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PFM Team Ratings

Latest PFM Ranking Changes

PFM tracks verified changes to its Team Scores and NFL rank, then shows the football reason behind each update. This is not another weekly standings table. A team moves when verified football information changes PFM's evaluation during the offseason or the regular season.

PFM ranking changes updated .

Interactive ranking movement

How the Rankings Moved

Choose an update date to see where each affected team ranked before and after the verified change.

Before updateAfter update
Ranking movement on Aug 11, 2026Before-and-after NFL ranks for 2 teams in the Aug 11, 2026 PFM update.No. 17No. 18WSH▼ -0.17No. 32No. 32NO▼ -0.24
Lines rise when a team improves its NFL rank. A flat line means the score changed without changing the team's place.
Select a teamThe score change appears below each line.
Washington Commanders logo
Aug 11, 2026

Washington Commanders

Roster and Injury
-0.17
PFM Team Score79.14 78.97
NFL RankNo. 17 No. 18

Washington lost 0.17 points and moved from No. 17 to No. 18.

Offense StrengthRoster StrengthDefense Strength
Verified updates

Latest Ranking Changes

Each update shows the score movement, NFL rank and the football reason behind the change.

Washington Commanders logo
Aug 11, 2026

Washington Commanders

Declined
PFM Team Score79.14 78.97-0.17
NFL RankNo. 17 → No. 18Down 1

Why the Commanders Moved

Washington's score dipped after Laremy Tunsil tore his triceps and was ruled out for significant time. Stefon Diggs and the Commanders' veteran offensive-line additions softened the loss.

Offense StrengthRoster StrengthDefense Strength
New Orleans Saints logo
Aug 11, 2026

New Orleans Saints

Declined
PFM Team Score70.54 70.30-0.24
NFL RankNo. 32 → No. 32No rank change

Why the Saints Moved

New Orleans' score dipped after Bryan Bresee and Dillon Radunz suffered season-ending ACL injuries, weakening the Saints' defensive front and offensive-line depth.

Roster StrengthOffense StrengthDefense StrengthFranchise Direction
San Francisco 49ers logo
Aug 4, 2026

San Francisco 49ers

Declined
PFM Team Score86.71 86.53-0.18
NFL RankNo. 5 → No. 5No rank change

Why the 49ers Moved

San Francisco's score dipped after Ricky Pearsall was placed on injured reserve following PCL surgery. The addition of Deebo Samuel Sr. softened the loss, but the 49ers' roster and offense grades still declined.

Roster StrengthOffense Strength
Denver Broncos logo
Aug 4, 2026

Denver Broncos

Improved
PFM Team Score84.70 85.07+0.37
NFL RankNo. 10 → No. 9Up 1

Why the Broncos Moved

Denver's score rose after Bo Nix returned without limitations from ankle surgery, improving the Broncos' quarterback availability and roster grades.

QB StabilityRoster Strength
Chicago Bears logo
Aug 4, 2026

Chicago Bears

Declined
PFM Team Score83.95 83.81-0.14
NFL RankNo. 12 → No. 12No rank change

Why the Bears Moved

Chicago's score dipped after Coby Bryant suffered a knee injury expected to sideline him for 8-10 weeks, lowering the Bears' roster and defensive grades.

Roster StrengthDefense Strength
Carolina Panthers logo
Jul 24, 2026

Carolina Panthers

Declined
PFM Team Score72.56 72.25-0.31
NFL RankNo. 29 → No. 29No rank change

Why the Panthers Moved

Carolina's score dipped after Nic Scourton tore his ACL and Taylor Moton was ruled out for the start of the season, which lowered the Panthers' injury, roster, and defensive grades.

Roster StrengthDefense Strength
Last 30 days

Biggest Risers

Denver Broncos logo

Denver Broncos

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score85.1Verified score movement+0.37Up 1

Denver gained 0.37 points and moved from No. 10 to No. 9.

Last 30 days

Biggest Fallers

Carolina Panthers logo

Carolina Panthers

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score72.3Verified score movement-0.31No rank change

Carolina lost 0.31 points but remained No. 29.

New Orleans Saints logo

New Orleans Saints

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score70.3Verified score movement-0.24No rank change

New Orleans lost 0.24 points but remained No. 32.

San Francisco 49ers logo

San Francisco 49ers

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score86.5Verified score movement-0.18No rank change

San Francisco lost 0.18 points but remained No. 5.

Washington Commanders logo

Washington Commanders

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score79.0Verified score movement-0.17Down 1

Washington lost 0.17 points and moved from No. 17 to No. 18.

Chicago Bears logo

Chicago Bears

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score83.8Verified score movement-0.14No rank change

Chicago lost 0.14 points but remained No. 12.

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Recent Ranking Movement

Recent verified PFM Team Score and NFL ranking changes
DateTeamPrevious ScoreCurrent ScoreScore ChangePrevious RankCurrent RankRank ChangeChange Type
Aug 11, 2026Washington Commanders79.1478.97 -0.17No. 17No. 18Down 1Roster and Injury
Aug 11, 2026New Orleans Saints70.5470.30 -0.24No. 32No. 32No rank changeInjury
Aug 4, 2026San Francisco 49ers86.7186.53 -0.18No. 5No. 5No rank changeRoster and Injury
Aug 4, 2026Denver Broncos84.7085.07 +0.37No. 10No. 9Up 1Return From Injury
Aug 4, 2026Chicago Bears83.9583.81 -0.14No. 12No. 12No rank changeInjury
Jul 24, 2026Carolina Panthers72.5672.25 -0.31No. 29No. 29No rank changeInjury