Sept. 10, 2025

NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Eagles Dominate, Bears Collapse & The Biggest Surprises of 2025 So Far

NFL Week 1 Power Rankings: Eagles Dominate, Bears Collapse & The Biggest Surprises of 2025 So Far
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The 2025 NFL season is off and running—and the first week delivered shockers, statement wins, and early warning signs. On this episode of Missing the Point, Dave Clarke and Rayshawn Buchanan reveal our first official NFL Power Rankings of the year, breaking down the top 10 teams after one full slate of games.

At the top, the Philadelphia Eagles looked like a team on a mission, while Josh Allen’s Buffalo Bills proved they’re still contenders. The Ravens, Packers, and Chargers all delivered major Week 1 performances to round out the top 5, while the Chiefs, Rams, and Bengals showed flashes but raised questions.

Meanwhile, the Bears are in freefall, with rookie QB JJ McCarthy already generating buzz as a possible replacement for Justin Fields.

We go deep on:

  • 🔥 Which teams passed the eye test—and which ones didn’t

  • 📉 Why the Bears, Giants, and Patriots looked lost

  • 🧠 How Drake Maye and Caleb Williams handled their debuts

  • 💥 Why Emeka Egbuka is already making an impact in Tampa Bay

  • 🏆 Our early MVP leaderboard, with Jalen Hurts, Josh Allen & Aaron Rodgers

  • 🔁 Re-evaluating the 2020 NFL Draft class (yes, Justin Jefferson still clears)

If you're tracking the 2025 playoff picture, managing your fantasy team, or just trying to understand which NFL teams are truly built to win, this is the must-listen breakdown from two of the sharpest voices in the game.

📊 MTP Power Rankings After Week 1:
10. Detroit Lions
9. Cincinnati Bengals
8. Kansas City Chiefs
7. Los Angeles Rams
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
5. Los Angeles Chargers
4. Green Bay Packers
3. Baltimore Ravens
2. Buffalo Bills

  1. Philadelphia Eagles

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your NFL podcasts.

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