Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 4

Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2025

Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com

 Bills & Eagles Top Conferences

  Teams of the Week 
Eagles Edge Rams – 33-26
Lions Drill Ravens – 38-30
Chargers Edge Broncos – 23-20
 
Players of the Week
  Offense – QB Daniel Jones – Colts     
  Defense – DT Jordan Davis – Eagles  
 
Rookies of Week
    Offense – RB Cam Skattebo – Giants
    Defense – DT Mason Graham – Browns
 
Games of Week 4    

Thursday Night
Seahawks (2-1) at Cardinals (2-1)

Sunday
1:00 pm Eagles (3-0) at Bucs (3-0)
4:05 pm Ravens (1-2) at Chiefs (1-2)
 
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 4

Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll

Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 3-0 Bills
Bills looking sharp in the early action with star Josh Allen focused on the ring. Host the Saints this week and continue to separate from the weak AFC East.

#2 – 3-0 Eagles
The Eagles know how to win and can beat teams behind a dominant ground game and aggressive defense. Travel to Tampa to face a huge NFC opponent.

#3 – 3-0 Chargers
Chargers have matured under HC Jim Harbaugh who has taken QB Justin Herbert’s play to the next level. An aggressive defense gives this club a well rounded club who can surprise thru the season. Travel to NYC to face the winless Giants.

#4 – 2-1 Lions
Lions won a shootout with the Ravens in Baltimore to make a huge statement. Host the tough Browns this week who will test their potent attack to the limit.

#5 – 3-0 Bucs
Bucs have won dramatically each week and have confidence in big spots. Host the NFL leader the Eagles this week without Mike Evans.

#6 – 2-1 Packers
The Packers were stimmed in Cleveland especially offensively. Travel to Dallas for the Micah Parsons reunion with after the huge trade just weeks ago. Packers face a tough task in the NFC North where every club has improved.

#7 – 2-1 Rams
Rams lost a heartbreaker to the Eagles on special teams errors. Host the hot Colts this week in a crucial matchup for both clubs.

#8 – 2-1 Seahawks
Seahawks drilled the Saints behind a strong ground game. Travel to the desert to face the emerging Cardinals in a primetime Thursday night matchup.

#9 – 3-0 Colts
Danny Dimes is lighting it up weekly behind a quality Colts line. Travel to LA to face the tough Rams in a quality interconference matchup.

#10 – 2-1 Commanders
The Commanders are hoping QB Jayden Daniels returns this week vs the Falcons. Veteran backup Marcus Mariota had a solid performance managing their win over the Raiders.

#11 – 3-0 49ers
The 49ers won behind Marc Jones with starter Brock Purdy sitting out with minor injuries. Major injuries will be difficult to overcome in the long run.

#12 – 2-1 Cardinals
The Cardinals have to regroup after a tough lost to the 49ers 16-15. Host the Seahawks on Thursday night in a matchup of tough NFC West clubs in the league’s strongest division.

#13 – 1-2 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos lost another close game this time vs West rival, the Chargers. Host the Bengals in a key matchup which can determine the direction of both clubs in the talent AFC.

#14 – 1-2 Ravens
Ravens fumbled away the Monday night game vs the Lions. Runner Derrick Henry faces a key career point. Travel to KC to face the equally challenged Chiefs in a key AFC contest.

#15 – 2-1 Vikings
Vikings bombed the Bengals behind backup QB Jake Browning. Travel to Dublin to face the Steelers in a key interconference matchup for both clubs.

#16 – 1-2 Chiefs
Chiefs beat the Giants behind a strong defensive performance. Looking for veteran receivers to get back on the field for QB Patrick Mahomes. Host the Ravens in a major contest for both clubs.

#17 – 2-1 Steelers
Steelers edged the Patriots to stay apace the AFC North. Travel to Dublin to face the Bengals with a struggling ground game and inconsistent defense that must be addressed.

#18 – 2-1 Jaguars
Jaguars edged the Texans last week. Go to San Fran to face the undefeated 49ers. Hope to continue to improve under new management to challenge in the wide open AFC South.

#19 – 2-1 Bengals
The Bengals got blasted in their first game without Joe Burrow. They face a long run without Burrow and their playoff chances are slim, unless Jake Browning can generate more production weekly.

#20 – 1-2 Bears
The Bears got their first win with a huge performance from QB Caleb Williams. Bears go on the road to face the Raiders in a vital clash for both clubs.

#21 – 1-2 Browns
Browns drilled the Packers behind an NFL best defense. They face a big challenge this week in Detroit where the Lions powerful offense is running on all cyclinders.

#22 – 1-2 Patriots
The young struggled to put anything together vs the Steelers last week. Host the Panthers this week and look to young QB Drake Maye to put up more production on this inexperienced offense.

#23 – 1-2 Raiders
The Raiders came up short vs the Commanders especially on defense. Host the Bears in a crucial matchup to stay apace the tough AFC West where every club is a playoff contender.

24 – 1-2 Cowboys
The Cowboys were smashed by the Bears behind another poor defensive performance. Host the Packers in a much publicized return of Micah Parsons in a must win situation in Big D.

#27 – 1-2 Panthers
Panthers shutdown the Falcons offense last week. Look to extend the streak when they travel to New England in a pivotal matchup for both clubs.

#25 – 0-3 Texans
The winless Texans struggle on offense with inconsistent CJ Stroud paying his dues. They host the winless Titans this week in a must win battle.

#26 – 1-2 Falcons
The Falcons got shutout by the Panthers last week in a horrible offensive display. QB Michael Penix must rebound vs the Commanders in a tell tale NFC matchup.

28 – 0-3 Dolphins
Dolphins got man handled by the Bills once again. They hope to avoid unraveling hosting the Jets this week in a battle of the winless in the AFC East.

#29 – 0-3 Giants
The Giants turn the page and start rookie top pick QB Jaxson Dart this week with the hot Chargers coming to town. He looks to bring some juice to an offense that has struggled in every aspect of play.

#30 – 0-3 Jets
Jets had their strongest performance of the season though their comeback came up short vs the Bucs.
They travel to Miami in the desperation bowl of winless divisional rivals.

#31 – 0-3 Saints
Saints were slammed by the Seahawks in a dominant performance. Saints travel to Buffalo to face the AFC’s best club. This club will compete for the league’s worst.

#32 – 0-3 Titans
The Titans got crushed by the Colts Bengals in another lackluster performance. Travel to Houston in a AFC South battle of the winless.

Frank Coyle is a long-time scout with nationwide ties with NFL and college coaches, scouts and player agents. He is a member of the FWAA and voter in College player awards – Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Lombardi, Thorpe, Biletnikoff etc for the past 30+ years. He writes College Football Mondays weekly during the season. He was a longtime scouting consultant for the Senior Bowl, the nation’s premier postseason All-star game. He does sports radio shows for CBS, ESPN, Fox Sports and Sporting News on a year-round basis related to NFL and College Football especially during the postseason team and All-star Bowl time. He has worked for CBS Sports, USA Today, NBC Sports, Yahoo and Rivals sports publications and web sites.




Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Sept. 22nd

Miami Drills Florida – 26-7
Indiana Blasts Illinois – 63-10

Players of Week
Offense – QB Fernando Mendoza – Indiana
Defense – Edge Rueben Bain – Miami

Games of Week – Sept. 27th
LSU (4-0) at Old Miss (4-0) – 3:30 pm – Oxford, Ms
Oregon (3-0) at Penn State (3-0) – 7:30 pm – University Park, Pa

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle – Pro Scout

Rank/ Team/        Record

1 Ohio State                   3-0

2 Oregon                        3-0

3 Georgia                       4-0

4 Penn State                  3-0

5 LSU                             4-0

6 Miami                         4-0

7 Texas                         3-1

8 Florida State               3-0

9 Texas A&M                 3-0

10 Ole Miss                   4-0

11 Oklahoma                4-0

12 Indiana                     4-0

13 Iowa State                4-0

14 Alabama                   2-1

15 Tennessee                3-1

16 Texas Tech               4-0

17 Georgia Tech            4-0

18 Michigan                  3-1

19 Missouri                   4-0

20 Vanderbilt                 4-0

21 Southern Cal            4-0

22 Notre Dame              1-2

23 Illinois                      3-1

24 Auburn                     3-1

25 Utah                         3-1

 

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /      Record / Points

1          Ohio State (61)    3-0        1667

2          Penn State (3)    3-0        1552

3          Georgia(1)          3-0        1497

4          LSU                     4-0        1458

5          Oregon (1)          4-0        1442

6          Miami (1)           4-0        1399

7          Texas                   3-1        1209

8          Florida State     3-0        1100

9          Texas A&M        3-0        1043

10         Oklahoma         4-0        1024

11         Ole Miss            4-0        996

12         Indiana             4-0        915

13         Iowa State        4-0        870

14         Texas Tech       4-0        807

15         Tennessee        3-1        715

16         Alabama           2-1        649

17         Georgia Tech    4-0        558

18         Michigan           3-1        469

19         Missouri           4-0        433

20         Vanderbilt        4-0        417

21         Notre Dame       1-2        261

22         USC                   4-0        249

23         Illinois               3-1        214

24         BYU                  3-0        185

25         TCU                   3-0        112

Others receiving votes: Arizona State 104, Utah 99, Louisville 67, Mississippi State 57, Memphis 55, Auburn 48, South Florida 32, Washington 19, Navy 17, Maryland 10, Kansas 6, Houston 4, Syracuse 4, Tulane 3, UNLV 3, Nebraska 3, North Texas 2, Iowa 1

Dropped from rankings: Utah 18, South Carolina 24, Auburn 25

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 33 years.

 




NFL Calendar 2025- 2026

2025–2026 Important NFL Dates

September
Sept. 1-6

In accordance with the Personnel (Injury) Report Policy, each club is required to file a Practice Report by 4:00 p.m. ET, (or as soon as possible after the completion of practice) every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for a regular season Monday game; Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday for a Wednesday game; Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday for a Thursday game; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a Friday game; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for a Saturday game; and Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for a Sunday game.

Each club must also file a weekly regular season Game Status Report by 4:00 p.m., ET (or as soon as possible after the completion of practice) on Saturday for a Monday game; Tuesday for a Wednesday game; Wednesday for a Thursday game, Thursday for a Friday game, Thursday for a Saturday game, and Friday for a Sunday game. An update must be reported if there is any change in a player’s condition after the initial Game Status Report is filed.

Sept. 4-5, 7-8 – Kickoff Weekend
Sept. 5
NFL International Game at Corinthians Arena (São Paulo)
Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Chargers

Sept. 23
Beginning on the day after the completion of the third regular season weekend, the claiming priority will be based on current standings, and ties will be broken based on current strength-of- schedule of the involved clubs. If ties still exist, they will be broken by strength-of-victory, point differential, and then by lot.

Sept. 26, 29-30
Beginning on the day after a club’s fourth regular season game (including any bye week), it is permitted to begin practicing players on Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform and Reserve/Non-Football Injury or Illness (if the player failed his preseason physical due to a non- football injury or illness) for a period not to exceed 21 days. Players may be activated during the 21-day practice period, or prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, on the day after the conclusion of the 21-day period.

Sept. 28
NFL International Game at Croke Park (Dublin, Ireland)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers

October

Oct. 5
NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns

Oct. 12
NFL International Game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (London)
Denver Broncos vs. New York Jets

Oct. 19
NFL International Game at Wembley Stadium (London)
Los Angeles Rams at Jacksonville Jaguars

Oct. 21-22
Fall League Meeting (New York)

November

Nov. 4
All trading ends for 2025 at 4:00 p.m. ET.

Nov. 5
Players with at least four previous pension-credited seasons are subject to the waiver system for the remainder of the regular season and postseason.

Nov. 9
NFL International Game at Olympic Stadium (Berlin)
Atlanta Falcons vs. Indianapolis Colts

Nov. 11
At 4:00 p.m. ET, signing period ends for Franchise Players who are eligible to receive offer sheets.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to sign their unsigned Franchise and Transition Players, including Franchise Players who were eligible to receive offer sheets until this date. If still unsigned after this date, such players are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2025.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to sign their unrestricted free agents to whom the “UFA Tender” was made. If still unsigned after this date, such players are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2025.

Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to sign their restricted free agents, including those to whom the “June 1 Tender” was made. If such players remain unsigned after this date, they are prohibited from playing in NFL in 2025.

Nov. 16
NFL International Game at Bernabéu Stadium (Madrid, Spain)
Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins

December

Dec. 9-10
Special League Meeting (Virtual).

January 2026

Jan. 3-4
Week 18 – end of regular NFL season

Jan. 5
Clubs may begin signing free agent players for the 2026 season, including players from the CFL.

Earliest permissible date for clubs to renegotiate or extend the rookie contract of a drafted rookie who was selected in any round of the 2023 NFL Draft or any undrafted rookie who signed in 2024. Any permissible renegotiated or extended player contract will not be considered a rookie contract and will not be subject to the rules that limit rookie contracts.

Clubs may exercise fifth-year options for players selected in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft.

Early deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A preliminary list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2026 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on Jan. 6. (Tentative)

Jan. 7
Beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET, on the Wednesday following the final regular season weekend, rosters are frozen for clubs participating in the postseason with limited exceptions.

Jan. 10-12
Wild Card Weekend

Jan. 14 (Tentative)
Deadline for college players who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2026 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 15.

Jan. 17-18
Divisional Playoffs

Jan. 23 (Tentative)
Deadline for college players who played in the National Championship game who are underclassmen to apply for Special Eligibility. A final list of underclassmen who have been approved for entry into the 2026 NFL Draft will be sent to clubs on January 24.

Jan. 25
AFC and NFC Championship Games

February 2026

Feb. 8
Super Bowl LX at Levi’s Stadium (Santa Clara, California).

Feb. 17
Beginning this date through 4:00 p.m. ET on March 3, clubs may designate Franchise or Transition Players.

Feb. 23–March 2
NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis).

March 2026

March 3
Prior to 4:00 p.m. ET, deadline for clubs to designate Franchise or Transition Players.

March 9-11
During the period beginning at 12:00 noon ET, on March 9 and ending at 3:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11, clubs are permitted to contact, and enter into contract negotiations with the certified agents of players who will become unrestricted free agents upon the expiration of their 2025 player contracts at 4:00 p.m. ET, on March 11.

During the two-day negotiation period prior to the start of the 2026 League Year, each club may conduct one video or phone call for no longer than one hour with no more than five (5) prospective unrestricted free agents. The player’s agent must be a participant of the call.
No prospective unrestricted free agent is permitted to execute a contract with a new club until 4:00 p.m. ET, on March 11.

March 11
The 2026 League Year and Free agency signing period begins at 4:00 p.m. ET.
Trading period for 2026 begins at 4:00 p.m. ET, after expiration of all 2025 contracts

The first day of the 2026 League Year will end at 11:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11. Clubs will receive a Personnel Notice that will include all transactions submitted to the league office during the period between 4:00 p.m. ET, and 11:59:59 p.m. ET, on March 11.

March 29–April 1
Annual League Meeting (Phoenix, Arizona)

April 2026

April 6
Clubs that hired a new head coach after the end of the 2025 regular season may begin offseason workout programs.

April 15
Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview or conduct a physical examination with a draft- eligible player at its club facility.

April 17
Deadline for restricted free agents to sign offer sheets.

April 20
Clubs with returning head coaches may begin offseason workout programs.

April 22
Deadline for prior club to exercise right of first refusal to restricted free agents who signed offer sheets.
Deadline for clubs to time, test, visit, interview (including video and phone calls) or conduct a physical examination with a draft-eligible player at any location.

April 23-25 – NFL Draft 2026 – Pittsburgh, Pa.




Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25

Draft Insiders’ & Coaches Top 25 Teams – Sept. 15th

Georgia Tech Shocks Clemson – 24-21

Texas A&M Edges Notre Dame – 41-40

Players of Week
Offense – QB Carson Beck – Miami
Defense – LB Davhon Keys – LSU

Teams of the Week
Georgia Tech Shocks Clemson – 24-21
Texas A&M Edges Notre Dame – 41-40

Games of Week – Sept. 20th
Auburn (3-0) at Oklahoma (3-0) – 3:30 pm – Norman, Oklahoma
Illinois (3-0) at Indiana (3-0) – 7:30 pm – Bloomington, In

Draft Insiders’ – Top 25 Teams

Frank Coyle – Pro Scout

Rank/ Team/        Record

1 Ohio State                  3-0

2 Oregon                       3-0

3 Georgia                       3-0

4 Penn State                 3-0

5 LSU                             3-0

6 Miami                         3-0

7 Texas                          2-1

8 Illinois                       3-0

9 Florida State             2-0

10 Texas A&M             3-0

11 Ole Miss                  3-0

12 Oklahoma              3-0

13 Iowa State              4-0

14 Alabama                 2-1

15 Tennessee               2-1

16 Texas Tech              3-0

17 Indiana                   3-0

18 Georgia Tech          3-0

19 Michigan                2-1

20 Utah                       3-0

21 Auburn                   3-0

22 Notre Dame           0-2

23 Missouri                 3-0

24 Vanderbilt              3-0

25 South Carolina       2-1

Coaches Top 25 Poll

Rank/    Team    /           Record / Points

1          Ohio State (62)            3-0       1668

2          Penn State (3)             3-0       1559

3          Georgia (1)                  3-0       1501

4          LSU (1)                         3-0       1468

5          Oregon                        3-0       1444

6          Miami                          3-0       1379

7          Texas                            2-1       1209

8          Illinois                          3-0       1150

9          Florida State                2-0       1023

10        Texas A&M                  3-0       1003

11        Ole Miss                       3-0       951

12        Oklahoma                   3-0       906

13        Iowa State                   4-0       896

14        Alabama                      2-1       630

15        Tennessee                    2-1       625

16        Texas Tech                  3-0       563

17        Indiana                        3-0       550

18        Utah                            3-0       510

19        Georgia Tech               3-0       333

20        Michigan                     2-1       316

21        Notre Dame                0-2       296

22        Missouri                      3-0       252

23        Vanderbilt                   3-0       249

24        South Carolina           2-1       198

25        Auburn                        3-0       160

Others receiving votes: BYU 158, Arizona State 141, USC 117, Clemson 116, Tulane 107, Louisville 53, TCU 49, South Florida 48, Mississippi State 27, SMU 24, Nebraska 24, Navy 15, Memphis 14, Washington 13, NC State 13, Baylor 8, Houston 5, Kansas 2, UNLV 1, California 1

Dropped from rankings: Clemson 11, South Florida 23, Arizona State 24, BYU 25

Frank Coyle is a longtime member of the FWAA and a voter for the Heisman Trophy, Outland Trophy, Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thorpe, Fred Biletnikoff and Eddie Robinson awards annually for 34 years.