NFL Power Rankings

By Thomas Cahill ('26)

NFL Power Rankings After Week 10

10. Los Angeles Chargers

I like the Chargers' potential this year. Although Justin Herbert hasn’t looked like himself lately, I believe this team can turn it around. With their top wide receivers, Keenan Allen and Mike Williams out, I wasn’t surprised with their offensive struggles. Hopefully with a healthy roster, the Chargers can start to win a lot more games.

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9. Baltimore Ravens

Led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, the Baltimore Ravens have looked good through 5 weeks this season. Mark Andrews has been absolutely unstoppable at the tight end position and is a big reason for this team's success. The only concern for this team is their ability to finish games. If they can clean that up, the Ravens can win somewhere around 11 to 13 games this season.

8. New York Jets

What a surprise, the New York Jets are a competitive team! Coming into Sunday’s game against the Bills, everyone was expecting a Buffalo win. But no, the Jets stunned the Bills to improve to 6-3. This Jets' defense has carried the team on their backs. Along with the defense, the Jets' offensive line has performed well too. Two questions that need answering are, how will the offense hold up without star running back Breece Hall and will Zach Wilson cement himself as a true starting QB?

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7. Miami Dolphins

I am a Tua believer this year. As of week 10, Tua has a 7-1 record with Miami and a league best 82.6 QBR. The Dolphins have looked great with Tua leading the charge at quarterback. Tyreek Hill and Jalen Waddle have been killing it at wide receiver this year. Hill is leading the league in receptions and receiving yards. Keep your eye on the Dolphins, they just may become a powerhouse by the end of the season.

6. New York Giants

Since their surprising 21-20 win over the Titans in week 1, the Giants have looked like a playoff - bound team. Saquon Barkley has been incredible for the Giants' offense this season. Daniel Jones’ success is a very good sign of optimism for the Giants' fanbase. The real reason for the Giants’ success is head coach Brian Daboll. He has given this team a shot at the playoffs this year. Although, I wouldn’t be surprised if Barkley gets hurt and this team falls apart in the next few weeks. Hopefully he can remain healthy and carry this New York team into the postseason.

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5. Dallas Cowboys

Things have been tough for quarterback Dak Prescott these past few years. With a season ending injury last season and a fractured thumb in week 1, Cowboys fans are eager to see him back on the field in full form. Another thing to be on the lookout for is management trying to sign free agent WR Odell Beckham Jr. in the coming weeks. Since this team is looking very strong, I would expect 11 or 12 wins and a playoff spot for Dallas this year.

4. Kansas City Chiefs

The question everyone was asking coming into this season was how will the Chiefs do without Tyreek Hill. The answer is simple, unphased. The Chiefs' offense has been electric. Led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, this offense is looking very strong. Also, wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster has filled the WR1 role surprisingly well. I’m liking this Chiefs team. Expect them to finish top three in the league standings this season.

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3. Buffalo Bills

This Buffalo Bills team has been exciting to watch this season. From Josh Allen’s jaw-dropping hurdles, to his amazing passes, he is, as of right now, a top MVP candidate. Stefon Diggs has also put on a show, yet again, with some incredible catches. I don’t think their losses to the Jets and Vikings will affect the teams' futures this season. I like them as the Super Bowl favorites this year.

2. Minnesota Vikings

The Vikings have looked amazing through the first 10 weeks of the season. With a 2nd best 8-1 record, this Minnesota team is looking good. Many are questioning whether the Vikings are legit because they haven’t played many competitive teams. This all changed when they beat the Bills in an overtime thriller 33-30. This game proved that the Vikings belong with the top dogs in the NFL.

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1. Philadelphia Eagles

This Eagles team is exciting to watch. Jalen Hurts continues to impress this season with help from Miles Sanders and AJ Brown. Also, the Eagles' defense has been consistently good, which is a huge reason for their success. Coming into week 10, they were the team to beat. Although being the favorites, the Eagles were stunned on Monday, losing to the 4-5 Commanders. I don’t think this loss will affect them in the coming games. I expect them to come back with a win in the next game against the Colts.You should all expect big things from the Eagles this year.

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