NFL Power Rankings Week 11: Where does every NFC team stand?

NFL Power Rankings continue to shuffle as each week goes by. Entering Week 11 of the 2021 NFL season, there is a new team on top of the NFC. There are plenty of changes in the Week 11 NFC Power Rankings. Here is how it all stands right now.

NFC Power Rankings: Teams struggling the most

#16 - Detroit Lions (0-8-1)

Last week: #16

Next Week: vs. Cleveland Browns

The Detroit Lions did not lose their game this week for the first time all season. Unfortunately, they didn't win their game either. They recorded a tie against the Pittsburgh Steelers and are still the only team in the NFL without a win this season.

A tie is better than a loss, so, at least, it was an improvement for the Lions. They can continue to compete under the guidance of head coach Dan Campbell and have been close to a win several times this year. Until they get one, they are the easy choice for last place in the NFC Power Rankings.

#15 - Chicago Bears (3-6)

Last week: #14

Next Week: vs. Baltimore Ravens

The Chicago Bears were on a bye last week but still fell one spot in the Power Rankings. With the Lions earning a tie, the Bears now have the longest losing streak in the entire NFC with four consecutive games.

Things are falling apart quickly for the Bears, and their chances of returning to the playoffs are getting slimmer. One of the only big positives is that their rookie quarterback, Justin Fields, has been improving weekly.

#14 - Washington Football Team (3-6)

Last week: #15

Next Week: vs. Carolina Panthers

The Washington Football Team scored a huge upset victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last week. They have moved up one spot in the Power Rankings and will look to build on their momentum.

It has been a disappointing season for the WFT, but maybe a win can get them rolling. Their pursuit of getting back in the playoff picture continues next week against another team ahead of them, the Carolina Panthers.

#13 - Seattle Seahawks (3-6)

Last week: #8

Next Week: vs. Arizona Cardinals

Russell Wilson returned for the Seattle Seahawks, but unfortunately it didn't make a difference. Their offense remained flat as they suffered another defeat. They plummet down in the Power Rankings as a result.

The Seahawks are in real danger of letting this season get away from them. They had high expectations of returning to the playoffs before the season started. They need to turn things around to keep their hopes alive.

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NFC Power Rankings: Teams that need to do better

#12 - New York Giants (3-6)

Last week: #11

Next week: vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The New York Giants have been toward the bottom of the NFC Power Rankings all season. They have a chance to make the leap this week if they can upset the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football.

They recorded a solid victory before their week over the struggling Las Vegas Raiders. The Giants are starting to get healthy again and will try to make a big push in the second half of the season.

#11 - Atlanta Falcons (4-5)

Last week: #7

Next week: vs. New England Patriots

The Atlanta Falcons have been one of the most inconsistent teams all season long. They have moved up and down the Power Rankings each week because of their mixed performances.

The Falcons, sometimes, look like a team that could compete for a Wild Card spot, while other times, they look like one of the bottom teams in the NFC. This will be a tough test in a short week against the surging New England Patriots.

#10 - Philadelphia Eagles (4-6)

Last week: #13

Next week: vs. New Orleans Saints

The Philadelphia Eagles climbed a few spots in the Power Rankings after defeating the Denver Broncos to earn their second win in their last three games. They have yet to win consecutive games this season.

The Eagles have a chance this week to keep their momentum rolling and get back in the playoff race against the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Jalen Hurts will try to secure his future as the starting quarterback with a strong performance down the stretch.

#9 - San Francisco 49ers (4-5)

Last week: #12

Next week: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars

The San Francisco 49ers earned a spot in the top ten of the Power Rankings with an impressive victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Monday Night Football. They dominated the divisional game and may have saved their season.

They now have a chance to get back to .500 when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars. It's a favorable matchup for them as they look to gain momentum and move further up the Power Rankings.

NFC Power Rankings: Teams that are close

#8 - Carolina Panthers (5-5)

Last week: #10

Next week: vs. Washington Football Team

The Carolina Panthers moved up the Power Rankings after earning a victory that gets them back to .500 this season. They enjoyed the return of Cam Newton, who accounted for two touchdowns. They are hoping that is a sign of things to come in the near future.

Cam Newton is now expected to be the starting quarterback moving forward. He will face his former head coach, Ron Rivera, in his first start of the season. He will look to regain his old dominant form and try to get the Panthers higher in the Power Rankings. Newton is one of the most interesting situations to keep an eye on for the rest of this season.

#7 - Minnesota Vikings (4-5)

Last week: #9

Next week: vs. Green Bay Packers

The Minnesota Vikings earned a higher spot in the Power Rankings this week after an impressive victory over the Los Angeles Chargers. The Vikings have another difficult task in Week 11 against their divisional rivals, the Green Bay Packers. A victory would push them higher in the Power Rankings.

The Vikings have suffered a few really close losses this season, so it was a relief to get a victory in a tight game. They are a dangerous team when they put it all together, but they have been inconsistent all year. They will need to be their best version if they want a chance to beat the Packers.

#6 - New Orleans Saints (5-4)

Last week: #6

Next week: vs. Philadelphia Eagles

The New Orleans Saints are one of only six teams in the NFC who currently have a winning record. That earns them their spot in the Power Rankings despite losing their last two games. Being without their superstar running back Alvin Kamara this week was devastating for their offense.

The Saints have scored big upsets over both the Green Bay Packers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers this season, but they have lost to inferior opponents as well. They have a good chance to get back in the win column against the Eagles in Week 11 if they put together a solid game plan.

#5 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3)

Last week: #4

Next week: vs. New York Giants

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers suffered a baffling defeat this week to the Washington Football Team. The Buccaneers went on a bye last week and came out flat against one of the worst teams in the NFC.

Tom Brady leads one of the best passing offenses. They struggled to get anything going against one of the bottom-ranked passing defenses. They will look to rebound and move back up the Power Rankings in another favorable matchup against the Giants.

NFC Power Rankings: The top teams

#4 - Los Angeles Rams (6-3)

Last week: #3

Next week: BYE

Since being in the top spot in the Power Rankings a couple of weeks ago, the Los Angeles Rams have suffered two straight defeats. They have fallen a few spots but remain in the top four of the Power Rankings.

The bye week comes at a good time for the Rams. They will have some time to regroup and work their new pieces into the game plan. Newcomers Odell Beckham Jr. and Von Miller will try to give the Rams a boost in the back half of the season.

#3 - Dallas Cowboys (7-2)

Last week: #5

Next week: vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Dallas Cowboys moved back into the top three of the NFC Power Rankings with a strong bounce-back performance. After an ugly loss to the Denver Broncos for their second loss of the season, they came back with a dominant victory over the Atlanta Falcons this week.

Dak Prescott and the top offense in the NFL are a big reason why the Cowboys are so high in the Power Rankings. Prescott is making a solid case for the NFL MVP this season. He has an exciting face off with Patrick Mahomes in Week 11.

#2 - Arizona Cardinals (8-2)

Last week: #1

Next week: vs. Seattle Seahawks

The Arizona Cardinals owned the top spot in the Power Rankings last week but fell one spot after a loss this week. This was their second game without superstar quarterback Kyler Murray.

The Cardinals hope to get Murray back for their divisional clash with the Seahawks. Murray is another NFL MVP candidate this year with his unique dual-threat abilities.

#1 - Green Bay Packers (8-2)

Last week: #2

Next week: vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Green Bay Packers earned the top spot in the Power Rankings for the first time this season. They have just two losses this season, and only one with Aaron Rodgers at quarterback. That was all the way back in Week 1 against the Saints.

The Packers defense has been a pleasant surprise this season despite missing some of their key players. They currently rank third in the NFL in total defense. The Packers are dangerously well-balanced and own the top spot in the Power Rankings.