| Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (↑1) | Steelers | 1.1566 (LW × 1.0272) | 3-1 | Bye |
| 2 (↓1) | Ravens | 1.1171 (LW × 0.9680) | 4-1 | Won by 14 vs Broncos |
| 3 (-) | Jets | 1.0688 (LW × 0.9532) | 4-1 | Won by 9 vs Vikings |
| 4 (↑2) | Falcons | 1.0217 (LW × 1.0297) | 4-1 | Won by 10 @ Browns |
| 5 (↑6) | Titans | 1.0145 (LW × 1.0910) | 3-2 | Won by 8 @ Cowboys |
| 6 (↑3) | Colts | 1.0068 (LW × 1.0702) | 3-2 | Won by 10 vs Chiefs |
| 7 (↓2) | Patriots | 0.9846 (LW × 0.9527) | 3-1 | Bye |
| 8 (↓4) | Chiefs | 0.9747 (LW × 0.9110) | 3-1 | Lost by 10 @ Colts |
| 9 (↓1) | Packers | 0.9456 (LW × 0.9989) | 3-2 | Lost by 3 @ Redskins |
| 10 (↑7) | Bears | 0.9445 (LW × 1.0666) | 4-1 | Won by 17 @ Panthers |
| 11 (↑15) | Giants | 0.9194 (LW × 1.1317) | 3-2 | Won by 24 @ Texans |
| 12 (↑3) | Buccaneers | 0.9159 (LW × 1.0241) | 3-1 | Won by 3 @ Bengals |
| 13 (↑5) | Eagles | 0.8960 (LW × 1.0341) | 3-2 | Won by 3 @ 49ers |
| 14 (↓7) | Bengals | 0.8854 (LW × 0.9294) | 2-3 | Lost by 3 vs Buccaneers |
| 15 (↑6) | Broncos | 0.8752 (LW × 1.0319) | 2-3 | Lost by 14 @ Ravens |
| 16 (↓6) | Browns | 0.8743 (LW × 0.9306) | 1-4 | Lost by 10 vs Falcons |
| 17 (↑6) | Vikings | 0.8726 (LW × 1.0310) | 1-3 | Lost by 9 @ Jets |
| 18 (↓6) | Chargers | 0.8685 (LW × 0.9372) | 2-3 | Lost by 8 @ Raiders |
| 19 (↓5) | Cowboys | 0.8661 (LW × 0.9625) | 1-3 | Lost by 8 vs Titans |
| 20 (↑8) | Lions | 0.8597 (LW × 1.1018) | 1-4 | Won by 38 vs Rams |
| 21 (↓1) | Redskins | 0.8579 (LW × 1.0094) | 3-2 | Won by 3 vs Packers |
| 22 (↓9) | Texans | 0.8553 (LW × 0.9379) | 3-2 | Lost by 24 vs Giants |
| 23 (↓7) | Rams | 0.8422 (LW × 0.9444) | 2-3 | Lost by 38 @ Lions |
| 24 (↑1) | Cardinals | 0.8386 (LW × 1.0304) | 3-2 | Won by 10 vs Saints |
| 25 (↑2) | Jaguars | 0.8347 (LW × 1.0460) | 3-2 | Won by 10 @ Bills |
| 26 (↓7) | Saints | 0.8297 (LW × 0.9685) | 3-2 | Lost by 10 @ Cardinals |
| 27 (↓5) | Dolphins | 0.8233 (LW × 0.9717) | 2-2 | Bye |
| 28 (↑1) | Raiders | 0.8206 (LW × 1.0569) | 2-3 | Won by 8 vs Chargers |
| 29 (↓5) | Seahawks | 0.8085 (LW × 0.9715) | 2-2 | Bye |
| 30 (-) | 49ers | 0.7493 (LW × 0.9758) | 0-5 | Lost by 3 vs Eagles |
| 31 (-) | Bills | 0.7169 (LW × 0.9420) | 0-5 | Lost by 10 vs Jaguars |
| 32 (-) | Panthers | 0.7128 (LW × 0.9817) | 0-5 | Lost by 17 vs Bears |
Comments:
Every team the Steelers have played so far won this week, and they take a well-deserved turn at #1.
Packers only drop one spot thanks in part to wins by Eagles, Lions, and Bears.
Conversely, the Redskins are hurt by losses of Cowboys, Texans, and Rams. They do gain a little power, but not enough to stay ahead of the Lions.
The Buccaneers have already matched their win total from last year. #12 may be a bit high for them, but they're clearly improved from last year.
The Chiefs take their first loss, but they're another team that's clearly better than last year. And until the Chargers show some ability to win road games, the Chiefs have to be counted as contenders for the AFC West.
Meanwhile, the Browns drop back down after another (relatively) close loss. If they had an actual quarterback...
Big movers: Giants (+15), Texans (-9), Lions (+8).
