NFL Week 10 Power Rankings 2023: How all 32 teams stack up
Greetings from Week 10 of the NFL in 2023. It’s midseason at last! Six teams that were in the top 11 of the NFL Power Rankings from the previous week were represented in three of the games played over the weekend. Our top 10 this week was significantly impacted by the outcomes of those games, and one team was eliminated.
In addition, our NFL Nation reporters select a non-QB MVP for each club because it is midseason. We list an MVP who isn’t the quarterback for every team, whether it’s the receivers who are on pace to break the receiving record, the No. 1 defender on the NFL’s top defense, a running back who has scored a touchdown in 17 straight games, or a dependable center on a losing team who is just really respectful.
The Philadelphia Eagles, who were ranked first both this week and last, lead the latest rankings.
Our panel of over eighty writers, editors, and television personalities ranks the NFL clubs from 1 to 32 in order to assess how they compare to one another.
1.Eagles of Philadelphia (8-1)
Ranking for Week 9: 1
MVP outside the QB: WR A.J. Brown
Throughout the first half, Brown has been among the most influential players in the league. He became the first player in history to reach 125 yards or more in receptions in six straight games. Additionally, he broke the franchise record for the fastest player to reach 1,000 receiving yards in nine games. Offense coordinator Brian Johnson said of Tim McManus, “He’s on an unbelievable historic tear right now, and it’s a testament to him, who he is as a person, to how serious he is about perfecting his craft and making the most of his opportunities.”
2.Chiefs of Kansas City (7-2)
9th week ranking: 3
MVP outside the QB: Travis Kelce, TE
While multiple Chiefs defenders are performing admirably, Kelce has largely carried the passing game while the other receivers have struggled. He owns 24% of the Chiefs’ receiving yards (597), as well as 25% of their catches (57). He played a crucial role in a Week 5 victory over the Vikings after recovering from an ankle injury.– Teicher Adam
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Three.Ravens of Baltimore (7-2)
9th week ranking: 4
MLB Roquan Smith is the non-QB MVP.
Leading tackler and quarterback for a defense that has given up the fewest points in the NFL this season (13.8), he has allowed two fewer points per game than any other club. Smith has accumulated 87 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and 5 passes defensed while playing all over the field. His influence as a strong, passionate leader is indescribable. Smith addresses the team during the last pregame huddle on the field, much like Ray Lewis did years ago. He sets the team’s tone without a doubt. Kyle Hamilton, the safety for the Ravens, stated, “His energy is infectious.” “You don’t want to be the guy that isn’t matching his energy when you’re out there. We go as he goes.” — Jamison Hensley, Jr.
4.Dolphins of Miami (6-3)
Rank for Week 9: 2
WR Tyreek Hill was the non-QB MVP.
Whatever his position, Hill may be the MVP of the entire league. The top receiver in the league is still the team’s major downfield threat and is on track to surpass 2,000 receiving yards for the first time in NFL history. Compared to his Dolphins season prior, he has commanded a larger target share in 2023, but he has demonstrated that he can manage the increased workload. Although the Dolphins’ offense hasn’t quite picked up where it left off in the preseason, Hill is still on pace to be named to the first team of the All-Pro squad.– Louis-Jacques Marcel
5.Lions of Detroit (6-2)
9th week ranking: 8
WR Amon-Ra St. Brown is the non-QB MVP.
The Pro Bowl receiver has built on a fantastic start to his NFL career after being named one of six team captains for the 2023 campaign. Although St. Brown doesn’t always have the loudest voice in the locker room, his output and work ethic are quite impressive. This season, he has five receptions of 100 yards or more, which has helped Detroit reach a 6-2 start for the first time since 2014. On October 30, he overcame a sickness to assist the Lions in defeating the Raiders on “Monday Night Football”; he ended with six receptions for 108 yards. His teammates and the coaching staff have been motivated by performances such as that one. After the game, coach Dan Campbell remarked, “That was not the best he’s felt, but like a true warrior he just sucked it up and he went.”– Woodyard Eric
6.Jaguars of Jacksonville (6-2)
9th week ranking: 6
Josh Allen, OLB, is the MVP outside of the quarterback position.
Although running back Travis Etienne Jr. (583 yards rushing, 8 total touchdowns) may also be deserving, Allen is chosen because the defense has remarkably carried an offense that hasn’t performed well during the first half. With nine sacks this season, Allen is enjoying his best season yet and has essentially led the Jaguars’ pass rush the entire time. NFL Next Gen Stats shows that his 48 QB pressures are more than twice as many as the next closest teammate, Travon Walker, who has 22. Additionally, he has contributed to the NFL’s third-ranked run defense (79.3 yards per game).– DiRocco Michael
6.Bengals of Cincinnati (5-3)
Ranking for Week 9: 11
MVP outside the QB: DE Trey Hendrickson
Hendrickson is among the most disruptive defensive linemen in the league. According to ESPN/NFL Next Gen Stats, he is ranked 11th in pass rush victory rate among edge rushers. Hendrickson has produced nine sacks this season—the fifth most among defenders—nine incompletions—the third most—and two interceptions, per ESPN monitoring data. Opponents are completing just 18.2% of their pass attempts when he applies the first pressure. — Ben Infant
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8.49ers of San Francisco (5-3)
9th week ranking: 7
MVP outside the QB: RB Christian McCaffrey
In the race for the league MVP, McCaffrey established himself early on, but an unrelated injury in Week 6 somewhat derailed his progress. Nevertheless, McCaffrey is among the top three players in the league in terms of total touchdowns (13), running yards (652), and scrimmage yards per game (118). In addition, he has tied Lenny Moore for the longest touchdown streak in NFL history with 17 straight games (including playoffs) scored.– Wagoner, Nick
9.Cowboys of Dallas (5-3)
9th week ranking: 5
MVP Not-QB: WR CeeDee Lamb
Lamb is on track to eclipse Hall of Famer Michael Irvin in the number of catches (121) and yards (1,751) he records in a single season for the Cowboys. He is the first Dallas receiver to have two straight games with 150 receiving yards since Miles Austin in 2009. Only Hall of Famer Bob Hayes (15) has had more 100-yard receiving performances in his career than he has. Either playing up outside or in the slot, Lamb is still producing a ton of plays in spite of the increased attention from opponents.– Archer, Todd
Ten.Browns of Cleveland (5-3)
Ranking for Week 9: 12
MVP outside the QB: DE Myles Garrett
Once a consistent All-Pro, Garrett is now the overwhelming favorite to win NFL Defensive Player of the Year. Leading one of the best defenses in the NFL, he is tied for second place in the league with 9.5 sacks. Last month, Garrett nearly single-handedly led the Browns to victory over the Colts, making history as the first player of the new millennium to finish a game with two sacks, two forced fumbles, and a blocked field goal. Cleveland has multiple injuries to its offense, but they are still very much in the running for the playoffs. Garrett is the main culprit.– Trotter Jake
11.Bills of Buffalo (5-4)
Nineth week ranking:
WR Stefon Diggs is the non-QB MVP.
It’s difficult to envision where the Bills offense would be without Diggs, given all of the inconsistency that have dogged the team this season. Not only can he regularly produce big plays—like the 34-yard gain he made on the first drive against the Bengals to get the Bills moving downfield—but he is also perhaps the most dependable player on an offense that is struggling in many areas. Getting the ball to Diggs is a surefire way to win because he leads the team in nearly every receiving category with 70 receptions for 834 yards and seven touchdowns.– Getzenberg Alaina
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Twelve.Seahawks of Seattle (5-3)
Ranking for Week 9: 10
Offensive Linebacker Boye Mafe
Even if quarterbacks were included, Mafe would be the preferred option. Among the Seahawks’ outstanding 2022 draft class, he has made the biggest leap in his second year of play, collecting a full sack in six consecutive games to tie the longest run in team history. He has now matched the number of sacks he had in his debut year in just seven games. Mafe’s sack against Baltimore on Sunday resulted in a fumble that was recovered by Seattle. Only Myles Garrett and Micah Parsons are ahead of him in PRWR among edge players this season, according to ESPN Analytics/NFL Next Gen Stats.– Henderson Brady
Thirteen.Steelers of Pittsburgh (5-3)
Ranking for Week 9: 14
NON-QB MVP: T.J. Watt EDGE
This is an obvious choice. Watt is the one changing the game for the Steelers more than anyone else. Watt has 9.5 sacks through eight games, which is tied for second most in the NFL with Maxx Crosby and Garrett. He has also recorded two forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and one interception. In Pittsburgh’s Week 2 victory over the Browns, one of those fumble recoveries resulted in a game-winning scoop-and-score in the fourth quarter. The Steelers aren’t 5-3 or in the midst of the AFC playoff chase without Watt.– Pryor Brooke
Myles Garrett, Travis Kelce, and CeeDee Lamb on ESPN
14.Chargers of Los Angeles (4-4)
Ranking for Week 9: 15
MVP outside the QB: WR Keenan Allen
This season, almost every Charger has had ups and downs, but Allen, in his eleventh season, has been among the team’s most reliable players. This season, he is on track to gain 1,530 yards, which would be a career high. At the moment, he has four touchdowns, 720 yards, and 62 receptions. Allen caught 18 catches for 215 yards and completed a 49-yard touchdown pass in a victory over the Vikings. Allen plays the position “as an art form,” according to coach Brandon Staley. “He has some stuff that’s intangible that’s hard to find,” Staley said. — Kris Rhim
In 15.Saints of New Orleans (5-4)
Ranking for Week 9: 16
MVP for non-QB: Taysom Hill, TE/QB
Hill was categorized as a TE at the beginning of the season and occasionally plays quarterback, but not enough to be eliminated from consideration. Over the last three games, he has been the Saints’ greatest player as their offense has begun to click. With three rushing touchdowns, one receiving score, and one passing touchdown over the last three games, Hill has contributed to the Saints’ improvement in the red zone.[…] Katherine Terrell
sixteen.Vikings of Minnesota (5-4)
Ranking for Week 9: 17
MVP outside the QB: RT Brian O’Neill
This is challenging because of the Vikings’ weekly personnel changes on defense and their injury-based roster turnover on offense. However, O’Neill returned to the field in Week 1 after spending training camp recuperating from an Achilles injury he sustained on January 1. He has since played every offensive snap and leads the NFL in pass block victory percentage at 94.7% (ESPN/NFL Next Gen Stats). Given the injuries that have kept left tackle Christian Darrisaw out of two games, his presence has been extremely important. Although it’s usually difficult to forecast offensive linemen’s vote for playoff awards, O’Neill should be seriously considered for All-Pro recognition.– Seifert Kevin
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17.Texans in Houston (4-4)
Ranking for Week 9: 23
MVP outside the QB: LT Lamery Tunsil
Tunsil keeps proving to everyone that he should be considered among the NFL’s top left tackle candidates. He ranks third among PBWR tackles (94.1%) and is a major factor in rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has done a fantastic job. Throughout the last six games, Tunsil has been the main source of security for Stroud, who has only been sacked seven times.– Bien-Aime DJ
18.Jets in New York (4–4)
Ranking for Week 9: 13
MVP outside the QB: RB Breece Hall
Math is easy: When Hall scores a touchdown, the Jets are up 4-0. It’s 8-0 going back to the previous season. At the beginning of Week 9, Hall was leading the NFL in yards per rush (5.7), running as if the ACL injury from the previous year had never occurred. Even though the Jets’ offense is unbalanced due to a poor passing game that makes opponents overplay the run, Hall continues to be the home run threat that the team hasn’t had in over ten years.– Cimini Rich
19.Commanders in Washington (4-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 24
WR Terry McLaurin was the non-QB MVP.
Choosing this one was difficult because nobody is playing in the Pro Bowl, but McLaurin has been among the most reliable Commanders, catching 47 passes for 568 yards and two scores. He has received more than 70 yards receiving four times in the last six games; during that period, he has averaged 73.7 yards per game as opposed to 42 in the first three. McLaurin continues to be the offensive engine. He helps the offense when he gets involved early. With 88 receptions and 1,072 yards remaining, he would become the first player in franchise history to surpass 1,000 yards for four seasons in a row.– Keim John
Twenty.Falcons of Atlanta (4-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 18
MVP outside the QB: S. Jessie Bates III
Bates, Atlanta’s most notable free agent acquisition, offers leadership off the field and steadiness in the back end. In addition to being tied for third on the team in tackles (60), he leads the team in forced fumbles (2) and interceptions (3). He has played a significant role in the Falcons’ improving defense, which has kept the team competitive while the offense consistently finds a way to win.– Rothstein Michael
22.Colts in Indianapolis (4-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 21
MVP Out of the QB: DT DeForest Buckner
Numbers like five sacks, six tackles for loss, and two forced fumbles can be used to illustrate Buckner’s effect, but they don’t fully capture the significance of his contribution. The fact that Buckner easily attracts more attention from offenses than any other player on the Colts defense is a better representation. In run and passing situations this season, he is one of the players in the NFL who is double-teamed the most. And as a pass-rusher, his capacity to open the quarterback’s pocket has boosted the play of teammates like Samson Ebukam and Kwatity Paye.– Holder, Stephen
21.Raiders in Las Vegas (4-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 25
MVP outside the QB: DE Maxx Crosby
The rising All-Pro and two-time Pro Bowler is making snap count nearly as interesting as sacks as a statistic. Nearly. After his third career three-sack performance, Crosby is a rare player who seldom leaves the field. In the Raiders’ last six games, he has missed just two defensive snaps. He really has nine and a half of the Raiders’ twenty-four sacks; no other player on the Las Vegas roster has more than two sacks. He is not just the focal point of the Raiders’ No. 15-ranked overall defense, but he is also fast taking on the role of team captain.– Gutierrez Paul
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24.The Tampa Bay Bucs (3-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 20
MVP outside the QB: S. Antoine Winfield Jr.
Even if the Bucs’ defense is having trouble, Winfield Jr. has performed admirably. So far this season, he has recorded two sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, and four pass breakups.– Laine Jenna
24.Packers of Green Bay (3-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 27
MVP outside the QB: OLB Rashan Gary
The Packers are 3-5 and even their victories weren’t very noteworthy, which is partially explained by the lack of individual standout performances. Gary, however, returned from a ruptured ACL he sustained in the previous season and, although playing limited snaps early in the season, has 4.5 sacks and a team-high 18 pressures. Among all NFL defenders, he has the eighth-best pressure percentage (13.1%; ESPN Stats & Information). Additionally, he just agreed to a four-year extension.**Rob Demovsky**
25.Titans of Tennessee (3-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 22
MVP outside the QB: RB Derrick Henry
Compared to last year (66.8%), Henry’s snap percentage this season (56.4% of all offensive snaps) is marginally lower. Nonetheless, he continues to be the Titans’ most vital offensive player. Defenses spend the majority of their weekly resources trying to slow Henry down. The Titan’s winning combination stays the same: nice things happen when Henry touches them. Henry has carried the ball 20 times or more in three games this year. In two of those situations, he picked up at least 100 rushing yards, and Tennessee prevailed in all three games. But it’s not just the numbers. When Henry is running well, the play-action passing game works well. Henry has a passing touchdown on his record this season and leads the Titans in touchdowns scored with four.– Davenport Turron
26th.Rams of Los Angeles (3-6)
Ranking for Week 9: 19
MVP outside the QB: DT Aaron Donald
This season, the Rams have had to rely more on their defense, and their youthful unit has performed better than anticipated. Donald has been leading the group, which has a lot of new faces after experienced players like linebacker Bobby Wagner and cornerback Josh Lansinga left. On the stat sheet, too, is the three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year. In terms of defensive lineman pass rush win percentage going into Week 10, he was third in the NFL. With his sack against the Packers on Sunday, Donald now has 5.5 for the season.– Barshop, Sarah
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26.Broncos of Denver (3-5)
Ranking for Week 9: 26
MVP Not on the QB: CB Pat Surtain II
Surtain regularly demonstrates his ability to influence a game. Aside from a rare misstep in Week 5 that let the Jets’ Robbie Chosen sneak past him for a 68-yard touchdown, Surtain has performed exactly as an All-Pro should have. Throughout the season, he has only given up one completion of more than 20 yards, which touchdown.– Legwold Jeff
29.Patriots of New England (2-7)
Ranking for Week 9: 28
MVP outside the QB: C David Andrews
Throughout nine games, the offensive line has employed seven different configurations, but Andrews has been the one constant, missing not a single snap. In addition, he frequently answers tough questions at the postgame interview podium first, generally while wearing his game uniform, following defeats.Michael Reiss
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29).Giants of New York (2-7)
Ranking for Week 9: 29
MVP outside the QB: DT Dexter Lawrence II
Lawrence has 14 quarterback hits, which ties him for eighth place in the NFL. That is not how the nose tackle position is intended to work. Because nearly all of the Giants’ other star players had suffered injuries at some point during the early half of the season, he has been by far the team’s best and most reliable player.– Raanan Jordan
thirty.Bears of Chicago (2–7)
Ranking for Week 9: 30
MVP outside the QB: WR DJ Moore
Moore has been the epitome of dependability for an offense that is still figuring things out. He was the focal point of the trade that sent Carolina the 2023 No. 1 pick this offseason. With a club-high 735 receiving yards (15.6 yards per reception), he is tied for the lead in touchdowns with five, and he leads the team in offensive snap percentage (92.6%). Moore hasn’t been targeted nearly enough in some games, but he still produces and provides a reliable deep-ball threat for quarterbacks Tyler Bagent and Justin Fields.– The Cronin Courtney
32.Panthers of Carolina (1-7)
Ranking for Week 9: 31
MVP outside the QB: LB Frankie Luvu
On a defense and team beset by inconsistency, Luvu has been a constant. Despite having to play both inside and outside due to injuries and a general dearth of speed rushers to complement Brian Burns, he leads Carolina in tackles with 62. He trails just Burns in sack total with 3.5 and a team-high seven tackles for loss. Luvu is performing well enough to earn a spot in his first Pro Bowl, but it will be difficult to draw attention on a 1–7 team.David Newton
33.Cardinals of Arizona (1-8)
Ranking for Week 9: 32
WR Marcus Brown was the non-QB MVP.
Although Brown has been reliable, Arizona is on its third quarterback and has lost starters at tight end and running back due to injuries. At 10.5 yards per grab, he leads the Cardinals with 42 receptions, 440 yards, and 4 touchdowns. Additionally, Brown, who is in the last year of his contract, has been accountable for 27 of Arizona’s 85 passing first downs this season, or roughly 32% of the total.– Weinfuss Josh