The Buffalo Bills maintained their top position in the NFL Power Rankings for Week 10 following a decisive 23-6 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Week 9 of the NFL season saw a notable absence of upsets, with most favored teams securing wins.

Only one game featured an upset based on team records: the New Orleans Saints narrowly defeated the Cleveland Browns 23-22 in overtime. The Saints secured the win after the Browns' potential game-winning two-point conversion pass fell incomplete.

Over the past three weeks, only four out of 44 games have been won by teams that were trailing teams with better records. This trend continued in Week 9, with several highly anticipated matchups failing to produce surprising outcomes.

The New York Post's NFL Power Rankings for Week 10 reflect this consistency, with the top teams largely holding their positions.

Top Teams and Key Week 9 Performances

  1. Bills (7-1): James Cook was instrumental in the Bills' victory, carrying the ball 31 times for 107 yards and a touchdown. The defense also contributed, with Terrel Bernard recording an interception. Kicker Tyler Bass remains perfect on field goals for the season.

  2. 49ers (7-1): Brock Purdy led the 49ers to a 38-17 win over the Raiders, throwing for two touchdowns and running for another. The team forced five second-half turnovers, including two crucial interceptions of Kirk Cousins in the fourth quarter. Christian McCaffrey set a new record for receiving touchdowns by a running back.

  3. Broncos (7-2): Denver extended its streak in close games to 16 by defeating the Panthers 26-21. Bo Nix threw for 237 yards and two touchdowns, with the win sealed by a late strip-sack fumble recovery by Nik Bonitto.

  4. Bears (7-2): Despite throwing four interceptions, Caleb Williams connected with Colston Loveland for a game-winning 38-yard pass, setting up a walk-off field goal in a 27-24 victory against the Buccaneers. The Bears have now won four consecutive games without trailing.

  5. Vikings (6-2): Quarterback Carson Wentz struggled in the loss to the Bills, completing only 8 of 25 passes for two interceptions. A controversial replay review overturned a potential strip-sack touchdown by the Vikings.

  6. Chiefs (6-2): Kansas City dominated the Jets 35-12, with Kenneth Walker III scoring three touchdowns. The defense recorded five sacks and held the Jets to field goals in the second half.

  7. Steelers (6-2): Jaylen Warren leads the league in yards per carry, but the Steelers rely on Aaron Rodgers' red zone passing. The defense ranks highly in points allowed, with T.J. Watt leading the team in sacks.

  8. Bengals (6-2): Joe Burrow had a strong performance with three touchdown passes in a 34-17 win against the Falcons, further bolstering his MVP candidacy. Ja'Marr Chase had 10 catches for 155 yards. The Bengals head into their bye week with four consecutive wins.

  9. Jaguars (6-2): The Jaguars' defense limited rookie quarterback Joe Fagnano to 60 yards passing and two interceptions in a 33-10 victory over the Ravens. Offensive scores came from Bhayshul Tuten and Parker Washington.

  10. Lions (6-2): Jake Bates kicked four field goals to help the Lions secure a 19-9 win over the Dolphins, despite a subdued offensive performance. Jahmyr Gibbs scored the team's only rushing touchdown.

Notable movement includes the Packers jumping to No. 11, the Giants entering the top 15 at No. 13 after snapping a losing streak against the Eagles, and the Cowboys rising to No. 17.

The bottom of the rankings features the Titans and Chargers, both with records below .500.