Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – 2025
Frank Coyle / Head scout
www.draftinsiders.com
Bills & Eagles Head Conferences 4-0
Teams of the Week
Giants Shock Chargers – 21 -18
Chiefs Blast Ravens – 37-20
Cowboys Tie Packers – 40-40
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Patrick Mahomes – Chiefs
Defense – Edge Brian Burns – Giants
Rookies of Week
Offense – QB Jaxson Dart – Giants
Defense – S Andrew Mukuba – Eagles
Games of Week 5
Sunday
1:00 pm Texans (1-3) at Ravens (1-3)
4:05 pm Bucs (3-1) at Seahawks (3-1)
8:15 pm Patriots (2-2) at Bills (4-0 )
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 5
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 4-0 Bills
Bills coasting through the AFC East behind QB Josh Allen and aggressive defense. Host the Patriots in a real divisional test.
#2 – 4-0 Eagles
The Eagles winning on special teams again with their offense struggling in a few areas. The young defense is coming on and capable of stopping anyone. Host the tough Broncos on Sunday.
#3 – 3-1 Lions
Lions offense is peaking early this season. Travel to Cincinnati to face the struggling Bengals in a soft spot on the schedule.
#4– 3-1 Bucs
Bucs lost a heartbreaker to the Eagles on late mistakes. Travel to Seattle for tough test vs the hot Seahawks.
#5 – 3-1 Rams
Rams coming off a gritty win over the Colts. Short week for Thursday night game vs rival the 49ers.
#6 – 3-1 Chargers
Chargers were ambushed by the GMen behind an aggressive defense. Host the Commanders in an interesting interconference battle for both clubs.
#7 – 3-1 Seahawks
Seahawks winning behind strong armed Sam Darnald and an improved defense. Host the Bucs is a strong matchup among divisional contenders.
#8 – 2-1-1 Packers
The Packers tied the Cowboys in a classic matchup. They get their early bye week to regroup for a difficult run in the NFC North race.
#9 – 3-1 Colts
Colts tasted defense last week vs the Rams. Danny Dimes has given this offense stability along with an underrated defense. Host the Raiders in a tough matchup among AFC clubs.
#10 – 2-2 Chiefs
Chiefs drilled the Ravens behind their resurgent offense. Travel to Jacksonville for the Monday night matchup between two AFC contenders.
#11 – 2-2 Commanders
The Commanders lost a shootout vs the Falcons. They hope QB Jayden Daniels returns this week vs the talented Chargers. He doesn’t play defense and that unit must step up to stay in contention.
#12 – 3-1 49ers
The 49ers have overcome several injuries though their record will be tested to the fullest Thursday night vs the Rams. Backup Marc Jones starts again for the injured Brock Purdy.
#13 – 3-1 Steelers
Steelers edged the Vikings in Dublin and get to vacation in Ireland on their bye week.
#14 – 2-2 Broncos
The aggressive Broncos beat the Bengals easily. Travel to Philly for the acid test to stay apace in the AFC West.
#15 – 2-2 Cardinals
The Cardinals lost to the Seahawks in a tight contest on Thursday night. Host the winless Titans in a must win situation to stay in contention the NFC West.
#16 – 2-2 Vikings
Vikings lost to the Steelers in Ireland. Travel to Cleveland to face their heavly regarded defense and first time starter, rookie Gabriel Dillon.
#17 – 3-1 Jaguars
Jaguars edged the 49ers last week. Host the surging Chiefs on Monday night in a key AFC matchup with long term ramifications for the postseason. Hope to continue to stay atop the wide open AFC South.
18 – 1-2-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys offense pressed the Packers overrated defense to earn a tie. Travel to NYC to face the Jets in an important matchup to get to the .500 mark.
#19 – 2-2 Patriots
The young Patriots bashed the Panthers last week and look to young QB Drake Maye to step up vs AFC East leader, the Bills in a Sunday night contest.
#20 – 1-3 Ravens
Ravens were slammed by the Chiefs last week. Host the equally desperate Texans in a crucial AFC matchup where the loser faces a difficult road to the playoffs.
#21 – 2-2 Bears
The Bears got their second consecutive game vs the Raiders. Get their bye week to prepare for a playoff run in the tough balanced NFC North.
#22 – 2-2 Falcons
The Falcons bashed the Commanders behind a potent attack directed by QB Michael Penix. Get their bye week to get healthy in the competitive NFC South.
#23 – 2-2 Bengals
The Bengals got blasted again without Joe Burrow. Host the Lions this week and their offense is running on all cylinders.
#24 – 1-3 Giants
The Giants jumped the Chargers behind rookie QB Jaxson Dart last week. Their aggressive defense stymied the hot Chargers. Travel to New Orleans in a key game to continue their win streak.
#25 – 1-3 Texans
The Texans shutout the winless Titans last week. Travel to Baltimore in a must win situation for both clubs.
#26 – 1-3 Browns
Browns made the change to rookie QB Gabriel Dillon after another weak offense performance. Their defense ranks among the best in the game. Host the Vikings this week.
#27 – 1-3 Raiders
The Raiders came up short vs the Bears especially on defense. Travel to Indy in a crucial AFC matchup to stay apace in the tough conference.
28 – 1-3 Dolphins
Dolphins handled by the Jets once again. They hope to put back to back wins together vs the Panthers this week.
#29 – 1-3 Panthers
Panthers were crushed by the Patriots last week. Host the Dolphins in a matchy of struggling clubs.
#30 – 0-4 Jets
Jets came up short vs the Dolphins last week. Host the big play Cowboys this week, a major test for the overrated defense.
#31 – 0-4 Saints
Saints made too many mistakes to best he Bills last week. Host the GMen this week in hopes of getting their first victory of the season.
#32 – 0-4 Titans
The Titans were shutout by the Texans. Travel to the desert to face the Cardinals in a must win situation for them.
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.
