NFL Week 7 Power Rankings: Chiefs move to No. 1, Ravens rise with Lamar Jackson’s return
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- The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to soar: The Bucs are 5-1 after knocking off an injured 49ers team, and Baker Mayfield is an early MVP favorite.
- Here come the Chiefs: After defeating the Lions on Sunday Night Football, the Chiefs are starting to pick up a head of steam.
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The power rankings below provide clear tiers on each NFL team’s market assessment, offering a comprehensive view of team standings and future prospects. All of the information below and more can be found in PFF’s power rankings tool, which is available with a PFF+ subscription.
It’s important to note that these rankings consider more than just win-loss records and playoff seeding. Factors like player and team-level grades, offensive and defensive efficiency, prior performance from past seasons, and strength of schedule all play a role. This is why teams with worse records and slimmer playoff hopes may rank higher than those with better records who have managed wins against weaker opponents or delivered inconsistent performances from key players.
Kansas City Chiefs (Up 3)
Chance of making playoffs: 77%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 12%
A big primetime win for a Chiefs team that’s looking to kick on following the loss to the Jaguars on Monday Night Football. In the last few weeks, we’ve seen glimpses of Patrick Mahomes at his best, and his 74.7 overall PFF grade is 15th among quarterbacks in 2025. The Chiefs are 3-3, and the offense is fifth in EPA per play. Oh, and they get Rashee Rice back in Week 7. Here they come.
Green Bay Packers (Up 3)
Chance of making playoffs: 77%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 9%
The Packers have proven to be one of the best teams in the NFL, but boy, do they love playing down to their opponents. Whether it’s a little rustiness coming off a bye week or something else, the Packers couldn’t fully separate from the Bengals and let them back in the game late on. In the end, they got the win and are now 3-1-1 on the season. The offense remains top-five in EPA per play.
Chance of making playoffs: 89%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 11%
A clunky performance and a 24-14 loss to the Falcons on Monday night has now seen the Bills lose their last two games. In the grand scheme of things, the Bills remain one of the better teams in the NFL, but they came unstuck against a really improved Falcons defense in Week 6. Somewhat worryingly, though, the Bills’ defense was pushed around by the Falcons for most of the game, and now sits 23rd in EPA per play. That’s something to fix.
Chance of making playoffs: 70%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 7%
The Lions dropped a game for the first time since Week 1, losing 30-17 on the road to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. The Lions were chasing Kansas City in the second half and were unable to consistently generate yards on the ground against a good Chiefs defense — but at 4-2, they’re still a team to believe in. Jared Goff, whose 74.1 overall PFF grade is 16th among quarterbacks, continues to play himself into the MVP conversation, and the Lions will bounce back.
Chance of making playoffs: 73%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 7%
The scoreline would suggest the Rams didn’t make it easy against a depleted Ravens roster without Lamar Jackson, but even at 17-3, the Rams were never seriously in doubt. The only major scare came when star receiver Puka Nacua, whose 92.6 grade is first among receivers, limped off the field, but he returned later in the game. If Nacua is healthy, the Rams have the potential to be serious Super Bowl contenders, as their current title odds sit at 7%.
Chance of making playoffs: 69%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 5%
It’s hard to justify the notion that alarm bells could be ringing for a Super Bowl champion team that’s currently 4-2, but the Eagles’ offense is in, at the very least, a mini funk — a shock 34-17 loss to the New York Giants on Thursday night reflects that much. The Eagles racked up their highest total yardage all season against the Giants (339), but one of the most talented offenses in the NFL currently sits 14th in EPA per play and just doesn’t feel like it’s close to reaching its potential.
Chance of making playoffs: 39%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 3%
As bad as things are in Baltimore, it’s hard to put a real microscope on this team given the injuries. The Ravens are 1-5 following the 17-3 loss to the Rams in Week 6, but still have a 39% chance of making the playoffs. The only way that’s going to happen is through a wild-card berth, but it also doesn’t happen until Lamar Jackson is back and healthy. That could happen in Week 8 against the Bears. The Ravens are on a much-needed bye in Week 7.
Chance of making playoffs: 45%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 2%
The Commanders are now 3-3 after a costly fumble late in the fourth quarter turned the game on its head. Before that, the Commanders were intent on running out the clock after a strong second-half performance. Jayden Daniels has looked good in his two games back from injury, and he earned a 64.6 overall PFF grade in the loss. Though Washington is now 3-3 and a game behind the Eagles, the NFC East is wide open.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Up 2)
Chance of making playoffs: 87%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 5%
The Buccaneers rallied to a 30-19 win against the 49ers to take their record to 5-1 — really, there might be no better team in football right now. Even with the myriad of injuries, this unit has been able to get the job done. It helps when you have arguably the current MVP favorite through six weeks. Baker Mayfield is playing some of the best football of his career, as his 82.6 overall grade sits eighth among quarterbacks.
10. Denver Broncos (Down 2)
Chance of making playoffs: 68%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 5%
The Denver Broncos have the formula to win ugly, and it lies in their having one of the best defenses in the NFL. The offense continues to struggle, and is 21st in EPA per play through six weeks, totaling just 246 total yards in a 13-11 win against the New York Jets in London. However, the defense sacked Justin Fields nine times and has held opponents to under 20 points in four of its six games in 2025. Most importantly, the Broncos are 4-2 and holding pace with the Chargers.
Chance of making playoffs: 74%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 5%
The football gods continue to give Chargers’ fans their toughest battles, but at 4-2, they have a lot more to show for it in 2025. A win seemed all but assured, then was snatched away after a late Darren Waller touchdown pushed the Dolphins up to 26-24. However, some Justin Herbert heroics and a huge Ladd McConkey play got the Chargers into field goal range. From there, Cameron Dicker, who made 5-of-5 field goals, did the rest. It was an important game for McConkey, too, who caught a season-high seven passes for 100 yards and a touchdown, compiling a 79.3 overall PFF grade.
Chance of making playoffs: 52%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 3%
Bouncing back from a crushing Week 5 defeat to the Buccaneers would be tough, especially on the road against a rolling Jaguars team, but the Seahawks responded in fine fettle. The Sam Darnold–Jaxon Smith-Njigba chemistry continues to take the NFL by storm, as Darnold connected with his star man eight times for 162 yards and a touchdown. The Seahawks are 4-2 and keeping pace atop the NFC West.
Chance of making playoffs: 45%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 4%
The Texans earned their Week 6 bye after ripping off back-to-back wins against the Titans and Ravens to pull their season back to 2-3. The hard part is figuring out if those blowout victories are more emblematic of the Texans or their opponents. The offense has struggled to find its feet in 2025, with C.J. Stroud often looking bewildered behind a bad offensive line. However, the defense continues to show up — and it has got a real star in Will Anderson Jr., whose 90.5 overall PFF grade is sixth among edge rushers.
14. San Francisco 49ers (Up 2)
Chance of making playoffs: 71%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 3%
At 4-2, the 49ers are in a very positive position, but the number of injuries this team is facing continues to stack up. San Francisco lost its leading defender, Fred Warner, to a season-ending ankle injury in the 30-19 loss to the Buccaneers on Sunday, and that could prove to be the biggest blow of all. Warner is a force and an all-time great, as his 93.2 overall PFF grade leads all linebackers in the NFL. Hopefully, we see him making an impact in 2026.
Chance of making playoffs: 35%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 2%
The Vikings were on a bye in Week 6 following a two-game stint in London and a win against the Browns in Week 5. The question looming all through the week was the health of J.J. McCarthy. Will the second-year quarterback be ready in time for a Week 7 matchup against the Eagles? If he’s not set to go, we’ll have a Carson Wentz revenge game. Wentz’s 61.8 overall PFF grade is 30th among quarterbacks.
16. Indianapolis Colts (Down 1)
Chance of making playoffs: 75%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 4%
Okay, at 5-1, it’s time to really take the Indianapolis Colts seriously — at least as a team that can make some noise in the playoffs. They might not have the juice to beat the Buffalo Bills of the world, but as of Week 6, the Colts are 5-1 and heading toward their first AFC South title since 2014. Indianapolis is also first in offensive EPA per play. The Colts are for real. However, they take on the Chargers in Week 7.
Chance of making playoffs: 54%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 2%
What a performance from the Falcons in Week 6, knocking off the Bills 24-14 on Monday Night Football and moving to 3-2 on the season. The offensive duo of Bijan Robinson and Drake London combined for 396 yards of offense, and the defense continues to rock, now ranked sixth in EPA per play allowed. If — and it’s been a big if for a while — the Falcons can piece it all together, they could be a wild-card threat.
Chance of making playoffs: 74%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 4%
The Steelers move to 4-1 after a comfortable 23-9 win against the Browns on Sunday, and continue to grow their lead in the AFC North. It’s the team’s best start to a season through six weeks since 2020, and their 63% chance of winning their division is the third-highest in the NFL. The offense is now sneakily up to 12th in EPA per play — a potential sign that this unit will continue to grow.
Chance of making playoffs: 62%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 2%
A tough loss for the Jaguars, who had won three straight games heading into Week 6. The offense struggled to consistently move the ball, averaging just four yards per play, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sacked seven times by a hungry Seahawks defense. The defeat drops the Jaguars to 4-2 and a game behind the Colts at the top of the AFC South, but the Jaguars’ defense held its own again and is ranked fifth in EPA per play allowed.
20. Chicago Bears (Down 1)
Chance of making playoffs: 30%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 1%
The Bears exorcised the demons of a year ago on Monday Night Football, with Jake Moody kicking a field goal as time expired to defeat the Commanders 25-24. That win now puts the Bears at 3-2, and they’ve won three straight games. Caleb Williams, whose 68.8 overall PFF grade is 18th among qualified quarterbacks, continues to show real signs of growth in Ben Johnson’s offense, and that’s a lot to be thankful for right now.
Chance of making playoffs: 65%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 2%
Have a day, Drake Maye. The second-year quarterback has taken a tremendous leap in 2025 and tossed three touchdowns in a 25-19 win against the Saints in Week 6, earning a 91.0 overall PFF grade. The Patriots are now 4-2 following the win and have the easiest remaining schedule in the league. It’s early days, but their first playoff appearance since 2021 feels within reach. And just as importantly, Maye’s growth has been exceptional.
Chance of making playoffs: 6%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The Cardinals rallied behind a 320-yard passing performance from Jacoby Brissett, who was filling in for the injured Kyler Murray, but just couldn’t get the job done against a very good Colts team. That’s now four straight losses for the Cardinals — and with the Seahawks, 49ers and Rams all at 4-2, the Cardinals’ playoff odds sit at just 6%. There could be changes on the horizon.
Chance of making playoffs: 10%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The Cowboys’ defense continues to hold this team back. The offense is second in EPA per play through six weeks, but the defense is dead last in EPA per play allowed and has surrendered over 30 points in four games this season. The Cowboys are now 2-3-1 after the 30-27 loss to the Panthers, but are very much still in the playoff mix. Dak Prescott, whose 91.3 overall grade ranks third among quarterbacks, is playing at an MVP level, but the defense has to step up.
Chance of making playoffs: 17%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The Carolina Panthers are at .500 for the first time in the Bryce Young era — and for the first time since 2021 — with Young leading a clutch game-winning drive to beat the Cowboys 30-27. Young now has eight game-winning drives in nine total career wins, just to remind everyone that the Panthers refuse to do things the easy way. After a slow start to the season, Young has played good football over the last few weeks, as his 68.2 grade is 22nd among quarterbacks in 2025.
Chance of making playoffs: 8%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The first win for the Raiders since Week 1, and it was the defense that led the way, sacking Cam Ward six times and forcing three total turnovers. Maxx Crosby continues to be a game-wrecker and leader for this team, as his 82.5 overall PFF grade slots 17th among edge rushers. That was a much-needed win for the Raiders — things could have been looking desperate in Pete Carroll’s first season with the team.
Chance of making playoffs: 6%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The Giants claimed another big win in the Jaxson Dart era, defeating the Eagles 34-17 on Thursday Night Football. The duo of Dart and running back Cam Skattebo has given the Giants a reason to believe, something they’ve not had for a while. Managing expectations is key for the young team, but it’s fair to say the future of the Giants, as of now, is in the hands of Dart. His 67.4 overall grade is 23rd among quarterbacks.
Chance of making playoffs: 4%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
Week 6 for the Dolphins ended with Tua Tagovailoa calling out leadership and players for missing team meetings. If that doesn’t tell you the state of this team, then nothing will. The Dolphins are 1-5 after a 29-27 loss to the Chargers, and now sit at playoff odds of just 4%. The Dolphins did well to erase a 13-point deficit — but the defense, which ranks 31st in EPA per play, couldn’t hold up its end of the bargain, allowing the Chargers to drive down the field for a game-winning field goal.
Chance of making playoffs: 16%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: 1%
The Bengals looked marginally better with Joe Flacco under center, and considering he only had a few days with the team, that’s a positive sign. Surprisingly, the 40-year-old Flacco was only sacked once behind one of the worst offensive lines in football. At 2-4, the Bengals have a 16% chance of making the postseason, but are currently 30th in EPA per play on offense and 29th in EPA per play allowed on defense. If the Bengals want to survive, things have to get better… Everywhere.
29. New York Jets (No change)
Chance of making playoffs: 1%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The Jets remain winless after a 13-11 loss to the Broncos in London, a game where they averaged just 1.4 yards per play on offense. However, the defense, which has struggled in 2025, kept the Jets within reach the entire contest. Ultimately, the Jets remain the last winless team in the NFL and are bottom-five in EPA per play on both sides of the ball. A rough start to life for Aaron Glenn.
30. Cleveland Browns (No change)
Chance of making playoffs: 2%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The Browns are now 1-5 after losing 23-9 to the Steelers in a game where Kevin Stefanski asked Dillon Gabriel to drop back 58 times. Predictably, the third-round pick struggled against a defense that continues to find its groove. Times are tough for the Browns. The defense is still top-10 in EPA per play, and will continue to play hard, but the offense is moving into unwatchable territory at this point.
Chance of making playoffs: 1%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
After the 20-10 loss to the Raiders, Brian Callahan became the first head coach of the season to get fired after just two seasons in charge. Some might say it’s early, but the Titans haven’t been playing good ball all year, and there’s a degree of concern that that could stunt the growth of first overall pick Cam Ward at quarterback. The Titans elected to pull the trigger now before it gets uglier.
Chance of making playoffs: 1%
Chance of winning Super Bowl: <1%
The more Spencer Rattler continues to play consistently good football, the more the question of “What should the Saints do in the offseason?” can be asked. Sure, the Saints are 1-5 after losing to the Patriots 25-19 in Week 6, but Rattler’s 78.2 overall PFF grade is 12th among quarterbacks, and he continues to show that there’s a dependable quarterback there — even if he lacks the top-end physical attributes. This will be an interesting side-quest for the rest of the season.
