As the NFL officially prepares to hit its trade deadline and midpoint in the 2025 season, the third weekend of October delivered yet another dose of clarity and reality for several teams, consistently reshaping the balance of power across the league in dramatic fashion. 41-year-old Joe Flacco and the Bengals finally broke through on Thursday night, snapping their month-long skid with a thrilling win over 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers in an AFC North battle between two seasoned veterans and former Super Bowl champions, while across the pond, the Rams dominated the Jaguars in London despite missing Puka Nacua. In Kansas City, Andy Reid notched his first-ever shutout as the Chiefs blanked the Raiders in a performance that suggested the long-time kings of the AFC West are starting to find their stride again. The reigning Super Bowl champion Eagles also returned to form with a gritty win over the Vikings in Minneapolis, while the surging Colts strengthened their stellar start with an impressive victory over the Chargers in LA, earning their first appearance atop the rankings this season. On Sunday night, the 49ers’ defense stole the spotlight, stifling the Falcons even without Nick Bosa or Fred Warner, and a second consecutive Monday night doubleheader capped the week with two dominant home wins, including the Lions taking down the Buccaneers despite key injuries in the secondary, and the Seahawks feeding off the energy of the 12th Man to handle the Texans. With contenders separating themselves and several preseason favorites still trying to steady the ship, the NFL’s power structure continues to evolve as we move into the second half of October. Here’s how all 32 teams stack up after Week 7:

1. Indianapolis Colts (6-1)

Result: Won 38-24 @ Chargers

Up next: vs. Titans

2. Detroit Lions (5-2)

Result: Won 24-9 vs. Buccaneers

Up next: Bye Week

3. Philadelphia Eagles (5-2)

Result: Won 28-22 @ Vikings

Up next: vs. Giants

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2)

Result: Lost 24-9 @ Lions

Up next: @ Saints

5. Seattle Seahawks (5-2)

Result: Won 27-19 vs. Texans

Up next: Bye Week

6. Green Bay Packers (4-1-1)

Result: Won 27-23 @ Cardinals

Up next: @ Steelers (SNF)

7. Buffalo Bills (4-2)

Result: Bye Week

Up next: @ Panthers

8. San Francisco 49ers (5-2)

Result: Won 20-10 vs. Falcons

Up next: @ Texans

9. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)

Result: Won 35-7 vs. Jaguars (in London, UK)

Up next: Bye Week

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)

Result: Lost 33-31 @ Bengals

Up next: vs. Packers (SNF)

11. New England Patriots (5-2)

Result: Won 31-13 @ Titans

Up next: vs. Browns

12. Denver Broncos (5-2)

Result: Won 33-32 vs. Giants

Up next: vs. Cowboys

13. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-3)

Result: Lost 35-7 vs. Rams (in London, UK)

Up next: Bye Week

14. Los Angeles Chargers (4-3)

Result: Lost 38-24 vs. Colts

Up next: vs. Vikings (TNF)

15. Kansas City Chiefs (4-3)

Result: Won 31-0 vs. Raiders

Up next: vs. Commanders (MNF)

16. Chicago Bears (4-2)

Result: Won 26-14 vs. Saints

Up next: @ Ravens

17. Carolina Panthers (4-3)

Result: Won 13-6 @ Jets

Up next: vs. Bills

18. Atlanta Falcons (3-3)

Result: Lost 20-10 @ 49ers

Up next: vs. Dolphins

19. Dallas Cowboys (3-3-1)

Result: Won 44-22 vs. Commanders

Up next: @ Broncos

20. Minnesota Vikings (3-3)

Result: Lost 28-22 vs. Eagles

Up next: @ Chargers (TNF)

21. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4)

Result: Won 33-31 vs. Steelers

Up next: vs. Jets

22. Washington Commanders (3-4)

Result: Lost 44-22 @ Cowboys

Up next: @ Chiefs (MNF)

23. Houston Texans (2-4)

Result: Lost 27-19 @ Seahawks

Up next: vs. 49ers

24. New York Giants (2-5)

Result: Lost 33-32 @ Broncos

Up next: @ Eagles

25. Baltimore Ravens (1-5)

Result: Bye Week

Up next: vs. Bears

26. Cleveland Browns (2-5)

Result: Won 31-6 vs. Dolphins

Up next: @ Patriots

27. Arizona Cardinals (2-5)

Result: Lost 27-23 vs. Packers

Up next: Bye Week

28. Las Vegas Raiders (2-5)

Result: Lost 31-0 @ Chiefs

Up next: Bye Week

29. New Orleans Saints (1-6)

Result: Lost 26-14 @ Bears

Up next: vs. Buccaneers

30. Tennessee Titans (1-6)

Result: Lost 31-13 vs. Patriots

Up next: @ Colts

31. Miami Dolphins (1-6)

Result: Lost 31-6 @ Browns

Up next: @ Falcons

32. New York Jets (0-7)

Result: Lost 13-6 vs. Panthers

Up next: @ Bengals