The New England Patriots jumped to the top spot in NFL power rankings following a strong Week 13 performance, displacing the Los Angeles Rams after their upset loss to the Carolina Panthers. Multiple Thanksgiving underdogs pulled off outright wins, reshaping the playoff picture. The Chicago Bears surged into the top five with a dominant victory over the Philadelphia Eagles.
Week 13 of the 2025 NFL season delivered chaos with key upsets on Thanksgiving and Black Friday, leading to significant changes in the power rankings entering Week 14. The New England Patriots (10-2) rose from No. 3 to No. 1, setting up a prime-time matchup against the New York Giants on Monday night where Drake Maye's MVP candidacy could be highlighted. The Denver Broncos (10-2) held steady at No. 2 after an uninspired road win over the Washington Commanders, with Bo Nix managing the game effectively despite defensive inconsistencies.
The Los Angeles Rams (9-3) dropped from No. 1 to No. 3 following a 31-28 loss to the Carolina Panthers in rainy Charlotte. Matthew Stafford threw two costly interceptions, including a first-quarter tipped pass picked off by Nick Scott in the end zone, ending his NFL-record streak of 28 touchdown passes without an interception. This performance shifted MVP odds, with Stafford moving from -250 to +110, while Drake Maye sits at +135.
The Chicago Bears (9-3) climbed from No. 7 to No. 4 after dominating the Philadelphia Eagles in Philadelphia, powered by a strong running game that supported their defense. The Green Bay Packers (8-3-1) remained at No. 5, benefiting from Jordan Love's big passes in a win that included sweeping the Detroit Lions. The Seattle Seahawks (9-3) stayed at No. 6 after crushing the Minnesota Vikings.
Other notable moves include the Buffalo Bills (8-4) rising to No. 7 with a run-heavy win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, where Josh Allen passed Cam Newton for an NFL record. The San Francisco 49ers (9-4) jumped to No. 8 after beating the Cleveland Browns, with Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey stepping up. The Eagles fell to No. 9 amid defensive struggles against the run and pass in losses to the Cowboys and Bears.
In the AFC South, the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-4) moved to No. 10 after beating the Tennessee Titans, taking control of the division. The Indianapolis Colts (8-4) slipped to No. 12 after consecutive losses, including to the Houston Texans (7-5), who rose to No. 14. The Dallas Cowboys (6-5-1) surged to No. 15 with three straight wins led by Dak Prescott, who has nine touchdowns in that span.
Holiday betting saw all four underdogs win outright: the Ravens and Eagles as 7.5-point favorites, and the Lions and Chiefs as field-goal favorites, decimating Circa Survivor entries from 900 to 45. The Panthers' upset as 10.5-point dogs further thinned the field.