Overview

• The Sporting News elevates San Francisco to No. 1 after a shorthanded win over the Rams, with Detroit and Buffalo still viewed in the top tier.
• Philadelphia drops after blowing a 14-point fourth-quarter lead to Denver, renewing concerns about late-game execution on both lines.
• New England climbs as rookie Drake Maye delivers a statement win over the Bills in Buffalo, tightening the AFC East picture.
• Denver gains traction following its comeback in Philadelphia highlighted by a revived pass rush that sacked Jalen Hurts six times.
• The Jets are the league’s lone 0-5 team while Baltimore’s slide continues without Lamar Jackson and Cincinnati struggles persist after Joe Burrow’s season-ending injury.