Every NFL season is packed with excitement and anticipation, and one of the most insightful ways to track the shifting landscape of team performance is through NFL Power Rankings. These rankings provide a dynamic snapshot of each team’s current strength and competitiveness, going beyond win-loss records to reflect recent performance, the strength of opponents, and numerous other factors.
Developed through advanced metrics like ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI), Power Rankings combine statistical analysis and expert insights to predict which teams are likely to dominate the season and which may face challenges. Whether a fan, analyst, or casual follower, understanding these rankings adds a deeper layer of excitement and perspective as the season unfolds. Dive in to see where your favourite team stands and what to expect next in the thrilling world of NFL competition.
Here is a comprehensive NFL Power Ranking for all 32 teams after Week 18 of the 2025/2026 season based on recent evaluations from multiple expert sources:
| Rank | Teams | Change | Record |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle Seahawks | — | 14-3 |
| 2 | New England Patriots | — | 14-3 |
| 3 | Jacksonville Jaguars | — | 13-4 |
| 4 | Denver Broncos | — | 14-3 |
| 5 | Buffalo Bills | ↑1 | 12-5 |
| 6 | Houston Texans | ↑2 | 12-5 |
| 7 | Los Angeles Rams | ↑2 | 12-5 |
| 8 | Chicago Bears | ↓1 | 11-6 |
| 9 | San Francisco 49ers | ↓4 | 12-5 |
| 10 | Philadelphia Eagles | — | 11-6 |
| 11 | Los Angeles Chargers | — | 11-6 |
| 12 | Pittsburgh Steelers | ↑1 | 10-7 |
| 13 | Green Bay Packers | ↓1 | 9-7-1 |
| 14 | Carolina Panthers | ↑1 | 8-9 |
| 15 | Baltimore Ravens | ↓1 | 8-9 |
| 16 | Minnesota Vikings | — | 9-8 |
| 17 | Detroit Lions | — | 9-8 |
| 18 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | — | 8-9 |
| 19 | Indianapolis Colts | — | 8-9 |
| 20 | Atlanta Falcons | ↑1 | 8-9 |
| 21 | Dallas Cowboys | ↓1 | 7-9-1 |
| 22 | Cincinnati Bengals | — | 6-11 |
| 23 | New Orleans Saints | — | 6-11 |
| 24 | Kansas City Chiefs | ↑1 | 6-11 |
| 25 | Miami Dolphins | ↓1 | 7-10 |
| 26 | Washington Commanders | — | 5-12 |
| 27 | Cleveland Browns | — | 5-12 |
| 28 | New York Giants | ↑2 | 4-13 |
| 29 | Tennessee Titans | ↓1 | 3-14 |
| 30 | Arizona Cardinals | ↓1 | 3-14 |
| 31 | New York Jets | — | 3-14 |
| 32 | Las Vegas Raiders | — | 3-14 |