Week 11 of the 2025 NFL season has officially concluded, with the Cowboys defeating the Raiders on “Monday Night Football”. This weekend was marked by closely contested matches, including overtime victories for the Dolphins and Panthers. The Bears and Broncos also achieved wins with field goals at the buzzer.
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1. Los Angeles Rams (8-2)2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2)3. New England Patriots (9-2)4. Indianapolis Colts (8-2)5. Denver Broncos (9-2)6. Buffalo Bills (7-3)7. Seattle Seahawks (7-3)8. Detroit Lions (6-4)9. San Francisco 49ers (7-4)10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4)11. Green Bay Packers (6-3-1)12. Chicago Bears (7-3)13. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)14. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)15. Baltimore Ravens (5-5)16. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)17. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4)
How do these teams stack up in our updated Power Rankings? We’ve readjusted the NFL rankings 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 chosen a player, coach, or executive who is under 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 be out this offseason? How many picks match those we made in our preseason rankings?
Let’s start with team number 1, which might surprise you based on last week’s rankings. Our panel of experts, made up of over 80 writers, editors, and television personalities, evaluated how NFL teams compare to each other, ranking them from 1 to 32.Jump to a team:
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1. Los Angeles Rams (8-2)
Result Week 11: Victory over the Seahawks 21-19 Week 11 Ranking: 2 Who is under the most pressure: Chase Blackburn, special teams coordinator After protection issues on field goals and missed kicks early in the season, which led to a change at kicker and long-snapper before Week 10, it became clear that special teams were a weakness for the Rams. Since the change from Alex Ward to Jake McQuaide at long-snapper and from Joshua Karty to Harrison Mevis at kicker, the Rams have not attempted a field goal. Mevis has converted all nine extra point attempts in two games. If the kicking issues 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 Week 11: Victory over the Lions 16-9 Week 11 Ranking: 1 Who is under the most pressure: Kevin Patullo, offensive coordinator 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 lowest 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 still hasn’t reached its potential, and it’s up to the head coach to help remedy that. — Tim McManus3. New England Patriots (9-2)
Result Week 11: Victory over the Jets 27-14 Week 11 Ranking: 4 Who is under the most pressure: Christian Barmore, defensive tackle The Patriots have just placed starting defensive tackle Milton Williams on injured reserve due to a high ankle sprain, and arguably he has 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 Week 11: Rest Week 11 Ranking: 3 Who is under the most pressure: Sauce Gardner, cornerback 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 him in the spotlight 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 Week 11: Victory over the Chiefs 22-19 Week 11 Ranking: 9 Who is under the most pressure: Coach Sean Payton It was Payton before the season, and it’s Payton now. Unapologetically, he promoted his team’s worth for the Super Bowl in 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 clumsy 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 final 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 Week 11: Victory over the Buccaneers 44-32 Week 11 Ranking: 7 Who is under the most pressure: Keon Coleman, wide receiver Coleman, the number 33 selection in the 2024 draft, was a healthy scratch for Week 11 after being late to a meeting. The scratch marked the third instance of 22-year-old Coleman 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 Week 11: Loss against the Rams 21-19 Week 11 Ranking: 5 Who is under the most pressure: Anthony Bradford, right guard 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 match 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 Week 11: Defeat against the Eagles 16-9 Week 11 Ranking: 6 Who is under the most pressure: John Morton, offensive coordinator A Morton had his play-calling duties taken away after the Week 9 loss to the Vikings, and he may have to fight to secure a long-term role 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 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 Week 11: Victory over the Cardinals 41-22 Week 11 Ranking: 13 Who is under the most pressure: Jauan Jennings, wide receiver 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 contract 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 contract he wants, and the 49ers need his good play to fuel the postseason. — Nick Wagoner10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4)
Result Week 11: Loss against the Bills 44-32 Week 11 Ranking: 8 Who is under the most pressure: Haason Reddick, linebackerThe 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 sack as a team. Reddick was once a top 10 edge rusher and Pro Bowler. The Bucs need to see him show that ability in the worst way upon his return. — Jeremy Fowler
11. Green Bay Packers (6-3-1)
Result Week 11: Victory over the Giants 27-20 Week 11 Ranking: 10 Who is under the most pressure: Coach Matt LaFleur A LaFleur has one year left on his contract, as does general manager Brian Gutekunst, whose position doesn’t seem as hot, and he has a new boss, first-year team president Ed Policy. During the summer, Policy said he doesn’t believe in “lame duck” coaches or general managers. 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 Week 11: Victory over the Vikings 19-17 Week 11 Ranking: 14 Who is under the most pressure: Caleb Williams, quarterback This is the same answer as during the preseason for a couple of reasons. Williams has been fantastic at times this season with five winning streaks. He has made significant strides 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 Cronin13. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5)
Result Week 11: Defeat against the Broncos 22-19 Week 11 Ranking: 12 Who is under 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 game needs to be more balanced and diverse to outsmart opposing defenses in the second half. — Nate Taylor
14. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4)
Result Week 11: Defeat against the Jaguars 35-6 Week 11 Ranking: 11 Who is under the most pressure: Greg Roman, offensive coordinator Analysts have placed Herbert at the top echelon of quarterbacks since he entered the league in 2020, but he hasn’t elevated the Chargers to postseason success. Instead, his two playoff appearances have been some of the most embarrassing defeats in team history. The Chargers signed Herbert to a five-year, $262.5 million contract in July 2023, and the organization believes he will lead the team to a title. So, if the Chargers go another year without winning a playoff game, Los Angeles will likely blame and consider leaving Roman, who has drawn ire for his uncreative play calling. — Kris Rhim15. Baltimore Ravens (5-5)
Result Week 11: Victory over the Browns 23-16 Week 11 Ranking: 15 Who is under the most pressure: Andrew Vorhees, left guard Vorhees and right guard Daniel Faalele have faced strong criticism for their issues on the interior offensive line, and there will be increased pressure to improve both positions this offseason if they fail to turn their seasons around. Replacing free agent Patrick Mekari at left guard, Vorhees has the lowest pass-blocking rate (91.8%) among the Ravens’ starting offensive linemen and has allowed five sacks. The constant pressure up the middle has been a problem for quarterback Lamar Jackson. — Jamison Hensley16. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4)
Result Week 11: Victory over the Bengals 34-12 Week 11 Ranking: 16 Who is under the most pressure: Coach Mike TomlinWhile Tomlin’s contract extends through 2027 and there’s no reason to believe the Steelers would move on from him before then, external pressure has never been greater for the coach to break a decade of postseason futility. At times this season, Tomlin has led the Steelers to convincing and improbable victories, such as against the Colts in Week 9. But those wins have been interspersed with losses in which the Steelers’ schemes seemed outdated and the players seemed older. Although Tomlin promised “historic things” in the preseason from the league’s highest-paid defense, the Steelers are far from being Super Bowl favorites. Tomlin could calm some of the fans’ anguish by winning a playoff game. — Brooke Pryor
