FTW (6. Detroit Lions - Last week: 4. The Eagles had Jared Goff in hell with pressure up front, but a big part of Detroit's SNF letdown can be attributed to some truly confusing offensive playcalling from Dan Campbell. The Lions compressed the field despite their speed, running inside with Jahmyr Gibbs, and failed to create space for Amon-Ra St. Brown to move the chains in the intermediate range. Gibbs and Jameson Williams had a few breakaway moments, but that was about all that went right for Campbell's offense in Philly en route to nine total points. — CD): https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/11/17/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-broncos-bears-49ers/87319547007/
Walter football (6. Detroit Lions (6-4) – Previously: 5.The Lions are not in good shape. They desperately need home-field advantage because Jared Goff simply can’t play in poor weather conditions, especially when going up against a team that can generate tons of pressure. Given the Lions’ 6-4 record, it’s highly unlikely that they’ll avoid playing outside come January.): https://walterfootball.com/draft2026stock_12.php
PFF (6. Detroit Lions (Down 2) - Chance of making playoffs: 74%. Chance of winning Super Bowl: 5%. For the first time since Week 7 of the 2023 season, the Lions were held to under 10 points in a game. Aside from Jahmyr Gibbs (84.7 grade; 2nd) — who caught five passes for 107 yards — and receiver Jameson Williams (66.8 grade; 57th) — who scored the Lions' only touchdown of the game — the passing game struggled to click. The Lions’ aggression on fourth down didn’t pay off either, as they went 0-for-5 on fourth-down conversions while trying to keep drives alive. A very out-of-character performance from one of the best offenses in the NFL. But a positive to take? The Detroit defense looked sharp and is eighth in EPA per play.): https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-week-12-power-rankings-rams-remain-on-top-49ers-move-up
PFN (7. Detroit Lions - Last Week’s Ranking: 4. Playoff Odds: 59.60%. Having only scored nine points in their loss to the Eagles on Sunday night, the Detroit Lions’ offense looked uncharacteristically dull in Week 11. Their loss dropped their record down to 6-4, and they now trail both the Bears and Packers within the competitive NFC North. Though they’re in third place within their division, the Lions are viewed favorably by PFSN’s analytics model, particularly for their high quality of losses and dominant play in their victories. It’s clear Detroit is one of the most talented teams in the NFL, but they’ll have to start winning more games against teams above .500 to make noise in the playoffs.): https://www.profootballnetwork.com/week-12-nfl-power-rankings-2025/
Yahoo (7 (6): Detroit Lions (6-4): The Lions’ loss on Sunday night brought up the old story of Jared Goff struggling outdoors when the weather isn’t perfect, and it’s hard to deny that his stats plummet in the elements. And Sunday’s loss means a No. 1 seed and home-field advantage through the playoffs is unlikely.): https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/article/nfl-power-rankings-entering-week-12-will-the-chiefs-really-miss-the-playoffs-042413723.html
Touchdown wire (7. Detroit Lions): https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/touchdown/2025/11/18/week-12-nfl-power-rankings-philadelphia-is-back-at-the-top/87333324007/
ESPN (8. Detroit Lions (6-4)
Week 11 result: Lost to the Eagles 16-9 - Week 11 ranking: 6. Who's under the most pressure: Offensive coordinator John Morton. Morton was stripped of his playcalling duties after a Week 9 loss to the Vikings, and he might have to fight to secure a long-term role with the Lions. In 2024, Detroit led the NFL with 33.2 points per game under former OC Ben Johnson, and Morton was given the tall order of following the current Bears coach. Morton has said he's "fully supportive" of the Campbell's decision and would be ready if he's needed to call plays again. But things not initially working in that area could be costly for his future. -- Eric Woodyard): https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/46999579/nfl-week-12-power-rankings-poll-32-teams-2025-pressure-players-coaches-executives
NFL.com (8. Detroit Lions: The Lions have come up short in some of their biggest matchups of the season. And outside of Ford Field, they're not performing to the level we've become accustomed to seeing, already suffering their third road loss -- the same number as they had in the past two regular seasons combined -- in Philadelphia on Sunday night. Interestingly, they still have a better playoff probability than the Bears, per Next Gen Stats, even as Detroit finds itself in third place in a tough division. This was a major setback for the offense, as Jared Goff had one of his worst games in recent memory, and the Lions were terrible on third (3 for 13) and fourth (0 for 5) downs. There's no shame in losing to the defending champs, but the Lions talked as if this was a must-win game, and yet it felt every bit as frustrating offensively as the Week 1 defeat in Green Bay. Detroit's defense stepped up, but the offense followed arguably its best game of the season with one of its worst.): https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-2025-nfl-season
SI (8. Detroit Lions (6–4) - Last week’s ranking: No. 5.While this is more of an Eagles defensive stat, I suppose, Sunday was the first time a quarterback averaged 70% or better in completion rate and went on to log fewer than 40% completion rate. That’s utter demolition (plus really crappy northeast weather).): https://www.si.com/nfl/week-12-power-rankings-top-five-shuffle-leads-to-new-no-1-team
Athletic (8. Detroit Lions (6-4)
Last week: 5. .Sunday: Lost to Eagles 16-9. A suggestion: Deep breaths. It turns out that Dan Campbell with a play-call sheet in his hands is even more aggressive than regular Dan Campbell. In his second game calling plays for the Lions, the head coach went for it five times on fourth down. Detroit converted none. NFL teams have attempted at least five fourth downs in 145 games this century. Only one other time has the team failed to convert any of those attempts: the Lions against the Patriots in 2022 (0-for-6). Their head coach? Yep, Dan Campbell.): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6814386/2025/11/18/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-bills-broncos-bears/
Fox sports Brooks (9 Detroit Lions -Previously ranked: Dan Campbell’s playcalling wizardry fell flat against the defending champs, but the Lions’ offensive firepower still makes them a legitimate threat to win it all at season’s end. If Campbell can find a way to keep Jared Goff comfortable in the pocket amid the chaos created by blitzes and simulated pressure, Detroit has the perimeter playmakers to punish opponents for their aggressive tactics. Given Goff's impact and the Lions’ recent performance, the head coach’s top priority is to get his franchise quarterback back on track after losing for the third time in five games.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/week-11-top-10-rankings-eagles-patriots-rams-broncos-colts
Fox sports (9. Detroit Lions - Previously ranked: 5. Dan Campbell’s playcalling ran into a buzz saw against Vic Fangio’s Eagles defense. The Lions are still dangerous, but they’re also now in third place in the NFC North.): https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/2025-nfl-power-rankings-week-12-which-division-leaders-do-we-trust
PFT (9. Lions (No. 4; 6-4): The consequences of Ben Johnson’s departure are starting to surface.): https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/pfts-week-12-2025-nfl-power-rankings
CBS (10. Lions: The offense didn't do enough in the loss to the Eagles. At 6-4, they have to get it going. One more thing: It's OK to kick field goals once in a while.): https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-week-12-power-rankings-still-doubting-the-broncos-sundays-win-over-the-chiefs-should-have-changed-that/
USA Today (10. Detroit Lions (9): They've alternated wins and losses over the past six games, their inconsistency currently leaving them outside of the NFC playoff field. But it's time to go on a tear at Ford Field for a team that doesn't play on the road again until Dec. 14.): https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/columnist/nate-davis/2025/11/18/nfl-power-rankings-week-12-rams-seahawks-patriots-eagles/87330640007/
Average Power Ranking (128/16): 8
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