NFL Week 13: Teams on the Rise and Those in Trouble

The NFL landscape is shifting as some teams climb the ranks while others struggle to find their footing.

Top Contenders

Los Angeles Rams

• Powerful Offense and Defense
• Can they maintain dominance?

Denver Broncos

• Standout Defense
• Questions about Bo Nix's ability to lead to a Super Bowl

Teams Facing Doubts

Philadelphia Eagles

• Strong Roster but Recent Loss Raises Questions
• Can they bounce back and stay competitive?

New England Patriots

• Injuries a Major Concern
• Depth to be tested in coming weeks

Seattle Seahawks

• On a Roll
• Biggest Challenge: Avoiding the Rams
• Can they keep up the winning streak?

Key Questions

Indianapolis Colts

• Can Daniel Jones carry the offense when the running game isn't at its best?

Green Bay Packers

• Offense Struggling
• Questions about keeping up with strong defense

Detroit Lions

• Looking to Solidify Offense After Disappointing Performance
• Can they bounce back against a tough Packers defense?

Playoff Concerns

Buffalo Bills

• Struggling to Stop the Run
• Can they fix this issue before it's too late?

Kansas City Chiefs

• Looking to Improve Running Game
• Can they find a way to balance their offense?

Quarterback Questions

San Francisco 49ers

• Questions about Quarterback Situation
• Can Brock Purdy step up and lead the team down the stretch?

Chicago Bears

• Riding High but Can They Sustain Success?
• Defense Leaky, Offense Inconsistent

Offensive Struggles

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

• Offense Takes a Nosedive
• Unclear if Baker Mayfield will play this weekend
• Can they turn things around?

Jacksonville Jaguars

• Looking Better in Many Areas but Quarterback Play a Concern
• Can Trevor Lawrence regain his form?

Injury Concerns

Los Angeles Chargers

• Injuries on the Offensive Line
• Could Derail Their Season
• Can they stabilize their front five?

Baltimore Ravens

• Hoping Lamar Jackson is Fully Healthy
• Performance a Question Mark Since Return

Defensive Strengths

Houston Texans

• Stellar Defense
• Can it carry the team with an average offense?

Long-Term Questions

Pittsburgh Steelers

• Facing Questions About Long-Term Plans
• Can they break their cycle of mediocrity?

Dallas Cowboys

• Looking to Improve Defense
• Can they continue this trend?

Carolina Panthers

• Questioning if Bryce Young is the Right Quarterback
• Can he turn things around?

Front Office Decisions

Atlanta Falcons

• Facing Changes After Surprising Win
• Will the front office make moves to improve the team?

Miami Dolphins

• Looking to Keep Momentum Going After Midseason Shake-Up
• Can they make a playoff push?

Quarterback Dilemmas

Minnesota Vikings

• Facing Tough Decision About Quarterback Situation
• Can they find a solution that works?

Arizona Cardinals

• Deciding What to Do with Kyler Murray
• Will they keep him or move on?

Cincinnati Bengals

• Considering Bringing Joe Burrow Back
• Is there a point if the season is already lost?

Washington Commanders

• Facing Questions About Quarterback Situation
• Should they bring Jayden Daniels back?

Cleveland Browns

• Looking to Keep Shedeur Sanders as Quarterback
• Can he perform well enough to keep the job?

New York Giants

• Questioning Why Russell Wilson Was Ever Starting
• Can they find a better solution at quarterback?

Roster and Future Concerns

New Orleans Saints

• In a Tough Spot with Bad Roster and No Long-Term Plan at Quarterback
• What's their next move?

New York Jets

• Facing Questions About Quarterback Plans
• Should they draft one in the first round or build their roster first?

Las Vegas Raiders

• Facing Uncertainty About Who is Calling the Shots
• Can they find stability this offseason?

Tennessee Titans

• Ready for the Season to End
• Can they find a new head coach to turn things around?