NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Ranking All 32 Teams From Worst To First Ahead Of Week 11

Week 11 of the NFL season is in the books. Here are all 32 teams ranked worst to first.

Week 11 of the NFL season was full of fantastic finishes and total collapses by some terrible teams. Let’s rank all 32 teams from worst to first.

32. New York Giants (2-8)

Last Week: 20-17 (L) @ Panthers (game in Munich, Germany)
This Week: Bye

The New York Giants have returned to the basement after a humiliating loss to the Panthers. Each week, it’s more and more painful to watch Daniel Jones play. Jones is so bad that he’s likely to cost general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll their jobs. The Giants will once again be starting over in the offseason.

31. Tennessee Titans (2-7)

Last Week: 27-17 (L) @ Chargers
This Week: Vs. Vikings

The Titans move down in the rankings, but it’s mostly because teams like the Patriots and Panthers won. Will Levis returned and played one of his better games of the year. The defense keeps competing and fighting hard. There are things to build on for this franchise, and I think they have the right head coach in Brian Callahan.

30. New England Patriots (3-7)

Last Week: 19-3 (W) @ Bears
This Week: Vs. Rams

The Patriots have been much better of late, and have won two of three. Drake Maye has been up and down, though is continuing to show flashes. But, a defense that was struggling after a slew of injuries has regained its footing and made this team much more competitive

29. Carolina Panthers (3-7)

Last Week: 20-17 (W) Vs. Giants (game in Munich, Germany)
This Week: Bye

It’s official, folks. The Carolina Panthers are on a win streak. That’s something that certainly didn’t seem likely a few weeks ago when they looked to be the worst team in the NFL once again. Bryce Young played another solid football game and actually performed much better than his stat line. Maybe, just maybe, it’s too early to give up on him.

28. Dallas Cowboys (3-6)

Last Week: 34-6 (L) Vs. Eagles
This Week: Vs. Texans

How ’bout them Cowboys? The Cowboys, right now, are a complete disaster week-in and week-out. It’s not just on the field, either. Jerry Jones refuses to close the curtain on the end zone window to help his own players see better, despite protests from one of his cornerstone players, CeeDee Lamb. I doubt many are feeling bad for Cowboys fans, but there are few situations as dire as Dallas’s right now.

27. New Orleans Saints (3-7)

Last Week: 20-17 (W) Vs. Falcons
This Week: Vs. Browns

Interim coaches seemingly always get a great effort out of their team in their first game as an interim. Darren Rizzi was the benefactor of such an effort. The Saints played with more effort, focus, and execution than they had at any time during their seven-game losing streak. Derek Carr played well, and the defense frequently bent but rarely broke. It’s a lost season, but the vibes are at least a bit better.

26. Cleveland Browns (2-7)

Last Week: Bye
This Week: @ Saints

The Browns will look to get back into the win column against the Saints coming off a Bye week. At least their fans don’t have to watch Deshaun Watson anymore.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)

Last Week: 12-7 (L) Vs. Vikings
This Week: @ Lions

The Jaguars fought hard without quarterback Trevor Lawrence. The defense played arguably its best game of the year, keeping the Vikings out of the end zone. But, Mac Jones proved once again that his rookie season in New England was a total mirage. It’s good to see them not quit during a lost season, and Travon Walker is emerging as a superstar. But, that’s as far as the positives go.

24. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)

Last Week: Bye
This Week: @ Dolphins

The Raiders’ season is already over, but they could essentially eliminate the Dolphins if they go to Miami and beat them this weekend.

23. New York Jets (3-7)

Last Week: 31-6 (L) @ Cardinals
This Week: Vs. Colts

The picture is apt. That’s how all Jets fans feel right now. The team had a glimmer of hope after beating the Texans in Week 9. That’s all gone now. These are just the same old Jets, except with a washed up quarterback and all his friends.

22. Chicago Bears (4-5)

Last Week: 19-3 (L) Vs. Patriots
This Week: Vs. Packers

The mood around the Bears this offseason was one full of optimism. But, like the Jets, the more things change, the more they stay the same. The Bears are dreadful, they’re ruining Caleb Williams right before our eyes, and the franchise needs wholesale changes. That starts with ownership.

21. Los Angeles Rams (4-5)

Last Week: 23-15 (L) Vs. Dolphins
This Week: @ Patriots

Had the Rams beat the Dolphins, they would’ve been in solid position to make the playoffs. Instead, Matthew Stafford struggled mightily, they couldn’t run the ball, and they blew a golden opportunity to get to over .500 for the first time all year. That’s a game they’re going to want back when it’s all said and done.

20. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)

Last Week: 30-20 (L) Vs. Bills
This Week: @ Jets

The Colts went toe-to-toe with the Bills for much of Sunday’s game. But, it’s time to go back to Anthony Richardson. This team isn’t going anywhere, and they need to find out what they have in the 2023 4th-overall pick.

19. Miami Dolphins (3-6)

Last Week: 23-15 (W) @ Rams
This Week: Vs. Raiders

One of the Dolphins, Colts, Bengals, and Broncos is going to make the playoffs in the AFC. While the Dolphins would’ve liked to win one or two more of the close games they’ve lost this year, a surprise win over the Rams certainly gives them a chance to make a run. The schedule is soft the next five weeks, and the pass rush is starting to flash. If the offense starts to click, they could make a run.

18. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

Last Week: Bye
This Week: @ 49ers

The Seahawks need a bye week to regroup after losing 5 of 6. The game at San Francisco is close to a must-win.

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)

Last Week: 23-20 (L) @ 49ers
This Week: Bye

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers continue to play hard without Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. It’s the team’s third straight loss by less than a touchdown, and they could’ve easily gone 3-0 in that stretch. Their season would look much different going forward if they could’ve even won one of them.

16. Denver Broncos (5-5)

Last Week: 16-14 (L) @ Chiefs
This Week: Vs. Falcons

The Broncos had the undefeated Chiefs beat on Sunday, only needing to knock in a short field goal as time expired. Instead, the protection completely broke down, and the kick was blocked. That’s going to sting for a while, but they should take solace in the fact that they outplayed the NFL’s best team. This weekend’s game against Atlanta feels like a big one.

15. Atlanta Falcons (6-4)

Last Week: 20-17 (L) @ Saints
This Week: @ Broncos

The Falcons have shown a tendency to play down to its competition at times this year. Sunday was another example. They outgained and outplayed the Saints, but found a way to lose the game once again. Still, it’s not hard to see this team cleaning up a few things and being a really tough out in the playoffs in a few months. With a two-game lead and the tiebreaker of the Buccaneers, it would take a huge collapse for them to miss the postseason.

14. Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)

Last Week: 35-34 (L) @ Ravens
This Week: @ Chargers

I say this half in jest and half seriously: the Bengals have to be one of the best 4-6 teams of all-time. They have near misses against the Ravens and the Chiefs and arguably should’ve won both games. Joe Burrow is playing exceptional football. If the defense could get stops when it matters, it would go a long way. Thankfully, they’re still very much in the playoff hunt in the AFC. But, they’ve got to start stringing wins together.

13. Houston Texans (6-4)

Last Week: 26-23 (L) Vs. Lions
This Week: @ Cowboys

A month ago, the Texans were legit Super Bowl contenders. Now, it seems like all the air has been let out of the balloon, so to speak. Yes, they have costly injuries on offense. But, you have to find a way to win a game when gifted five interceptions by Jared Goff. Instead, the second half was full of the Texans finding ways to lose it, getting outscored 19-0. The AFC South is terrible, but it’s hard to see this team doing much more than winning the division the way they are playing right now.

12. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)

Last Week: 31-6 (W) Vs. Jets
This Week: Bye

The Cardinals are for real, folks. This was a complete demolition of the Jets in all facets. Most importantly, the weakness of the team on paper, the pass rush, is quickly turning into a strength. The Bye Week comes at a bad time, actually, as this team is red-hot.

11. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

Last Week: 27-17 (W) Vs. Titans
This Week: Vs. Bengals

It’s not always pretty, and it’s rarely explosive. But, the Chargers are playing football just the way Jim Harbaugh wants them to. They are dominating up front on both sides, and Justin Herbert is quietly having one of the finest seasons of any quarterback in the league. They have a real shot to do serious damage to the Bengals’ playoff hopes this weekend.

10. San Francisco 49ers (5-4)

Last Week: 23-20 (W) @ Buccaneers
This Week: Vs. Seahawks

Christian McCaffrey made his season debut on Sunday. It wasn’t as if he was especially effective. But, it’s clear what his presence does to this offense, as it truly open ups the entire playbook. The 49ers could become very dangerous very quickly.

9. Washington Commanders (7-3)

Last Week: 28-27 (L) Vs. Steelers
This Week: @ Eagles

This was a huge test for the upstart Washington Commanders. And, while they did blow a second-half lead, they went toe-to-toe with one of the league’s most ferocious pass rush units. Now, they have their biggest game of the season against Philadelphia. A win on Thursday night and the imaginations of Commanders fans will start to run wilf.

8. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

Last Week: Bye
This Week: @ Bears

The Packers needed the Bye Week to get a bit healthier. They will look to take advantage of a reeling Bears team coming out of the bye.

7. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)

Last Week: 12-7 (W) @ Jaguars
This Week: @ Titans

It’s hard to win an NFL game without scoring any touchdowns, but that’s exactly what the Vikings did on Sunday. Sam Darnold’s turnovers were concerning. But, the defense is good enough to carry the team on a lackluster offensive day. Another cupcake, this time in the form of the Titans, awaits.

6. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

Last Week: 34-6 (W) @ Cowboys
This Week: Vs. Commanders

Yes, Dallas is decimated by injuries and may be the most dysfunctional team in the league. But, it still had to feel good for the Eagles to go on the road and embarrass a rival like they did. A huge divisional game against the Commanders awaits.

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)

Last Week: 28-27 (W) @ Commanders
This Week: Vs. Ravens

The Steelers found themselves in a two-possession hole on Sunday in the second-half. But, for the first time in a few years, it didn’t feel like a miracle for the team to get back in it. That’s exactly what they did, and it shows that this is the most dangerous Steelers team in quite some time. Russell Wilson has turned the Steelers into a contender.

4. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

Last Week: 35-34 (W) Vs. Bengals
This Week: @ Steelers

The secondary continues to be concerning. But, if Lamar Jackson keeps playing like this, it may not matter. He’s now even money to win his third MVP, which would put him in elite company. To do that, he needs a great performancec against Pittsburgh this weekend.

3. Buffalo Bills (8-2)

Last Week: 30-20 (W) @ Colts
This Week: Vs. Chiefs

The inexplicable Josh Allen interceptions are starting to creep back in, and this team doesn’t have the offensive firepower to overcome them against good opponents. But, the Bills continue to show that they can beat teams in a variety of ways. While the Bills beat the Chiefs in the regular season last year before losing to them in the playoffs, it still would thrill Buffalo fans to beat their bitter rival next week.

2. Detroit Lions (8-1)

Last Week: 26-23 (W) @ Texans
This Week: Vs. Jaguars

Even five Jared Goff interceptions couldn’t keep this resilient bunch from its seventh-straight win. It’s hard not to be concerned about a five-interception game. But, given the way Goff has played this year, it’s likely merely a blip on the radar. The Lions should have a much easier time with the Jaguars.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)

Last Week: 16-14 (W) Vs. Broncos
This Week: @ Bills

Good teams find ways to win games. In this case, it was a miracle blocked field goal by Leo Chenal after the game had more or less been lost. But, they have to find a way to finish drives and stop settling for field goals. That’s becoming a disturbing trend. Still, fifteen wins in a row is quite an achievement. Until they lose, they’re the league’s top team. The pedigree is simply too hard to ignore.