The Falcoholic
Week 12 of the 2025 NFL season was everything we love about football wrapped into one weekend. Jameis Winston and the New York Giants, despite the loss, were arguably the most fun watch of the slate. The Los Angeles Rams planted their flag as the best team in the league with a statement win. And the Atlanta Falcons… did they actually keep their microscopic playoff hopes (a whopping 3%) alive by smashing the New Orleans Saints?
Up to 20 teams still have a real shot at the postseason. Heading into Thanksgiving, what more could you ask for?
Now Week 13 is here, and for the first time in a while, nobody’s on bye. All 32 teams are fighting for position, whether that’s draft capital or a playoff berth. So let’s get after these rankings:
It’s always nice when the best team in the NFL shows itself early; it’s even better when you can see the process go from good to great as a season progresses. The Rams have undeniably become the team to beat in the NFL with Matthew Stafford, Davonte Adams, and this incredible defensive front putting the hurt on anybody in their path.
It’s the Titans, sure, but I think it’s time we discuss the season that Jaxon Smith-Njigba is having. Through 11 games, Smith-Njigba has 1,313 yards, 5th-most in the first 11 games of a season. He’s currently on pace to be the first wide receiver to break the 2K mark and set the single-season receiving record held by Hall-of-Fame receiver Calvin Johnson (2012).
Pretty good.
I don’t know what to make of this Packers team fully, but I know they have the talent to win a Super Bowl this season. They do. Especially with the way that Micah Parsons is playing. Parsons becomes only the 2nd player to have 10+ sacks in each of his first five seasons, joining Hall of Fame defensive end Reggie White.
Indianapolis gave Kansas City everything they could handle, but they couldn’t beat the bully off the block just yet. That still doesn’t take away from the incredible season this Colts team is having.
It almost happened. Detroit let its guard down, and the Winston-led Giants almost stole one. But, they had a superhuman effort from Jahmyr Gibbs, including an 80% rushing success rate on 15 carries for 219 yards. Gibbs’ 14.6 yards/carry is tied for the most of any back with 15 or more carries with the New York Jets’ Isaiah Crowell in 2018.
With a firm two-game lead in the AFC West, the Broncos and their suffocating defense will have a chance to knock the rust off against a struggling Commanders squad.
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