NFL Power Rankings, Week 7: Steelers, Colts, Buccaneers rise in rankings

Here’s a look at our latest Week 7 NFL Power Rankings, as the Steelers, Colts, Buccaneers, and Seahawks claim the top spots.

We’re six weeks into the 2025 NFL regular season, and the power rankings landscape has completely shifted. From surprises like the Buffalo Bills tumbling out of the top five to the Pittsburgh Steelers earning their place among the league’s elite, here’s a look at the Week 7 power rankings.

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-1)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield throws downfield during the fourth quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Raymond James Stadium, Oct. 12, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Week 6: Defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 30–19

2. Indianapolis Colts (5-1)

Oct 12, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle Adetomiwa Adebawore (95) and defensive back Chris Lammons (38) celebrate after a play against the Arizona Cardinals during the fourth quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Arizona Cardinals, 31–27

3. Seattle Seahawks (4-2)

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12.

Week 6: Defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 20–12

4. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-1)

Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) attempts to run the ball while Cleveland Browns defensive end Joe Tryon-Shoyinka (90) pursues during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Cleveland Browns, 23–9

5. Detroit Lions (4-2)

Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Drue Tranquill (23) tackles Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) during the first half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images

Week 6: Lost to the Kansas City Chiefs, 30–17

6. New England Patriots (4-2)

Oct 5, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills during the second half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the New Orleans Saints, 25–19

7. Buffalo Bills (4-2)

Oct 13, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of a game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Week 6: Lost to the Atlanta Falcons, 24–14

8. Los Angeles Rams (4-2)

Oct 12, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium.

Week 6: Defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 17–3

9. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-2)

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) calls a play during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12.

Week 6: Lost to the Seattle Seahawks, 20–12

10. Green Bay Packers (3-1-1)

Oct 12, 2025; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs (8) runs the ball against Cincinnati Bengals safety Jordan Battle (27) in the second half at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Kayla Wolf-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Cincinnati Bengals, 27–18

11. Los Angeles Chargers (4-2)

Oct 12, 2025; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) looks for a passing option against the Miami Dolphins during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Miami Dolphins, 29–27

12. Denver Broncos (4-2)

Oct 5, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) throws a pass in the first quarter against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the New York Jets, 13–11

13. Philadelphia Eagles (4-2)

Jalen Hurts #1 and Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)

Week 6: Lost to the New York Giants, 34–17

14. San Francisco 49ers (4-2)

Oct 12, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (88) catches a pass past Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Sirvocea Dennis (8) during the third quarter at Raymond James Stadium.

Week 6: Lost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 30–19

15. Kansas City Chiefs (3-3)

Oct 12, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) makes a throw against the Detroit Lions during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Detroit Lions, 30–17

16. Atlanta Falcons (3-2)

Bijan Robinson (7) of the Atlanta Falcons runs with the ball in the second quarter of the game against the Buffalo Bills at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on October 13, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Week 6: Defeated the Buffalo Bills, 24–14

17. Minnesota Vikings (3-2)

Dec 22, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) celebrates with wide receiver Justin Jefferson (18) after catching a touchdown pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Week 6: Bye week

18. Chicago Bears (3-2)

Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift (4) celebrates scoring a touchdown with Luther Burden III (10) during the fourth quarter against the Washington Commanders at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Washington Commanders, 25–24

19. Carolina Panthers (3-3)

Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young (9) looks for an open teammate during the second half against the Dallas Cowboys at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Dallas Cowboys, 30–27

20. Washington Commanders (3-3)

Oct 13, 2025; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass against the Chicago Bears during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Week 6: Lost to the Chicago Bears, 25–24

21. New York Giants (2-4)

New York Giants running back Cam Skattebo (44) and New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart (6) walk off the field after winning a Thursday Night Football game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford on Oct. 9, 2025.

Week 6: Defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 34–17

22. Dallas Cowboys (2-3-1)

Oct 12, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver George Pickens (3) jumps over Carolina Panthers safety Nick Scott (21) during the first quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cory Knowlton-Imagn Images

Week 6: Lost to the Carolina Panthers, 30–27

23. Houston Texans (2-3)

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws during the second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium.

Week 6: Bye week

24. Arizona Cardinals (2-4)

Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Indianapolis Colts during the third quarter of the game at Lucas Oil Stadium on Oct. 12, 2025, in Indianapolis.

Week 6: Lost to the Indianapolis Colts, 31–27

25. Las Vegas Raiders (2-4)

Oct 12, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) runs the ball during the first half against the Tennessee Titans at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Week 6: Defeated the Tennessee Titans, 20–10

26. Baltimore Ravens (1-5)

Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry carries the ball against the Los Angeles Rams.

Week 6: Lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 17–3

27. Cincinnati Bengals (2-4)

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase runs with the ball against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field.

Week 6: Lost to the Green Bay Packers, 27–18

28. Cleveland Browns (1-5)

Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford (34) attempts to run the ball during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images

Week 6: Lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers, 23–9

29. Miami Dolphins (1-5)

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 12: Tua Tagovailoa #1 of the Miami Dolphins looks to pass the ball during the third quarter against the Los Angeles Chargers at Hard Rock Stadium on October 12, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Week 6: Lost to the Los Angeles Chargers, 29–27

30. New Orleans Saints (1-5)

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - OCTOBER 12: Alvin Kamara #41 of the New Orleans Saints runs the ball during the first quarter against the New England Patriots at Caesars Superdome on October 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images)

Week 6: Lost to the New England Patriots, 25–19

31. New York Jets (0-6)

Oct 12, 2025; Tottenham, United Kingdom; New York Jets quarterback Justin Fields (7) throws a pass against the Denver Broncos during an NFL International Series game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Week 6: Lost to the Denver Broncos, 13–11

32. Tennessee Titans (0-6)

Oct 12, 2025; Paradise, Nevada, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) drops back to make a pass during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images

Week 6: Lost to the Las Vegas Raiders, 20–10

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This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers break into top-five in Week 7 NFL Power Rankings

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