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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
Before-and-after NFL ranks for 4 teams in the Aug 25, 2026 PFM update.No. 18No. 19WSH ▼ -0.12No. 11No. 11LAC ▼ -0.18No. 10No. 10HOU ▼ -0.13No. 15No. 15BAL ▼ -0.18
Lines rise when a team improves its NFL rank. A flat line means the score changed without changing the team's place.
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Washington Commanders logo
Aug 25, 2026

Washington Commanders

Injury
-0.12
PFM Team Score78.97 78.85
NFL RankNo. 18 No. 19

Washington lost 0.12 points and moved from No. 18 to No. 19.

Roster 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 25, 2026

Washington Commanders

Declined
PFM Team Score78.97 78.85-0.12
NFL RankNo. 18 → No. 19Down 1

Why the Commanders Moved

Washington slipped after Jer'Zhan Newton underwent surgery for a torn pectoral and was ruled out for significant time, reducing the Commanders' interior pass-rush depth.

Roster StrengthDefense Strength
Los Angeles Chargers logo
Aug 25, 2026

Los Angeles Chargers

Declined
PFM Team Score84.03 83.85-0.18
NFL RankNo. 11 → No. 11No rank change

Why the Chargers Moved

The Los Angeles Chargers took a step back after Tyler Biadasz suffered a season-ending knee injury, leaving rookie Jake Slaughter to take over at center.

Roster StrengthOffense Strength
Houston Texans logo
Aug 25, 2026

Houston Texans

Declined
PFM Team Score84.83 84.70-0.13
NFL RankNo. 10 → No. 10No rank change

Why the Texans Moved

Houston moved lower after Jayden Higgins tore his ACL, removing an important receiver from the 2026 passing game. Kayshon Boutte, Zay Jones, and Sterling Shepard limit the decline.

Roster StrengthOffense Strength
Baltimore Ravens logo
Aug 25, 2026

Baltimore Ravens

Declined
PFM Team Score81.05 80.87-0.18
NFL RankNo. 15 → No. 15No rank change

Why the Ravens Moved

Baltimore lost ground after Danny Pinter tore his patellar tendon and was ruled out for the season, weakening the Ravens' center competition. Ethan Pocic and Jovaughn Gwyn soften the loss.

Roster Strength
Detroit Lions logo
Aug 18, 2026

Detroit Lions

Declined
PFM Team Score86.80 86.67-0.13
NFL RankNo. 4 → No. 4No rank change

Why the Lions Moved

Detroit lost a little ground after starting center Cade Mays fractured his wrist and was ruled out for roughly 8-10 weeks, lowering the Lions' roster and offensive-line grades.

Roster StrengthOffense Strength
Atlanta Falcons logo
Aug 18, 2026

Atlanta Falcons

Declined
PFM Team Score76.58 76.41-0.17
NFL RankNo. 22 → No. 22No rank change

Why the Falcons Moved

Atlanta's rating took a step back after Jalon Walker tore his ACL and James Pearce Jr. was suspended for eight games, weakening the Falcons' pass rush. The addition of Za'Darius Smith softened the loss.

Roster StrengthDefense Strength
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

Washington Commanders logo

Washington Commanders

2 verified changes
Current PFM Team Score78.9Verified score movement-0.29Down 2

Washington lost 0.29 points across 2 verified changes and moved down 2 spots.

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.

Baltimore Ravens logo

Baltimore Ravens

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score80.9Verified score movement-0.18No rank change

Baltimore lost 0.18 points but remained No. 15.

Los Angeles Chargers logo

Los Angeles Chargers

1 verified change
Current PFM Team Score83.9Verified score movement-0.18No rank change

Los Angeles lost 0.18 points but remained No. 11.

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.

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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 25, 2026Washington Commanders78.9778.85 -0.12No. 18No. 19Down 1Injury
Aug 25, 2026Los Angeles Chargers84.0383.85 -0.18No. 11No. 11No rank changeInjury
Aug 25, 2026Houston Texans84.8384.70 -0.13No. 10No. 10No rank changeInjury
Aug 25, 2026Baltimore Ravens81.0580.87 -0.18No. 15No. 15No rank changeInjury
Aug 18, 2026Detroit Lions86.8086.67 -0.13No. 4No. 4No rank changeInjury
Aug 18, 2026Atlanta Falcons76.5876.41 -0.17No. 22No. 22No rank changeRoster and Injury
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