| Rank | Team | Power Index | W-L | This Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (-) | Broncos | 1.0647 (LW × 0.9902) | 7-1 | Won by 24 vs Redskins |
| 2 (↑1) | Packers | 1.0555 (LW × 1.0063) | 5-2 | Won by 13 @ Vikings |
| 3 (↓1) | Seahawks | 1.0493 (LW × 0.9894) | 7-1 | Won by 5 @ Rams |
| 4 (↑1) | Saints | 1.0361 (LW × 1.0043) | 6-1 | Won by 18 vs Bills |
| 5 (↓1) | Chiefs | 1.0200 (LW × 0.9761) | 8-0 | Won by 6 vs Browns |
| 6 (↑1) | 49ers | 1.0091 (LW × 1.0016) | 6-2 | Won by 32 @ Jaguars |
| 7 (↑2) | Bengals | 1.0039 (LW × 1.0274) | 6-2 | Won by 40 vs Jets |
| 8 (↓2) | Colts | 1.0005 (LW × 0.9887) | 5-2 | Bye |
| 9 (↑1) | Lions | 0.9930 (LW × 1.0297) | 5-3 | Won by 1 vs Cowboys |
| 10 (↓2) | Cowboys | 0.9752 (LW × 0.9899) | 4-4 | Lost by 1 @ Lions |
| 11 (-) | Patriots | 0.9571 (LW × 0.9941) | 6-2 | Won by 10 vs Dolphins |
| 12 (↑1) | Panthers | 0.9492 (LW × 1.0340) | 4-3 | Won by 18 @ Buccaneers |
| 13 (↓1) | Chargers | 0.9234 (LW × 0.9829) | 4-3 | Bye |
| 14 (↑1) | Cardinals | 0.9219 (LW × 1.0270) | 4-4 | Won by 14 vs Falcons |
| 15 (↓1) | Ravens | 0.9096 (LW × 1.0007) | 3-4 | Bye |
| 16 (↑2) | Bears | 0.8914 (LW × 1.0199) | 4-3 | Bye |
| 17 (↓1) | Dolphins | 0.8785 (LW × 0.9792) | 3-4 | Lost by 10 @ Patriots |
| 18 (↓1) | Titans | 0.8772 (LW × 0.9892) | 3-4 | Bye |
| 19 (↑5) | Browns | 0.8662 (LW × 1.0335) | 3-5 | Lost by 6 @ Chiefs |
| 20 (↓1) | Bills | 0.8576 (LW × 0.9910) | 3-5 | Lost by 18 @ Saints |
| 21 (↑2) | Raiders | 0.8336 (LW × 0.9882) | 3-4 | Won by 3 vs Steelers |
| 22 (↑4) | Rams | 0.8316 (LW × 1.0088) | 3-5 | Lost by 5 vs Seahawks |
| 23 (↑2) | Redskins | 0.8265 (LW × 0.9921) | 2-5 | Lost by 24 @ Broncos |
| 24 (↓2) | Jets | 0.8205 (LW × 0.9679) | 4-4 | Lost by 40 @ Bengals |
| 25 (↓4) | Falcons | 0.8187 (LW × 0.9557) | 2-5 | Lost by 14 @ Cardinals |
| 26 (↓6) | Eagles | 0.8170 (LW × 0.9471) | 3-5 | Lost by 8 vs Giants |
| 27 (-) | Texans | 0.8161 (LW × 0.9938) | 2-5 | Bye |
| 28 (↑1) | Giants | 0.8050 (LW × 1.0415) | 2-6 | Won by 8 @ Eagles |
| 29 (↓1) | Steelers | 0.7920 (LW × 1.0112) | 2-5 | Lost by 3 @ Raiders |
| 30 (↑1) | Vikings | 0.7639 (LW × 1.0346) | 1-6 | Lost by 13 vs Packers |
| 31 (↓1) | Buccaneers | 0.7273 (LW × 0.9577) | 0-7 | Lost by 18 vs Panthers |
| 32 (-) | Jaguars | 0.6887 (LW × 0.9844) | 0-8 | Lost by 32 vs 49ers |
Comments:
- The Seahawks manage another unimpressive road win against a bad opponent. They don't have a lot of margin over the 49ers, Saints, and Packers, and they probably don't want to have to play on the road against any of those teams in the playoffs.
As bad as the Falcons have been this season, they had their worst game yet on Sunday. Their offense couldn't move the ball, Their defense allowed 3 long scoring drives that put them in a 21-6 hole at halftime. They're just not a second half come-back team, and that was apparent in this game, where their offense produced as many interceptions as scoring drives (and that's counting a touchdown drive they managed well into garbage time).
Is there any figuring the Jets? One week they go toe-to-toe with the Patriots, and manage an overtime win. The next week they get absolutely crushed by the Bengals.
The Chiefs rack up another unimpressive win against what appears to be a pretty weak opponent. Yeah, they're 8-0 (and thus, will be at the top of most power rankings), but that lack of offensive production could very easily spell an early exit from the playoffs.
And speaking of the Chiefs, I think we can mark down Andy Reid as coach of the year. Sean Payton might get some consideration, especially if the Saints win the division and clinch one of the top two seeds. Perhaps Bruce Arians could get some consideration too, especially if the Cardinals somehow get to 9 wins this year.
