Here are my power rankings for Week 12 of the NFL season.
1. Los Angeles Rams (8-2 record, No. 1 ranking last week)
You guys wanna see a little punt-core on a Tuesday?
2. Philadelphia Eagles (8-2, No. 2)
While I am in zero ways a Philadelphia Eagles fan, I support this hat to my core.
Brandon Graham is at the Sixers game rocking the greatest hat I’ve ever seen lmao
— Josh Reynolds (@JoshReynolds24) November 18, 2025
It’s rivalry week #DallasSucks pic.twitter.com/9i6YY4Su4v
3. Denver Broncos (9-2, No. 3)
The Broncos have now won eight in a row, including wins against the Eagles and the Chiefs.
And I still have less understanding of whether they’re good than the cast of “The Office” had about whether Hilary Swank is hot.
4. Indianapolis Colts (8-2, No. 4)
When I learned that there was a cocktail in Indy called an “Elmo Cola,” I was more than a little disappointed to learn it didn’t involve St. Elmo’s shrimp cocktail …
The classic Elmo Cola was first created in St. Elmo Steak House well over a decade ago, and it quickly became the restaurant’s most celebrated craft cocktail. This simple cocktail starts out with our St. Elmo Cocktails Cherry Vanilla Bourbon made with straight bourbon whiskey, dark cherry, and natural vanilla. Just add a splash of cola, garnish with a cherry, and enjoy.
INGREDIENTS
2 oz St. Elmo Cherry Vanilla Bourbon
Bottle of cola (regular or diet)
2 Luxardo Maraschino cherries
INSTRUCTIONS
Fill rocks glass with ice.
Add 2oz St. Elmo Cherry Vanilla Bourbon.
Fill glass with cola
Garnish with cherries
5. New England Patriots (9-2, No. 6)
Our friend and former Orioles pitcher Steve Johnson tried to trade me TreVeyon Henderson last week. I stand by the decision that I made (he offered Henderson and Rome Odunze for Jahmyr Gibbs), but the moment I declined, it essentially guaranteed Henderson’s insane game. So you’re welcome, New England.
6. Buffalo Bills (7-3, No. 8)
I didn’t catch the final number, but I’m pretty sure Josh Allen scored 52,000 or 53,000 points for your fantasy football team this week.
7. Seattle Seahawks (7-3, No. 5)
8. Chicago Bears (7-3, No. 11)
It’s that thing where you type it but then you have to triple check it because you’re still REALLY struggling with the idea that the (checks notes again) Chicago Bears are (checks notes AGAIN) 7-3.
9. Green Bay Packers (6-3-1, No. 12)
But they didn’t record a single pick-six against Jameis Winston so can they REALLY call it a win?
10. Detroit Lions (6-4, No. 7)
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-4, No. 9)
The good news for them is that no one in Florida likely saw because they were too busy getting arrested for driving stolen forklifts through their neighborhood that were carrying stolen ATMs.
12. Baltimore Ravens (5-5, No. 14)
This is the exact type of energy the guys on the UMBC soccer had for me the first time I figured out how to score a goal off a cross in FIFA ’02.
13. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-4, No. 15)
Wut.
14. Houston Texans (5-5, No. 15)
Just like their fans had hoped, the Texans are as good as the Chiefs and Ravens this season.
15. San Francisco 49ers (7-4, No. 16)
George Kittle became the third player in 49ers history with 500 or more catches and 50 or more receiving touchdowns, joining Jerry Rice and A.J. Jenkins.
Sorry. Jerry Rice and Terrell Owens. My editor tells me A.J. Jenkins came up JUST short. Management regrets the error.
16. Los Angeles Chargers (7-4, No. 9)
Maybe it’s like a Harbaugh thing?
17. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4, No. 18)
The bad news is that Aaron Rodgers is hurt. The good news is that I’m not sure there’s a drop-off.
18. Kansas City Chiefs (5-5, No. 13)
Still, I’m gonna go ahead and let you be the one to write them off.
19. Carolina Panthers (6-5, No. 21)
They play the 49ers next week, which is an inter-conference matchup of two teams with winning records and the Christian McCaffrey history and so why does it feel like another meh “Monday Night Football” matchup?
20. Miami Dolphins (4-7, No. 20)
Mike McDaniel gonna mess around and get himself a contract extension.
21. Minnesota Vikings (4-6, No. 19)
This is actually a hell of a plan.
22. Dallas Cowboys (4-5-1, No. 23)
Seriously though, good for them.
23. Cincinnati Bengals (3-7, No. 22)
If I was good at internet, I’d find a way to mash up Ja’Marr Chase saying he didn’t spit on Jalen Ramsey with Rick James claiming he didn’t grind his feet on Eddie Murphy’s couch. Instead, I’ll move on.
24. Arizona Cardinals (3-7, No. 24)
Hey dad, what do you think it would be like to be an Arizona Cardinals fan?
25. Atlanta Falcons (3-7, No. 25)
26. New York Jets (2-8, No. 26)
I know we’re in an era of just saying anything at all on the internet but I still see a tweet sometimes and just think “you really hit send on that?”
27. New Orleans Saints (2-8, No. 27)
Obviously the choice here is a Hurricane from America’s greatest bar, Pat O’Brien’s.
The most popular drink with visitors to the French Quarter may just be the sweet red Hurricane, served with a big old cherry and a juicy orange slice. This local libation was created with rum at Pat O’Brien’s bar during World War II when whiskey was hard to come by. The name for the drink came from the glass it’s served in that resembles a hurricane lamp. A perfect place to sip a Hurricane is still in Pat O’s legendary courtyard, overlooking the flaming fountain. You can find them elsewhere around the city as well, and most bartenders will be happy to mix you one. Also try the frozen varieties at drive-thru daiquiri stands and in the French Market.
Traditional Hurricane Recipe
-2 oz. light rum
-2 oz. dark rum
-2 oz. passion fruit juice
-1 oz. orange juice
-1/2 oz. fresh lime juice
-1 tablespoon simple syrup
-1 tablespoon grenadine
-Garnish: orange slice and cherry
28. Washington Commanders (3-7, No. 28)
Thankfully many of these fans are also fans of other teams. Like Maryland football for example …
29. New York Giants (2-9, No. 29)
Some would argue that sleeping through team meetings might be beneficial if you play for the Giants.
30. Las Vegas Raiders (2-8, No. 30)
31. Tennessee Titans (1-9, No. 31)
But at least there’s this.
32. Cleveland Browns (2-8, No. 32)
Overheard as I was leaving the game Sunday:
One Browns fan: “Who are we playing next week?”
Other Browns fan: “Someone who will kick our ass.”
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