{"id":6437,"date":"2025-10-30T10:39:40","date_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:39:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/?p=6437"},"modified":"2025-10-30T10:39:40","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T14:39:40","slug":"draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-9","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draftinsiders.com\/DraftInsiders\/draft-insiders-nfl-power-poll-week-9\/","title":{"rendered":"Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 9 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Draft Insiders\u2019 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 9 \"\"<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle \/ Head scout<\/strong>
\nwww.draftinsiders.com<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0Colts & Packers Head Conference Leadership \u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Teams of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nPackers Beat Steelers – 35-25<\/strong>
\nChiefs Crush Commanders – 28-7<\/strong>
\nBills Smash Panthers – 40-9<\/strong><\/p>\n

Players of the Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nOffense – RB James Cook – Bills<\/strong>
\nDefense – Edge Myles Garrett – Browns<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rookies of Week<\/strong><\/em>
\nOffense – RB RJ Harvey – Broncos<\/strong>
\nDefense – LB Demetrius Knight – Bengals<\/strong><\/p>\n

Games of Week 9<\/strong><\/em>
\n\u00a0 \u00a0Sunday<\/strong>
\n1:00 pm Colts (7-1) at Steelers (4-3)
\n4:25 pm Chiefs (5-3) at Bills (5-2)
\n8:20 pm Seahawks (5-2) at Commanders (3-5)
\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>
\nDraft Insiders\u2019 \u2013 NFL Power Poll \u2013 Week 9<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Frank Coyle
\nNFL Team Poll<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ranking \/Record \/Team<\/strong>
\n#1 \u2013 5-2 Lions
\nThe Lions are coming off their bye week. Host the desperate Vikings in a tough NFC North matchup which may separate leadership.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 7-1 Colts
\nColts are rolling on both sides of the ball. Another strong performance by Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor dominated vs the Titans. Travel to the Steel City to face a tough AFC matchup with playoff ramifications for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 5-3 Chiefs
\nChiefs are hitting stride for a second half run. drilled the Raiders last week with a shutout. Dominated the Commanders on Monday night. Travel to Buffalo for another classic matchup with the Bills as both clubs bid for their divisional lead.<\/p>\n

#4 \u2013 6-2 Eagles
\nThe Eagles drilled the GMen last week. Get their bye week to regroup for a second half run at the NFC East title.<\/p>\n

#5 \u2013 5-2 Rams
\nRams coming off their bye week. Host the Saints this week looking to build a lead in the tough NFC West.<\/p>\n

#6 \u2013 5-1-1 Packers
\nThe Packers beat the Steelers in a Sunday night matchup behind Jordan Love. Host the Panthers in another must win situation to stay abreast in the deep NFC North.<\/p>\n

#7 \u2013 5-2 Bills
\nBills came off their bye week and blasted the Panthers. Host the Chiefs this Sunday in a rematch of classic playoff matchups. Both clubs in tight divisional races.<\/p>\n

#8 \u2013 6-2 Broncos
\nThe Broncos bombed the Cowboys poor defense. Travel to Houston in a critical AFC matchup which has huge playoff consequences in the AFC.<\/p>\n

#9\u2013 6-2 Bucs
\nBucs regrouped with a strong win at New Orleans. Get their bye week to prepare for another run at NFC South title.<\/p>\n

#10 \u2013 5-2 Patriots
\nThe Patriots took care of business to beat the Browns behind young QB Drake Maye. Host the Falcons this week to hold the lead in the AFC East.<\/p>\n

#11 \u2013 5-2 Seahawks
\nSeahawks come off their bye week. Travel to Washington to face the desperate Commanders in a key NFC matchup for both divisions.<\/p>\n

#12 \u2013 5-3 Chargers
\nChargers blasted the Vikings on Thursday night in their best win of the season. Travel to Tennessee in another key game to win to stay abreast in the AFC West.<\/p>\n

#13 \u2013 4-3 Steelers
\nSteelers defense failed again last week in the loss to the Packers. Host the Colts in a critical AFC matchup for their playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#14 \u2013 5-3 49ers
\nThe 49ers came up short vs the Texans in key loss. Travel to MetLife to face the GMen with both clubs needing a win to stay alive in their tough divisions.<\/p>\n

#15 \u2013 3-4-1 Cowboys
\nThe Cowboys were toasted by the Packers last week. Host the Cardinals in a must win situation to get to .500 and stay alive in the NFC.<\/p>\n

#16 \u2013 3-4 Texans
\nThe Texans came up big vs the 49ers in a critical matchup last week. Host the Broncos in a major matchup for both teams. QB CJ Stroud may have turned the corner this season.<\/p>\n

#17 \u2013 2-5 Ravens
\nRavens drilled the Bears in a must win situation. Travel to Miami to face the Dolphins who are coming off a big win. They look to make a run in the struggling AFC North.<\/p>\n

#18 \u2013 4-3 Bears
\nThe Bears came up short vs the Ravens. Travel to Cincinnati to face the desperate Bengals for both clubs to stay in the playoff chase.<\/p>\n

#19 \u2013 3-4 Vikings
\nThe Vikings were manhandled by the Chargers last week. Travel to Detroit in the acid test to get to .500 and stay alive in the competitive NFC.<\/p>\n

#20 \u2013 3-4 Falcons
\nThe Falcons were terrible vs the Dolphins last week. QB Kirk Cousins looked old and the offense struggled. Travel to New England in a must win situation to stay alive in the NFC South.<\/p>\n

#21 \u2013 3-5 Commanders
\nThe overrated Commanders were outclassed by the Chiefs without QB Jayden Daniels. Daniels probably plays this week, hosting the Seahawks in a major NFC contest with playoff consequences for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#22 \u2013 4-3 Jaguars
\nThe Jaguars are coming off their bye week. They need to regroup quickly to stay competitive in the AFC South. They struggle vs playoff clubs.<\/p>\n

#23 \u2013 3-5 Bengals
\nThe Bengals lost to the winless Jets last week. They host the Bears this week in a vital game to regroup and stay in the tight AFC North battle.<\/p>\n

#24 \u2013 4-4 Panthers
\nThe Panthers were crushed by the Bills last week. Travel to Green Bay in a test for their young offense and any playoff hopes.<\/p>\n

#25 \u2013 2-6 Giants
\nThe Giants came up short vs the Eagles. QB Jaxson Dart is carrying this offense which has sustained major injuries. Host the 49ers in a game which could determine any playoff hopes for both clubs.<\/p>\n

#26 \u2013 2-5 Cardinals
\nThe Cardinals come off their bye week to face the Cowboys on Monday night. They come up short weekly
\ndespite playing competitively in most games.<\/p>\n

#27 \u2013 2-6 Dolphins
\nThe Dolphins come off strong win over the Falcons. Host the Ravens in a matchup of two disappointing clubs hoping to continue a stretch run and get into the playoff chase.<\/p>\n

#28 \u2013 2-6 Browns
\nThe Browns struggle with a weak ground game and rookie QB. They were dominated by the Patriots despite Myles Garrett\u2019s 5 sacks. Get their bye week to get QB Dillon reps for second half stretch.<\/p>\n

#29 \u2013 2-5 Raiders
\nThe Raiders come off their bye and host the Jaguars this week. Recent horrible losses leave them shaky for the second half.<\/p>\n

#30 \u2013 1-7 Saints
\nThe Saints were again lackluster in their loss last week to the Bucs. Travel to LA to face the tough Rams this week.<\/p>\n

#31 \u2013 1-7 Titans
\nThe Titans were bombed by the Colts in latest loss. Host the Chargers this week in hopes of being a spoiler in a rebuilding season.<\/p>\n

#32 \u2013 1-7 Jets
\nJets beat the Bengals for their first victory. They scored 23 points in the 4th<\/sup> quarter to pull out the win on a late TD. They get their bye week for get QBs, Justin Fields and Tyrod Taylor healthy.<\/p>\n

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 \u2013 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\u2019s 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.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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