Week 11 NFL Power Rankings: The 49ers Are Rising

There was no movement in the top five of the Week 10 NFL Power Rankings. All five won to maintain their spots at the top of the pecking order. There was movement at the bottom, though, as last week’s two lowest-ranked teams emerged victorious. The No. 31 Patriots beat the Bears 19-3 and the No. 32 Saints upset the Falcons 20-17.

San Francisco beat Tampa Bay 23-20. The 49ers have won two straight and three of four. The 49ers were No. 2 on the Week 1 Power Rankings but began the season 2-3. Their Week 10 win improved their record to 5-4, putting them in good shape to make a strong second-half run. Most importantly, they got All-Pro running back Christian McCaffrey back. He had 109 yards from scrimmage on 19 touches in his 2024 season debut.

The Kansas City Chiefs have maintained the No. 1 spot all season. The defending champs remained undefeated by beating the Denver Broncos 16-14. They are looking to become the first NFL team to go undefeated in the regular season since the 2007 New England Patriots.

2007 Week 9. 3 play game-winning touchdown drive. pic.twitter.com/XnV1EzTISa

— RandomTomBradyHighlights (@TomBradyDaily) March 26, 2023

Thanks to their victories, the Patriots, Saints, and 49ers were all among the biggest risers in this week’s rankings. The Texans, Falcons, Cowboys, Jets, and Titans were among those headed in the wrong direction after losses.

A look at Patriots Football Now‘s NFL Power Rankings entering Week 10. Click on the player of the game for Week 10 highlights:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (9-0)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 1
Week 10 Result: Beat Denver 16-14
Game Ball: LB Leo Chenal (4 tackles, game-winning blocked field goal)

IT'S BLOCKED! @CHIEFS WIN! STILL UNDEFEATED! pic.twitter.com/hMLhAgbRpf

— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2024

2. Detroit Lions (8-1)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 2
Week 10 Result: Beat Houston 26-23
Game Ball: CB Carlton Davis III (4 tackles, 2 interceptions)

3. Minnesota Vikings (7-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 3
Week 10 Result: Beat Jacksonville 12-7
Game Ball: CB Byron Murphy Jr. (89.1 PFF grade, interception)

4. Philadelphia Eagles (7-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 4
Week 10 Result: Beat Dallas 34-6
Game Ball: QB Jalen Hurts (202 yards passing, 2 TD, 56 yards rushing, 2 TD)

5. Buffalo Bills (8-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 5
Week 10 Result: Beat Indianapolis 20-10
Game Ball: CB Taron Johnson (3 tackles, sack, pick-six)

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 7
Week 10 Result: Beat Washington
Game Ball: WR George Pickens (5 receptions, 91 yards, TD)

GEORGE PICKENS TD OH MY

📺: #PITvsWAS on CBS/Paramount+
📱: https://t.co/waVpO909ge pic.twitter.com/rFXdORC9VE

— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2024

7. Baltimore Ravens (7-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 11
Week 10 Result: Beat Cincinnati 35-34
Game Ball: QB Lamar Jackson (25 of 33, 290 yards, 4 TD, 0 INT)

8. Green Bay Packers (6-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 8
Week 10 Result: Bye Week

9. Washington Commanders (7-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 6
Week 10 Result: Lost to Pittsburgh 28-27
Game Ball: S Jeremy Chinn (13 tackles, interceptions, fumble recovery)

10. Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 12
Week 10 Result: Beat Tennessee 27-17
Game Ball: Daiyan Henley (15 tackles, sack)

11. Arizona Cardinals (6-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 14
Week 10 Result: Beat NY Jets 31-6
Game Ball: S Budda Baker (9 tackles, 5 stops, sack)

12. San Francisco 49ers (6-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 17
Week 10 Result: Beat Tampa Bay 23-20
Game Ball: QB Brock Purdy (25 of 36, 353 yards, 2 TD)

First NFL TD for Ricky Pearsall ‼️

📺 #SFvsTB on FOX pic.twitter.com/J8kjN1jYLB

— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) November 10, 2024

13. Houston Texans (6-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 9
Week 10 Result: Lost to Detroit 26-23
Game Ball: CB Kamari Lassiter (2 interceptions)

14. Atlanta Falcons (6-4)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 10
Week 10 Result: Lost to New Orleans 20-17
Game Ball: RB Bijan Robinson (144 yards from scrimmage, 2 TD)

15. Denver Broncos (5-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 13
Week 10 Result: Lost to Kansas City 16-14
Game Ball: QB Bo Nix (22 of 30, 215 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT)

16. Cincinnati Bengals (4-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 18
Week 10 Result: Lost to Baltimore 35-34
Game Ball: WR Ja’Marr Chase (11 receptions, 264 yards, 3 TD)

17. Indianapolis Colts (4-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 19
Week 10 Result: Lost to Buffalo 20-10
Game Ball: CB Kenny Moore II (5 tackles, 3 stops, interception)

18. Chicago Bears (4-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 15
Week 10 Result: Lost to New England 19-3
Game Ball: LB T.J. Edwards (12 tackles, interception)

NINE sacks 🤯 pic.twitter.com/vxrL9TAzXE

— New England Patriots (@Patriots) November 12, 2024

19. Los Angeles Rams (4-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 16
Week 10 Result: Lost to Miami 23-15
Game Ball: DT Kobie Turner (6 tackles, 4 pressures, sack, batted ball)

20. Seattle Seahawks (4-5)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 21
Week 10 Result: Bye Week

21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 20
Week 10 Result: Lost to San Francisco 23-20
Game Ball: S Jordan Whitehead (12 tackles, 2 stops)

22. Miami Dolphins (3-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 25
Week 10 Result: Beat LA Rams 23-15
Game Ball: LB Jordyn Brooks (11 tackles, 4 stops, 2 pressures)

23. New England Patriots (3-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 31
Week 10 Result: Beat Chicago 19-3
Game Ball: DL Jeremiah Pharms Jr. (4 stops, 3 pressures, sack)

24. New Orleans Saints (3-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 32
Week 10 Result: Beat Atlanta 20-17
Game Ball: WR Marquez Valdes-Scantling (3 receptions, 109 yards, 2 TD)

Marquez Valdes-Scantling. Welcome to the DOME!

📺 FOX pic.twitter.com/QRmg5SRBZn

— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) November 10, 2024

25. Carolina Panthers (3-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 26
Week 10 Result: Beat NY Giants 20-17
Game Ball: RB Chuba Hubbard (28 carries, 153 yards, TD)

26. Dallas Cowboys (3-6)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 22
Week 10 Result: Lost to Philadelphia 34-6
Game Ball: LB Micah Parsons (5 pressures, 2.0 sacks, forced fumble)

27. New York Jets (3-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 23
Week 10 Result: Lost to Arizona 31-6
Game Ball: LB Jamien Sherwood (17 tackles)

28. Tennessee Titans (2-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 24
Week 10 Result: Lost to LA Chargers 27-17
Game Ball: WR Calvin Ridley (5 receptions, 84 yards, 2 TD)

29. Las Vegas Raiders (2-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 28
Week 10 Result: Bye Week

30. New York Giants (2-8)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 27
Week 10 Result: Lost to Carolina 20-17
Game Ball: LB Brian Burns (11 tackles, 7 pressures, 1.0 sack)

.@Panthers force the fumble and get the ball in overtime ‼️

📺: #NYGvsCAR on NFL Network
📱: Stream on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/PLjKPuFUtg

— NFL (@NFL) November 10, 2024

31. Cleveland Browns (2-7)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 29
Week 10 Result: Bye Week

32. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-8)

Last Week’s Ranking: No. 30
Week 10 Result: Lost to Minnesota 12-7
Game Ball: S Darnell Savage (4 tackles, interception)