NFL Power Rankings: Week 10

1. Buffalo Bills (7-1; Last Week Rank: 1)

Week 9 Result: W vs Vikings 23-6

2. San Francisco 49ers (7-1; Last Week Rank: 2)

Week 9 Result: W vs Raiders 38-17

3. Cincinnati Bengals (6-2; Last Week Rank: 3)

Week 9 Result: W vs Falcons 34-17

4. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-2; Last Week Rank: 7)

Week 9 Result: W vs Ravens 33-10

5. Denver Broncos (7-2; Last Week Rank: 4)

Week 9 Result: W vs Panthers 26-21

6. Chicago Bears (6-2; Last Week Rank: 5)

Week 9 Result: W vs Buccaneers 27-24

7. Kansas City Chiefs (6-2; Last Week Rank: 6)

Week 9 Result: W vs Jets 35-12

8. Seattle Seahawks (5-4; Last Week Rank: 8)

Week 9 Result: W vs Cardinals 17-3

9. Detroit Lions (6-2; Last Week Rank: 9)

Week 9 Result: W vs Dolphins 19-9

10. Green Bay Packers (6-3; Last Week Rank: 14)

Week 9 Result: W vs Patriots 45-27

11. Minnesota Vikings (6-2; Last Week Rank: 10)

Week 9 Result: L vs Bills 23-6

12. Los Angeles Rams (5-4; Last Week Rank: 11)

Week 9 Result: W vs Commanders 20-13

13. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2; Last Week Rank: 13)

Week 9 Result: BYE WEEK in week 9

14. New York Giants (5-2-1; Last Week Rank: 15)

Week 9 Result: W vs Eagles 19-11

15. New England Patriots (5-4; Last Week Rank: 12)

Week 9 Result: L vs Packers 45-27

16. Dallas Cowboys (4-5; Last Week Rank: 18)

Week 9 Result: W vs Colts 27-23

17. Houston Texans (3-5; Last Week Rank: 20)

Week 9 Result: W vs Chargers 44-22

18. Cleveland Browns (5-4; Last Week Rank: 16)

Week 9 Result: L vs Saints 23-22

19. Carolina Panthers (3-5; Last Week Rank: 17)

Week 9 Result: L vs Broncos 26-21

20. Las Vegas Raiders (4-5; Last Week Rank: 19)

Week 9 Result: L vs 49ers 38-17

21. Baltimore Ravens (4-5; Last Week Rank: 21)

Week 9 Result: L vs Jaguars 33-10

22. New Orleans Saints (3-5; Last Week Rank: 24)

Week 9 Result: W vs Browns 23-22

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-6; Last Week Rank: 22)

Week 9 Result: L vs Bears 27-24

24. Atlanta Falcons (3-6; Last Week Rank: 23)

Week 9 Result: L vs Bengals 34-17

25. Washington Commanders (2-5-1; Last Week Rank: 25)

Week 9 Result: L vs Rams 20-13

26. Arizona Cardinals (3-6; Last Week Rank: 26)

Week 9 Result: L vs Seahawks 17-3

27. New York Jets (2-7; Last Week Rank: 27)

Week 9 Result: L vs Chiefs 35-12

28. Indianapolis Colts (2-7; Last Week Rank: 29)

Week 9 Result: L vs Cowboys 27-23

29. Philadelphia Eagles (2-7; Last Week Rank: 28)

Week 9 Result: L vs Giants 19-11

30. Miami Dolphins (1-7; Last Week Rank: 30)

Week 9 Result: L vs Lions 19-9

31. Tennessee Titans (1-7; Last Week Rank: 31)

Week 9 Result: BYE WEEK in week 9

32. Los Angeles Chargers (0-8; Last Week Rank: 32)

Week 9 Result: L vs Texans 44-22

Week 9 Thoughts

• The Chargers offense scored its first touchdown since week 5, but still got blown out. Justin Herbert was sacked a career high eight times, and has now thrown an interception in every game so far. I have never seen a healthy NFL quarterback in his prime who has had no extenuating circumstances (like Deshaun Watson) have a case of the Yips like Herbert this season. He went from a top ten QB to literally one of the worst quarterbacks in the league thus far.
• Are the Jaguars the best team in the NFL, or are they benefiting from a weak schedule like the New England Patriots did last year? Jacksonville is 6-2, 2nd in points allowed, 4th in points scored, have the best turnover differential in the league, and have one of the easiest schedules in the league. They also just added defensive tackle Jordan Davis from Philly, and safety Jessie Bate III from Atlanta via trade at the deadline. They now have no 1st or 2nd round pick in the 2027 NFL Draft, but they’re all in for a ‘chip.
• The ugly side of Caleb Williams made an appearance this week. He entered the game against Tampa Bay with only one turnover all season, and then really struggled against an elite Bucs defense. He threw four interceptions and completed just 59% of his passes. Chicago still won the game, but Williams won’t get away with turning the ball over against better teams.
• Here come the Bengals! After an uninspiring 2-2 start, Cincinnati has now won four straight games. Joe Burrow has been on fire the last four games contributing 18 total touchdowns, and has the best EPA/play in the league. Cincy has to get better at stopping the run on defense and running the ball efficiently on offense, but as long as Burrow is on, this team is a contender.
• The Trade Deadline was this week, and there was a ton of movement. Of all the trades completed, one has major implications. The Vikings sent a 2027 third round pick to the Raiders for quarterback Kirk Cousins. Kyler Murray has been a disappointment, and he’s missed time due to injury. Carson Wentz was so historically bad against Buffalo, Minnesota decided it HAD to make a move at the position. Armed with arguably the best defense in the league, many felt subpar play at quarterback would inevitably hold this team back from being true contenders. Cousins changes that. He isn’t Burrow or Mahomes, but he doesn’t have to be here – just don’t suck, get some points, and let the defense lead the way.