons to score twice within 3 minutes and 34 seconds. The Buccaneers were saved by the New Orleans Saints, who kicked a game winning field goal to keep the division lead tied at the top with Carolina..
16. 
Baltimore Ravens (7–7)
Talk about a comeback. It seemed like the Ravens were stumbling after getting themselves back into playoff contention with back to back losses. The Ravens bounced back in a big way by blanking the Bengals 24-0.
17. 
Dallas Cowboys (6–7–1)
Dallas kicked the bucket Sunday night against the Minnesota Vikings, but they have a chance to save themselves if the Commanders can beat the Eagles and the Boys can win at home against the Chargers, which seems impossible.
18. 
Carolina Panthers (7–7)
The Panthers had a chance to take the division lead in the NFC South, but with 12 seconds to go, Lathan Ransom lowered his helmet on defenseless Tyler Shough as he was sliding, allowing the Panthers to hit a field goal to break a 17-17 tie. The best part for Carolina, they meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday with the winner taking first place in the NFC South.
19. 
Minnesota Vikings (6–8)
While the Vikings season is over, JJ McCarthy seems to be turning a corner with his accuracy and ability to create for his team. Back to back wins for the Purple People Eaters.
20. 
Kansas City Chiefs (6–8)
The Chiefs magical run of making the playoffs is over. Patrick Mahomes season is over as he tore his ACL, but early reports say he’ll have nine months to recover to prepare for Opening Week 2026.
21. 
Indianapolis Colts (8–6)
It seemed like the Colts had a chance to win Sunday against the Seahawks, but their defense allowed Seattle to march down the field and kick a field goal with not much time left. Philip Rivers didn’t play horribly for a 44 year old grandfather, but at this point the Colts season feels toast.
22. 
Atlanta Falcons (5–9)
Atlanta looked impressive and Kirk Cousins looked impressive. While the Falcons season might be over, Cousins is playing for an NFL starter position in 2026, as it seems like a few teams may need a QB next season.
23. 
Miami Dolphins (6–8)
The Dolphins season ended this week with a bad loss to Pittsburgh. Changes are coming to Miami this offseason.
24. 
New Orleans Saints (4–10)
While the Saints might be 4-10, they clearly have a massive chance to be a contender in 2026. The Saints look every bit like a really good football team defensively and offensively, and the Tyler Shough naysayers have gone real quiet.
25. 
Washington Commanders (4–10)
It’s been a disappointing season for the Commanders. We’ll see if they can finish strong as they look toward next season, hoping to regroup after the injury bug really hurt them all year.ar.
26. 
Cincinnati Bengals (4–10)
Just like that, the Bengals went from having a 1 percent chance to make the playoffs to their season officially ending. The fire Zac Taylor talk seems a little unfair, as his star QB was injured most of the season.
27. 
New York Giants (2–12)
I mean, they came back and lost respectfully to the Commanders, if you want to call losing by eight respectful.
28. 
Arizona Cardinals (3–11)
The Cardinals got absolutely blown out again.
29. 
New York Jets (3–11)
The Jets feel like such a lost cause. Earlier in the season they would fight and lose close games, now it’s like they’re not even competing.
30. 
Cleveland Browns (3–11)
The Shedeur Sanders hype train came to a brutal halt as the rookie played poorly against a Bears defense that hasn’t been that great at stopping pass plays, throwing three interceptions.
31. 
Tennessee Titans (2–12)
The Titans are a team playing for the future, so it’s hard to judge them other than they’re not worse than the Raiders.
32. 
Las Vegas Raiders (2–12)
It’s been a miserable year for the Raiders. Getting blanked by the Eagles Sunday didn’t help much.