Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings' #19 ranking appears justified given their 7-8 record and middling ranking score of 45.561, placing them squarely in the bottom half of NFL teams. While they share the same record as Tampa Bay, their ranking suggests they may lack quality wins against strong opponents or have suffered losses to weaker teams, which typically hurts power ranking positioning more than overall record alone. The Vikings' key weakness appears to be consistency, as evidenced by their inability to get above .500 despite having talent on both sides of the ball. Comparing unfavorably to Indianapolis (8-7) suggests Minnesota has struggled in close games or failed to capitalize on winnable matchups throughout the season. To improve their playoff positioning, the Vikings desperately need to string together wins against quality opponents while avoiding trap games against weaker teams - something their current ranking suggests has been problematic. With their season hanging in the balance, they must find a way to elevate their play in crucial moments and build momentum heading into the final stretch.
| Rank | Team | Record | Rating | Point Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17 |
Indianapolis Colts
|
8-7 | 47.85 | +68 |
| #18 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
|
7-8 | 46.25 | -30 |
| #19 |
Minnesota Vikings
|
7-8 | 45.56 | -15 |
| #20 |
Kansas City Chiefs
|
6-9 | 40.80 | +43 |
| #21 |
Atlanta Falcons
|
6-9 | 35.65 | -53 |