Thanksgiving is behind us and the NFL is officially entering the home stretch. Playoff spots are about to be clinched, seasons are about to be lost, and every week now carries real weight. Here is how the league stacks up heading into Week 14.
32. Tennessee Titans (1-11)
Weekly Change: Neutral
Another week, another loss. Nothing new to report.
31. Las Vegas Raiders (2-10)
Weekly Change: Down 1
Rock bottom has arrived. A full rebuild feels inevitable.
30. New York Jets (3-9)
Weekly Change: Up 1
The Jets climb a spot after edging the Falcons. The team looks more competitive than it did early in the year, which is at least a positive for Aaron Glenn.
29. New York Giants (2-11)
Weekly Change: Down 2
New England crushed them, and there is almost nothing left to be encouraged about.
28. New Orleans Saints (2-10)
Weekly Change: Neutral
Another loss, but the Saints have actually hung around in most of their games. There may be some hope long-term.
27. Minnesota Vikings (4-8)
Weekly Change: Down 2
The collapse continues. Max Brosmer’s four-interception outing highlighted just how dire the QB situation is.
26. Cleveland Browns (3-9)
Weekly Change: Neutral
A flat 26-8 loss to San Francisco. Myles Garrett continues to be the only constant worth spotlighting.
25. Washington Commanders (3-9)
Weekly Change: Up 4
A loss, but a respectable one. They pushed the Broncos to the brink. Jayden Daniels returning soon should give them a spark.
24. Atlanta Falcons (4-8)
Weekly Change: Down 1
A brutal loss to the Jets all but ended their season. Major leadership changes feel likely.
23. Arizona Cardinals (3-9)
Weekly Change: Up 1
Another one-score loss to a playoff team. Their competitiveness is admirable. The looming QB discussion (Murray vs. Brissett) will be fascinating.
22. Miami Dolphins (5-7)
Weekly Change: Neutral
They keep stacking wins and now sit at 5-7. Perfectly average, but far better than the mess they were in September.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)
Weekly Change: Down 2
Whenever they face a top team, the offense vanishes. Rodgers has struggled, and outside of Metcalf, the playmakers just are not producing.
20. Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)
Weekly Change: Up 1
Joe Burrow returned and the entire team looked revived. A 32-14 win over Baltimore keeps faint playoff hopes alive.
19. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)
Weekly Change: Down 2
Yes, they’re 8-4, but it still feels unstable. Nothing they did against Tennessee shifted that perception.
18. Carolina Panthers (7-6)
Weekly Change: Up 2
Impossible to figure out. Wins over Green Bay and LA, losses to New Orleans and Arizona. Still, credit where it’s due.
17. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)
Weekly Change: Up 1
Handled business easily vs. the Raiders. A huge showdown with Philadelphia comes next.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5)
Weekly Change: Down 2
A win, but they slide because others around them impressed more. The NFC South race may go down to the final week.
15. Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)
Weekly Change: Up 1
A needed Thanksgiving win over Kansas City. The defense still raises concerns, but the offense is firing.
14. Baltimore Ravens (6-6)
Weekly Change: Down 3
A surprisingly bad showing against Cincinnati. Lamar has not looked right, and Baltimore needs him to find it fast.
13. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)
Weekly Change: Down 3
Two straight sluggish offensive performances. The Jaguars now control the division, and Indy must adjust quickly.
12. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)
Weekly Change: Down 3
They cannot get both sides of the ball playing well at the same time. Winning out might be required.
11. San Francisco 49ers (9-4)
Weekly Change: Up 2
A clean, controlled win over Cleveland. A timely bye now arrives.
10. Houston Texans (7-5)
Weekly Change: Up 2
Their defense has become dominant. A huge playoff-implication matchup vs. the Chiefs is on deck.
9. Chicago Bears (9-3)
Weekly Change: Up 6
Welcome to the top 10. The defense smothered Philadelphia, and if they keep rolling, the NFC’s top seed is in play.
8. New England Patriots (11-2)
Weekly Change: Neutral
Another easy win over soft competition. Drake Maye continues to be right in the MVP mix.
7. Detroit Lions (7-5)
Weekly Change: Neutral
They stay put after a disappointing loss, but this remains a very good team. Their Thursday night showdown with Dallas should reveal a lot about whether they are truly built for a playoff run.
6. Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)
Weekly Change: Down 4
The defense remains excellent. The offense is the concern. Not panicking yet.
5. Denver Broncos (10-2)
Weekly Change: Up 2
They almost blew it against Washington, but found a way. That has been their identity all season.
4. Green Bay Packers (8-3-1)
Weekly Change: Up 2
A statement win over Detroit and a clear sign that the early-season version of this team has returned.
3. Buffalo Bills (8-4)
Weekly Change: Up 1
A stress-free win against Pittsburgh. The AFC may run through Buffalo.
2. Seattle Seahawks (9-3)
Weekly Change: Up 1
A dominating shutout of Minnesota. They and the Rams look destined for an NFC Championship collision.
1. Los Angeles Rams (9-3)
Weekly Change: Neutral
Still at the top despite a loss. A tight road defeat is not cause for concern.
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