Welcome to Week 15 of the 2025 NFL season. An additional time win by the Chargers over the Eagles on “Monday Evening Soccer” concluded an thrilling Week 14 slate that noticed the Jaguars, Packers and Steelers transfer into first place of their respective divisions.
How do these groups slot in our up to date Energy Rankings? Along with the 1-32 rankings, we requested our NFL Nation reporters to choose probably the most stunning statistical rating — good or unhealthy — for the groups they cowl. Which groups are struggling within the turnover margin in comparison with the remainder of the league? Which gamers are surprisingly the most effective at a person stat? Which offenses are struggling on third down?
Let’s get into all that, beginning with a brand new No. 1 staff from final week’s rankings. 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.
Bounce to a staff:
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 14 outcome: Beat the Cardinals 45-17
Week 14 rating: 2
Most stunning statistical rating: First in first-quarter factors
The Rams have scored 100 factors in first quarters, which is 14 greater than the following closest staff, based on ESPN Analysis. That could be a stark distinction to the gradual begins that plagued the Rams for a lot of final season, once they scored simply 30 factors in first quarters over the course of the whole common season (thirty first within the NFL). It took them seven video games to go that mark in 2025. — Sarah Barshop
Week 14 outcome: Bye
Week 14 rating: 1
Most stunning statistical rating: Marcus Jones is second in common yards on punt returns
Jones has 87- and 94-yard punt returns for touchdowns, and his 18.8 common is simply behind the Titans’ Chimere Dike (19.9). Jones entered this season, his fourth within the NFL, averaging 13.3 yards per punt return in his profession, with one landing. “I feel he is an All-Professional participant — an all-around athlete who does all the things,” extensive receiver Stefon Diggs mentioned. “He brings numerous juice.” — Mike Reiss
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Falcons 37-9
Week 14 rating: 4
Most stunning statistical rating: Second in giveaways
The Seahawks turned the ball over 24 instances final season, however that made sense with a pass-heavy offense that wasn’t all that prolific. This season, they rank sixth in scoring (26.5 factors per sport) regardless of 23 turnovers. Two of them really got here on protection through fumbles on interception returns, nevertheless it has been an issue for an in any other case sturdy offense. Whereas quarterback Sam Darnold has been an improve over Geno Smith in just about each method, Darnold leads the NFL with 16 turnovers regardless of working the NFL’s most run-heavy offense. — Brady Henderson
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Raiders 24-17
Week 14 rating: 3
Most stunning statistical rating: Quarterback Bo Nix is third in go makes an attempt and completions
Coach Sean Payton has typically mentioned the 2 issues that make life simpler for his second-year quarterback are a dedication to the run sport and a high-end protection. “These two issues assist your quarterback’s improvement,” he mentioned. Properly, 13 video games into the season, the Broncos undoubtedly have one of many league’s finest defenses. However with a wavering dedication to the run sport, Nix is now one of many league’s most lively throwers. He was environment friendly towards the Raiders, connecting on 31 of 38 makes an attempt, however he is nonetheless minus-2% in completions above expectation, per NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. — Jeff Legwold
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Bears 28-21
Week 14 rating: 5
Most stunning statistical rating: twenty fifth in takeaways
Nearly as good because the Packers have been on protection — fourth in fewest yards allowed and sixth in fewest factors allowed — they are not taking the ball away like they did in 2024. A 12 months after they compelled 31 turnovers (tied for fourth most within the league), they’ve simply 12, which incorporates one particular groups fumble restoration. The Packers had 17 interceptions final season and have solely seven up to now this season, together with only one by a cornerback (Keisean Nixon to finish Sunday’s win). — Rob Demovsky
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Bengals 39-34
Week 14 rating: 9
Most stunning statistical rating: Defensive finish Joey Bosa is first in compelled fumbles
A lot of what the Payments are doing statistically is to be anticipated, together with offensive numbers which are down from final season’s difficult-to-replicate lack of turnovers or sacks. However there was some uncertainty as to what Bosa can be at this level in his profession. The one-year signing has aged nicely total, and the highs have included his 5 compelled fumbles. Bosa’s most up-to-date turnover got here versus the Steelers in Week 13, resulting in a Christian Benford landing. That is already his second-most compelled fumbles in a single season (seven in 2021). — Alaina Getzenberg
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Eisen blown away by Josh Allen in Payments’ comeback
Wealthy Eisen marvels at Josh Allen’s efficiency within the Payments’ win over the Bengals.
Week 14 outcome: Bye
Week 14 rating: 7
Most stunning statistical rating: Eighth in scoring protection
It isn’t simply that the Niners completed twenty ninth on this class in 2024 (25.6 factors allowed per sport), this protection (20.7) can also be discovering methods to restrict scoring regardless of lacking star linebacker Fred Warner (ankle) and defensive finish Nick Bosa (knee) for many of the season. The Niners rank within the backside half of the league in most main defensive classes (anticipated factors added, takeaways, yards per play, defensive effectivity and yards per play) however nonetheless have saved the staff in most of its video games. That has helped put the 49ers in prime playoff place for the stretch run. — Nick Wagoner
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Colts 36-19
Week 14 rating: 13
Most stunning statistical rating: Vast receiver Brian Thomas Jr. is fiftieth in receiving yards
Expectations had been fairly excessive for Thomas after an enormous rookie season — 1,282 yards (third within the NFL) and 10 TDs — however he has had points catching the ball (5 drops) and rookie Travis Hunter moved forward of Thomas into the No. 1 receiver function by Week 7 earlier than Hunter’s season-ending harm. Thomas did miss three video games due to an ankle harm and has had 5 catches for 115 yards within the two video games since his return. However the staff now views Jakobi Meyers — whom they traded for on Nov. 4 — as its No. 1 wideout. Thomas has 535 receiving yards up to now. — Mike DiRocco
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Chargers 22-19 (OT)
Week 14 rating: 6
Most stunning statistical rating: twenty eighth on third-down conversions
The Eagles have been among the many worst on three-and-outs for many of the season — stunning giving all of the expertise on that facet of the ball. However a mixture of pre-snap penalties and a considerable drop in dashing success has prevented the offense from getting right into a stream. They ranked eleventh in third-down success price final season (40.28%) however entered Monday’s sport close to the underside at 34.46%. — Tim McManus
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Packers 28-21
Week 14 rating: 8
Most stunning statistical rating: First in takeaways
The Bears proceed so as to add to their league-leading complete of 27 takeaways regardless of their lack of a constant go rush. What makes that quantity much more spectacular are Chicago’s 18 interceptions, which rank No. 1. The again finish of the Bears’ protection continues to be opportunistic and has helped produce a plus-17 turnover margin. No different staff has a turnover margin higher than plus-12. — Courtney Cronin
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Why Dan Orlovsky nonetheless has considerations about Caleb Williams
Dan Orlovsky explains why he would not really feel nice about Caleb Williams following the Bears’ loss to the Packers.
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Cowboys 44-30
Week 14 rating: 11
Most stunning statistical rating: First in factors per sport
Coach Dan Campbell took over playcalling duties from first-year offensive coordinator John Morton in Week 10, which was an indication that the Lions’ offense did not look as fluid and constant because it did beneath Ben Johnson in 2024. However Detroit leads the NFL with 30.3 factors per sport. The Lions have additionally reached the 40-point mark thrice this season, which is tied for probably the most within the NFL, and 12 instances for the reason that begin of the 2023 season. — Eric Woodyard
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Chiefs 20-10
Week 14 rating: 12
Most stunning statistical rating: Security Jalen Pitre is second in passer ranking allowed
Final season, Pitre allowed a passer ranking of roughly 113 by giving up 5 touchdowns and an interception, based on NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. However he is permitting solely a 43 ranking this season, which is behind Tampa Bay’s Jamel Dean for finest within the league. Pitre had a spotlight interception towards the Chiefs when he compelled a tipped go up within the air and located a option to safe the choose. — DJ Bien-Aime
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Eagles 22-19 (OT)
Week 14 rating: 14
Most stunning statistical rating: Quarterback Justin Herbert is tied for third in interceptions
Herbert has been uncharacteristically reckless with the soccer in 2025. Final season, he had the fewest interceptions within the NFL (three), reinforcing his place as one of many league’s finest decision-makers. This season has been a unique story. His 11 interceptions are already his second most in a single season, and he threw one Monday night time. Herbert’s profession excessive for interceptions was 15 in 2021. — Kris Rhim
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Ravens 27-22
Week 14 rating: 21
Most stunning statistical rating: twenty eighth in yards allowed per sport
Coach Mike Tomlin touted a protection able to “historic issues” within the preseason, however that projection has fallen nicely quick. As a substitute, the NFL’s highest-paid protection has allowed 369.3 yards per sport, and it gave up 420 to the Ravens on Sunday. Nevertheless, a part of the Steelers’ defensive struggles will be attributed to the offense’s incapability to maintain drives. In Baltimore, the protection performed 28 extra snaps than the offense. — Brooke Pryor
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Stephen A. not satisfied the Steelers are any totally different this 12 months
Stephen A. Smith did not see something within the Steelers’ win over the Ravens that exhibits him they’re able to successful within the postseason.
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Lions 44-30
Week 14 rating: 15
Most stunning statistical rating: twenty seventh in takeaways
With 5 interceptions and 5 compelled fumbles, the Cowboys are on tempo for 13 takeaways. They’d 22 a season in the past when the protection struggled statistically. Of their three-year playoff run from 2022 to 2024, that they had 34, 33 and 26 takeaways. The Cowboys rank twenty ninth in turnover margin (minus-8) as nicely. The groups under them — the Commanders, Vikings and Jets — have received 11 video games mixed. — Todd Archer
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Texans 20-10
Week 14 rating: 16
Most stunning statistical rating: Tied for second-most drops
Earlier than the season, the Chiefs believed their assortment of go catchers was the most effective in quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ profession. However following Sunday’s loss, the Chiefs have 24 dropped passes, based on ESPN Analysis. Tight finish Travis Kelce had two drops Sunday night time and has a league-leading eight drops this season. Additionally, Kelce has three drops that resulted in interceptions, tied for probably the most by any participant in a single season previously 10 years. — Nate Taylor
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Jaguars 36-19
Week 14 rating: 10
Most stunning statistical rating: twenty eighth in third-down protection
The Colts poured a ton of cash and sources into their protection, however there was a nagging subject of their incapability to cease drives when alternatives come up. That is largely as a result of them permitting conversions on 43.5% of third-down makes an attempt, which retains Indy’s offense on the sideline for too lengthy. Defensive accidents have had an impression — defensive sort out DeForest Buckner, in addition to cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward have missed a number of video games — however the Colts most likely anticipated extra from their investments. — Stephen Holder
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Stephen A.: It made no sense for Stefanski to depart Shedeur off 2-point try
Stephen A. Smith sounds off on Browns coach Kevin Stefanski for not having Shedeur Sanders on the sector for the staff’s failed 2-point conversion try.
Week 14 outcome: Bye
Week 14 rating: 18
Most stunning statistical rating: thirty first in sacks
That is stunning for a number of causes. First, Carolina put numerous effort into including expertise to enhance on a last-place rating in sacks (27) a season in the past and are headed for a worse 12 months (18 up to now). That is important as a result of sacks and stress are key to coordinator Ejiro Evero’s 3-4 scheme. However the Panthers are nonetheless significantly better on protection total (sixteenth in factors allowed) and in place to make the playoffs. — David Newton
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Steelers 27-22
Week 14 rating: 19
Most stunning statistical rating: Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s NFL-worst completion price within the pink zone
Jackson has been off his sport all season, however much more so contained in the 20-yard line. His 42.5% completion price within the pink zone (17-of-52) is decrease than even rookies Dillon Gabriel (45.2%) and Jaxson Dart (42.9%). This represents a dramatic change from a season in the past, when Jackson had the third-best completion price within the pink zone (70.3%). His struggles within the pink zone are an enormous motive Baltimore is averaging 23.9 factors per sport, which is its fewest since 2022. — Jamison Hensley
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Saints 24-20
Week 14 rating: 17
Most stunning statistical rating: thirtieth in pink zone defensive effectivity
Whereas coach Todd Bowles’ protection is usually generally known as “excessive danger, excessive reward,” his defensive items have usually been stingy within the pink zone. However not in 2025. The Bucs have surrendered touchdowns on 68.8% of opposing drives into the pink zone. They gave up 54.4% final season (14th finest) and simply 42.6% in 2023 (third finest). With the additions and the way wholesome they’ve managed to remain on protection, they should not be going backward. — Jenna Laine
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Jets 34-10
Week 14 rating: 20
Most stunning statistical rating: Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is tied for first in interceptions
With 4 video games to spare, Tagovailoa has already matched his career-high interception complete with 14, tying the Raiders’ Geno Smith for the league lead. Tagovailoa has protected the ball nicely for many of his profession, however he owns a career-worst 3.9% interception price this season. His turnover woes are a microcosm of Miami’s passing sport as an entire, which ranks twenty eighth in yards per sport. — Marcel Louis-Jacques
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Payments 39-34
Week 14 rating: 22
Most stunning statistical rating: Tied for thirty first in third-down protection
That is particularly notable given how Payments quarterback Josh Allen sealed the win towards the Bengals with a profitable rush on third-and-15. The Bengals are permitting opponents to transform third downs on 47.8% of their makes an attempt. That’s 5.8% greater than it was a 12 months in the past, when the protection was the first motive the staff missed the playoffs and coordinator Lou Anarumo was fired in favor of Al Golden. Opponents have additionally had the shortest distance to realize on third-down makes an attempt at 5.9 yards. — Ben Child
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Commanders 31-0
Week 14 rating: 24
Most stunning statistical rating: Linebacker Eric Wilson is first in stress price since Week 3
The Vikings signed Wilson, 31, this spring as a core particular groups participant and a backup to inside linebackers Blake Cashman and Ivan Tempo Jr. However he joined the beginning lineup in Week 2 following Cashman’s hamstring harm, and remained there when Cashman returned, sending Tempo to the bench. Within the course of, Wilson has turn out to be an important member of coordinator Brian Flores’ blitz schemes and has an NFL-high 17.4% stress price since Week 3. It isn’t as if he’s getting schemed up without cost rushes, both. Wilson has been unblocked on solely seven of his 115 rushes. — Kevin Seifert
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Seahawks 37-9
Week 14 rating: 25
Most stunning statistical rating: Third in complete sacks
The Falcons haven’t been good at attending to the quarterback for a couple of decade. Coming into this season, that they had 30 fewer sacks than any staff since 2019. New defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich modified issues up this season with a extra aggressive strategy to blitzing. Atlanta additionally drafted two edge rushers — Jalon Walker and James Pearce Jr. — within the first spherical. The outcome has been 43 sacks, together with six from Pearce, who has had 5 straight video games with not less than one. That is the longest sack streak by a rookie since Micah Parsons in 2021. — Marc Raimondi
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Vikings 31-0
Week 14 rating: 23
Most stunning statistical rating: thirty second in opponent QBR
Offensively, there are quite a few unhealthy stats that may be defined by a heavy quantity of accidents. The protection has suffered its fair proportion of accidents not too long ago, nevertheless it has been unhealthy many of the season and the opposing QBR stat displays its struggles. The Commanders can not apply stress, they usually do not maintain up in protection. The outcome has been the worst opposing QBR within the NFL after ending sixteenth a 12 months in the past. Up to now 5 video games, it is a staggering 76.8. — John Keim
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Rams 45-17
Week 14 rating: 26
Most stunning statistical rating: Edge Josh Sweat is second in compelled fumbles
Sweat was paid $76.4 million to be an impression participant, and he has been simply that, particularly when dashing the passer. His 4 compelled fumbles lead the NFL, and with the ability to get the ball unfastened was a purpose of his this season. Sweat mentioned he knew he wanted to do one thing totally different to face out, and that was it. — Josh Weinfuss
Week 14 outcome: Beat the Buccaneers 24-20
Week 14 rating: 30
Most stunning statistical rating: thirty second in opponent beginning subject place
The Saints are final in opponents’ beginning subject place after a punt, with their opponents averaging a begin place at their very own 27.8-yard line. A lot of the main target with particular groups points has been on kicking after Blake Grupe was launched after eight missed subject targets, however this stat highlights a difficulty with the punter and protection items that the Saints might want to tackle subsequent season. They’ve spent a number of years looking for a long-term punter with little success. — Katherine Terrell
Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Titans 31-29
Week 14 rating: 27
Most stunning statistical rating: twenty fourth in win chance added on particular groups
The Browns’ particular groups items had been common final season — sixteenth in win chance added — however they’ve regressed to among the many worst within the league. Each week appears to be a brand new subject: On Sunday, the Browns allowed the primary blocked punt by the Titans since 2012. Cleveland has had a number of younger gamers contributing on particular groups, and their errors have performed an element in losses. — Daniel Oyefusi
Week 14 outcome: Bye Most stunning statistical rating: thirty second in yards per rush allowed So perhaps it is not gorgeous the Giants are final on this class. They’ve struggled to cease the run for 3 straight years. However this unhealthy? The Giants are permitting a staggering 5.78 yards per rush this season, which is on tempo to permit probably the most yards per rush of any staff over not less than the previous 90 years. It’s important to return to 1950 when the New York Yanks allowed 5.63 yards per rush to seek out their nearest competitors. — Jordan Raanan Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Dolphins 34-10 Most stunning statistical rating: Zero interceptions on protection That is proper, zero. Coming into Monday night time, there have been 293 interceptions within the NFL this season — and never one by a participant on the Jets’ protection. The following-closest staff has 5. The 13-game drought is the second longest since 1960, one shy of the mark for futility that was held by the 2024 49ers. Coach Aaron Glenn, who made 41 interceptions as a participant, referred to as it “puzzling.” It isn’t like they’ve had a ton of possibilities; the Jets have been charged with solely three dropped interceptions. — Wealthy Cimini Week 14 outcome: Beat the Browns 31-29 Most stunning statistical rating: Vast receiver Chimere Dike is first in all-purpose yards Dike, Bijan Robinson, Jonathan Taylor and Christian McCaffrey may seem to be a fairly random group. However that is the precise order for the highest 5 gamers in all-purpose yards. The concept Dike, a rookie fourth-round choose, leads all gamers with 1,984 yards — 301 greater than Robinson — is mind-boggling. He has been a jolt of contemporary air for the Titans’ return unit. His 67-yard punt return landing on Nov. 2 was the primary by a Titans participant since 2012. Dike additionally leads the NFL with 1,322 yards on kickoff returns. Offensively, he has contributed two touchdowns. — Turron Davenport Week 14 outcome: Misplaced to the Broncos 24-17 Most stunning statistical rating: twenty first in blitz price and thirtieth in stress price The Raiders have a blitz price of 26.0%, which is their second-lowest mark since Patrick Graham grew to become the defensive coordinator in 2022, based on NFL Subsequent Gen Stats. Las Vegas additionally has a stress price of 27.4%, which ranks thirtieth within the NFL and is their lowest over the previous 4 seasons. Outdoors of defensive finish Maxx Crosby, the Raiders have struggled to assault opposing quarterbacks, which has been a key issue within the unit’s struggles. — Ryan McFadden
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