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The competitve NFL season continues.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The competitve NFL season continues.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
The Cavaliers are short-handed for their game tonight against the Heat. But they do have De'Andre Hunter, who has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season according to DRIP.
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Cavaliers are short-handed for their game tonight against the Heat. But they do have De'Andre Hunter, who has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season according to DRIP.
The Eagles have leaped (like Saquan Barkley would do) to No. 1 in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The Eagles have leaped (like Saquan Barkley would do) to No. 1 in our TRACR NFL power rankings.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
Find all the data on our NFL page.
Keenan Allen made history in the Chargers’ Sunday Night Football win against the Steelers. With two receptions, Allen passed Antonio Gates for the most in Chargers’ history. He now has 956 catches in his 12 years with the team.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Keenan Allen made history in the Chargers’ Sunday Night Football win against the Steelers. With two receptions, Allen passed Antonio Gates for the most in Chargers’ history. He now has 956 catches in his 12 years with the team.
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns and the Rams scored a season-high 42 points in a dismantling of the 49ers. They’ll battle the Seahawks next week for the top spot in the NFC West.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns and the Rams scored a season-high 42 points in a dismantling of the 49ers. They’ll battle the Seahawks next week for the top spot in the NFC West.
DeMarcus Lawrence doubled his career touchdown total in the first half against the Cardinals.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
DeMarcus Lawrence doubled his career touchdown total in the first half against the Cardinals.
The Texans completed one of the most improbable comebacks in recent memory in their win over the Jaguars. Houston outscored Jacksonville 26-0 in the fourth quarter on two touchdown passes and a touchdown run from Davis Mills, and a defensive touchdown as time expired.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
The Texans completed one of the most improbable comebacks in recent memory in their win over the Jaguars. Houston outscored Jacksonville 26-0 in the fourth quarter on two touchdown passes and a touchdown run from Davis Mills, and a defensive touchdown as time expired.
Caleb Williams’ 17-yard rushing touchdown with 1:47 capped a dramatic comeback for the Bears. Jaxson Dart left the game due to a possible concussion after throwing for 242 yards and rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Caleb Williams’ 17-yard rushing touchdown with 1:47 capped a dramatic comeback for the Bears. Jaxson Dart left the game due to a possible concussion after throwing for 242 yards and rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. The Saints defense held the Panthers without a point in the last three quarters.
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. The Saints defense held the Panthers without a point in the last three quarters.
The NFL trade deadline was a lot more exciting than anticipated. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social broke down the big moves and which teams improved the most.
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November 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The NFL trade deadline was a lot more exciting than anticipated. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social broke down the big moves and which teams improved the most.
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Nik Bonitto has been unstoppable when rushing the passer.
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Nik Bonitto has been unstoppable when rushing the passer.
The Packers remain No. 1, but take notice of the Patriots, up to No. 6 in this week's NFL power rankings.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 10; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 10; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
November 5, 2025 at 7:59 PM
The Packers remain No. 1, but take notice of the Patriots, up to No. 6 in this week's NFL power rankings.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 10; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 10; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
The Colts' pass coverage will be elite with Sauce Gardner, according to our projections.
November 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
The Colts' pass coverage will be elite with Sauce Gardner, according to our projections.
Can anyone in the Big Ten catch Purdue this year? Braden Smith finished third in the NCAA in WAR last year and returns to lead the No. 1 Boilermakers.
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Can anyone in the Big Ten catch Purdue this year? Braden Smith finished third in the NCAA in WAR last year and returns to lead the No. 1 Boilermakers.
Sam Darnold was on fire in the first half, completing all 16 of his passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns.
November 3, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Sam Darnold was on fire in the first half, completing all 16 of his passes for 282 yards and four touchdowns.
Josh Allen threw for a touchdown and ran for two more as the Bills beat the Chiefs for the fifth straight time in the regular season. The Chiefs’ road struggles continued as they fell to 1-3 away from Arrowhead Stadium on the season.
November 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
Josh Allen threw for a touchdown and ran for two more as the Bills beat the Chiefs for the fifth straight time in the regular season. The Chiefs’ road struggles continued as they fell to 1-3 away from Arrowhead Stadium on the season.
The Bears survived after collapsing against the Bengals. Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland for a 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left to help the Bears escape after Joe Flacco led the Bengals on two TD drives in the last two minutes sandwiched by an onside kick to give Cincinnati the lead.
November 2, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Bears survived after collapsing against the Bengals. Caleb Williams found Colston Loveland for a 58-yard touchdown with 17 seconds left to help the Bears escape after Joe Flacco led the Bengals on two TD drives in the last two minutes sandwiched by an onside kick to give Cincinnati the lead.
The Steelers got a crucial win by knocking off the Colts. Pittsburgh’s defense held Jonathan Taylor to just 45 rushing yards on 14 carries.
November 2, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The Steelers got a crucial win by knocking off the Colts. Pittsburgh’s defense held Jonathan Taylor to just 45 rushing yards on 14 carries.
The Panthers marched into Lambeau Field and stunned the Packers. Ryan Fitzgerald hit a 49-yard field goal as time expired for the win as Jordan Love was held without a touchdown pass for the first time this season
November 2, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The Panthers marched into Lambeau Field and stunned the Packers. Ryan Fitzgerald hit a 49-yard field goal as time expired for the win as Jordan Love was held without a touchdown pass for the first time this season
The Packers remain No. 1 with the Eagles rising to No. 4 in this week's power rankings.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 9; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 9; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
October 29, 2025 at 2:09 PM
The Packers remain No. 1 with the Eagles rising to No. 4 in this week's power rankings.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 9; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
The rankings are based on TRACR specifically for Week 9; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
Jordan Love won a duel with Aaron Rodgers and kept the Packers in the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Packers quarterback threw for the second-most yards in a game in his career.
October 27, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Jordan Love won a duel with Aaron Rodgers and kept the Packers in the No. 1 seed in the NFC. The Packers quarterback threw for the second-most yards in a game in his career.
Saquon Barkley had 174 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as the Eagles avenged a loss to the Giants earlier this season. Jalen Hurts threw for four touchdowns and Tank Bigsby had 104 yards on the ground as well.
October 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Saquon Barkley had 174 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as the Eagles avenged a loss to the Giants earlier this season. Jalen Hurts threw for four touchdowns and Tank Bigsby had 104 yards on the ground as well.
C.J. Stroud bounced back with a strong game to lead the Texans to a win over the 49ers. Despite missing top target Nico Collins as well as Christian Kirk, Stroud threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns while completing passes to nine different receivers.
October 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
C.J. Stroud bounced back with a strong game to lead the Texans to a win over the 49ers. Despite missing top target Nico Collins as well as Christian Kirk, Stroud threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns while completing passes to nine different receivers.
James Cook had 216 rushing yards without even getting a carry in the fourth quarter as the Bills demolished the Panthers. Carolina didn’t find the end zone until the fourth quarter without Bryce Young.
October 26, 2025 at 8:24 PM
James Cook had 216 rushing yards without even getting a carry in the fourth quarter as the Bills demolished the Panthers. Carolina didn’t find the end zone until the fourth quarter without Bryce Young.
Breece Hall ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns and threw the game-winning TD as the Jets overcame a tumultuous week and fourth quarter deficit to stun the Bengals.
October 26, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Breece Hall ran for 133 yards and two touchdowns and threw the game-winning TD as the Jets overcame a tumultuous week and fourth quarter deficit to stun the Bengals.