Week 5 Power Rankings
We are officially a month into the season. Can’t believe it right? The emotions are on such a pendulum from week to week, but as each passing week goes by, the intensity raises. Four weeks is a good sample size for what teams are early in the season. As we know, things can change on a dime, but identities (mostly) are there. Injuries are taking place. Depth is being tested. Coaches seats are getting hot. Let’s see where each team matches up…
Week 3 Power Rankings!
Believe it or not, we are almost at the end of September! Week 3 is coming full steam ahead, and we have a few teams that are turning our heads a bit. We also have others that are floundering…One thing to remember though. It is VERY, VERY early. This is a marathon, not a sprint. Last season, the 49ers were on the verge of collapsing before righting the ship in November. I remember in 2021 when the Bucs weren’t gonna make the playoffs in December before they got everything together and won a title. Things change in a flash in the NFL. But that doesn’t mean that we can’t perk our ears up and pat some teams on the back here. Let’s see what we got with Week 3 knocking on the door.
Week 2 Power Rankings
As per usual, the guys at Perfect Spiral are going to give you our updated Power Rankings on a week to week basis. While Week 1 was interesting in a lot of ways, there is still a long way to go. Can we put stock in some of the things that happened Sunday? Monday? Sure. I’m not betting the entire season on it though. So these rankings are an indication of how we feel about teams going into Week 2, but also trying to resist some of our urges a bit…
Week 14 Power Rankings
Injuries are starting to mount. When we talk about teams going all the way, we talk about teams having very few holes, having good schemes, good coaches, etc. But the thing that always seems to prevail more than most is health. Last season, the Dolphins lost Tua for the playoffs and barely lost to Buffalo. It clearly impacted the game. This year has been a historic year for injuries - the players list of guys that have missed time is enormous, and many guys are done for the year. The NFL season is a marathon; don’t ever let anyone tell you any differently. As we get closer to Christmas, I’m sure each organization wants a healthy team under the tree.
Week 13 Power Rankings
The heat is on! December is here, and that means only one thing. PLAYOFF PUSH. The NFL is known for having parity from year to year, and this season is no different. If the season were to end today, we would have 5 new playoff teams from the turnover last season. In the AFC, it seems like the divisions are in firm control, but with a month to play, anything is possible. In the NFC, the East and South are anyone’s game. The Wild Card spots may come down to Week 18. For this week, we will break down the categories in terms of playoff chances. If you don’t like where your team lies…too bad!
Week 12 Power Rankings
I apologize for missing a week! I was basking in my sorrows after the Jaguars got curb stomped by the 49ers. It’s ok though, we move. And we move onto Thanksgiving week, a week which is a fairly good sticking point to see where your teams are going to be for the remainder of the season. As we give thanks to the important things in our life, today’s theme of categories will be related to Thanksgiving foods and the popularity of them. A fun little anecdote for the week ahead. Both conferences are heating UP! In the AFC, all but three teams are still very much in it for the last two spots. And over in the NFC, the same thing occurs - the last two wildcard spots are available, but not as many teams in the hunt. Let’s get to the Turkey, shall we?
Week 10 Power Rankings
November is finally upon us! The leaves are falling and the cold weather is starting to set in. This is football weather. Teams are hitting and running the football is paramount as the season drags along. For the first time in over a month, we have a mainstay at the number one spot as the Philadelphia Eagles held on this week to defeat the Dallas Cowboys. This week’s theme? The middling teams. The teams jarring and jockeying for playoff positioning. That is now an important thing. We’ve had 9 rookie quarterbacks start a game this season, which is on the cusp of an NFL record, but guys are getting healthy. We can expect Deebo Samuel back this week for the 49ers as they travel to Jacksonville in one of, if not the best game of the week. Justin Fields also may return tomorrow against Carolina. So guys are getting healthy. And if you think your team is out - my Jaguars were 2-6 at this point last year before they went on their run. So anything is possible. Lets get to it!
Week 9 Power Rankings
The revolving door of the number one team is alive and well. For the 4th week in a row, the team we previously had number one has lost the following. The Chiefs were the latest victim as they fell 24-9 at Denver, marking Patrick Mahomes first loss against the Broncos. This season of NFL play has seen the renaissance of defensive play - and it was on display against this past weekend. We saw multiple teams this week lead with defense while offenses continue to struggle on a weekly basis. We also have a new “hottest” team in the NFL…and they resolve in Duval county. Let’s reveiew the latest power rankings!
Week 8 Power Rankings
This is the official halfway point of the NFL season. We all know what that means - absolutely nothing. At this point last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars were 2-5, the Baltimore Ravens still had Lamar Jackson and everyone thought the Cowboys were Super Bowl contenders. Much of the same goes for this year , but we do have power rankings to get us through. For the third consecutive week, we have a new number one at the top, and this time it’s a familiar face. Lets take a look at where your team is heading into Week 8…
Week 7 Power Rankings
We are firmly not entrenched in the meat of the NFL season. Last week we talked about teams finding their identities, but now it seems teams are starting to separate themselves from the pack. There were some big time performances last week including the Browns and Jets amongst others, but teams we thought we were out on, we might need to reconsider. The public has spoken and the overwhelming majority enjoyed the format last week, so we roll on putting teams in tiers. Lets get to it!
Week 5 Power Rankings
Yes, we skipped a week. Very, very busy time for the guys over at PSP. However, we are back at it and we are ready to reveal our new and improved power rankings for the beginning of October. Things are coming into focus now. Teams can be crossed off and we have raised our eyebrows at some other teams. The month of October is a true test though that separates the men from the boys.
Week 3 Power Rankings
Yes, we are a little late to the party. But Week 3 hasn’t REALLY started yet. After a couple of weeks, teams identities are starting to come into form. But the end of the September is when the teams who were down in the dumps last year really rise to make their mark. The teams at the top haven’t changed week over week, but there is a lot of jumping and hopping in the middle. Let’s get right to it.
Week 2 Power Rankings
And just like that, Week 1 is in the books. The NFL is always full of surprises and the first week of the season was not an outlier. The league saw nine road teams win in week one - including the Buccaneers and the Rams who took home the most surprising wins of the week. The game of the week was out in Los Angeles, where Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Herbert went shot for shot. It was Tua and the Dolphins who came out on top - a game where the Quarteback threw for 466 yards (215 of those going to Tyreek Hill). Out in Cleveland, the house of horrors continued for the Bengals as Joe Burrow threw for 82 yards the entire game. The Browns defense dominated in a 24-3 victory. And then there’s the embarrassment that took place at MetLife Stadium Sunday Night. But there’s nothing to be said there. With the first week in the books, teams are already looking ahead to Week 2. And we will as well, but as weeks go by in the NFL season, the Power Rankings always reign supreme. Whether you look at ESPN, Bleacher Report, CBS, or anywhere else - they will not match up to Perfect Spiral’s rankings! Below you will find our Week 1 Power Rankings, based off of performance with a hint of respect to the teams that lost. You’ll get the picture.