| Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-) | Steelers | 1.1009 (LW × 1.0046) | 5-1 | Won by 1 @ Dolphins |
| 2 (-) | Jets | 1.0823 (LW × 0.9918) | 5-1 | Bye |
| 3 (↑1) | Titans | 1.0560 (LW × 1.0224) | 5-2 | Won by 18 vs Eagles |
| 4 (↑1) | Patriots | 1.0339 (LW × 1.0050) | 5-1 | Won by 3 @ Chargers |
| 5 (↓2) | Ravens | 1.0259 (LW × 0.9583) | 5-2 | Won by 3 vs Bills |
| 6 (-) | Colts | 1.0146 (LW × 1.0015) | 4-2 | Bye |
| 7 (↑2) | Chiefs | 0.9737 (LW × 1.0288) | 4-2 | Won by 22 vs Jaguars |
| 8 (↓1) | Falcons | 0.9616 (LW × 1.0002) | 5-2 | Won by 7 vs Bengals |
| 9 (↑1) | Giants | 0.9570 (LW × 1.0253) | 5-2 | Won by 6 @ Cowboys |
| 10 (↓2) | Eagles | 0.9288 (LW × 0.9767) | 4-3 | Lost by 18 @ Titans |
| 11 (-) | Packers | 0.9274 (LW × 1.0138) | 4-3 | Won by 4 vs Vikings |
| 12 (↑3) | Dolphins | 0.9061 (LW × 1.0183) | 3-3 | Lost by 1 vs Steelers |
| 13 (↓1) | Vikings | 0.9031 (LW × 0.9916) | 2-4 | Lost by 4 @ Packers |
| 14 (↑2) | Texans | 0.9020 (LW × 1.0243) | 4-2 | Bye |
| 15 (↑4) | Redskins | 0.8973 (LW × 1.0293) | 4-3 | Won by 3 @ Bears |
| 16 (↓3) | Bears | 0.8855 (LW × 0.9859) | 4-3 | Lost by 3 vs Redskins |
| 17 (↑5) | Chargers | 0.8742 (LW × 1.0124) | 2-5 | Lost by 3 vs Patriots |
| 18 (↑2) | Seahawks | 0.8739 (LW × 1.0062) | 4-2 | Won by 12 vs Cardinals |
| 19 (↓1) | Cowboys | 0.8700 (LW × 0.9980) | 1-5 | Lost by 6 vs Giants |
| 20 (↑1) | Rams | 0.8678 (LW × 1.0029) | 3-4 | Lost by 1 @ Buccaneers |
| 21 (↑5) | Browns | 0.8659 (LW × 1.0487) | 2-5 | Won by 13 @ Saints |
| 22 (↑6) | Raiders | 0.8588 (LW × 1.0668) | 3-4 | Won by 45 @ Broncos |
| 23 (-) | Lions | 0.8556 (LW × 0.9992) | 1-5 | Bye |
| 24 (-) | Bengals | 0.8555 (LW × 1.0080) | 2-4 | Lost by 7 @ Falcons |
| 25 (↓8) | Saints | 0.8447 (LW × 0.9610) | 4-3 | Lost by 13 vs Browns |
| 26 (↑3) | Buccaneers | 0.8306 (LW × 1.0325) | 4-2 | Won by 1 vs Rams |
| 27 (↓13) | Broncos | 0.8272 (LW × 0.9275) | 2-5 | Lost by 45 vs Raiders |
| 28 (↓3) | Cardinals | 0.8266 (LW × 0.9858) | 3-3 | Lost by 12 @ Seahawks |
| 29 (↓2) | Jaguars | 0.8033 (LW × 0.9817) | 3-4 | Lost by 22 @ Chiefs |
| 30 (-) | 49ers | 0.7845 (LW × 0.9861) | 1-6 | Lost by 3 @ Panthers |
| 31 (-) | Bills | 0.7680 (LW × 1.0540) | 0-6 | Lost by 3 @ Ravens |
| 32 (-) | Panthers | 0.7163 (LW × 1.0345) | 1-5 | Won by 3 vs 49ers |
Comments:
The AFC continues to dominate the top of the rankings, and rightly so. I have to wonder how many NFC teams could beat even the Chiefs right now, especially at Arrowhead stadium.
The Vikings easily the highest-ranked 4-loss team. But 3 of their losses are by 5 points or less (and they were within 1 of the Jets until a late pick-6 sealed that loss).
Wow, how bad are the Giants? They won their game, but 3 interceptions and 2 lost fumbles does not bode well for them down the stretch.
Are the Buccaneers really the best team in the NFC? APR sure doesn't think so. The teams they've beaten are a combined 8-18 right now, and none have a winning record. Their 25-point loss to the Saints makes them the only team (so far) to lose to the Saints by more than 5 points. They are better than last year, but they've had a pretty soft schedule to open up the season.
Big movers: Broncos (↓13), Saints (↓8), Raiders (↑6).
