NFL Power Rankings 2025 — Week 4
Published 9/25/2025
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Hold at #1. trench dominance with RPOs and QB power stresses defenses. Explosive plays arrive in waves; secondary depth is the weekly variable.
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Hold at #2. Big‑armed passing game mixes verticals with improvisation. Multiple‑look defense hunts takeaways; situational turnovers decide close games.
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Hold at #3. Vertical concepts meet timing game to attack leverage. Talent is high; protection, run balance, and late‑game management steer results.
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Hold at #4. Dominant OL fuels balance and play‑action. Aggressive mindset on 4th downs; coverage cohesion and explosive plays define their ceiling.
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Hold at #5. Speed on both sides stresses edges. QB movement and option tags create chunk plays; late‑down discipline and ball security set the ceiling.
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Hold at #6. Young skill talent and motion create answers. Defense mixes two‑high shells; red‑zone execution and tackling in space swing results.
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Hold at #7. Option routes and second‑reaction magic stretch defenses. Money‑down defense travels; receiver consistency and ball security are pivotal.
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Hold at #8. Defensive line is the anchor. Offense seeks rhythm through quick game and explosives; turnovers and protection swing outcomes.
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Hold at #9. Motion, stacks, and play‑action manufacture windows. Young defense flies to the ball; trench play and explosives set their ceiling.
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Hold at #10. Aggressive downfield shots when protection holds. Defense is stout vs. the run; third‑down offense and turnovers set the arc.
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Hold at #11. Play‑action and intermediate timing game move chains. Defense bends then hunts takeaways; situational football decides the margins.
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Hold at #12. Motion, misdirection, and YAC punish bad angles. Fast defense squeezes space; health and OL depth define the late‑season ceiling.
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Hold at #13. Defense keeps games in range with tight windows. Offense needs rhythm via efficient run/pass balance; red‑zone finishing determines outcomes.
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Hold at #14. Pace, misdirection, and QB movement stress edges. Defense chases splash plays; penalties and explosives decide tight finishes.
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Hold at #15. Arizona leans on tempo and space to create YAC. Defense plays fast but streaky; red‑zone finishing and explosives determine their ceiling each week.
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Hold at #16. Designed movement and run game set rhythm. Defense gets feisty in spurts; explosives and third‑down execution separate wins from losses.
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Hold at #17. Balanced approach with deep shots off play‑action. Young secondary is opportunistic; run defense and penalties steer tight games.
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Hold at #18. Defense manufactures negative plays and short fields. Offense targets ball control and explosives in balance; third downs are decisive.
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Hold at #19. Timing‑based passing with savvy spacing and YAC. Defense rallies and strips; early‑down efficiency and protection shape their trajectory.
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Hold at #20. Relentless pass rush and defensive speed create short fields. Offense thrives on timing and explosives; situational balance is the key.
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Hold at #21. Spread spacing and quick game attack seams. Pass rush closes late; protection health and early‑down efficiency are the swing factors.
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Hold at #22. Multiple‑front defense and situational smarts keep games tight. Methodical offense favors ball control; explosives remain the swing.
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Hold at #23. Young core building around timing and play‑action. Defense flashes range; OL cohesion and red‑zone poise drive week‑to‑week results.
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Hold at #24. Motion and spacing unlock speed across the formation. Defense is opportunistic; red‑zone efficiency and tackling angles matter most.
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Hold at #25. Run‑first identity with play‑action shots off a physical OL. Defense is improving; third‑down passing consistency and turnovers swing outcomes.
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Hold at #26. Defense with elite edges compresses the field. Offense seeks efficiency and ball security; field position and explosives drive outcomes.
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Hold at #27. Power run and perimeter shots define the plan. Defense must generate steady pressure; third‑down offense dictates weekly outcomes.
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Hold at #28. Motion at the snap and world‑class speed create conflict. Defense mixes disguises; protection and timing keep the engine humming.
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Hold at #29. Defensive front dictates terms with speed and power. Offense rides play‑action; penalties and giveaways cap or unlock their upside.
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Hold at #30. Physical identity with play‑action off the run. Defense squeezes the red zone; pass protection and explosives shape weekly results.
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Hold at #31. QB movement, bootlegs, and option runs set rhythm. OL stability and WR separation are vital; defense competes in the red zone.
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Hold at #32. Veteran core leans on efficient passing and dome tempo. Defense limits explosives; red‑zone touchdowns vs. field goals swing results.