Since the start of the season, the team with the best differential between points scored and conceded is the Vikings (+61). Behind, we find the Lions (+60), the Bears (+47) and the Packers (+41). Yet with 4 wins in 6 games, Chicago is currently last in the NFC North. We could well have, for the first time in history, all four teams from the same division in the playoffs.
In the other divisions of the conference, it’s less of a party. Swept by Tampa Bay, New Orleans continues to sink while Seattle and Dallas continue to lose at home.
In the AFC, the Chiefs, on rest, see Baltimore and Houston getting closer. Buffalo revives while the Jets sink and the Jaguars find a last place deserved given their last performance in London.
As a reminder, this hierarchy is not only based on the number of successes, but also on current form. If two teams are close and haven’t played each other recently, one wonders which one would win if the match were played today. Beating the strongest is not going to propel you to the top in the blink of an eye. Losing to one of the dunces won’t plunge you into the abyss either. One can win and tumble, bow and climb. This is the merciless law of Power Ranking…
1. Kansas City Chiefs (5-0)
Week of rest for the reigning champions before a perilous trip to the vengeful Californians.
Week 7: trip to the 49ers
2. Minnesota Vikings (5-0)
The last time the Vikings started a season 5-0 was in 2016. Their quarterback was also named Sam, they were also in bye week for week 6 and they had chained 4 consecutive defeats to finish the season with a record of 8-8.
Week 7: reception of the Lions
3. Detroit Lions (4-1)
If you want to convince someone to follow American football, show him a Lions game.
Week 7: trip to the Vikings
4. Baltimore Ravens (4-2) +1
When things are a little more complicated for the magician, Baltimore can count on its King Henry.
Week 7: trip to the Buccaneers
5. Houston Texans (5-1) -1
After a month away, Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce were back and having a great time in Foxborough.
Week 7: trip to the Packers
6. Buffalo Bills (4-2) +1
Saved by two good posts, the Bills take off in their division.
Week 7: receiving the Titans
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-2) +1
317 yards in the air, 277 yards on the ground, those who had a Buccaneers player on their fantasy team had a good week.
Week 7: Ravens reception
8. Green Bay Packers (4-2) +1
Suspended last week, Romeo Doubs obviously understood the message.
Week 7: reception of the Texans
9. Washington Commanders (4-2) -3
Washington’s leading rusher only got 22 yards and that was Jayden Daniels. The absence of Brian Robinson Jr weighed heavily on the Commanders’ performance.
Week 7: reception of the Panthers
10. Atlanta Falcons (4-2) +1
Facing the worst run defense, Bijan Robinson and Tyler Allgeier had a blast.
Week 7: Seahawks reception
11. San Francisco 49ers (3-3) +1
We believed that the 49ers had not learned the lessons from their start to the season. San Francisco can thank its rookie cornerback who, like a Renardo from the surfaces, emerged to break Seattle’s momentum.
Week 7: reception of the Chiefs
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2) +4
The Steelers tried to copy their neighbor Michiganbut with much less success. Luckily for them, TJ Watt and the Pittsburgh defense gave Aidan O’Connell a hell of a night.
Week 7: Jets reception
13. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)
It was far from perfect, but it’s still a lot better for Jalen Hurts when his best receivers are on the field.
Week 7: trip to the Giants
14. Dallas Cowboys (3-3) -4
New Orleans, Baltimore and now Detroit can attest to this. It doesn’t get any more welcoming than Dallas this year.
Week 7: Bye week
15. Chicago Bears (4-2) +3
Caleb Williams continues a second match of very good level and gets closer to Jayden Daniels in the fight for the offensive rookie of the year. This is good, the two players face each other in Washington in two weeks.
Week 7: Bye week
16. Seattle Seahawks (3-3) -1
Seattle can’t do it anymore. His fantastic start to the season has now been erased by three consecutive defeats. The rebound is not going to be easy with a trip to Atlanta before hosting Buffalo.
Week 7: trip to the Falcons
17. Los Angeles Chargers (3-2) +4
The bye week did Justin Herbert and the Chargers a lot of good.
Week 7: trip to the Cardinals
18. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4) +4
For the first time in 75 games, the Bengals defense conceded less than 10 points in a game. Given the level of the attack this Sunday, it was a performance that came at the right time.
Week 7: trip to the Browns
19. New Orleans Saints (2-4) -5
For his first outing, Spencer Rattler showed good things but the Saints will have difficulty competing with Atlanta and Tampa Bay in their division.
Week 7: Broncos reception
20. Denver Broncos (3-3) -3
Bo Nix comes close to an incredible turnaround but the Broncos woke up far too late.
Week 7: trip to the Saints
21. New York Jets (2-4) -2
An improbable Ave MariaDavante Adams and Allen Lazard as receiver, everything is done to remind Aaron Rodgers of his past in Green Bay. Fortunately, the results are there to remind him that he is playing well for the Jets.
Week 7: trip to the Steelers
22. Arizona Cardinals (2-4) -2
More than avoidable fumbles, Marvin Harrison Jr who quickly leaves with a concussion and a heavy defeat, a Sunday to forget for Arizona.
Week 7: Chargers reception
23. Indianapolis Colts (3-3) +1
Against the Titans it’s okay, but Indianapolis fans must pray for a quick return from Jonathan Taylor.
Week 7: Dolphins reception
24. New York Giants (2-4) -1
The last time Daniel Jones found one of his targets in the Metlife Stadium endzone was January 1, 2023.
Week 7: Eagles reception
25. Miami Dolphins (2-3)
A week without a match for Miami which must take advantage of it to improve the connection between Tyler Huntley and his new teammates.
Week 7: trip to the Colts
26. Las Vegas Raiders (2-4)
How could this team win in Baltimore?
Week 7: trip to the Rams
27. Los Angeles Rams (1-4)
A welcome week of rest to try to empty a busy infirmary as much as possible.
Week 7: Raiders reception
28. Cleveland Browns (1-5)
To see a Cleveland touchdown, it is better to rely on the defense or the special teams.
Week 7: Bengals reception
29. Tennessee Titans (1-4)
Will Levis comes away with just one interception and he can thank the slippery hands of the Indianapolis defenders.
Week 7: trip to the Bills
30. New England Patriots (1-5) +1
Jerod Mayo is right, Drake Maye is indeed the best quarterback on his team. Despite the defeat, the rookie showed something to reassure New England fans.
31. Carolina Panthers (1-5) +1
We know that resources are limited but the Panthers held on to the Falcons for a long time. It deserves to leave last place to the Jaguars.
Week 7: trip to the Commanders
32. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-5) -2
After such a performance, it must suit them well to stay hidden in London for a week.
Week 7: Patriots reception in London
