| Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (↑1) | Patriots | 1.1168 (LW × 0.9628) | 5-1 | Won by 4 vs Cowboys |
| 2 (↓1) | Packers | 1.1040 (LW × 0.9510) | 6-0 | Won by 21 vs Rams |
| 3 (↑4) | 49ers | 1.0962 (LW × 1.0650) | 5-1 | Won by 6 @ Lions |
| 4 (↑4) | Ravens | 1.0751 (LW × 1.0477) | 4-1 | Won by 15 vs Texans |
| 5 (↓2) | Lions | 1.0670 (LW × 0.9725) | 5-1 | Lost by 6 vs 49ers |
| 6 (↓2) | Bills | 1.0330 (LW × 0.9515) | 4-2 | Lost by 3 @ Giants |
| 7 (↑2) | Cowboys | 1.0196 (LW × 1.0154) | 2-3 | Lost by 4 @ Patriots |
| 8 (↓3) | Saints | 1.0052 (LW × 0.9417) | 4-2 | Lost by 6 @ Buccaneers |
| 9 (↓3) | Raiders | 0.9908 (LW × 0.9530) | 4-2 | Won by 7 vs Browns |
| 10 (-) | Bengals | 0.9595 (LW × 0.9765) | 4-2 | Won by 10 vs Colts |
| 11 (↑1) | Jets | 0.9439 (LW × 0.9949) | 3-3 | Won by 18 vs Dolphins |
| 12 (↑2) | Titans | 0.9310 (LW × 1.0058) | 3-2 | Bye |
| 13 (↑4) | Bears | 0.9202 (LW × 1.0040) | 3-3 | Won by 29 vs Vikings |
| 14 (↑2) | Steelers | 0.9197 (LW × 0.9994) | 4-2 | Won by 4 vs Jaguars |
| 15 (↓4) | Texans | 0.9134 (LW × 0.9535) | 3-3 | Lost by 15 @ Ravens |
| 16 (↓3) | Chargers | 0.9103 (LW × 0.9671) | 4-1 | Bye |
| 17 (↑7) | Eagles | 0.9096 (LW × 1.1056) | 2-4 | Won by 7 @ Redskins |
| 18 (↑1) | Buccaneers | 0.9040 (LW × 1.0529) | 4-2 | Won by 6 vs Saints |
| 19 (↓4) | Redskins | 0.9017 (LW × 0.9792) | 3-2 | Lost by 7 vs Eagles |
| 20 (↑1) | Falcons | 0.8923 (LW × 1.0604) | 3-3 | Won by 14 vs Panthers |
| 21 (↑6) | Giants | 0.8761 (LW × 1.0928) | 4-2 | Won by 3 vs Bills |
| 22 (↓4) | Broncos | 0.8681 (LW × 0.9708) | 1-4 | Bye |
| 23 (↑2) | Seahawks | 0.8394 (LW × 1.0421) | 2-3 | Bye |
| 24 (↓4) | Vikings | 0.8179 (LW × 0.9573) | 1-5 | Lost by 29 @ Bears |
| 25 (↓2) | Chiefs | 0.8063 (LW × 0.9756) | 2-3 | Bye |
| 26 (-) | Jaguars | 0.7978 (LW × 0.9926) | 1-5 | Lost by 4 @ Steelers |
| 27 (↓5) | Panthers | 0.7937 (LW × 0.9469) | 1-5 | Lost by 14 @ Falcons |
| 28 (-) | Cardinals | 0.7846 (LW × 1.0013) | 1-4 | Bye |
| 29 (-) | Browns | 0.7771 (LW × 1.0164) | 2-3 | Lost by 7 @ Raiders |
| 30 (-) | Dolphins | 0.7354 (LW × 0.9671) | 0-5 | Lost by 18 @ Jets |
| 31 (-) | Colts | 0.7206 (LW × 1.0266) | 0-6 | Lost by 10 @ Bengals |
| 32 (-) | Rams | 0.7126 (LW × 1.0937) | 0-5 | Lost by 21 @ Packers |
Comments:
Well. So much for absolute pronouncements about how bad the Giants, Eagles, and Buccaneers are. Of course, even a bad team can get a win when their opposing QB throws 4 interceptions (yeah, I'm looking at you, Rex Grossman).
The Packers dispatched the Rams without too much fuss. But it is troubling that they are the only team (so far) not to rush for at least 100 yards on the Rams very weak rush defense. The Rams gave up 168+ yards rushing to the Eagles, Ravens, and Redskins.
The Packers' weak schedule finally cost them the top spot. The Bears' dominating win Sunday night saved them from falling even farther.
The Patriots defense is too weak, and Brady has been too prone to throwing interceptions for the Patriots to be the best team in the league right now. But they have beat a pretty solid roster of opponents so far, which gets them APR's top spot, at least for a week.
After nearly a decade of also-ran status, the 49ers have jumped out to one of the best records in the NFL. And with a pretty easy remaining schedule, they could easily get to 10 or more wins, as long as they continue to play at the same level.
