We have reached the midway point of the 2023 season, so we have a great idea of who the competitors are and who the pretenders are as we tackle this week’s NFL Power Rankings. The Cleveland Browns are proving they belong on the contenders list after winning four of their last five games, including a come-from-behind win against the Baltimore Ravens. Last year’s Super Bowl teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles remain at the top as well, but who joins them in the top ten?
The Browns now sit at 6-3 on the season, getting set to take on the 6-3 Pittsburgh Steelers. With another win against another team with a winning record could allow them to continue to rise in the ranks among the elite teams in the NFL. For now, however, where do they sit among the 32 teams as we hit Week 11 of the 2023 season?
Let’s dive right in.
32
New York Giants (2-8)
Danny, I mean Tommy, DeVito is not leading this team to another win this season.
31
Carolina Panthers (1-8)
Losing to the Tyson Bagent-led Bears is a new low-point for the Carolina Panthers.
30
Chicago Bears (3-7)
They aren’t good, but they aren’t the NFL’s worst team.
29
New England Patriots (2-8)
Who is the starting quarterback of this team? The Patriots are in Caleb Williams and Drake Maye territory just three years after drafting Mac Jones in the first round.
28
Green Bay Packers (3-6)
Nobody knows who the Packers are, but we know they are not good.
27
Atlanta Falcons (4-6)
Arthur Smith should not have shaved his mustache.
26
Arizona Cardinals (2-8)
This team is much better with Kyler Murray under center.
25
Los Angeles Rams (3-6)
The Rams’ roster is already bad, and with a hurt Matthew Stafford, they are just bad.
24
Tennessee Titans (3-6)
Will Levis will go through growing pains, and Sunday against the Buccaneers was one of them.
23
New York Jets (4-5)
It’s going to get much worse before it gets better for the Zach Wilson-led Jets.
22
Las Vegas Raiders (5-5)
The Raiders will be looking for another quarterback this offseason, but they are at least playing motivated football right now.
21
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-5)
In the lackluster NFC South, the Bucs still have a shot to win the division with former Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.
20
Indianapolis Colts (5-5)
They found a gem in Josh Downs, but the Colts remain competitive despite the loss of Anthony Richardson.
19
Denver Broncos (4-5)
The Broncos, despite their early-season gaffes, have found a way to remain competitive and a bit more effective offensively than any of us would have thought.
18
Washington Commanders (4-6)
Do the Commanders have something in Sam Howell?
17
New Orleans Saints (5-5)
Will the Saints finally be forced to play their better quarterback long-term?
16
Los Angeles Chargers (4-5)
Justin Herbert continues to stack up elite outings while his defense continues to give up 30-plus points.
15
Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3)
I mean, the Steelers cannot keep getting away with this. Right?
14
Minnesota Vikings (6-4)
Former Browns backup quarterback Joshua Dobbs has been great for the NFL this season.
13
Buffalo Bills (5-5)
Things are falling apart in Buffalo.
12
Jacksonville Jaguars (6-3)
11
Houston Texans (5-4)
C.J. Stroud is running away with the Rookie of the Year, inserting himself into the MVP conversation, and has the Texans playing high-level football.
10
Seattle Seahawks (6-3)
The Seahawks rebound after a devastating loss to the Ravens a week ago. Still tied for the NFC West lead, the Seahawks are a playoff team.
9
Miami Dolphins (6-3)
The Dolphins have slowed down over recent weeks, but their schedule is as light as it gets over their next five games.
8
Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)
Despite a loss to the Texans, the Bengals are going to be a tough team to beat each and every week.
7
Cleveland Browns (6-3)
Back to getting above-average quarterback play out of Deshaun Watson, the Browns are back.
6
Dallas Cowboys (6-3)
The Cowboys are playing strong, complimentary football. The question remains if they can play tough football against other tough teams.
5
San Francisco 49ers (6-3)
4
Detroit Lions (7-2)
Dan Campbell for NFL Coach of the Year.
3
Baltimore Ravens (7-3)
The Ravens were the top team a week ago. And the one thing their loss shows? The Browns are contenders.
2
Kansas City Chiefs (7-2)
Karma is a guy on the Chiefs.
1
Philadelphia Eagles (8-1)
Shocker. The two teams who played in the Super Bowl a year ago are the top two teams in the NFL at the midway point as the Eagles take home the top spot this week.
