Week 10 of the NFL has brought about some much-needed shake-ups, with three top-ten teams falling to subpar opponents. The Bills' stunning 17-point loss at the hands of the Dolphins may prove costly in the long run as their offense remains woefully inconsistent.
The Patriots finally cracked the top ten after a dominating win over the Buccaneers, whose injuries ultimately proved too great to overcome. In contrast, the Texans have proven that even with a deficit, they can still mount an impressive comeback, demonstrating some much-needed grit and determination on both sides of the ball.
This week promises to be just as pivotal, with two potential matchups that could see major movement in the top ten ranks. The battle between the Seahawks and Rams is set to be an intense clash of titans, while the Eagles and Lions will look to make a statement at Soldier Field.
Here's our latest power rankings, based on the overall team performance:
1. Indianapolis Colts (8-2)
While Jonathan Taylor continued his MVP campaign with 32 carries for 244 yards, Daniel Jones struggled once again, leaving questions about his durability and the team's long-term prospects.
2. Los Angeles Rams (7-2)
Revenge victory over San Francisco has given the Rams four straight wins, during which they've allowed just 11.5 points per game on defense. Their win streak looks set to continue as they face a struggling Broncos offense.
3. Seattle Seahawks (7-2)
Seattle's impressive form shows no signs of slowing down as they waxed the Cardinals by 22 points and outscored opponents 129-67 over their last four games. With this momentum, it'll be interesting to see how the team responds in the coming weeks.
4. Denver Broncos (7-2)
While the offense has looked somewhat uninspired lately, scoring only 28 points past two games, the defense remains a force to be reckoned with. Can they continue their dominant form against the Chiefs?
5. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)
The addition of EDGE Jaelan Phillips has been a significant boost for the Eagles' defense, but can they translate this improved performance into scoring enough points to stay ahead of their opponents? The Lions will provide a stiff test.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3)
Despite losing a tight one against the Patriots, the Buccaneers still remain an NFC force to be reckoned with. However, the loss has highlighted the need for RB Bucky Irving to return sooner rather than later.
7. Detroit Lions (5-3)
Dan Campbell's play-calling has brought some much-needed excitement back into the offense, but they'll face a tough test against the Eagles defense, which has been one of the league's best this season.
8. New England Patriots (7-2)
A long overdue top-ten ranking for the Patriots after their impressive win over the Buccaneers. Can they maintain their momentum with Jets, Bengals, and Giants up next?
9. Los Angeles Chargers (8-2)
The Chargers' defensive effort against the Steelers helped overcome some injuries to their offense. They'll face a tough test in the coming weeks as they look to stay ahead of the 10-2 Jaguars.
10. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
With a bye week under their belt, the Chiefs have the perfect opportunity to regroup and refocus on their long-term prospects. A win against the Broncos could be the spark they need to kickstart their season.
The rest of the league looks set for some more turbulent times ahead.
11. Green Bay Packers (5-3-1)
A tough stretch awaits the Packers as they face Panthers and Eagles at home, before heading out on the road to face the Cowboys and Chiefs.
12. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)
With a three-game win streak under their belt, the Ravens look set to reclaim their dominance in the AFC North.
13. Buffalo Bills (6-3)
A crushing defeat to the Dolphins has highlighted the inconsistencies of the Bills' offense. Can they regain their form against the Patriots?
14. Chicago Bears (6-3)
The Bears have come a long way under Ben Johnson, but can they sustain this momentum with the Giants and Jets up next?
15. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)
With only two wins in their last three games, the 49ers look set to fall short of their playoff aspirations unless they can find some consistency on offense.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)
The Steelers will need to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Colts without suffering another crushing defeat against the Chargers.
17. Carolina Panthers (5-5)
The Panthers are stuck in limbo, with the question of whether Bryce Young is regressing again still unanswered.
18. Minnesota Vikings (4-5)
Three consecutive losses by one possession leave the Vikings looking for ways to compete, but with quarterback JJ McCarthy at the helm, there's hope for improvement.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
Their winning record is little more than a mirage as they look set to miss out on the playoffs once again.
20. Houston Texans (4-5)
With a win over the Titans, the Texans can finally get their season back on track and make some strides towards .500.
21. Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
Their run-in with Seattle has been nothing short of embarrassing, but at least the Cards have shown they still have life in them - for now.
22. Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1)
With a bye week ahead, the Cowboys will have time to regroup and figure out their defense before facing the scorching hot Patriots and other challenging opponents.
23. Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
The Falcons' struggles continue as they look set to miss out on the playoffs for another year.
24. Washington Commanders (3-7)
HC Dan Quinn's arrival has brought a new sense of hope, but the team will need to stay focused if they're to avoid another tough test against the Dolphins.
25. Cincinnati Bengals (3-6)
Whatever adjustments they made during their bye week are little more than speculation - we'll see how long it takes them to make an impact on the field.
26. New York Giants (2-8)
While calling for Jameis Winston over Russell Wilson may have been a popular move, the Giants still face a daunting task against the Packers' formidable defense.
27. Cleveland Browns (2-7)
Their season remains on life support as they struggle to find consistency - and long-term answers lie ahead.
28. New Orleans Saints (2-8)
Despite a surprise upset of the Panthers, there's little reason for optimism in this season for the Saints.
29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7):
With seven or fewer points scored in three consecutive games, their hopes are all but extinguished - however, they still showed glimpses of quality against the Broncos.
30. Miami Dolphins (3-7)
While Mike McDaniel works tirelessly to save his job, a blowout loss to the Bills will only exacerbate concerns about this team's future prospects.
31. New York Jets (2-7):
After a 2-game win streak came crashing down, reality is about to hit hard for the Jets as they face the scorching Patriots.
32. Tennessee Titans (1-8)
With their season in shambles, all the Titans can do now is focus on making strides with QB Cam Ward and offense - but that seems like a long shot at best.
The Patriots finally cracked the top ten after a dominating win over the Buccaneers, whose injuries ultimately proved too great to overcome. In contrast, the Texans have proven that even with a deficit, they can still mount an impressive comeback, demonstrating some much-needed grit and determination on both sides of the ball.
This week promises to be just as pivotal, with two potential matchups that could see major movement in the top ten ranks. The battle between the Seahawks and Rams is set to be an intense clash of titans, while the Eagles and Lions will look to make a statement at Soldier Field.
Here's our latest power rankings, based on the overall team performance:
1. Indianapolis Colts (8-2)
While Jonathan Taylor continued his MVP campaign with 32 carries for 244 yards, Daniel Jones struggled once again, leaving questions about his durability and the team's long-term prospects.
2. Los Angeles Rams (7-2)
Revenge victory over San Francisco has given the Rams four straight wins, during which they've allowed just 11.5 points per game on defense. Their win streak looks set to continue as they face a struggling Broncos offense.
3. Seattle Seahawks (7-2)
Seattle's impressive form shows no signs of slowing down as they waxed the Cardinals by 22 points and outscored opponents 129-67 over their last four games. With this momentum, it'll be interesting to see how the team responds in the coming weeks.
4. Denver Broncos (7-2)
While the offense has looked somewhat uninspired lately, scoring only 28 points past two games, the defense remains a force to be reckoned with. Can they continue their dominant form against the Chiefs?
5. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)
The addition of EDGE Jaelan Phillips has been a significant boost for the Eagles' defense, but can they translate this improved performance into scoring enough points to stay ahead of their opponents? The Lions will provide a stiff test.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3)
Despite losing a tight one against the Patriots, the Buccaneers still remain an NFC force to be reckoned with. However, the loss has highlighted the need for RB Bucky Irving to return sooner rather than later.
7. Detroit Lions (5-3)
Dan Campbell's play-calling has brought some much-needed excitement back into the offense, but they'll face a tough test against the Eagles defense, which has been one of the league's best this season.
8. New England Patriots (7-2)
A long overdue top-ten ranking for the Patriots after their impressive win over the Buccaneers. Can they maintain their momentum with Jets, Bengals, and Giants up next?
9. Los Angeles Chargers (8-2)
The Chargers' defensive effort against the Steelers helped overcome some injuries to their offense. They'll face a tough test in the coming weeks as they look to stay ahead of the 10-2 Jaguars.
10. Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
With a bye week under their belt, the Chiefs have the perfect opportunity to regroup and refocus on their long-term prospects. A win against the Broncos could be the spark they need to kickstart their season.
The rest of the league looks set for some more turbulent times ahead.
11. Green Bay Packers (5-3-1)
A tough stretch awaits the Packers as they face Panthers and Eagles at home, before heading out on the road to face the Cowboys and Chiefs.
12. Baltimore Ravens (4-5)
With a three-game win streak under their belt, the Ravens look set to reclaim their dominance in the AFC North.
13. Buffalo Bills (6-3)
A crushing defeat to the Dolphins has highlighted the inconsistencies of the Bills' offense. Can they regain their form against the Patriots?
14. Chicago Bears (6-3)
The Bears have come a long way under Ben Johnson, but can they sustain this momentum with the Giants and Jets up next?
15. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)
With only two wins in their last three games, the 49ers look set to fall short of their playoff aspirations unless they can find some consistency on offense.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-4)
The Steelers will need to bounce back from a blowout loss to the Colts without suffering another crushing defeat against the Chargers.
17. Carolina Panthers (5-5)
The Panthers are stuck in limbo, with the question of whether Bryce Young is regressing again still unanswered.
18. Minnesota Vikings (4-5)
Three consecutive losses by one possession leave the Vikings looking for ways to compete, but with quarterback JJ McCarthy at the helm, there's hope for improvement.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-4)
Their winning record is little more than a mirage as they look set to miss out on the playoffs once again.
20. Houston Texans (4-5)
With a win over the Titans, the Texans can finally get their season back on track and make some strides towards .500.
21. Arizona Cardinals (3-6)
Their run-in with Seattle has been nothing short of embarrassing, but at least the Cards have shown they still have life in them - for now.
22. Dallas Cowboys (3-5-1)
With a bye week ahead, the Cowboys will have time to regroup and figure out their defense before facing the scorching hot Patriots and other challenging opponents.
23. Atlanta Falcons (3-6)
The Falcons' struggles continue as they look set to miss out on the playoffs for another year.
24. Washington Commanders (3-7)
HC Dan Quinn's arrival has brought a new sense of hope, but the team will need to stay focused if they're to avoid another tough test against the Dolphins.
25. Cincinnati Bengals (3-6)
Whatever adjustments they made during their bye week are little more than speculation - we'll see how long it takes them to make an impact on the field.
26. New York Giants (2-8)
While calling for Jameis Winston over Russell Wilson may have been a popular move, the Giants still face a daunting task against the Packers' formidable defense.
27. Cleveland Browns (2-7)
Their season remains on life support as they struggle to find consistency - and long-term answers lie ahead.
28. New Orleans Saints (2-8)
Despite a surprise upset of the Panthers, there's little reason for optimism in this season for the Saints.
29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7):
With seven or fewer points scored in three consecutive games, their hopes are all but extinguished - however, they still showed glimpses of quality against the Broncos.
30. Miami Dolphins (3-7)
While Mike McDaniel works tirelessly to save his job, a blowout loss to the Bills will only exacerbate concerns about this team's future prospects.
31. New York Jets (2-7):
After a 2-game win streak came crashing down, reality is about to hit hard for the Jets as they face the scorching Patriots.
32. Tennessee Titans (1-8)
With their season in shambles, all the Titans can do now is focus on making strides with QB Cam Ward and offense - but that seems like a long shot at best.