NFL Power Rankings 2025: Packers, Chiefs Plummet

NFL Power Rankings updated Dec. 15, 2025

Group A:


Los Angeles Rams (11-3) – Previously: 1.
The Rams were never going to move off the No. 1 spot based on what happened in Carolina two weeks ago. They lost to the Panthers in a pathetic display, but they outgained them in total yards and yards per play. They only lost because of three fluky turnovers by Matthew Stafford. This reminded me of the Eagles’ near loss to the Panthers late last year, which would have actually been a loss had Xavier Legette not dropped a touchdown on the final play. The Rams bounced back incredibly well after that, but we’ll have to check the statuses of Davante Adams and Puka Nacua.

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Buffalo Bills (10-4) – Previously: 2.
The Bills have rebounded nicely in three games since their loss to the Texans. Josh Allen was incredible in the second half once again, though the run defense really struggled against TreVeyon Henderson. Allen deserves MVP, but won’t win it because the Bills will have the No. 5 seed.


Seattle Seahawks (11-3) – Previously: 3.
It’s absolutely ridiculous that the Seahawks didn’t beat the Colts by double digits. Indianapolis averaged just 3.7 yards per play. The Seahawks barely scored because of an incredibly stupid game plan by Klint Kubiak, who refused to test an Indianapolis secondary missing its top two cornerbacks.


Philadelphia Eagles (9-5) – Previously: 6.
Maybe I was too quick to remove the Eagles from being a Group A team. Their defense is amazing. Their offense has struggled at times, but that’ll change when Lane Johnson returns from injury.



Group B:


Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) – Previously: 9.
The Jaguars are better than what they’ve been earlier in the season. Jakobi Meyers is such an important presence for Trevor Lawrence because Lawrence has never had a professional receiver in his career. He’s played with talented receivers, but all of them were either mistake-prone or fragile. The defense, meanwhile, has made great strides. I’m considering a bet on Jacksonville to win the Super Bowl.


Houston Texans (9-5) – Previously: 8.
The Texans dominated the Cardinals, but not just on offense. They scored 40 points despite losing Woody Marks to an injury. Houston has looked awesome following its slow start.


New England Patriots (11-3) – Previously: 5.
The Patriots had a chance to prove that they are for real by sweeping the Bills. It looked like they’d do so, but they fell apart in the second half. It’s unclear why Drake Maye forgot that he can run the ball, but he barely did so in the second half of the loss.


Detroit Lions (8-6) – Previously: 7.
The Lions managed to stay alive with a win over Dallas, but they are not in good shape. They desperately need home-field advantage because Jared Goff simply can’t play in poor weather conditions, especially when going up against a team that can generate tons of pressure. Given the Lions’ 8-6 record, it’s highly unlikely that they’ll avoid playing outside come January. They may not even make it to January, given that their record. Their pass defense has been atrocious, and they cannot beat top-tier competition.


Chicago Bears (10-4) – Previously: 11.
The Bears could have been flat against the Browns because they had the Packers, 49ers, and Lions coming up after the game. They took care of business, however, slaughtering the Browns impressively.



Group C:


Denver Broncos (12-2) – Previously: 12.
The Broncos are 12-2, but you can’t really take them seriously as a Super Bowl contender with their close wins against the Raiders, Jets, Giants, Titans, and the Redskins. Bo Nix was awful in the Thursday night victory versus Las Vegas. He was so inept that he must have thought he was battling the ’85 Bears instead of the terrible Raiders defense. Nix came back to beat the Chiefs, but Kansas City continued to underwhelm. Nearly losing to Washington should just result in a loss.

But what about Denver’s win versus the Packers? Well, if the Broncos get to battle teams who lose their All-Pro defender, top receiver, and rock-solid right tackle, they’ll win every time.


San Francisco 49ers (10-4) – Previously: 13.
The 49ers have too many defensive injuries to make a deep playoff run, but perhaps they can win one postseason game if Brock Purdy and the rest of the offense remains healthy. They managed to cover against the Titans in a game versus a horrible opponent, but the big take-away was that Ricky Pearsall finally looks healthy since suffering his early-season injury.


Green Bay Packers (9-4-1) – Previously: 4.
The Packers were underwhelming earlier in the year in losses to the Panthers and Browns, and near-defeats to the Cardinals and Joe Flacco-led Bengals. However, they were much better over the past four weeks. They won in a blowout over the Vikings, held multiple 10-point leads in Detroit, and were able to soundly beat the hot Bears. They then had a lead versus the Packers for most of the afternoon. Unfortunately for them, they lost Micah Parsons, Christian Watson, and Zach Tom to injuries.


San Angeles Chargers (10-4) – Previously: 14.
The Chargers somehow keep winning despite missing their top three offensive tackles. This will eventually cost them, but their defense has been incredible.


Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) – Previously: 19.
The Steelers retained sole possession of first place in the division with their inexplicable win in Baltimore. They allowed 300 rushing yards to the Bills, but easily clamped down on the Ravens. Aaron Rodgers, meanwhile, somehow looked like he was in MVP form again.


Baltimore Ravens (7-7) – Previously: 17.
The Ravens saved their season by snapping their two-game losing streak. They were great against the Bengals, especially defensively. Their defense had struggled for weeks, but finally improved with some players returning from injury.


Minnesota Vikings (6-8) – Previously: 20.
Washington was J.J. McCarthy’s easiest matchup in the pros because he hadn’t battled a defense worse than 14th in EPA since he returned from injury. The Cowboys aren’t much better than the Redskins, so it’s not a surprise that McCarthy has played well in two consecutive games.


Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-7) – Previously: 18.
The Buccaneers simply cannot beat top-tier competition. They’re 0-4 against Group A teams this year. They couldn’t even beat the Saints in a completely embarrassing defeat or the Falcons in a blown 14-point lead. And yet, they’ll probably still win the division.


Dallas Cowboys (6-7-1) – Previously: 15.
Losing to the Lions on the road is understandable. Falling to the Vikings at home is inexcusable, especially in a must-win game. The Cowboys now have to win out and hope that the Eagles will somehow lose twice to the Redskins.


Cincinnati Bengals (4-10) – Previously: 16.
Joe Burrow returned for this? It’s hard to believe that Burrow was so terrible versus Baltimore. Evan Daniel, my co-host on the After Dark Show on Thursdays, texted me that he suspected that Burrow showed up high to the game. Based on how Burrow played, I can’t blame Evan for thinking that.



Group D:


Indianapolis Colts (8-6) – Previously: 24.
I compared the Colts to a seemingly hot girl at the bar, but when the lights go on, she’s revealed to be a hideous beast. Now, without Daniel Jones, the Colts are even worse. What’s worse than hideous beast? Rosie O’Donnell is the only thing that comes to mind.

Perhaps an extremely old version of Rosie O’Donnell? Philip Rivers didn’t commit any mistakes against the Seahawks, but dinked and dunked the entire time. The Colts averaged just 3.7 yards per play. They are toast.


Carolina Panthers (7-7) – Previously: 22.
Somehow, some way, the Panthers are 7-7. If they make the playoffs, they could end up being the worst team to ever make the playoffs in NFL history. They have a negative point differential and were extremely lucky to win many of their games this season. They got swept by the Saints!


Miami Dolphins (6-7) – Previously: 23.
The Dolphins were outgained by the Redskins in total yards and yards per play. They were about even with the Saints in yardage. I’ve moved the Dolphins to Group D because they have Darren Waller back from injury, so they have another threat. Their win over the Jets was nice, but Tyrod Taylor’s absence prevented the Jets from mounting a comeback.


Arizona Cardinals (3-11) – Previously: 21.
The Cardinals are seven plays away from being 9-4, which is crazy but true. Arizona, however, has gotten blown out in consecutive games, as its defense has fallen apart in recent weeks. The battered offensive line doesn’t help either.


Atlanta Falcons (5-9) – Previously: 25.
The Falcons have a Group B roster – now downgraded with Michael Penix Jr. being injured – but a Group F head coach. Raheem Morris is the worst head coach in the NFL. Do you think the Falcons could have used some rest following their 11-hour flight home from Germany when the Panthers were mounting a comeback against them? Why didn’t Morris take the bye after playing in Europe? And it was no surprise that they suffered a letdown after beating the Saints. It was also no surprise that they fell apart against the Seahawks following an impressive first half against them. They beat the Buccaneers, but that just shows how good they could have been if they had better coaching.


Kansas City Chiefs (6-8) – Previously: 10.
R.I.P. to the 2025 Chiefs, and also R.I.P. to the sharps’ bank accounts for continuing to bet the Chiefs recklessly.


New Orleans Saints (4-10) – Previously: 29.
There might actually be one first-round quarterback in the 2026 NFL Draft if Ty Simpson and Dante Moore return to school, so the Saints could go with Tyler Shough again next season. Shough finally showed some promise against a decent defense, beating the Buccaneers. He had a solid second half against the Panthers in the second meeting as well.


Cleveland Browns (3-11) – Previously: 26.
It’s hard to believe that the Browns once again lost with the great Shedeur Sanders. Cleveland’s defense has fallen apart because of some recent injuries. Myles Garrett, at the very least, is still playing dominant football and could set the sack record this upcoming week.



Group F:


Washington Redskins (4-10) – Previously: 28.
You’d think the Redskins would quit after their once-promising season ended, but they mustered more energy than the Giants in their win at the Meadowlands.


New York Giants (2-12) – Previously: 27.
The Giants have officially gone under their win total. We nailed that one, and it would also be nice to win our bet for the Giants having the fewest wins this season. They’re currently in a dead heat with the Raiders and Titans, but the Giants battle the Raiders in a huge Week 17 game for us.


New York Jets (3-11) – Previously: 30.
New York’s 3-11 record is especially remarkable because it’s gone against Group C-F teams in 10 of its 14 games. The only teams they’ve battled all year that are above average are the Bills, Patriots, Ravens, and now the Jaguars. All three of those games were decided by double digits. New York had no chance with Brady Cook.


Tennessee Titans (2-12) – Previously: 31.
The Titans are now 7-27 against the spread since Week 1 of last year. They covered three in a row before the Jacksonville game, but two of those came because of Chimere Dike punt return touchdowns. Tennessee went back to its covering ways against the Browns, and they nearly got the back door versus the 49ers, but Kyle Shanahan had other ideas.


Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) – Previously: 32.
The Raiders inched closer to being able to select a quarterback near the top of the 2026 NFL Draft. Of course, ESPN DEI hire Mina Kimes will argue against this because she insists that Geno Smith is a top-10 NFL quarterback.