Denver Broncos
The Denver Broncos' #12 ranking appears justified given their solid 5-2 record, though the absence of any "major wins" suggests they haven't yet proven themselves against elite competition, which limits their upward mobility in power rankings. While their record matches the Rams and surpasses teams like Green Bay (4-1) and Pittsburgh (4-2), the quality of their victories likely hasn't been as impressive, explaining why they rank behind these more established franchises. The Broncos' primary strength appears to be consistency in winning games they're supposed to win, but their key weakness is the lack of statement victories that would elevate their national perception and ranking. To improve their playoff positioning and power ranking status, Denver needs to secure quality wins against top-tier opponents and prove they can compete with division leaders and playoff contenders, rather than just maintaining their record against lesser competition.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 |
Green Bay Packers
|
4-1 | 23.92 | +33 |
| #11 |
Los Angeles Rams
|
5-2 | 23.20 | +58 |
| #12 |
Denver Broncos
|
5-2 | 21.81 | +36 |
| #13 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
|
4-2 | 20.33 | +10 |
| #14 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
|
4-3 | 17.48 | -9 |