NFL Week 14 Power Rankings by division

NFL Week 14 Power Rankings by divisionStory byList WireLos Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford.Barry Werner, List WireTue, December 2, 2025 at 4:06 AM UTC·7 min read

Once again, a team that was in the top spot in the Power Rankings was toppled. The Los Angeles Rams went to Carolina and Matt Stafford committed three turnovers in an upset by the NFC South team. That doesn't mean the NFC West is poorly represented in the Power Rankings. Three teams in the division rank in the top six overall. At the other end, the Titans continue to struggle to play offense, as do the Raiders.

AFC East

Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Kentavius Street hits New York Jets quarterback Tyrod Taylor.

4. New York Jets (3-9)

New York Jets placekicker Nick Folk (6) reacts after making the game-winning field goal goal.

The Jets caught a team that makes mistakes and lets you hang around in the Falcons. They took advantage and got a mammoth careeer-long field goal from Nick Folk to win it. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 27

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3. Miami Dolphins (5-7)

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle makes the catch in front of New Orleans Saints cornerback Quincy Riley.

The Dolphins should have coasted against the Saints but always find a way to make it dramatic. The two-point conversion return by Minah Fitzpatrick was a rarity. Miami somehow has won three in a row. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 22

2. Buffalo Bills (8-4)

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III rushes during the first quarter.

Josh Allen continues to not be sharp but the Bills' defense came up big against the slumping Steelers. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 8

1. New England Patriots (11-2)

New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III sacks New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

The Patriots destroyed the Giants ... in only the first half. That must have been some sort of revenge for Mike Vrabel and the years-ago Super Bowl losses. Or New England has just become that dominant from 2024 to 2025. Amazing turnaround. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 3

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AFC North

Cincinnati Bengals' Evan McPherson kicks a field goal against the Baltimore Ravens.

4. Cleveland Browns (3-9)

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is tackled by Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett.

The Browns gave the 49ers a battle. In the end, they made the usual mistakes, this time on special teams, muffing a punt giving SF a gift, and lost, again. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 25

3. Cincinnati Bengals (4-8)

Bengals Joseph Ossai helps take down Ravens Lamar Jackson.

The Bengals go into Baltimore and shock the Ravens. Joe Burrow made a huge difference, didn't he? Time for Cincy to make a big run only to come up short in the end. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 21

2. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6)

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is tackled by Buffalo Bills linebacker Matt Milano.

The Steelers did nothing on offense. They ran 43 plays over the entire game. Feels like last year with an aging Russell Wilson down the stretch only now it is an ancident Aaron Rodgers. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 18

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1. Baltimore Ravens (6-6)

Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens passes under pressure from Joseph Ossai.

Five turnovers on Thanksgiving led to a loss to the Bengals and now the Steelers are up next. Lamar Jackson is not playing well. Something is off with the great QB. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 16

AFC South

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) dives just short of the end zone.

4. Tennessee Titans (1-11)

Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Danny Striggow and defensive end BJ Green II try to grab Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward.

The Titans have been outscored by 158 points this season. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 32

3. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4)

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. runs during the third quarter.

Everyone will be shocked to see who is in first place in the AFC South. Yes, folks, it is the Jacksonville Jaguars. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 17

2. Houston Texans (7-5)

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. reacts after a play during the second half.

The Titans have a great defense and controlled the Colts for most of the game. C.J. Stroud returned and the offense showed potential, too. The team seems to have found its way. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 10

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1. Indianapolis Colts (8-4)

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs drops a pass.

The Colts come up short against the Texans and all the good feeling of the fast start is starting to evaporate. What looked like a cruise control to a division title is now a three-horse race to the finish. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 14

AFC West

Los Angeles Chargers defensive tackle Justin Eboigbe tackles Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty.

4. Las Vegas Raiders (2-10)

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith reacts against the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Raiders' defense is sturdy and gives the team a chance. Problem is the offense is invisible and going in reverse. Brock Bowers is a star. He makes Geno Smith look adequate. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 31

3. Kansas City Chiefs (6-6)

Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles away from Quinnen Williams.

The Chiefs are vulnerable. Every week is a must-win game and they have not been wonderful as in the past in the tight ones. Up next are the Texans and you know that won't be easy. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 13

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2. Los Angeles Chargers (8-4)

Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston reacts after scoring a touchdown.

The score makes the game look easier than it was. Justin Herbert's injured left hand limited the LA offense. The defense made the Raiders look futile. But then again, they are. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 15

1. Denver Broncos (10-2)

Denver Broncos safety Brandon Jones tackles Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel.

The Broncos were life and death to beat a struggling Commanders team. They did what they had to do and got another win. Sean Payton has done a masterful job. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 2

NFC East

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens runs after a catch against Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Jaylen Watson.

4. New York Giants (2-11)

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart looks to throw a pass.

The first half was total humiliation against New England. Keeping anyone in upper management would be a total charade. This team needs to a complete overhaul and that means anyone and everyone associated with the 2025 season and recent previous seasons. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 29

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3. Washington Commanders (3-9)

Washington Commanders wide receiver Treylon Burks akes a catch for a touchdown.

The Commanders gave it their all against a tough Broncos team. Kudos to Dan Quinn for going for two in a season where kicking the PAT in OT would have been meaningless. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 24

2. Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens celebrates by eating turkey.

The Cowboys may not wind up as a playoff team. However, a couple of wins gets everyone intrigued and fired up. Let's see what happens against the Lions on Thursday. Huge game for both teams. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 11

1. Philadelphia Eagles (8-4)

A.J. Brown #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles scores a 4 yard touchdown against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter.

The good news is A.J. Brown is back big time in the Eagles' offense. The bad news is the Bears are probably still trampling Philly's defense. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 9

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NFC North

Chicago Bears tight end Cole Kmet makes a reception for a touchdown.

4. Minnesota Vikings (4-8)

Minnesota Vikings quarterback Max Brosmer makes a call during the first half against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

The Vikings had zero offense against a team that had its quarterback from last year. Don't blame Max Bosmer. Seattle can play defense and it was a tough ask. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 23

3. Detroit Lions (7-5)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams makes a catch against Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney.

This is hard to believe but the Lions' run to being feared has been derailed. They are third in the NFC North and something needs to be fixed ... quickly ... as in before Thursday against the Cowboys. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 12

2. Chicago Bears (9-3)

Caleb Williams of the Chicago Bears throws a touchdown pass to Cole Kmet.

The Bears are somehow the No. 1 seed in the NFC as of now. Ben Johnson has to be the NFC Coach of the Year and certainly will give Mike Vrabel a run for the overall honors. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 7

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1. Green Bay Packers (8-3-1)

Green Bay Packers cornerback Keisean Nixon tackles Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams.

The Packers have gotten it all together. The defense is scary good. The offense is solid, not fancy. This is a team that is getting it together and faces a huge game against the Chicago Bears. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 4

NFC South

Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan runs after making a catch.

4. New Orleans Saints (2-10)

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa gets tackled by New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Bryan Bresee.

The Saints have been eliminated from playoff possibilities. This is just official. They actually were out of the running once the season started. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 30

3. Atlanta Falcons (4-8)

Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson rushes the ball against the New York Jets.

The Falcons found a way to lose to the Jets on a career-long field goal by Nick Folk. It isn't easy to do that but Atlanta knows how to create different ways to lose. Power Ranking: 26

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2. Carolina Panthers (7-6)

Carolina Panthers center Austin Corbett celebrates with wide receiver Jalen Coker.

The Panthers humbled Matthew Stafford and the Rams into three turnovers by the quarterback. The team pulled the upset and continues to show ups and downs. Eventually, there will be many more ups. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 19

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-5)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Bucky Irvin) runs during the second half against the Arizona Cardinals.

The Buccaneers managed to hold off the Cardinals and get a win after a losing streak. The team is in a race for the NFC South title with the Panthers. Will be interesting to follow. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 20

NFC West

Seattle Seahawks tight end AJ Barner runs after making a catch.

4. Arizona Cardinals (3-9)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Haason Reddick tackles Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride.

Same old song and dance: Arizona does just enough to lose. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 28

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3. San Francisco 49ers (9-4)

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Jauan Jennings celebrate.

A good win against a tough Cleveland defense in windy conditions. The Niners can roll into their bye knowing they are a force in the NFC playoff picture. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 6

2. Seattle Seahawks (8-3)

Seattle Seahawks defensive end Leonard Williams and linebacker Derick Hall celebrate after a play.

The Seahawks smothered the Vikings. They didn't even need Jaxon Smith-Njiba to have a big game. He had all of two catches and former Viking QB threw for 128 yards in a waltz. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 1

1. Los Angeles Rams (9-3)

Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum rushes during the fourth quarter.

The jinx of being in the No. 1 spot in the Power Rankings continues. It is uncanny how teams get to the top and then come up with a losing effort. Overall NFL Power Ranking: 5

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: NFL Week 14 Power Rankings: Which teams are tops in the AFC and NFC?

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