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Kicker stats! Points added adjusts for distance of attempt, crediting kickers for successfully making tougher field goals.
December 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
The TRACR NFL power rankings for Week 14.

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December 2, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Broncos hung on to win a wild Sunday Night Football game in Washington, topping the Commanders 27-26. Nik Bonitto was the hero, deflecting a two-point conversion attempt to seal the Broncos win and move them to the top of the AFC standings.
December 1, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Make that TEN touchdown catches for Davante Adams inside the opponent's 10-yard line, as he grabbed his second of the day in the second quarter.
November 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Davante Adams is inevitable close to the end zone. He opened the scoring against the Panthers with a 4-yard touchdown catch, his ninth TD inside the opponent's 10-yard line this year.
November 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Frank Ragnow announced he is coming back to the Lions. His 81.2 pass-block rating and 87.9 run-block rating are both better than any other Lions interior lineman.
November 26, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The NFC holds down the top four spots in our TRACR NFL power rankings.

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November 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The Giants blew a fourth quarter lead for the third straight week, losing to the Lions in overtime. Jahmyr Gibbs had 264 scrimmage yards and three touchdowns and Amon-Ra St. Brown had 149 receiving yards and a score for the Lions, who kept pace in the competitive NFC North.
November 23, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Kyle Hamilton just might be the best defender in the NFL.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Trent McDuffie has a narrow lead for the best coverage rating in the NFL among cornerbacks.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
No surprise that Myles Garrett is in a league of his own when rushing the passer.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Ohio State receivers know how to run routes. Of the five players with the highest route rating, three are from OSU.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Quenton Nelson protects the quarterback better than any other interior lineman in the league
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Tristan Wirfs is the best tackle in the league at protecting the passer.
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
The competitve NFL season continues.

Our rankings are based on TRACR (Team Rating Adjusted for Competition and Roster) specifically for Week 12; season-long rankings are found on our NFL page.
November 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Cavaliers are short-handed for their game tonight against the Heat. But they do have De'Andre Hunter, who has been one of the most improved players in the NBA this season according to DRIP.
November 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The Eagles have leaped (like Saquan Barkley would do) to No. 1 in our TRACR NFL power rankings.

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November 12, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Keenan Allen made history in the Chargers’ Sunday Night Football win against the Steelers. With two receptions, Allen passed Antonio Gates for the most in Chargers’ history. He now has 956 catches in his 12 years with the team.
November 10, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Matthew Stafford threw four touchdowns and the Rams scored a season-high 42 points in a dismantling of the 49ers. They’ll battle the Seahawks next week for the top spot in the NFC West.
November 10, 2025 at 12:25 AM
DeMarcus Lawrence doubled his career touchdown total in the first half against the Cardinals.
November 9, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The Texans completed one of the most improbable comebacks in recent memory in their win over the Jaguars. Houston outscored Jacksonville 26-0 in the fourth quarter on two touchdown passes and a touchdown run from Davis Mills, and a defensive touchdown as time expired.
November 9, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Caleb Williams’ 17-yard rushing touchdown with 1:47 capped a dramatic comeback for the Bears. Jaxson Dart left the game due to a possible concussion after throwing for 242 yards and rushing for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
November 9, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Tyler Shough picks up his first NFL win, throwing for 282 yards and two touchdowns against the Panthers. The Saints defense held the Panthers without a point in the last three quarters.
November 9, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The NFL trade deadline was a lot more exciting than anticipated. @tylergreenawalt.bsky.social broke down the big moves and which teams improved the most.

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November 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Nik Bonitto has been unstoppable when rushing the passer.
November 5, 2025 at 9:21 PM