NFL Power Rankings for Week 9: It was a statement weekend for two-loss teams
It was unofficial Statement Weekend in the NFL for four teams who want to be Super Bowl contenders.The NFL has eight two-loss teams in its second tier, but the Lions (who defeated the previously unbeaten Vikings), Broncos (who beat the return-to-dynasty-looking Chiefs), Steelers (who reminded the Browns who’s boss in the AFC North) and Bears (who took down the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks) now all have winning streaks of at least three games.How do those four hot teams compare to each other and to the rest of the league?Here are the Post’s NFL power rankings for Week 9:The Josh Allen-Lamar Jackson battle never materialized because Jackson injured his thumb on his first snap.The Bills showed no sympathy for the Ravens and stopped settling for field goals after halftime, scoring three touchdowns in a span of four possessions to ignite a 36-10 win.
Allen passed for two touchdowns, including one to D.J.Moore in his return from injury, and ran for one.A bye-week trade for Jauan Jennings fell through when he wanted to stay with the Vikings rather than return to the 49ers, Fox Sports reported.
The injury-plagued 49ers could get back any or all of Mike Evans, Nick Bosa, Deebo Samuel, DeMarcus Robinson and C.J.West out of the bye.
Brock Purdy has thrown 15 touchdowns against four interceptions.The NFL’s stingiest defense allowed a game-winning, 69-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown drive and then couldn’t get a needed stop over the final 2:53 of a 19-15 loss to the Lions.The Vikings’ 11-game regular-season winning streak dating back to last season was snapped with their first loss since Nov.
30, 2025.Kyler Murray threw two touchdown passes and an interception.The Broncos overcame an 11-point fourth-quarter deficit with fourth-quarter touchdowns by Nate Adkins and Jonah Coleman in a 28-24 win against the Chiefs.
Winners of four straight, the Broncos were one yard away from losing with four seconds remaining before a false start penalty moved the ball and ...