NFL Week 11 Power Rankings: Patriots Take #1 After Statement Win Over Bucs
The New England Patriots are officially the best team in football — at least according to the MTP Power Rankings. After an 8th straight win, a 31-23 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave Clarke, Mike Marcangelo, and Bob Kelly break down what’s making this Patriots team click, and how their rookie core might be changing the AFC picture.
The crew opens with a full breakdown of Drake Maye’s biggest win yet, dissecting how he overcame early mistakes and heavy pressure to throw two touchdowns and lead a methodical offense against one of the league’s top defenses. They highlight TreVeyon Henderson’s monster breakout, with touchdown runs of 55 and 69 yards, and rookie Kyle Williams’ 72-yard catch-and-run that changed the game’s momentum.
The defense came through in the clutch, forcing a late stop and setting up Henderson’s game-sealing run. Meanwhile, Stefon Diggs’ onside kick recovery sealed the deal as New England stayed perfect on the road (5-0) and improved to 8-2, their best start since 2019.
Dave praises Mike Vrabel’s discipline and game management, noting how New England’s coaching edge shows up late in close games. Mike calls it “the most balanced Patriots team since the early Belichick era,” while Bobby argues that the team’s newfound big-play ability makes them more dangerous than anyone expected.
Then it’s time for this week’s Real BK Top 10 Power Rankings, with the Patriots taking over the #1 spot for the first time this season, followed by the Lions, Eagles, Rams, and Colts rounding out the top five. The Bucs slide after their loss, while the Bears make their debut in the top 10 thanks to Caleb Williams’ continued development and Matt Eberflus’ steady leadership.
Other storylines this week include Brian Daboll’s firing in New York, as the Giants officially hit reset after another loss, and the continued chaos across the league’s middle tier. The guys debate whether the Jaguars are still playoff material, whether Bo Nix’s Broncos are for real at 8-2, and whether the Bills’ drop to 9th signals a late-season regression.
The group also revisits Drake Maye’s improvement in Year 2, the Patriots’ emerging rookie class, and the ripple effect of Vrabel’s coaching turnaround. Dave and Mike debate whether this team is truly built for a deep playoff run, while Bobby jokes that he’s “ready to plan the Super Bowl parade.”
Elsewhere, the conversation shifts to teams in crisis — the Commanders’ season collapse, the Steelers’ offensive meltdown, and Jordan Love’s inconsistency dragging down the Packers. They agree to officially cross off multiple teams, including the Giants, Titans, Jets, and Raiders, and predict who might be next if the Cowboys can’t beat Las Vegas this weekend.
It’s another loaded week of laughs, arguments, and unfiltered football talk — MTP Power Rankings style.
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