PFT‘s Week 6 NFL Power Rankings: Patriots surge as Ravens Plunge
In a dramatic shift following Week 5 action, Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio released his latest NFL power rankings, revealing a significant climb for the new England Patriots and a steep decline for the Baltimore Ravens. The rankings, published October 15, 2025, reflect the evolving landscape of the league as teams navigate injuries, unexpected wins, and mounting losses.
These rankings carry weight for fans, analysts, and even teams themselves, influencing perception and perhaps impacting future matchups and player evaluations. With the season nearing its midpoint, these standings offer a crucial snapshot of each franchise’s current trajectory and playoff potential. The Patriots’ rise and the Ravens’ fall highlight the unpredictable nature of the NFL, where fortunes can change in a single week.
Here’s a breakdown of PFT’s Week 6 power rankings:
- 49ers (No. 1; 5-0)
- Bills (No. 2; 4-1)
- Bengals (No. 3; 4-1)
- Eagles (No. 4; 4-1)
- lions (No. 5; 4-1)
- Dolphins (No. 7; 3-2)
- Packers (no.9; 3-2)
- Rams (No. 10; 3-2)
- Steelers (No. 11; 3-2)
- Cowboys (No. 20; 2-2-1)
- Seahawks (No. 12; 3-2)
- Commanders (No. 13; 3-2)
- Patriots (No. 23; 3-2)
- Chargers (No. 6; 3-2): “Fourteen teams have it better then us.”
- Falcons (No. 16; 2-2)
- Chiefs (No. 8; 2-3): “They’re done! They’re back! they’re done!”
- Vikings (No.18; 3-2)
- Bears (No. 19; 2-2)
- Texans (No. 21; 2-3)
- Cardinals (No. 22; 2-3)
- Panthers (No. 29; 2-3)
- Browns (No. 26; 1-4)
- Saints (No. 30; 1-4)
- Giants (No. 24; 1-4)
- Ravens (No. 15; 1-4): The ship has sunk.
- Titans (No.32; 1-4)
- Raiders (No.27; 1-4)
- Jets (No. 31; 0-5)
- Bengals (No. 25; 2-3): It’s well past time to make a trade for a former starting quarterback.
- Dolphins (No. 28; 1-4): The winds of change are blowing like a Category 5 hurricane.
- Commanders (No. 13; 3-2): Up next, they return to D.C., the scene of the loss that torpedoed the 2024 season.
- Commanders (no. 13; 3-2): Dillon Gabriel did well enough to keep the job, for a while.
