NFL power rankings entering Week 13 of the 2025 season (previous rank in parentheses):
1. Los Angeles Rams (1): Hate to say we told y'all − except we love to tell you we told y'all. (We also anointed QB Matthew Stafford as the league MVP in Week 7, but who's counting … besides us?) This will be the Rams' fourth straight week in this top spot − largely because there are no weaknesses here … unless Stafford's back tightens up. Heck, these guys haven't trailed since Week 6. A stretch run with four of their final six regular-season games on the road could make things more interesting, though.
2. Seattle Seahawks (3): WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba is on pace for a record 2,029 receiving yards − which is all the more remarkable given Seattle runs the ball more frequently than all but one NFL team … and passes more infrequently than all but one NFL team.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement3. New England Patriots (2): Strong argument that Marcus Jones is Pats' best corner and one of their most valuable players.
4. Denver Broncos (4): A team that relies heavily on its special teams signed K Wil Lutz to a three-year extension Monday − good way to end any bye week.
5. Green Bay Packers (7): A seven-week stretch with five games against NFC North foes − including all three away dates − rolls on Thursday in Motown, hopefully with RB Josh Jacobs back in the lineup.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (5): Much as it feels like this team suffers from self-inflicted wounds, Philly's six turnovers are the league's fewest.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement7. Kansas City Chiefs (9): Must be horrible being related to a K.C. player. The team is playing on Thanksgiving and Christmas this year … though it might be on vacation by MLK Day given how things have been going, Sunday's defeat of Indy notwithstanding.
8. Indianapolis Colts (8): A team with the league's highest-scoring offense couldn't generate a first down over its final four possessions Sunday in K.C. … but it managed to surrender 33 of them.
9 . Detroit Lions (10): RB Jahmyr Gibbs has certainly benefited from Dan Campbell's play selection − now averaging more than 20 touches, 194 yards from scrimmage and two TDs per game over the past three weeks.
10. Baltimore Ravens (11): The AFC North's best team? Technically. Apparently. Yet the Ravens have struggled to put away last-place teams for three weeks running. They'll face another one, Cincinnati, on Thanksgiving night.
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Detroit Lions wide receiver Isaac TeSlaa (18) makes a catch for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Lambeau Field. The play was originally ruled an incomplete pass, but the call was overturned. Despite TeSlaa's effort, the Packers won the game 27-13.
Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: The New England Patriots' Robert Spillane (14) and Christian Elliss (53) tackle Las Vegas Raiders tight end Michael Mayer (87) during the second half at Gillette Stadium. The Raiders won the game, 20-13.Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: New York Giants quarterback Russell Wilson (3) fumbles the ball on a tackle by Washington Commanders safety Will Harris (3) during the first quarter at Northwest Stadium. It was a rough Giants debut for Wilson (17 of 37 passing for 168 yards) as the Commanders won the game, 21-6.Best images of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: Fireworks go off before the NFL Kickoff Game between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys at Lincoln Financial Field. The defending Super Bowl champion Eagles opened the season with a 24-20 victory over their longtime NFC East rivals.11. Houston Texans (13): Yet another impressive component of a top-ranked defense? It has 17 takeaways over the past eight games, a stretch when the Texans have gone 6-2.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement12. Buffalo Bills (6): QB Josh Allen has been sacked 17 times over his past four starts on the road. Welcome to Pittsburgh, MVP.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (14): Just a game out of first place in the AFC South, the Jags have four of their final six games against the Colts and Titans.
14. San Francisco 49ers (15): RB Christian McCaffrey is on track for his third season with 2,000 yards from scrimmage and second with both 1,000 yards rushing and receiving − a feat no player in NFL history has managed on multiple occasions.
15. Chicago Bears (16): How balanced is this offense? It has four players (D'Andre Swift, Rome Odunze, Kyle Monangai and DJ Moore) with at least 500 yards and four TDs from scrimmage.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (12): This should make ailing QB Baker Mayfield feel better − the Bucs' upcoming three-game homestand will be against opponents with a collective record of 9-24.
17. Los Angeles Chargers (17): Coming out of their bye, the Bolts' next two games will be played in front of legions of Raiders and Eagles fans. After that, the Chargers will hit the road.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (18): Congratulations to T.J. Watt for becoming his family's all-time sack leader. We'd still pick J.J. atop any Watt draft.
19. Dallas Cowboys (22): QB Dak Prescott has now won 19 consecutive starts against NFC East opponents at AT&T Stadium, but he won't face another one in North Texas until 2026.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement20. Carolina Panthers (19): Rather than capitalize on a prime-time chance to assume first place in the NFC South, they retreated to .500 − and a continued NFC West nightmare with the Rams soon headed to Charlotte.
21. Arizona Cardinals (21): In one sense, this offense has been wildly inconsistent in 2025. In another, it's scored between 20 and 27 points in every game but one.
22. Minnesota Vikings (20): WR Justin Jefferson's career average of 93.5 receiving yards per game is the highest in NFL history … and 20 yards clear of what's been able to produce in 2025 amid the Vikes' issues behind center.
23. Cincinnati Bengals (23): QB Joe Burrow will apparently make his first start since Week 2 on Thanksgiving night. Whether that's a good idea, especially as it pertains to Burrow's health, remains very much unclear.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement24. Cleveland Browns (24): If DE Myles Garrett merely averages one sack per game the rest of the way, he'll finish with 24.
25. Miami Dolphins (25): Still awaiting any flex decisions for a team that remains scheduled to play two more prime-time games.
26. Atlanta Falcons (26): Kirk Cousins really should broker an introduction between Michael Penix Jr. and Darnell Mooney before next season.
27. Washington Commanders (27): Maybe this offense will look a lot better in 2026 when WR Brandon Aiyuk, a former Sun Devil like QB Jayden Daniels, gets plugged into it?
28. New York Giants (30): Maybe they've lost a league-most five fourth-quarter leads. But they've also managed to convert Jameis Winston into a tight end, which is far more notable.
29. New Orleans Saints (28): They looked good Sunday … meaning their first-ever game while dressed in black head to toe.
Week 5: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel makes a catch against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. The Bills wore their new "Rivalries" uniform for the "Sunday Night Football" game, which the Patriots won, 23-20.
Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield awaits the snap against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams wore throwback uniforms in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win. The Buccaneers and Seahawks entered the NFL together as expansion teams in 1976.
Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win.
Week 4: Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane rushes the ball against the New York Jets during a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."
Week 4: The Arizona Cardinals defense tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the first quarter of a "Thursday Night Football" game at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals became the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20.
Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss.
Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys - an homage to the team's 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season - in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals.
Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting "The Vikings Classic" throwback uniform inspired by the team's look during the 1960s and '70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 6: Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders wore their all-black alternate uniforms for the game.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 6: Washington Commanders wide receiver Chris Moore (19) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Chicago Bears at Northwest Stadium. The Commanders wore their all-black alternate uniforms for the game.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 6: Atlanta Falcons running back Tyler Allgeier (25) carries the ball for a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons played the game while sporting throwback uniforms that harken back to the team's inaugural season of 1966.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 6: Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen operates at the line of scrimmage before a play against the Atlanta Falcons during a "Monday Night Football" game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Bills wore throwback uniforms reminiscent of the team's look from 1962-1973 during the game.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 6: Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young looks for a receiver against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers wore this uniform combination for the first time in the 30-27 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: Buffalo Bills wide receiver Curtis Samuel makes a catch against the New England Patriots at Highmark Stadium. The Bills wore their new "Rivalries" uniform for the "Sunday Night Football" game, which the Patriots won, 23-20.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray makes a throw during the third quarter against the Tennessee Titans at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals wore their all-black uniforms, but were defeated 22-21.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield awaits the snap against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Both teams wore throwback uniforms in the Buccaneers' 38-35 win. The Buccaneers and Seahawks entered the NFL together as expansion teams in 1976.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) is congratulated by teammate AJ Barner (88) after catching a touchdown pass against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half at Lumen Field. The Seahawks wore throwback uniforms harkening back to the team's original look from 1976-2001.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: Los Angeles Chargers running back Omarion Hampton (8) runs against the Washington Commanders during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. The Chargers wore monochrome powder blue uniform pants and jerseys for the first time.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson (5) is tackled by the Dallas Cowboys' Trevon Diggs (7) and Juanyeh Thomas (2) during the first half at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys wore their "Arctic White" uniforms for the 37-22 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 5: New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields stands in the pocket against the Dallas Cowboys during the first half at MetLife Stadium. The Jets wore their all-black uniforms in the 37-22 loss.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 4: Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) hands the ball off to running back J.K. Dobbins during the "Monday Night Football" game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Empower Field at Mile High. The Broncos wore their "Midnight Navy" uniforms for the 28-3 win.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 4: Miami Dolphins running back De'von Achane rushes the ball against the New York Jets during a 27-21 win on "Monday Night Football" at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins wore their new their Nike "Rivalries" uniforms – the team version dubbed "Dark Waters."
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 4: The Arizona Cardinals defense tackles Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Tory Horton (15) during the first quarter of a "Thursday Night Football" game at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals became the first NFL team to wear the new Nike "Rivalries" uniform in a game. The Seahawks won the game, 23-20.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: Baltimore Ravens tight end Charlie Kolar (88) makes a catch during his team's "Monday Night Football" game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium. The Ravens wore their all-black uniforms for the game dubbed, "Darkness Falls." Despite the fancy marketing moniker, the Ravens were defeated, 38-30.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: New Orleans Saints running back Kendre Miller (5) stiff arms Seattle Seahawks linebacker Tyrice Knight (48) during the second quarter at Lumen Field. The Saints wore their all-white uniform and helmet combo for the first time in the 44-13 loss.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carries the ball against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half at Levi's Stadium. The 49ers wore throwback jerseys - an homage to the team's 1950s look, as well as its 1994 Super Bowl-winning season - in the 16-15 win against the Cardinals.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: New England Patriots tight end Hunter Henry (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Gillette Stadium. New England brought out its iconic "Pat Patriot" throwback in the 21-14 defeat.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) runs with the ball as New York Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner attempts to make the tackle during the second quarter at Raymond James Stadium. The Buccaneers wore their famous "Creamsicle" throwback uniforms in the 29-27 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: Cleveland Browns running back Quinshon Judkins celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Field. The Browns debuted their "Alpha Dawg" alternate uniform for the 13-10 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jourdan Lewis (2) celebrates after making an interception in the fourth quarter against the Houston Texans at EverBank Stadium. The Jaguars wore their "Prowler Throwbacks" - an homage to the team's late-1990s heyday - for the 17-10 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 3: Carolina Panthers tight end JaTavion Saunders runs with the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers wore their special black helmets in the 30-0 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 2: Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) runs the ball against the Atlanta Falcons at U.S. Bank Stadium. Sporting "The Vikings Classic" throwback uniform inspired by the team's look during the 1960s and '70s, Minnesota was defeated, 22-6.
Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 2: The Green Bay Packers' Micah Parsons (1) reacts during a "Thursday Night Football" game against the Washington Commanders at Lambeau Field. The Packers wore their "Winter Warning" uniforms for the 27-18 win.Can't-miss alternate and throwback uniforms of the 2025 NFL season
Week 1: New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara scores a touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals at Caesars Superdome. The Saints wore their reimagined "Gameday Gold" uniforms for their season opener, marking the first time the team wore gold jerseys since the 2002 season. The Cardinals defeated the Saints, 20-13.30. New York Jets (29): QB Tyrod Taylor's promotion coincided with the NYJ's worst rushing output of the season while clinching the franchise's 10th consecutive losing campaign. That'll show 'em. Trust the process.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement31. Las Vegas Raiders (31): Just coach 'em all by yourself, Pete − it's basically a Pop Warner squad anyway.
32. Tennessee Titans (32): If you thought a four-game homestand was going to help a team that hasn't won in Nashville for 13 months … welp.
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