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You think you can predict the NFL from week to week? Think again! Week 10 was one of the more unpredictable weeks of the 2025 season, including our top-ranked team being blown out by a struggling Miami team, and the Patriots proving they are for real with their convincing win over a strong Buccaneers team. With the trade deadline in the rearview mirror, the second half of the season will become a war of attrition. After a crazy week of football, let’s take a look at how Week 11’s Power Rankings have shaken out.
1. Los Angeles Rams (7-2) Previous Week: 2
The Rams are rolling, and the NFC West is shaping up to be a two-team race between the Top 2 teams in our power rankings. At 37, quarterback Matthew Stafford is firmly in the mix for the MVP race. As a whole, the Rams are just playing complete football. Their defense is strong, and the offense has taken the next step with the addition of Davante Adams from the Raiders in the offseason. Sunday afternoon’s matchup against the Seahawks in Los Angeles will be a must-see TV event.
2. Seattle Seahawks (7-2) Previous Week: 5
Over their last two contests, Seattle has outscored their opponents by an impressive 82-36 margin. To say that the Seahawks are playing great football would be an understatement. Many, including myself, questioned some of their offseason moves, especially at quarterback, but through nine games, Sam Darnold has played at an MVP-level, posting a career-high 116.5 rating. More importantly, head coach Mike MacDonald has his defense playing at a high level. After barely missing the playoffs in 2024, they looked primed to make it back in 2025.
3. New England Patriots (8-2) Previous Week: 9
No matter what opponent the NFL puts in front of the Patriots, they continue to win football games. Following their 28-23 win on the road against the Buccaneers on Sunday, their winning streak has now reached seven games. For reference, the Patriots have as many wins in 2025 as they did in 2023 and 2024 combined. What’s even more impressive is that they’ve been playing complete football and have beaten some good teams along the way. It’s clear the Patriots are for real; the better question is how far they can go.
4. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2) Previous Week: 4
It wasn’t pretty, and the end-of-game clock management from head coach Nick Sirianni was about as bad as it gets, but in the end, the Eagles came out of Monday Night Football at (7-2), following their 10-7 victory. Neither offense could get much going on the night, and this team still doesn’t have quite the same look as it did last season en route to winning the Super Bowl, but it is running away with the division and is well in contention for the top seed in the NFC.
5. Indianapolis Colts (8-2) Previous Week: 3
It wasn’t a pretty early-morning game from Germany, but after some offensive struggles, the...
