Editor’s note: Every​ week, Chad Graff and Josh Kendall rank and analyze all 32 teams from first to worst.

In a season of parity around the NFL, it takes time to sort out the good teams from the just OK ones. Now that we’re seven weeks into the 2025 season, it feels like we are starting to get a better sense of where everyone belongs.

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Today, let’s offer a reality check for each team as we dive into our NFL power rankings.

1. Detroit Lions (5-2)

Last week: 6

Monday: Beat Buccaneers 24-9

Reality check: They can beat you multiple ways

The job Dan Campbell has done after losing both his offensive and defensive coordinators this offseason is awfully impressive. The defense dominated the Bucs on Monday night. Offensively, the Lions leaned on the running game as Jahmyr Gibbs took 17 carries for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Campbell’s Lions haven’t lost back-to-back games since October 2022.

Up next: Bye

2. Indianapolis Colts (6-1)

Last week: 3

Sunday: Beat Chargers 38-24

Reality check: They’re actually good

Their point differential (plus-92) is easily the most in the league. Those waiting for their regression to the norm might be waiting a while. Daniel Jones was efficient and productive again, and Jonathan Taylor remains one of the league’s best running backs.

Up next: vs. Titans, Sunday, 4:25 p.m. ET

3. Los Angeles Rams (5-2)

Last week: 2

Sunday: Beat Jaguars 35-7

Reality check: Once again, they’re true contenders

The Rams were barely in Europe for 24 hours when they took the field in London and throttled a Jags team we thought was pretty good. Without Puka Nacua in the lineup, Matthew Stafford hit 10 different targets and Davante Adams had three scores. They’re legit.

Up next: Bye

4. Kansas City Chiefs (4-3)

Last week: 5

Sunday: Beat Raiders 31-0

Reality check: They’re all the way back

Don’t look now, but the Chiefs are back to being Super Bowl favorites, per Bet MGM. With their receiver group fully healthy, they cruised to a win as Patrick Mahomes continues to rewrite records. His 93 regular-season wins are the most of any quarterback before turning 31 years old, and Sunday was his 28th game with at least three touchdowns and no interceptions, the most of any QB in his first nine NFL seasons.

Up next: vs. Commanders, Monday, 8:15 p.m. ET

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