What do we have here – an NFL power rankings that doesn't have the Chiefs, Eagles, Ravens or Bills in the top 3? Up is down and down is up this year, in the NFL.

If the season ended today – thankfully, it does not – the top seeds in the NFC and AFC respectively would be the Bucs and Colts. We do not expect the Bucs and Colts to be meeting Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara for Super Bowl XL.

But for now, you have to give them credit. Tampa Bay vaulted to the No. 1 spot with the best record in the NFC and the Colts are right behind, with just one blemish on their schedule. The Lions blew their shot to leap into the top spot, while two NFC East teams blew their chance to gain ground on the Eagles.

Team to watch: The Seahawks, who jumped six spots in the rankings with an impressive win in Jackso

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