NFL Week 15 Power Rankings: Rams Hold Firm, Packers Surge, Eagles Slide
As we head into Week 15, the NFL landscape is starting to crystallize. The contenders are separating themselves, the playoff picture is taking shape, and draft boards are already being studied in some front offices. From thrilling divisional battles to teams quietly climbing the ranks, this week’s power rankings reflect a league that’s anything but predictable.
Let’s break it down.
The Contenders
1. Los Angeles Rams (Last Week: 1)
The Rams continue to sit atop the rankings, and for good reason. They’ve found their rhythm on both sides of the ball, and right now, they’re the most balanced team in the league.
Offensively efficient, defensively disciplined - this is what a Super Bowl favorite looks like in December.
2. Seattle Seahawks (Last Week: 3)
Seattle climbs a spot after another strong showing. Their defense is flying around, and the offense is doing just enough to win games in the clutch.
They’re not flashy, but they’re winning - and at this point in the season, that’s what matters.
3. Denver Broncos (Last Week: 4)
Denver’s defense continues to be their calling card, but don’t overlook how efficient their offense has become. They’re peaking at the right time, and nobody’s going to want to see this team in January.
4. Green Bay Packers (Last Week: 9)
Green Bay just made a statement. A gritty win over the rival Bears not only gave them control of the NFC North, but it also vaulted them into the top four.
This team is young in spots, but they’re learning how to win tough games - and that’s dangerous.
5. Chicago Bears (Last Week: 5)
Yes, they lost to the Packers. But it was close - a one-touchdown difference - and the Bears have already done enough to prove they belong in this tier.
Ben Johnson’s team is physical, fast, and not backing down from anyone.
6. New England Patriots (Last Week: 6)
The Patriots are quietly stacking wins and staying consistent. They’re not blowing teams out, but they’re not beating themselves either.
Classic Patriots football.
7. San Francisco 49ers (Last Week: 7)
Still steady at No. 7, the Niners are right in the thick of the playoff picture. They’ve got the talent, the coaching, and the experience.
The question is whether they can put it all together for a deep run.
8. Detroit Lions (Last Week: 10)
Detroit keeps climbing. They’re not just a feel-good story anymore - they’re a legitimate problem for opponents.
The offense is humming, and the defense is showing signs of real growth. Three NFC North teams in the top 10?
Believe it.
9. Los Angeles Chargers (Last Week: 14)
Welcome back to the contender tier. The Chargers looked sharp in their Monday night win over the Eagles, and that performance earned them a well-deserved leap up the rankings.
When this team clicks, they’re as dangerous as anyone.
10. Philadelphia Eagles (Last Week: 2)
Two straight losses have the Eagles sliding, but let’s not overreact. This is still a team nobody wants to face in the postseason.
That said, this is their roughest patch of the season, and they need to regroup - fast.
11. Jacksonville Jaguars (Last Week: 12)
The Jags are hanging around, and that’s not a bad place to be. They’ve got the pieces, but they’ll need to string together some statement wins to move into the top 10.
12. Buffalo Bills (Last Week: 8)
Buffalo’s been inconsistent, and it’s starting to show in the rankings. They’ve got the talent, but the execution hasn’t been there lately.
Still, they’re not out of it - not by a long shot.
Teams to Watch
13. Indianapolis Colts (Last Week: 11)
Quarterback injuries have derailed some of the Colts’ momentum. Daniel Jones going down forced them to turn to Phillip Rivers - yes, that Phillip Rivers - and while it’s a fun storyline, it’s also a sign of just how thin the position has become in Indy.
14. Pittsburgh Steelers (Last Week: 20)
The Steelers are surging. It hasn’t always been pretty, but they’re finding ways to win.
If they can clean up some of the inconsistencies, they’ve got a shot to climb even higher.
15. Houston Texans (Last Week: 16)
The Texans are knocking on the door of the contender tier. Their defense has been lights out, and the win over the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football was a big one.
Still, they need to prove they can do it consistently - not just in flashes.
16. Baltimore Ravens (Last Week: 13)
Baltimore has the talent, but they keep shooting themselves in the foot. Whether it’s turnovers, penalties, or missed opportunities, they’re making it hard on themselves.
The potential is there - the execution isn’t.
17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Last Week: 15)
The Bucs are in a similar boat. They’ve got enough talent to be competitive, but they haven’t been able to string together a complete performance.
Until that changes, they’ll stay stuck in the middle.
18. Carolina Panthers (Last Week: 17)
Carolina’s been steady, but not spectacular. They’re not a team you can overlook, but they haven’t shown enough to be considered a real threat just yet.
19. Dallas Cowboys (Last Week: 18)
Dallas has been treading water. Some weeks they look like a playoff team, others they look like they’re already thinking about the offseason.
The inconsistency is killing them.
20. Kansas City Chiefs (Last Week: 19)
At 6-7, the Chiefs are hanging on more by reputation than results. The quarterback-coach duo still commands respect, but this team just isn’t playing like a contender right now.
One more loss, and they could tumble even further.
21. Miami Dolphins (Last Week: 21)
Miami’s stuck in neutral. They’re not bad, but they’re not making much noise either.
At this point, they’re just trying to stay relevant in a crowded AFC.
A Lot to Work On
22. Cincinnati Bengals (Last Week: 22)
The Bengals gave the Bills a fight, but without Joe Burrow for a big chunk of the season, their playoff hopes are all but gone. It’s tough - with him healthy, they’re a different team entirely.
23. Minnesota Vikings (Last Week: 24)
Minnesota might be the only team in this group with a realistic shot at clawing their way out. But it would take a near-perfect finish.
Tall order, but not impossible.
24. Atlanta Falcons (Last Week: 23)
The Falcons are stuck in a cycle of inconsistency. Every time they take a step forward, they take two back.
The pieces are there, but the results just haven’t followed.
25. Washington Commanders (Last Week: 25)
Washington continues to struggle. There’s talent on this roster, but they haven’t been able to put it together on either side of the ball.
26. Arizona Cardinals (Last Week: 26)
The Cardinals are playing hard, but the results aren’t there. They’re in evaluation mode now - figuring out who’s part of the long-term plan.
27. New Orleans Saints (Last Week: 27)
New Orleans hasn’t been able to find any sort of rhythm. It’s been a tough year, and the standings reflect that.
28. New York Jets (Last Week: 29)
The Jets move up a spot, but it’s more about other teams falling than their own improvement. The quarterback situation continues to be a major issue.
29. New York Giants (Last Week: 31)
The Giants showed a little fight this week, enough to climb out of the bottom two. But let’s not get carried away - this team still has a long way to go.
30. Las Vegas Raiders (Last Week: 30)
The Raiders are stuck. They haven’t made any progress, and there’s no real identity on either side of the ball.
It’s going to be a long winter in Vegas.
31. Tennessee Titans (Last Week: 32)
Tennessee gets out of the cellar - barely. There’s still not much to be optimistic about, but at least they’re showing some signs of life.
32. Cleveland Browns (Last Week: 28)
It’s been a steep fall for the Browns, who now find themselves at the bottom of the league. Injuries, inconsistency, and underperformance have all played a role.
This season can’t end soon enough in Cleveland.
As we enter the final stretch of the regular season, the playoff race is heating up - and so is the pressure. The top teams are jockeying for seeding, the middle-tier squads are fighting for wild card spots, and the bottom feeders are eyeing the draft. Week 15 is here, and every snap counts.