{"id":255502,"date":"2025-11-20T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T13:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=255502"},"modified":"2025-11-29T10:58:50","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T15:58:50","slug":"nfl-power-rankings-32-teams-ranked-worst-to-first-week-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/20\/nfl-power-rankings-32-teams-ranked-worst-to-first-week-12\/","title":{"rendered":"NFL Power Rankings: 32 Teams Ranked Worst to First Week 12"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As Week 12 begins, here\u2019s where every team stands in our updated NFL power rankings. The teams are ranked from 32nd to 1st:<\/p>\n<h2>Week 12 NFL Power Rankings<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255476\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27608800_168419650_lowres-1024x821.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27608800_168419650_lowres-1024x821.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27608800_168419650_lowres-300x240.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27608800_168419650_lowres-768x616.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27608800_168419650_lowres-1536x1231.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27608800_168419650_lowres.jpg 1633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>32. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/titans\/\" target=\"_self\">Tennessee Titans<\/a> (1-9)<\/strong> &#8211; They have been playing more competitive football since firing their head coach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>31. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jets\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Jets<\/a> (2-8)<\/strong> &#8211; The Jets Stink<\/p>\n<p><strong>30. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/washington-commanders\/\" target=\"_self\">Washington Commanders<\/a> (3-8)<\/strong> &#8211; The Commanders will be playing for a top 6 pick in next year\u2019s draft.<\/p>\n<p><strong>29. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/browns\/\" target=\"_self\">Cleveland Browns<\/a> (2-8)<\/strong> &#8211; Not sure who is worse, the Browns or Jets.<\/p>\n<p><strong>28. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/raiders\/\" target=\"_self\">Las Vegas Raiders<\/a> (2-8)<\/strong> &#8211; The Raiders need a franchise quarterback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>27. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/giants\/\" target=\"_self\">New York Giants<\/a> (2-9)<\/strong> &#8211; Almost beat the Packers last week, which bodes well for this team being no slouch.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-253279\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-1024x694.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-1024x694.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-768x520.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-1536x1041.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27371224_168419650_lowres-2048x1388.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>26. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/saints\/\" target=\"_self\">New Orleans Saints<\/a> (2-8)<\/strong> &#8211; Curious to see what this team looks like coming off a bye week<\/p>\n<p><strong>25. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/dolphins\/\" target=\"_self\">Miami Dolphins<\/a> (4-7)<\/strong> &#8211; They are on a win streak, but it hasn\u2019t been pretty.<\/p>\n<p><strong>24. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cardinals\/\" target=\"_self\">Arizona Cardinals<\/a> (3-7)<\/strong> &#8211; This team is due for a win.<\/p>\n<p><strong>23. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/jaguars\/\" target=\"_self\">Jacksonville Jaguars<\/a> (6-4)<\/strong> &#8211; Big win for the Jags in week 11 against the Chargers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>22. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/falcons\/\" target=\"_self\">Atlanta Falcons<\/a> (3-7)<\/strong> &#8211; Young, talented team, but they look awful every week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>21. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/vikings\/\" target=\"_self\">Minnesota Vikings<\/a> (4-6)<\/strong> &#8211; This team continues to lose.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255127\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27609020-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>20. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bengals\/\" target=\"_self\">Cincinnati Bengals<\/a> (3-7)<\/strong> &#8211; Way overdue for a win, I\u2019m calling an upset alert in week 12 against the Patriots. Word is that Joe Burrow may soon return. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2025\/11\/19\/joe-burrow-returning-from-injury-is-exciting-but-is-it-the-right-move\/\" target=\"_self\">Is that the right move<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p><strong>19. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/panthers\/\" target=\"_self\">Carolina Panthers<\/a> (6-5)<\/strong> &#8211; Another team that is week to week &amp; I can\u2019t figure out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>18. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/texans\/\" target=\"_self\">Houston Texans<\/a> (5-5)<\/strong> &#8211; A must-win game Thursday night against the Bills in week 12.<\/p>\n<p><strong>17. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/steelers\/\" target=\"_self\">Pittsburgh Steelers<\/a> (6-4)<\/strong> &#8211; The most overrated team in the NFL, along with the most boring offense.<\/p>\n<p><strong>16. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/49ers\/\" target=\"_self\">San Francisco 49ers<\/a> (7-4)<\/strong> &#8211; What can I say? More injuries equal more wins.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chargers\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Chargers<\/a> (7-4)<\/strong> &#8211; They got run out of the stadium in Jacksonville in week 11.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_255322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255322\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255322\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"George Pickens\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/George-Pickens-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>14. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/packers\/\" target=\"_self\">Green Bay Packers<\/a> (6-3-1)<\/strong> &#8211; Another close win for this Packers team, who continues to struggle each week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>13. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/cowboys\/\" target=\"_self\">Dallas Cowboys<\/a> (4-5-1)<\/strong> &#8211; The offense is still cooking coming off a bye week.<\/p>\n<p><strong>12. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/ravens\/\" target=\"_self\">Baltimore Ravens<\/a> (5-5)<\/strong> &#8211; Squeezed out a win versus a tough Browns team in week 11.<\/p>\n<p><strong>11. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bears\/\" target=\"_self\">Chicago Bears<\/a> (7-3)<\/strong> &#8211; Good for the Bears, resilient team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/buccaneers\/\" target=\"_self\">Tampa Bay Buccaneers<\/a> (6-4)<\/strong> &#8211; Big matchup ahead in Week 12 for this Bucs team.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/eagles\/\" target=\"_self\">Philadelphia Eagles<\/a> (8-2)<\/strong> &#8211; I\u2019ve said it for weeks, I am still not sold on this team.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_255479\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-255479\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-255479\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545865-1024x731.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545865-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545865-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545865-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545865-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/11\/USATSI_27545865-2048x1462.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-255479\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>8. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/rams\/\" target=\"_self\">Los Angeles Rams<\/a> (8-2)<\/strong> &#8211; Hosting the Bucs in week 12 on Sunday night football.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/broncos\/\" target=\"_self\">Denver Broncos<\/a> (9-2)<\/strong> &#8211; Nice win for this club against the Mighty Chiefs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/lions\/\" target=\"_self\">Detroit Lions<\/a> (6-4)<\/strong> &#8211; If they lose again, I am putting this team outside my top 14.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/seahawks\/\" target=\"_self\">Seattle Seahawks<\/a> (7-3)<\/strong> &#8211; This team cost themselves a win against the Rams last week. I still believe they are the most balanced team in the division.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/chiefs\/\" target=\"_self\">Kansas City Chiefs<\/a> (5-5)<\/strong> &#8211; Sunday is a must-win for the Chiefs against the Colts in week 12.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/patriots\/\" target=\"_self\">New England Patriots<\/a> (9-2)<\/strong> &#8211; They play good defense &amp; good offense, which will equate to wins in the NFL.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_253181\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-253181\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-253181\" src=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Colts Week 12 NFL Power Rankings\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/Indianapolis-Colts-Hardware-Hunt-1200x800.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-253181\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/colts\/\" target=\"_self\">Indianapolis Colts<\/a> (8-2)<\/strong> &#8211; A true test for this team coming up in week 12 in Kansas City.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/category\/nfl-teams\/bills\/\" target=\"_self\">Buffalo Bills<\/a> (7-3)<\/strong> &#8211; The Josh Allen effect is unreal.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>For more great football analysis, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/drroto.com\/category\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DrRoto.com<\/a>!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As Week 12 begins, here\u2019s where every team stands in our updated NFL power rankings. The teams are ranked from 32nd to 1st: Week 12 NFL Power Rankings 32. Tennessee Titans (1-9) &#8211; They have been playing more competitive football since firing their head coach. 31. New York Jets (2-8) &#8211; The Jets Stink 30. 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