Draft Insiders’ NFL Power Poll – Week 10 
Frank Coyle / Head scout
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Eagles & Rams Head NFC Leadership
Teams of the Week
Bills Outlasts Chiefs – 28-21
Panthers Shock Packers – 16-13
Seahawks Smash Commanders – 38 -14
Players of the Week
Offense – QB Sam Darnold – Seahawks
Defense – LB Payton Wilson – Steelers
Rookies of the Week
Offense – TE Colston Loveland – Bears
Defense – CB Maxwell Hairston – Bills
Games of Week 10
Sunday
1:00 pm Patriots (7-2) at Bucs (6-2)
4:25 pm Rams (6-2) at 49ers (6-3)
8:20 pm Steelers (5-3) at Chargers (6-3)
Draft Insiders’ – NFL Power Poll – Week 10
Frank Coyle
NFL Team Poll
Ranking /Record /Team
#1 – 6-2 Rams
The Rams blasted the Saints this week, building their short lead in the tough NFC West. Travel to San Fran in key NFC West battle for divisional leadership on the line.
#2 – 6-2 Bills
The Bills came up big vs the Chiefs on Sunday in another classic matchup. Travel to Miami to face the crashing Dolphins.
#3 – 7-2 Broncos
The Broncos crushed Houston in a key AFC matchup. Host the Raiders looking to extend their six game winning streak and hold on to AFC West leadership.
#4 – 7-2 Patriots
The Patriots edged the Falcons this week to hold the lead in the AFC East. Travel to Tampa in a key test among divisional leaders.
#5 – 6-2 Seahawks
The Seahawks bombed the desperate Commanders in a key NFC matchup for both divisions. Host the Cardinals hoping to stay abreast the NFC West leadership.
#6 – 7-2 Eagles
The Eagles were active during their bye week with three trades addressing their defense. Travel to Green Bay in a crucial NFC matchup with playoff ramifications for both clubs.
#7 – 5-3 Lions
The Lions lost to the Vikings again in a key NFL North contest. Travel to Washington to face the banged up Commanders who go forward without Jayden Daniels.
#8– 6-2 Bucs
The Bucs come off their bye week to face the surging Patriots this week. Two division leaderships at stake, AFC East and NFC South.
#9 – 7-2 Colts
The Colts were stymied by the Steelers in a key AFC battle. Face the Falcons in London this Sunday and need to regroup with the improving Jaguars coming on.
#10 – 5-4 Chiefs
The Chiefs lost to the Bills in another classic matchup. They get their bye week to regroup and load up for the tough second half run.
#11 – 5-2-1 Packers
The Packers lost the Panthers in trap game where they failed miserably in big spots. They host the Eagles in another must win situation to stay abreast in the competitive NFC North.
#12 – 5-3 Steelers
The Steelers defense showed up last week in a key victory over the Colts. Travel to LA to face the tough inconsistent Chargers in a critical AFC matchup for both playoff hopes.
#13 – 6-3 49ers
The 49ers beat the GMen behind a strong ground game and active defense. Host the Rams in a key NFC West matchup for playoff hopes.
#14 – 6-3 Chargers
The Chargers edged Tennessee to stay abreast in the AFC West. Host the Steelers in a key AFC matchup with both clubs pushing for divisional titles. Key loss of LT Joe Alt for the season with ankle surgery.
#15 – 3-5 Ravens
The Ravens drilled the collapsing Dolphins. Get a major test this week traveling to Minnesota to face the dangerous Vikings who are coming off a big win. Ravens look to continue to make a run in the struggling AFC North.
#16 – 5-3 Bears
The Bears shocked the Bengals with a strong late run to win a key game. Host the GMen looking to stay alive in the deep NFC North.
#17 – 4-4 Vikings
The Vikings drilled the Lions to get to .500 and stay alive in the competitive NFC. Host the emerging Ravens this week in a key interconference matchup.
#18 – 5-3 Jaguars
The Jaguars edged the Raiders in a wild AFC game. Travel to Houston to a key AFC South matchup among playoff contenders who need to step up for their playoff hopes.
#19 – 5-4 Panthers
The Panthers shocked the Packers last week. Host the Saints and must keep up the streak for any chances in the NFC South.
#20 – 3-5-1 Cowboys
The Cowboys were drilled by the Cardinals. Active in the trade market looking to regroup and make a run for a playoff spot.
#21 – 3-5 Texans
The Texans came up short vs the Broncos in a critical matchup last week. Host the Jaguars in a major matchup AFC South contest and must win for both clubs.
#22 – 3-5 Falcons
The Falcons lost a close game vs the Patriots on a missed extra point. Travel to Indy in a must win situation to stay alive in the NFC South.
#23 – 3-6 Commanders
The overrated Commanders were crushed by the Seahawks on Monday night, losing QB Jayden Daniels for probably the season. Host the Lions this week in a major NFC contest with playoff consequences for both clubs.
#24 – 3-6 Bengals
The Bengals lost another horrible close game, this time to the Bears. Their defense is totally inept at this point and gives them little chance of winning. Get this bye week to piece it together and stay alive in the tight AFC North race.
#25 – 2-7 Giants
The Giants defense played lousy again this time vs the 49ers who ran the ball down their throat. Travel to Chitown to face the surging Bears which may determine any long playoff hopes.
#26 – 3-5 Cardinals
The Cardinals came up big vs the Cowboys on Monday night directed by new starter Jacoby Brissett. They travel to Seattle to face the hot Seahawks in a final effort to stay alive for the playoffs.
#27 – 2-6 Browns
The Browns come off their bye week. Travel to MetLife to face the struggling Jets in a matchup with major NFL Draft 2026 consequences.
#28 – 2-6 Raiders
The Raiders lost to the Jaguars when a two point extra point failed. Travel to Denver in a final effort to right the ship in a very disappointing season.
#29 – 2-7 Dolphins
The Dolphins were crushed by the Ravens. They finally fired GM Chris Grier after a horrible decade. They host the Bills in a bitter matchup, playing only for pride.
#30 – 1-7 Jets
The Jets were active in the trade market during their bye week. They look to rebuild around 5 first round draft picks the next two seasons. Host the Browns with key NFL Draft ramifications.
#31 – 1-8 Saints
The Saints were smashed by the Rams last week. Travel to Carolina looking to play spoiler for a division rival.
#32 – 1-8 Titans
The Titans were edged by the Chargers in their latest loss. Get their bye week in hopes of being a spoiler over the final stretch.
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 34 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.
