NFL Week 11 Energy Rankings 2025: How all 32 groups stack up

Week 10 of the 2025 NFL season featured some thrilling finishes, together with double-digit comebacks within the second half by the Bears and Texans on Sunday. The slate concluded at Lambeau Subject for “Monday Evening Soccer,” the place the defending champion Eagles beat the Packers in a defensive battle.

How do these groups slot in our up to date Energy Rankings? We restacked the NFL heading into Week 11, which incorporates byes for the Colts and Saints. Along with the 1-32 rankings, we requested our NFL Nation reporters to choose the non-quarterback MVP from every roster. The Patriots' Drake Maye (+250 odds at ESPN BET) and the Rams' Matthew Stafford (+300) lead the precise MVP race, however who else deserves a shoutout?

Let's get into it with the No. 1 crew, which shifted once more from final week. Our energy panel of greater than 80 writers, editors and TV personalities evaluated how NFL groups stack up towards each other, rating them from 1 to 32.

Leap to a crew:
ARI | ATL | BAL | BUF | CAR | CHI | CIN
CLE | DAL | DEN | DET | GB | HOU | IND
JAX | KC | LAC | LAR | LV | MIA | MIN
NE | NO | NYG | NYJ | PHI | PIT | SF
SEA | TB | TEN | WSH

Week 10 end result: Beat the Packers 10-7
Week 10 rating: 2

Non-QB MVP: WR DeVonta Smith

He leads all Eagles talent gamers with 48 catches, 657 receiving yards and 9 catches of 20-plus yards, which speaks to his big-play capability and quarterback Jalen Hurts' belief in him downfield. Smith was on tempo for a profession excessive in receiving yards (1,250) getting into Monday. The 2021 Heisman Trophy winner performs in a run-based system and shares the sector with receiver A.J. Brown and operating again Saquon Barkley, making gaudy stats more durable to come back by. Although a team-first participant, Smith stated he has targets of creating the Professional Bowl and being named All-Professional. He has put himself in place to have a shot at it. — Tim McManus

Week 10 end result: Beat the 49ers 42-26
Week 10 rating: 5

Non-QB MVP: WR Puka Nacua

This season, Nacua had probably the most catches by a participant in his crew's first 5 video games in league historical past (52). He has since sat out time due to an ankle sprain and a rib damage, however he is nonetheless Sean McVay's go-to in got-to-have-it conditions. On Sunday, that was a fourth-and-3 within the third quarter when Nacua caught a cross from Stafford after which stretched for the primary down. Nacua is third in receiving yards this season (775) regardless of sitting out nearly two full video games. — Sarah Barshop

Week 10 end result: Beat the Falcons 31-25 (OT)
Week 10 rating: 3

Non-QB MVP: RB Jonathan Taylor

Group MVP? Heck, Taylor is making a severe bid for the NFL MVP this season. He put collectively a efficiency for the ages in Berlin, dashing for 244 yards and scoring a walk-off landing in time beyond regulation. He's doing all of it, main the NFL in dashing yards (1,139), dashing touchdowns (15) and yards per try (6.0). It is uncommon to see operating backs take over a recreation in in the present day's NFL, however he's making a behavior of it. That appears fairly worthwhile. — Stephen Holder

Week 10 end result: Beat the Buccaneers 28-23
Week 10 rating: 8

Non-QB MVP: WR Stefon Diggs

There's the stat line: 50 receptions for 554 yards and three touchdowns. After which there's the management, as Diggs has been a power multiplier to assist carry out the perfect in others. In Sunday's win, operating again TreVeyon Henderson credited Diggs with an inspirational halftime speak that sparked the rookie's touchdowns of 55 and 69 yards within the second half. Diggs additionally recovered the game-sealing onside kick, reflecting how he has principally come via within the crucial moments. — Mike Reiss

Week 10 end result: Beat the Cardinals 44-22
Week 10 rating: 9

Non-QB MVP: WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba

It is a straightforward name. Outdoors of the Colts' Taylor, arguably no non-quarterback has meant extra to his crew's success than Smith-Njigba. He turned the primary participant to surpass 1,000 receiving yards this season when he caught 5 passes for 93 yards and a landing Sunday. He leads the league in receiving by greater than 200 yards, and if he can sustain his scorching tempo, he'll (barely) break Calvin Johnson's single-season file of 1,964. To additional put into perspective how worthwhile he has been, Smith-Njigba leads the league with a 39.3% goal share; no different participant has greater than 34.1% of his crew's targets. — Brady Henderson

Week 10 end result: Beat the Commanders 44-22
Week 10 rating: 6

Non-QB MVP: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown

St. Brown is a two-time first-team All-Professional who has proved to be one of many squad's hardest staff, which has set the tone in Detroit since his arrival as a fourth-round select of USC in 2021. By way of the primary 9 video games, St. Brown joined Herman Moore (1995) as the one gamers in franchise historical past to file at the least 60 receptions and eight receiving touchdowns in that span. He did this all regardless of present process offseason knee surgical procedure. — Eric Woodyard

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Dolphins 30-13
Week 10 rating: 1

Non-QB MVP: RB James Prepare dinner III

Prepare dinner's efficiency has been important to the Buffalo offense this season, because the crew is 1-3 when he rushes for beneath 100 yards. He's second within the league in dashing yards per recreation (102.2), succeeding behind an offensive line that has helped the Payments be third in yards earlier than contact per rush (3.13). The bottom recreation general has been a optimistic for an offense that has important points elsewhere. — Alaina Getzenberg

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Patriots 28-23
Week 10 rating: 4

Non-QB MVP: S Tykee Smith

Rookie huge receiver Emeka Egbuka has a compelling case for this honor, however the Bucs are very happy with the progress of Smith in Yr 2. He has been Tampa's most versatile defender with 1 interception, 9 cross deflections, 2 sacks, 1 fumble restoration and 74 tackles. The final Tampa defensive again to stuff a stat sheet this fashion was Antoine Winfield Jr. in 2023 — proper earlier than turning into the league's highest-paid security on the time. Tampa has constructed a winner off promising draft picks, and Smith suits that mould. — Jeremy Fowler

Week 10 end result: Beat the Raiders 10-7
Week 10 rating: 7

Non-QB MVP: LB Nik Bonitto

Bonitto is placing collectively a formidable Defensive Participant of the Yr marketing campaign, however he's surrounded by defensive gamers who're producing Professional Bowl seasons. And in actuality, very similar to when a coach offers recreation balls to your entire protection after a win, the Broncos' MVP is de facto coordinator Vance Joseph's swirling, aggressive, bring-it-on, man-to-man protection scheme. Bonitto and Zach Allen lead the league in quarterback hits; Bonitto's fast stress charge leads the league; the Broncos lead the league in defensive EPA; and 30 of the crew's league-leading 46 sacks have include 4 or fewer rushers. At occasions this season, Bonitto and the Broncos have offered a entrance that may't be blocked. — Jeff Legwold

Week 10 end result: Beat the Steelers 25-10
Week 10 rating: 13

Non-QB MVP: LB Khalil Mack

The Chargers are 5-1 when Mack performs and 2-2 when he is out. At 34, his presence modifications the way in which this protection performs. Opposing offenses must account for Mack with chip blocks and double-teams, and he makes this protection one of many league's greatest at stopping the run. He has 4 sacks in his six video games, together with one for a security Sunday night time. — Kris Rhim

Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 10

Non-QB MVP: RB Kareem Hunt

Some followers may not consider Hunt, however contemplate this: In a restricted function on offense, he has been important to the crew's success on fourth down. The Chiefs have transformed 16 of their 20 makes an attempt on fourth down, which is tied for the third-best charge within the league. Hunt has been the one to transform on 10 of these snaps. Once they have transformed on do-or-die performs, the Chiefs usually finish their possession by scoring factors (54 complete). — Nate Taylor

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Eagles 10-7
Week 10 rating: 11

Non-QB MVP: Edge Micah Parsons

It may need been Tucker Kraft, who was on tempo to set franchise tight finish receiving information till he tore his ACL in Week 9. However Parsons' impression on protection has been simply as important. Not solely has he made performs for himself, main the NFL with 34 quarterback pressures, however he has additionally helped others discover success. Defensive finish Rashan Gary equaled his 2024 sack complete of seven.5 within the first eight video games of this season. Gary seems to be on the way in which to his first season with double-digit sacks. — Rob Demovsky

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Rams 42-26
Week 10 rating: 14

Non-QB MVP: RB Christian McCaffrey

It is laborious to think about the place the Niners could be with out McCaffrey's versatility and manufacturing. He ranks second within the NFL in scrimmage yards (1,318) regardless of averaging simply 3.5 yards per carry. However McCaffrey's receiving abilities have allowed him to proceed to supply, as he leads the Niners in receptions (69) and receiving yards (692). In reality, McCaffrey stays on tempo to interrupt Marshall Faulk's single-season file of 1,048 receiving yards by a operating again. On an offense that has spent all or giant chunks of the season with out quarterback Brock Purdy, wideouts Brandon Aiyuk and Ricky Pearsall, and tight finish George Kittle, McCaffrey has been the fixed. — Nick Wagoner

Week 10 end result: Beat the Giants 24-20
Week 10 rating: 17

Non-QB MVP: G Joe Thuney

The back-to-back first-team All-Professional left guard has been a mannequin of consistency for the Bears' offensive line. The soundness Thuney gives up entrance allowed for a comparatively seamless transition when Chicago switched left tackles in Week 6. It has additionally led to raised safety for quarterback Caleb Williams, who went two video games (vs. Cowboys, Giants) with out taking a sack and has taken 14 on the season. Thuney is a giant purpose for that. By way of the primary eight video games, he performed each offensive snap (533) whereas giving up just one quarterback hit and nil sacks. — Courtney Cronin

Week 10 end result: Beat the Vikings 27-19
Week 10 rating: 19

Non-QB MVP: S Kyle Hamilton

Since Baltimore moved Hamilton nearer to the road of scrimmage in Week 6, the Ravens have been among the best defenses within the league. Baltimore has given up a mean of 14.5 factors over the previous 4 video games, which ranks third greatest within the NFL in that span. Hamilton brings an air of unpredictability as a result of offenses do not know whether or not he's blitzing or dropping again in protection. In consequence, the Ravens have totaled extra turnovers compelled (eight) than touchdowns allowed (5) since shifting Hamilton contained in the field. — Jamison Hensley

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Chargers 25-10
Week 10 rating: 12

Non-QB MVP: Ok Chris Boswell

Although he missed a 45-yard discipline objective try Sunday night time, Boswell has been the Steelers' most dependable scoring possibility this season. He has made 17 of 20 makes an attempt, going 7-of-7 from 50 yards or past. Prior to now three video games, when the Steelers scored touchdowns on solely half of their crimson zone journeys, Boswell made 7 of 8 discipline targets. He nailed all 4 makes an attempt — three of 50-plus yards — towards Inexperienced Bay. — Brooke Pryor

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Texans 36-29
Week 10 rating: 15

Non-QB MVP: RB Travis Etienne Jr.

He has been the Jaguars' greatest participant all season and is on tempo for a career-high 1,239 yards dashing. He is averaging 4.9 yards per carry, which might be the second highest of his profession if it holds. With Travis Hunter on IR and Brian Thomas Jr. coping with an ankle damage, the offense has just about run via Etienne the previous two video games. — Mike DiRocco

Week 10 end result: Beat the Jaguars 36-29
Week 10 rating: 20

Non-QB MVP: RT Tytus Howard

Howard has carried out as a premier proper deal with, giving up the third-lowest stress charge amongst tackles with at the least 200 cross blocking snaps (4.6). His time to stress charge can be prime 10, because it takes 3.28 seconds to permit stress — the ninth longest amongst proper tackles. For an offensive line going via a variety of modifications, he has been a relentless. — DJ Bien-Aime

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Saints 17-7
Week 10 rating: 16

Non-QB MVP: RB Rico Dowdle

Regardless of an off efficiency Sunday, Dowdle has been by far the largest brilliant spot of the offense. He had a team-record 479 scrimmage yards throughout a two-game stretch when Chuba Hubbard was out, and he additionally had 141 scrimmage yards in an upset of the Packers. He is among the many league leaders in dashing (788 yards) after starting the season as Hubbard's backup. — David Newton

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Ravens 27-19
Week 10 rating: 18

Non-QB MVP: WR Justin Jefferson

Jefferson has been probably the most constant producer on the roster regardless of a passing recreation that has toggled between two quarterbacks and ranks No. 22 in passing yards per recreation. Taking part in with quarterbacks J.J. McCarthy and Carson Wentz, Jefferson has the ninth-most receiving yards per recreation (76.2). And on a crew that has been ravaged by accidents, he has hardly come off the sector. Jefferson has performed 95.8% of the Vikings' offensive snaps and run a mean of 34.2 routes per recreation — eighth most within the league. — Kevin Seifert

Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 21

Non-QB MVP: WR George Pickens

It is both Pickens or operating again Javonte Williams. Pickens will get the nod for what he did when CeeDee Lamb was out for 3 video games with a excessive ankle sprain. He caught 19 passes for 359 yards and 4 touchdowns with two 100-yard video games. Sadly, the Cowboys went simply 1-1-1 in these conferences regardless of averaging 34.0 factors. Williams, on tempo for a 1,352-yard, 15-touchdown season, has been one in all Dallas' greatest free agent signings in years, however Pickens' big-play capability modifications video games. — Todd Archer

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Seahawks 44-22
Week 10 rating: 22

Non-QB MVP: LB Josh Sweat

Sweat has grow to be probably the most disruptive defensive gamers within the NFL, sitting fifth within the league in sacks (8.0) and tied for first in compelled fumbles on sacks (three). He is additionally ranked eighth in stress share (13.2%) and fifth in sack share (4.1%). Sweat's greatest two-season stretch got here in 2021-22, when Cardinals coach Jonathan Gannon was the Eagles' defensive coordinator. He is seeking to have the identical impression in Arizona, the place he has grow to be the cornerstone of the protection. — Josh Weinfuss

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Colts 31-25 (OT)
Week 10 rating: 25

Non-QB MVP: RB Bijan Robinson

With out Robinson, the Falcons' offense wouldn't have a lot to point out for it. Coming into Week 10, the third-year operating again was accountable for 38% of his crew's complete yardage. He's third within the NFL in yards from scrimmage (1,146). He has the second-most receiving yards for Atlanta (467) and has been a safety blanket for quarterback Michael Penix Jr. within the passing recreation. In Week 6 towards the Payments, Robinson willed the Falcons to a victory with 238 yards from scrimmage and a dashing landing. — Marc Raimondi

Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 23

Non-QB MVP: WR Ja'Marr Chase

Even in one other dangerous season for the Bengals, Chase could possibly be a back-to-back All-Professional receiver. He leads the NFL in receptions (76) and is second in complete receiving yards (831). For him to win back-to-back triple crowns, he'll want a giant increase in touchdowns. He has 5 in 9 video games, which is tied for 14th. However with quarterback Joe Burrow out, Chase has proved to be an elite participant with the ball in his fingers. In accordance with ESPN Analysis, 49.1% of his complete yards have come after the catch, probably the most of any receiver this season. — Ben Child

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Lions 44-22
Week 10 rating: 24

Non-QB MVP: LT Laremy Tunsil

In a catastrophe of a season, Washington at the least is aware of it has a high-quality left deal with. It traded three draft picks in March to accumulate Tunsil, who has given the crew its greatest deal with since Trent Williams. Tunsil has labored with rookie proper deal with Josh Conerly Jr. as properly, counseling him via robust video games and serving to with approach. Tunsil will likely be 32 subsequent season and his contract expires after 2026, however the Commanders will attempt to prolong him — in any other case the commerce would have been a foul one. — John Keim

Week 10 end result: Beat the Payments 30-13
Week 10 rating: 27

Non-QB MVP: RB De'Von Achane

With out Achane, this Dolphins offense could be borderline unwatchable. Thus far, he has accounted for 32% of Miami's complete yards from scrimmage and touched the ball 120 extra occasions than his next-closest teammate. He's on tempo to set profession highs in dashing yards and complete yards. Extra importantly, he stays the focus of the Dolphins' offense — particularly for the reason that season-ending knee damage to Tyreek Hill. — Marcel Louis-Jacques

Week 10 end result: Beat the Panthers 17-7
Week 10 rating: 30

Non-QB MVP: LB Demario Davis

Davis remains to be going sturdy a couple of months shy of his thirty seventh birthday, main the crew with 91 tackles. On 99.4% of the defensive snaps this season, he has two compelled fumbles and a fumble restoration. He nearly had his first interception of the season Sunday earlier than a penalty from security Justin Reid negated it. Davis additionally stays a key chief and voice on the crew regardless of the Saints' struggles this season. — Katherine Terrell

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Bears 24-20
Week 10 rating: 26

Non-QB MVP: LB Brian Burns

He could be a Defensive Participant of the Yr contender if he have been on a profitable crew. Burns is tied with the Browns' Myles Garrett for probably the most sacks (11). He is prime three in tackles for loss (15) and quarterback hits (17). It is actually not even shut. A number of Giants stated that they seen him stepping up his recreation within the offseason and that he was in for a large season. It has turned out to be true. — Jordan Raanan

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Jets 27-20
Week 10 rating: 29

Non-QB MVP: DE Myles Garrett

Perennially within the dialogue for the perfect participant within the NFL, Garrett is perhaps within the midst of his greatest NFL season. He is already as much as 11 sacks, which is tied with the Giants' Burns for the league lead, and he ranks fourth in run cease share (6.6%). The added consideration Garrett attracts (31.7% double-team charge) has additionally freed up one-on-one alternatives on a line of defense that ranks first in cross rush win charge (54.2%). — Daniel Oyefusi

Week 10 end result: Beat the Browns 27-20
Week 10 rating: 31

Non-QB MVP: RB Breece Corridor

The Jets have a one-dimensional offense, and Corridor is that dimension. With out him, they'd in all probability be winless. He is tenth in dashing yards (663) and ninth in yards from scrimmage (884); he ought to have extra of the latter, however he is not used sufficient within the passing recreation. Corridor additionally has a landing cross, one thing that is not plentiful on this crew. (Beginning quarterback Justin Fields has solely six in eight begins.) Corridor, a free agent after the season, is making a severe wage drive. — Wealthy Cimini

Week 10 end result: Misplaced to the Broncos 10-7
Week 10 rating: 28

Non-QB MVP: DE Maxx Crosby

This should not come as a shock, in fact. Regardless that Crosby at present has a career-low stress charge (9.3%), he has nonetheless been the Raiders' greatest participant. He has totaled 28 pressures, 13 quarterback hits and 5 sacks. He additionally has the third-most tackles for loss (13) within the league. Crosby's greatest efficiency this season got here in Week 4 towards the Bears. In that recreation, he totaled 5 tackles (3 for loss), 3 passes deflected, 1 compelled fumble and an interception. — Ryan McFadden

Week 10 end result: Bye
Week 10 rating: 32

Non-QB MVP: WR Chimere Dike

If it weren't for damage, Jeffery Simmons could be the simple choose. Aside from Simmons, Dike has been the largest supply of pleasure this season. The rookie is a menace to attain every time he fields a punt or kick. The fun that comes from particular groups is a whole change from the earlier decade. Dike is the Titans' greatest guess to make the Professional Bowl and be named an All-Professional. He is main the NFL in return yards off of kickoffs and punts (1,303). He has began to come back on of late as a receiver as properly, highlighted by his 38-yard landing reception towards the Patriots. — Turron Davenport