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Quincy's NFL power rankings for all 32 teams heading into Week 6 of 2025. Where does each NFL team stand in our latest power rankings for the 2025 season?
Blowouts and blown games were the theme in Week 5. The Cardinals lost to the winless Titans in the most heartbreaking fashion. Elsewhere in the AFC South, the Colts absolutely dismantled the Raiders. Despite a couple of games such as these two featuring serious whiffs by teams, we were granted the thriller that was Seahawks vs. Buccaneers. It is always great to see a close game that winds up being a high-scoring affair.
The landscape of the NFL has taken shape, but injuries and underperformance are greatly affecting some teams. The Ravens and Chargers come to mind as two teams with so much promise that need to fix their woes quickly before everything falls apart. When top teams such as these start to flounder, it opens more opportunity for the parity that makes the NFL fun.
We are almost a third of the way through the NFL season. While time is flying, it is important to remind ourselves that there is still a lot of football left to be played. The playoffs do not occur in October, and many teams still have every opportunity to rise and fall depending on how circumstances shake out. Let's dive in and see where every NFL team stands heading into Week 6.
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No. 32: New York Jets
We have a new No. 32 ranking this week. The Jets never got off the bus against the Cowboys in Week 5. The offense fell short of expectations once again, and the defense allowed the Cowboys to do whatever they wanted. It looks like the Jets will be nowhere near able to snap their 14-year playoff drought in 2025.
No. 31: Tennessee Titans
The Titans are winless no longer. After a series of crazy events in the fourth quarter of Week 5, the Titans secured a win over the Cardinals. While Tennessee did not look good for most of this game, they fought until the bitter end. Perhaps this will be the beginning of a turning point for this squad.
Picked!
Fumbled!
Touchdown!A WILD @TITANS TD! pic.twitter.com/o22RMgaghL
— NFL (@NFL) October 5, 2025
No. 30: Las Vegas Raiders
The Raiders were blasted by the Colts in Week 5. Any offensive momentum the Raiders felt they had accumulated in Week 4 was completely lost this week. The Raiders have a bad offense and a leaky defense. It is shaping up to be a long season for the silver and black.
No. 29: Cleveland Browns
The Browns lost once again in Week 5. In quarterback Dillon Gabriel's first start, the Browns looked more effective on offense. Unfortunately, that effectiveness only lasted one half, and this team fell short against the Vikings in London.
No. 28: New York Giants
After riding high following rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart's successful debut in Week 4, the Giants were unable to deliver an encore. Dart committed his first turnover as a pro, and the offense was stifled throughout the second half by the Saints' defense.
No. 27: New Orleans Saints
The Saints finally got into the winning column on Sunday with a bit of a statement win over the Giants. The Saints' offense clicked very well throughout the game, and the defense buckled down in the second half to seal the win. Perhaps this win can provide momentum for a few more in short order.
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— Sheed✌🏾 (@RashidShaheed) October 6, 2025
No. 26: Cincinnati Bengals
Another week, another Bengals blowout. Cincinnati is in tough shape with Jake Browning under center. His three interceptions in this game were relatively unavoidable. The Bengals' offensive line is not doing them any favors, but Browning is turning into a liability.
No. 25: Miami Dolphins
Miami is in for a long season. After coming out red hot in the first half against the Panthers, the Dolphins went ice cold down the stretch. The Dolphins had every chance to ice the game throughout the second half, but they kept letting the Panthers back in. It feels like this team is headed towards a regime change at the end of the season, if not sooner.
No. 24: Carolina Panthers
The Panthers have got to be the most inconsistent team in the NFL. They'll look great in one game, and terrible in the next. After getting rocked in Week 4, the Panthers won a hard-fought game against the Dolphins in Week 5. This team has a solid offense when everything is clicking. If they find consistency, they could be a force.
No. 23: Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons were on bye in Week 5. They had a lot to work on heading into the bye, but they entered their bye on the heels of a great Week 4. If Atlanta can make necessary adjustments during their bye, they could end up being a great team this year.
No. 22: Arizona Cardinals
The Cardinals are starting to struggle mightily. After starting 2-0, Arizona has lost three straight games. To make matters worse, their Week 5 loss came at the hands of the winless Titans. Arizona's season is entering a tailspin.
No. 21: Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota won a much-needed game overseas in Week 5. For a while, the Vikings looked like they were in trouble against the Browns. However, Minnesota rallied and won. They have positioned themselves well with the impending return of J.J. McCarthy on the other side of the Week 6 bye.
No. 20: Houston Texans
The Texans' offense exploded against a banged-up and underperforming Ravens defense in Week 5. Suddenly, the Texans have won two straight games on the back of impressive offensive outputs. If they can build confidence on that side of the ball, this team could make something happen in the AFC South.
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— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 5, 2025
No. 19: Chicago Bears
The Bears enjoyed a bye in Week 5. With quarterback Caleb Williams starting to look more comfortable in the NFL, Chicago will look to make a big step coming out of the bye.
No. 18: New England Patriots
The Patriots have arrived. By the looks of it, this team may be here to stay. Quarterback Drake Maye looks like a bona fide stud. This team just marched into Buffalo and let the Bills know who is boss. This is the type of win that can give a young team the confidence to make a spirited run.
BIG WIN IN BUFFALO!!!!! pic.twitter.com/bavby8sJrk
— New England Patriots (@Patriots) October 6, 2025
No. 17: Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens were embarrassed in Week 5 against the Houston Texans. Without Lamar Jackson at quarterback, this team could not get anything going offensively. The defense remains a mess, having allowed a whopping 44 points to Houston. This team is in real trouble at an early junction of the season.
No. 16: Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars put themselves on the map with a huge win over the Chiefs on Monday night. This was a legitimate win for a team that is clearly reaping the benefits of a new coaching staff.
No. 15: Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are quietly keeping up with the non-division leaders in the NFC. Even without stud wide receiver CeeDee Lamb in the lineup, this offense is humming. Imagine how good the unit could be once Lamb returns in a week or two. The Cowboys' defense is still a problem, but the offense might have enough firepower to keep things interesting.
No. 14: Seattle Seahawks
The Seahawks looked like they had the Buccaneers in Week 5 until Baker Mayfield worked some magic and Tampa Bay's defense came up with a huge interception. The Seahawks have now lost to two quality NFC teams this season by three points.
No. 13: Indianapolis Colts
The Colts have not had the most difficult schedule in 2025, but they are crushing the competition all the same. Indianapolis' offense is firing on all cylinders. They can beat you on the ground or in the air. In Week 5, Jonathan Taylor ran wild. Look for the Colts to continue marching on in Week 6 when they host the Cardinals.
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— Colts Coverage (@Colts_Coverage) October 6, 2025
No. 12: Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers had the week off in Week 5. They currently sit atop the AFC North with no real challengers in their division. With Baltimore and Cincinnati struggling mightily, Pittsburgh should be able to continue its hold over the division in Week 6.
No. 11: Denver Broncos
The Broncos took down the undefeated Eagles in Week 5. After being dominated in the first half, the Broncos controlled the tempo of the game in the second half and cruised to victory. Denver has positioned itself well in the AFC West. This win was a statement for the Broncos.
No. 10: San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers came away with a huge win in Week 5. Everyone wrote off San Francisco as they went into Los Angeles with a completely depleted roster. This team may not have all the talent it did during its Super Bowl runs, but the coaching is as good as ever. Coaching alone will keep this team competitive.
No. 9: Washington Commanders
The Commanders won a huge game over the Chargers in Jayden Daniels' return under center in Week 5. The Commanders took full control in the second half of the game through a series of takeaways and huge stops. A performance like this puts Washington right back on the map.
— Washington Commanders (@Commanders) October 5, 2025
No. 8: Green Bay Packers
The Packers received an early bye in Week 5. Green Bay is a difficult team to analyze in 2025. They looked unstoppable through two weeks, but they stumbled into their bye. This could be a case where an early bye is very advantageous to the team. It could give the Packers a chance to fix a lot of things.
No. 7: Los Angeles Rams
The Rams dropped an inexplicable game in Week 5 to the 49ers. The Rams were clearly the better roster heading into the game, but they were simply outplayed and outcoached. This is still a powerhouse of a team, but they missed a huge opportunity to stifle a 49ers team reeling from injuries.
No. 6: Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs fell on Monday night to the Jaguars. After commanding the first half, the Chiefs were outscored 24 to 14 in the second half. The Jaguars' defense buckled down and made stopping the resurging Chiefs offense a priority. Kansas City is suddenly in some trouble.
No. 5: Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers have serious offensive line issues. Quarterback Justin Herbert is running for his life, and the running game is suffering. Los Angeles has now dropped two straight tough losses in winnable games. The Chargers' outlook on the season is suddenly murky.
No. 4: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Buccaneers won a huge game over the Seahawks in Seattle in Week 5. These two teams went back and forth throughout the game, which made for some serious fireworks. Tampa Bay looks like a true contender this year.
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— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@Buccaneers) October 6, 2025
No. 3: Philadelphia Eagles
The Eagles' offensive issues were glaring in Week 5. Although the team was undefeated heading into the week, it was clear that they were not playing as well as their record would suggest. The Broncos completely shut down Philadelphia in the second half of Week 5 to cruise to victory.
No. 2: Buffalo Bills
The Bills dropped a heartbreaker to the Patriots on Sunday night. After protecting the ball so well for most of the season, the Bills could not hold onto the ball at all in Week 5. Buffalo will bounce back from this loss, but the Patriots put the league on notice.
No. 1: Detroit Lions
The Lions are continuing to push the envelope. Their offensive output is ridiculous right now, and they are stringing together a series of blowouts. Detroit has positioned itself in full command of the NFC North.
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