- How ‘bout them Cowboys? Dallas checks in as the most upgraded team from Week 7. CeeDee Lamb made a statement in his return, catching five of his eight targets for 110 yards and a touchdown, while Jadeveon Clowney was a difference-maker on the defensive side, providing pressure throughout the game.
- A key stretch for the Chiefs: The Chiefs close out their back-to-back home stretch this week against Washington before heading to Buffalo for a marquee Week 9 matchup — their final game before the bye.
Every week of the NFL season delivers new market signals, and few tools are sharper than power ratings for cutting through the noise. PFF’s updated ratings don’t just show who’s playing well — they reveal where perception and reality may be drifting apart.
In this article, we highlight the three teams that gained the most ground after last week’s results. We’ll also examine schedule strength over the next four weeks, spotlighting the softest and toughest upcoming slates — a crucial lens for identifying potential overreactions in lines, totals, and futures.
The goal is to give bettors a forward-looking edge on who’s climbing, who’s facing headwinds, and where opportunity may still be hiding.
| Team | Power Rating | Weekly Adjustment | SoS YTD | SoS Remaining |
| KC | 6.5 | 0.5 | 3 | 18 |
| DET | 5.6 | 0.9 | 4 | 5 |
| LA | 5.4 | 0.7 | 9 | 20 |
| GB | 5.1 | -0.4 | 24 | 10 |
| BUF | 4.8 | 0.0 | 29 | 21 |
| PHI | 3.8 | 0.3 | 11 | 9 |
| BLT | 3.0 | 0.2 | 2 | 26 |
| SF | 2.8 | 1.1 | 18 | 22 |
| SEA | 2.2 | 0.4 | 19 | 16 |
| DEN | 2.1 | -0.3 | 26 | 8 |
| IND | 1.8 | 0.8 | 23 | 15 |
| TB | 1.5 | -0.9 | 8 | 29 |
| MIN | 1.3 | -0.2 | 20 | 1 |
| HST | 1.3 | -0.4 | 13 | 14 |
| LAC | 1.2 | -0.8 | 16 | 17 |
| WAS | 1.0 | -1.6 | 21 | 2 |
| PIT | 0.5 | -0.3 | 31 | 11 |
| ATL | 0.0 | -0.9 | 6 | 31 |
| CHI | -0.1 | 0.4 | 25 | 4 |
| NE | -0.8 | 0.6 | 32 | 32 |
| JAX | -0.8 | -0.7 | 5 | 30 |
| DAL | -0.9 | 1.5 | 17 | 7 |
| ARZ | -1.3 | 0.5 | 27 | 3 |
| CAR | -2.6 | 0.2 | 30 | 13 |
| NYG | -3.0 | 0.3 | 7 | 6 |
| LV | -3.6 | -0.5 | 15 | 12 |
| CIN | -3.9 | 0.9 | 10 | 24 |
| CLV | -5.4 | 1.4 | 1 | 25 |
| MIA | -5.6 | -1.3 | 28 | 23 |
| NYJ | -6.9 | -0.6 | 14 | 28 |
| TEN | -7.8 | -0.7 | 22 | 19 |
| NO | -8.4 | -0.5 | 12 | 27 |
Top Three Risers
Dallas Cowboys (+1.5)
How ‘bout them Cowboys?
Dallas checks in as the most upgraded team from Week 7. CeeDee Lamb made a statement in his return, catching five of his eight targets for 110 yards and a touchdown, while Jadeveon Clowney was a difference-maker on the defensive side, providing pressure throughout the game.
Cleveland Browns (+1.4)
The bad weather was no problem for the Browns, who leaned heavily on rookie running back Quinshon Judkins — and he delivered. Judkins found the end zone three times, thriving in the high winds that signaled an increased workload. His early dominance put Miami in a difficult spot, forcing them to throw from behind in tough conditions, and Cleveland’s defense took full advantage.
San Francisco 49ers (+1.1)
It was the Christian McCaffrey show on Monday Night Football, as he accounted for 63% of the 49ers’ total yards in a 10-point win over the Falcons. Mac Jones continued to find ways to win in Brock Purdy’s absence, and the 49ers’ roster — particularly on offense — is finally starting to get healthier.
Hardest Upcoming Schedules
New York Giants (Avg Opp PR of 2.9)
W8: @PHI (3.8) | W9: SF (2.8) | W10: @CHI (-.1) | W11: GB (5.1)
Schedule notes: The only major thing to note here is the travel advantage the Giants hold in Week 9, as they head West to East for a 1:00 p.m. kickoff. They’ll also have a slight edge in Week 11, when the Packers come in off Monday Night Football with one fewer day of rest.
Kansas City Chiefs (Avg Opp PR of 2.7)
W8: WAS (1) | W9: BUF (4.8) | W10: BYE | W11: DEN (2.1)
Schedule notes: The Chiefs close out their back-to-back home stretch this week against Washington before heading to Buffalo for a marquee Week 9 matchup — their final game before the bye.
Philadelphia Eagles (Avg Opp PR of 2.6)
W8: NYG (-3) | W9: BYE | W10: GB (5.1) | W11: DET (5.6)
Schedule notes: A bye week before back-to-back matchups against two highly rated opponents should help the Eagles navigate their challenging upcoming stretch.
Easiest Upcoming Schedules
New York Jets (Avg Opp PR of -3.4)
W8: CIN (-3.9) | W9: BYE | W10: CLV (-5.4) | W11: NE (-.8)
Schedule notes: The upcoming matchup with the Bengals looks more difficult after Joe Flacco’s strong Week 7 performance on Thursday Night Football, especially with Cincinnati holding a rest advantage. The next two weeks will be crucial in determining whether the Jets consider making a change at quarterback.
New England Patriots (Avg Opp PR of -2.7)
W8: CLV (-5.4) | W9: ATL (0) | W10: TB (1.5) | W11: NYJ (-6.9)
Schedule notes: The Patriots face just one positively power-rated opponent during this stretch — a Buccaneers team coming off a much-needed bye week to get healthy.
Indianapolis Colts (Avg Opp PR of -2.4)
W8: TEN (-7.8) | W9: PIT (.5) | W10: ATL (0) | W11: BYE
Schedule notes: After traveling to Pittsburgh, the Colts will head overseas for a Week 10 matchup against the Falcons in Berlin. They’ll then take advantage of the league-offered bye week following their international trip.
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