With Labor Day’s arrival, summer has unofficially given way to fall. But that doesn’t mean the heat is easing up—which is true of both the final few weeks of postseason race and for anyone who ventured outside this weekend.
For this week’s power rankings, we’ll take a peek at five teams at varying stages of the competitive spectrum. Two of our highlighted clubs are already looking ahead to next year, two are in the heat of the playoff race, and one is still alive yet treading water. Since it’s not getting any cooler anytime soon, let’s jump right into it.
