Overview
- Seattle moves to 7-2 with dominant two-way form and ascends to No. 1 in multiple rankings ahead of a pivotal NFC West test against the Rams.
- New England and Indianapolis strengthen contender credentials, with Drake Maye’s growth highlighted and Jonathan Taylor carrying the Colts to an overtime win after a monster day.
- Los Angeles continues a surge behind MVP-caliber play from Matthew Stafford and an improving defense, keeping the Rams in the NFC’s top tier.
- Buffalo drops following a stunning loss to Miami that exposed a vulnerable run defense, with De'Von Achane piling up 225 yards as a difficult schedule looms.
- The Jets signal a full rebuild after trading Sauce Gardner and Quinnen Williams, while injuries continue to sap San Francisco’s defense and depress the 49ers’ ranking.