The NFL’s 2025 season Week 11 has officially concluded, with the Cowboys defeating the Raiders on “Monday Night Football”. The weekend was marked by several close encounters, including overtime victories for the Dolphins and Panthers. The Bears and Broncos also clinched victories thanks to field goals in the final seconds. How do these teams fit into our updated rankings? We’ve restructured the NFL heading into Week 12, which includes bye weeks for the Broncos, Chargers, Commanders, and Dolphins. In addition to the rankings from 1 to 32, our NFL Nation reporters have selected a player, coach, or executive facing the most pressure on each team. Which players and coaches have a lot at stake in the final seven weeks of the regular season? Which general managers could leave their positions in the next offseason? How many selections match those we made in our preseason rankings? Let’s start with team number 1, whose position might surprise you compared to last week’s rankings. Our panel of experts, made up of over 80 writers, editors, and television personalities, evaluated the performance of NFL teams, ranking them from 1 to 32.
NFL Power Rankings – Week 12
1. Los Angeles Rams (8-2)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Seahawks 21-19 Ranking in Week 11: 2 Who faces the most pressure: Special teams coordinator Chase Blackburn After protection issues on field goals and missed kicks early in the season, which led to a change of kicker and long-snapper before Week 10, it became clear that special teams were a weak point for the Rams. Since the change from Alex Ward to Jake McQuaide at long-snapper and from Joshua Karty to Harrison Mevis as kicker, the Rams have not attempted a field goal. Mevis has converted all nine extra point attempts in two games. If the kicking problems persist or cost the team more games, coach Sean McVay could be looking for a new special teams coordinator after the season. — Sarah Barshop2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Lions 16-9 Ranking in Week 11: 1 Who faces the most pressure: Offensive coordinator Kevin Patullo The offense has been a disappointment. The Eagles rank 25th in total yards (300.1 per game), 28th in passing (184.9), and 29th in third-down conversion percentage (33.87%). They average 115 rushing yards per game (17th in the NFL), compared to 179 in 2024 (second). However, they are the best offense in the red zone (75% conversion) and have only four turnovers, the fewest in the league. That, along with a defense that has played brilliantly lately, has been enough to keep Philadelphia at the top of the NFC. But the offense hasn’t yet reached its potential, and it falls on the first-year play caller to help remedy that. — Tim McManus3. New England Patriots (9-2)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Jets 27-14 Ranking in Week 11: 4 Who faces the most pressure: Defensive tackle Christian Barmore The Patriots have just placed starting defensive tackle Milton Williams on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain, and arguably he’s been their best defensive player. Barmore, a five-year veteran coming off a game in which he tied his career high with five pressures, will be key to filling the void. After being limited to four games in 2024 due to blood clots, Barmore has played 63.6% of the defensive snaps this season. — Mike Reiss4. Indianapolis Colts (8-2)
Result of Week 11: Rest Week 11 Ranking: 3 Who faces the most pressure: Cornerback Sauce Gardner The Colts are emphasizing to Gardner that he doesn’t need to do anything extraordinary after his surprising trade from the Jets two weeks ago. But the huge haul the Colts gave up, two first-round picks and wide receiver Adonai Mitchell, naturally puts the spotlight on him and raises expectations for his performance. Gardner was solid against the Falcons in Berlin, but he will be the center of attention in Kansas City after his first full week of game preparation with Indy. — Stephen Holder5. Denver Broncos (9-2)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Chiefs 22-19 Ranking in Week 11: 9 Who faces the most pressure: Coach Sean Payton It was Payton before the season, and it’s Payton now. Unapologetically, he touted his team’s Super Bowl worthiness at training camp and, lo and behold, the Broncos are tied for the best record in the NFL amid the team’s longest winning streak since 2012 (eight games). But among the narratives that continue to swirl, narratives that Payton joked after Sunday make him want to “cry,” are the team’s clunky offense and its handling of quarterback Bo Nix. The Broncos have a title-worthy defense that keeps them in position for Nix’s crucial performances in the fourth quarter. So, if the offense can’t pick up the pace, many eyes will be on Payton, his play-calling, and Nix’s performance. — Jeff Legwold
6. Buffalo Bills (7-3)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Buccaneers 44-32 Ranking in Week 11: 7 Who faces the most pressure: Wide receiver Keon Coleman Coleman, the No. 33 selection in the 2024 draft, was a substitute for health reasons for Week 11 after being late to a meeting. The substitution marked the third instance of Coleman, 22, missing playing time for disciplinary reasons. On the field, he hasn’t stood out outside of Week 1, with 24 receptions, 27.3 receiving yards per game, and two receiving touchdowns from Weeks 2 to 10. The wide receiver is already a big need for the Bills, and the rest of the season will go a long way in determining the team’s plan for Coleman in 2026. — Alaina Getzenberg7. Seattle Seahawks (7-3)
Result of Week 11: Loss against the Rams 21-19 Ranking in Week 11: 5 Who faces the most pressure: Right guard Anthony Bradford The pressure on Bradford isn’t about his next contract. It’s about the here and now, and how much the Seahawks need him to balance his inconsistent play. No one on Seattle’s offense has been more criticized than Bradford, a powerful blocker who delivers dominant wins at times, but has too many bad losses. The Seahawks don’t have any obvious alternatives, especially with center Jalen Sundell, who could have moved to right guard, now on injured reserve. Left guard Grey Zabel also suffered a knee injury on Sunday. If the rookie star’s first-round pick has to miss time, then Seattle will need Bradford to step up even more. — Brady Henderson8. Detroit Lions (6-4)
Result of Week 11: Loss against the Eagles 16-9 Ranking in Week 11: 6 Who faces the most pressure: Offensive coordinator John Morton Morton was stripped of his play-calling duties after a Week 9 loss against the Vikings, and he may have to fight to secure a long-term position with the Lions. In 2024, Detroit led the NFL with 33.2 points per game under former OC Ben Johnson, and Morton was tasked with the difficult job of following the current Bears coach. Morton has said he “fully supports” Campbell’s decision and would be ready if he is needed to call plays again. But things not working out initially in that area could be costly for his future. — Eric Woodyard
9. San Francisco 49ers (7-4)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Cardinals 41-22 Ranking in Week 11: 13 Who faces the most pressure: Wide receiver Jauan Jennings Jennings’ season got off to a slow start after dealing with a preseason contract dispute and several injuries. He didn’t get the lucrative long-term deal he was seeking and ultimately settled for incentives that were added to his current contract, which expires after the season. Jennings has recently shown signs of life, but he hasn’t produced (32 receptions for 378 yards and three touchdowns) nearly at the level he did in 2024. He could use a final flourish to get the kind of deal he wants, and the 49ers need his good play to boost the postseason. — Nick Wagoner10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4)
Result of Week 11: Loss against the Bills 44-32 Ranking in Week 11: 8 Who faces the most pressure: Linebacker Haason Reddick The Bucs gave Reddick $14 million in free agency to help with the pass rush, and so far that investment has resulted in 1.5 sacks and three missed games, the last two of which saw Tampa Bay record a total team sack. Reddick was once an elite top-10 rusher and a Pro Bowler. The Bucs need to see him show that ability in the worst way upon his return. — Jeremy Fowler11. Green Bay Packers (6-3-1)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Giants 27-20 Ranking in Week 11: 10 Who faces the most pressure: Coach Matt LaFleur LaFleur has one year left on his contract, the same as general manager Brian Gutekunst, whose position doesn’t seem so hot, and has a new boss, first-year team president Ed Policy. During the summer, Policy said he doesn’t believe in coaches or general managers in the last year of their contract. LaFleur has a stellar overall record of 73-36-1, but more than half of those wins came in his first three seasons when he was 39-11. After reaching the NFC Championship Game twice with Aaron Rodgers, the Packers have only won one playoff game in the last two seasons with Jordan Love as quarterback. — Rob Demovsky12. Chicago Bears (7-3)
Result of Week 11: Victory against the Vikings 19-17 Ranking in Week 11: 14 Who faces the most pressure: Quarterback Caleb WilliamsThis is the same answer as during the preseason for a couple of reasons. Williams has been fantastic in testing time with five winning series this season. He has made significant progress in mastering coach Ben Johnson’s offense, but until the Bears can close out teams much earlier in the final minutes of games, the pressure remains on Williams. He is nowhere near the 70% completion percentage target the Bears set for him this season (59.7%); he ranks 26th in success rate (45%) and 28th in efficiency (.048). There are times when Williams performs like a top-12 quarterback and others when he seems like a young quarterback trying to figure it out. Leveling those peaks will be critical for him to finish the season strong. — Courtney Cronin
13. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)
Result of Week 11: Loss against the Broncos 22-19 Ranking in Week 11: 12 Who faces the most pressure: Coach Andy Reid The Chiefs have a lot of talent on their roster, and this season was supposed to be about the offense returning to a dominant unit. But Reid’s game plans in the last two games, losses to the Bills and Broncos after a bye week, have been baffling. Reid needs quarterback Patrick Mahomes to get into rhythm faster, and his play-calling needs to be more balanced and diverse to outsmart opposing defenses in the second half. — Nate Taylor
