NFL power rankings: Broncos, Bears & 49ers bump up; Chiefs, Lions & Chargers fall for Week 12

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NFL power rankings: Broncos, Bears & 49ers bump up; Chiefs, Lions & Chargers fall for Week 12

Week 11 in the NFL created some more separation between the rising new contenders and the fading teams from the 2025 regular season. The new blood continues to roll through the AFC, while the old guard keeps protecting their positions in the NFC.

Putting both conferences together and considering all 32 teams in the league, here's Sporting News' updated best-to-worst breakdown ahead of Week 12:

NFL Power Rankings

1. Philadelphia Eagles 7-2 (previous ranking: 1)

The Eagles deserve to stay in the top spot after flexing their Super Bowl-winning defense again vs. the Lions and backing that up with more pop in their running game. Getting those two elements going is key to