1. 
New England Patriots (11–2)
The best team in football right now. A massive showdown with the Bills looms on Sunday.
2. 
Denver Broncos (11–2)
The Broncos don’t win with style, but they win. Eleven victories and tied for the league’s best record says enough.
3. 
Los Angeles Rams (10–3)
This 2025 Rams offense vs. the “Greatest Show on Turf” is a real debate. The Super Bowl favorite at the moment.
4. 
Seattle Seahawks (10–3)
The Rams might be the NFC’s best by a hair, but Seattle is right there. It’s a coin flip between the two.
5. 
Green Bay Packers (9-3–1)
Back-to-back wins over NFC contenders Detroit and Chicago. The Packers look like the team they were early in the season.
6. 
Jacksonville Jaguars (9–4)
The Jags have officially turned the corner. They’re back among the elite.
7. 
Buffalo Bills (9–4)
Huge win last week. Josh Allen is making a serious push for another MVP award.
8. 
Houston Texans (8–5)
Another team heating up late. Led by a ferocious defense, the Texans are surging at the right time.
9. 
Chicago Bears (9–4)
Chicago remains in first place after punching the Eagles straight in the mouth on Black Friday.
10. 
San Francisco 49ers (9–4)
Coming off a bye. They get a soft landing with Tennessee visiting on Sunday.
11. 
Detroit Lions (8–5)
Huge test ahead as they head to L.A. to face the Rams.
12. 
Los Angeles Chargers (9–4)
It wasn’t pretty, but the defense made just enough plays to beat Philly on Monday night.
13. 
Philadelphia Eagles (8–5)
The offense is downright ugly. Once the favorites to repeat, now just fighting with Dallas for the NFC East. Fortunately, they finish with Raiders, Commanders, Bills, Commanders. Three easy wins should get them to 11-6 and likely the division.
14. 
Pittsburgh Steelers (7–6)
Back in first place. A big Monday night matchup with the surging Dolphins awaits.
15. 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7–6)
Brutal loss to the Saints. Tampa feels like a team headed in the wrong direction.
16. 
Kansas City Chiefs (6–7)
At this point, it’s safe to assume Kansas City’s season is over.
17. 
Carolina Panthers (7–6)
Coming off a bye and tied for first place. A critical test ahead in New Orleans.
18. 
Dallas Cowboys (6–6–1)
Bad loss Thursday, but Philadelphia’s struggles are keeping Dallas alive in the NFC East race.
19. 
Baltimore Ravens (6–7)
Touchdown or not? That call cost them the game and the AFC North lead.
20. 
Miami Dolphins (6–7)
Miami keeps winning. The season may be done, but the late-life surge might just save Mike McDaniel’s job.
21. 
Indianapolis Colts (8–5)
It’s never a good sign when you sign 44-year-old Philip Rivers to potentially start on Sunday vs. Seattle.
22. 
Cincinnati Bengals (4–8)
The playoff hopes were already slim. Now at a 1% chance, Cincinnati is hanging on for dear life
23. 
Minnesota Vikings (5–8)
Either Washington is that bad or Minnesota finally turned over a new leaf.
24. 
Atlanta Falcons (4–9)
Blown out in their own building. Ugly.
25. 
New Orleans Saints (3–10)
Rookie Tyler Shough looked impressive. Maybe he’s finally figuring it out.
26. 
New York Jets (3–10)
Bye week is over, and the reward is a date with the red-hot Jaguars.
27. 
Cleveland Browns (3–9)
Myles Garrett gets another sack, up to 20 now, inching closer to the single-season record.
28. 
Arizona Cardinals (3–9)
Got blown out by the Rams. Not much else to say.
29. 
Washington Commanders (3–9)
Jayden Daniels returns from injury… and gets hurt again. The nightmare season continues.
30. 
New York Giants (2–11)
Coming off a bye. A rare chance at a win this week as they host Washington.
31. 
Tennessee Titans (2–11)
Pick up a win over Cleveland, but reality returns with a road trip to San Francisco.
32. 
Las Vegas Raiders (2–11)
A rough season, but a great shot at securing the No. 1 overall pick.