Official website of the New England Patriots

replay
Replay: Best of Patriots.com Radio Thu Nov 30 - 02:00 PM | Sun Dec 03 - 10:40 AM

Analysis: Coach Belichick on Bailey Zappe's Progress, Patriots Rule Two Players Out in Final Injury Report vs. Chargers

How to Watch/Listen: Chargers at Patriots

One-on-One with David Andrews

PRO Predictions: Week 13 picks for Patriots vs. Chargers

In aftermath of Maui wildfires, Patriots' Jahlani Tavai won't 'let Hawaii be forgotten'

Patriots vs. Chargers: The Unfiltered Roundtable Preview

Bailey Zappe 11/30: "I try to prepare every week like I'm the starter"

Bailey Zappe is 'Preparing Like I Do Every Other Week' for Sunday's Matchup vs. the Chargers

Patriots Sign Kicker Matthew Wright to the Practice Squad; Release WR Mathew Sexton

NFL Week 15 Flex Scheduling Update: Patriots vs. Chiefs Moved to Sunday, Dec. 17 at 1 PM

Patriots Gameplan: What Will the Pats Offense Look Like if Bailey Zappe Starts at Quarterback vs. the Chargers?

Patriots vs. Chargers: 10 Deciding Factors to Watch

Week 13 Injury Report: Chargers at Patriots

MIAA State Football Championships at Gillette Stadium to be Streamed Live on Patriots.com on Nov. 29, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1

4 Former Patriots named Black College Football Hall of Fame Finalists

My Cause My Cleats: Your Patriots Chosen Charities

Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad

Game Preview: Chargers at Patriots

NFL Notes: For better or worse, it's Zappe time

Patriots Mailbag: A Way-Too-Early Look at the Top Prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

PFW's NFL Power Rankings: Week 9

Patriots Football Weekly's Andy Hart shares his PFW NFL Power Rankings of 2015 as we head into Week 9. Rankings are based off of the Wilson-Hart Power Index.

Nov 03, 2015 at 02:13 AM
headshot-andy-hart
Andy Hart

Patriots.com Writer

Patriots Football Weekly created a weekly Power Ranking based on the proprietary Wilson-Hart Power Index. The system uses the most important statistics in the game -- those most closely associated to winning and losing -- to rank all 32 NFL teams based on their performance to date this season.

**THIS WEEK****LAST WEEK****DIFFERENCE****TEAM****RECORD****INDEX**
12up 1New England Patriots 7-0-03.619
21down 1Green Bay Packers 6-1-05.333
34up 1Cincinnati Bengals 7-0-06.000
43down 1Arizona Cardinals 6-2-06.333
55sameDenver Broncos 7-0-08.381
66sameCarolina Panthers 7-0-09.143
710up 3Seattle Seahawks 4-4-011.381
88sameAtlanta Falcons 6-2-011.429
99sameNew York Giants 4-4-012.333
107down 3New York Jets  4-3-012.571
1112up 1Buffalo Bills 3-4-013.238
1116up 5Oakland Raiders 4-3-013.238
1311down 2Pittsburgh Steelers 4-4-014.143
1418up 4Kansas City Chiefs 3-5-014.238
1514down 1Philadelphia Eagles 3-4-015.286
1615down 1Minnesota Vikings 5-2-015.333
1719up 2St. Louis Rams 4-3-015.476
1817down 1New Orleans Saints 4-4-016.857
1913down 6Miami Dolphins 3-4-018.619
2021up 1Washington Redskins 3-4-020.095
2127up 6Houston Texans 3-5-020.381
2220down 2San Diego Chargers 2-6-020.524
2328up 5Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-4-021.048
2423down 1Indianapolis Colts 3-5-021.905
2526up 1Dallas Cowboys 2-5-022.095
2622down 4Cleveland Browns 2-6-022.476
2724down 3San Francisco 49ers 2-6-022.524
2825down 3Tennessee Titans 1-6-023.095
2929sameBaltimore Ravens 2-6-023.143
3030sameChicago Bears 2-5-023.333
3131sameJacksonville Jaguars 2-5-025.857
3232sameDetroit Lions 1-7-028.476
This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Related Content

news

Analysis: Coach Belichick on Bailey Zappe's Progress, Patriots Rule Two Players Out in Final Injury Report vs. Chargers

The Patriots ruled out rookie wide receivers Demario Douglas (concussion) and Kayshon Boutte (shoulder/illness) for Sunday's game vs. the Chargers, with second-year QB Bailey Zappe reportedly in line to start. 
news

Bailey Zappe is 'Preparing Like I Do Every Other Week' for Sunday's Matchup vs. the Chargers

The second-year quarterback spoke to reporters inside the Patriots locker with all signs pointing to Zappe getting the start against the Chargers. 
news

4 Former Patriots named Black College Football Hall of Fame Finalists

A collection of former Patriots are finalists for induction into the Black College Football Hall of Fame.
news

Patriots Gameplan: What Will the Pats Offense Look Like if Bailey Zappe Starts at Quarterback vs. the Chargers?

With the possibility that the second-year quarterback could get the start, here are some theories on offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien's possible game plan.
news

Harrison, Wilfork among 25 Pro Football Hall of Fame Semifinalists

Two Patriots greats are among the 25 semifinalists for the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame class.
news

NFL Notes: For better or worse, it's Zappe time

After watching the offense struggle for 11 weeks, it's time for Bill Belichick to go with Bailey Zappe.
news

Patriots Mailbag: A Way-Too-Early Look at the Top Prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft

With the Patriots currently holding the third overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, here's an initial look at the upcoming draft class.
news

After Further Review: Patriots Uncertainty at Quarterback Leads to Struggles on Offense, Highlighting Positives on Defense

Although the Patriots offense needs a clear leader to get everyone on the same page, the defense continues to keep New England in games. 
news

Game Observations: Eight Takeaways From the Patriots Loss to the Giants in Week 12

The Patriots had an opportunity late in the fourth quarter to send the game into overtime, but fell to a disappointing 2-9 with a loss on Sunday. 
news

6 Keys from Patriots last-second loss to Giants

Here's our instant analysis following the Patriots loss to the Giants.
news

Inactive Analysis: OT Trent Brown, WR DeVante Parker, LB Ja'Whaun Bentley Return to the Lineup for the Patriots vs. Giants

The Patriots will get a boost with three key veterans returning to the lineup for Sunday's road tilt against the Giants at MetLife Stadium.
news

Patriots Gameplan: Evaluating Bailey Zappe's Chances to Start at Quarterback for the Pats vs. the Giants 

With a decision looming for the Patriots at quarterback, has backup Bailey Zappe shown enough to start against the Giants on Sunday?
Advertising

Latest News

Presented by

Analysis: Coach Belichick on Bailey Zappe's Progress, Patriots Rule Two Players Out in Final Injury Report vs. Chargers

Week 13 Injury Report: Chargers at Patriots

Transcript: Coach Bill Belichick Press Conference 12/1

My Cause My Cleats: Your Patriots Chosen Charities

In aftermath of Maui wildfires, Patriots' Jahlani Tavai won't 'let Hawaii be forgotten'

PRO Predictions: Week 13 picks for Patriots vs. Chargers

MORE LATEST NEWS
Advertising

Trending Video

One-on-One with David Andrews

Steve Burton sits down with Patriots center David Andrews to ask how the team is making improvements. Andrews also speaks to how his teammates look up to him.

Preview: Tonight on Patriots All Access

A look at what to expect tonight on Patriots All Access.  Watch Patriots All Access Friday nights at 7pm on WBZ TV 4.

Jabrill Peppers 12/1: "We all know the standard"

Patriots defensive back Jabrill Peppers addresses the media on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Tyquon Thornton 12/1: "We're all trying to do our job"

Patriots wide receiver Tyquan Thornton addresses the media on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Rhamondre Stevenson 12/1: "Ready to work"

Patriots running back Rhamondre Stevenson addresses the media on Friday, December 1, 2023.

DeVante Parker 12/1: "This is what we need now to finish the season off"

Patriots wide receiver DeVante Parker addresses the media on Friday, December 1, 2023.
MORE TRENDING VIDEO
Advertising

In Case You Missed It

Presented by

Vrabel, Scarnecchia take their places at The Hall

Patriots greats Mike Vrabel and Dante Scarnecchia received their red jackets as they were inducted into the team's Hall of Fame.

Robert Kraft Expedites Process to Place Tom Brady in Patriots Hall of Fame

Kraft waives the four-year wait period, announces a hall of fame induction ceremony to be held inside Gillette Stadium for the first time on 6/12/24

Behind The Scenes of Tom Brady's Return To Foxborough

Go behind the scenes as former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady returns to Gillette Stadium ahead of the special retirement ceremony at halftime during the 2023 home opener.

Extended Cut: Tom Brady Halftime Ceremony

For the halftime ceremony from this year's season opener against the Eagles, legendary former quarterback Tom Brady is honored by friends, family and fans. Watch this extended cut with new footage.

Key dates on the 2023/24 NFL and Patriots Calendar

A calendar of important upcoming dates for the NFL and the New England Patriots in 2023 and 2024.

New England Patriots Announce Full 2023 Schedule

The New England Patriots announced their full 2023 season schedule. The slate features five nationally-televised games, including their Week 10 regular season home game in Frankfurt, Germany on Nov. 12 against the Indianapolis Colts. 
Advertising