Aug 11, 2026
-0.17Washington Commanders
Roster and InjuryPFM Team Score79.14 78.97
NFL RankNo. 17 No. 18
Washington lost 0.17 points and moved from No. 17 to No. 18.
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Aug 11, 2026
Washington Commanders
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
Aug 11, 2026
New Orleans Saints
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
Aug 4, 2026
San Francisco 49ers
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
Aug 4, 2026
Denver Broncos
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
Aug 4, 2026
Chicago Bears
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.
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Jul 24, 2026
Carolina Panthers
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
1 verified changeCurrent 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
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score72.3Verified score movement-0.31No rank change
Carolina lost 0.31 points but remained No. 29.
New Orleans Saints
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score70.3Verified score movement-0.24No rank change
New Orleans lost 0.24 points but remained No. 32.
San Francisco 49ers
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score86.5Verified score movement-0.18No rank change
San Francisco lost 0.18 points but remained No. 5.
Washington Commanders
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score79.0Verified score movement-0.17Down 1
Washington lost 0.17 points and moved from No. 17 to No. 18.
Chicago Bears
1 verified changeCurrent 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
| Date | Team | Previous Score | Current Score | Score Change | Previous Rank | Current Rank | Rank Change | Change Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | Washington Commanders | 79.14 | 78.97 | -0.17 | No. 17 | No. 18 | Down 1 | Roster and Injury |
| Aug 11, 2026 | New Orleans Saints | 70.54 | 70.30 | -0.24 | No. 32 | No. 32 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 4, 2026 | San Francisco 49ers | 86.71 | 86.53 | -0.18 | No. 5 | No. 5 | No rank change | Roster and Injury |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Denver Broncos | 84.70 | 85.07 | +0.37 | No. 10 | No. 9 | Up 1 | Return From Injury |
| Aug 4, 2026 | Chicago Bears | 83.95 | 83.81 | -0.14 | No. 12 | No. 12 | No rank change | Injury |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Carolina Panthers | 72.56 | 72.25 | -0.31 | No. 29 | No. 29 | No rank change | Injury |