Aug 25, 2026
-0.12Washington Commanders
InjuryPFM Team Score78.97 78.85
NFL RankNo. 18 No. 19
Washington lost 0.12 points and moved from No. 18 to No. 19.
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Aug 25, 2026
Washington Commanders
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
Aug 25, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers
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
Aug 25, 2026
Houston Texans
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
Aug 25, 2026
Baltimore Ravens
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
Aug 18, 2026
Detroit Lions
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
Aug 18, 2026
Atlanta Falcons
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
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.
Roster StrengthDefense Strength
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
Washington Commanders
2 verified changesCurrent 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
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score70.3Verified score movement-0.24No rank change
New Orleans lost 0.24 points but remained No. 32.
Baltimore Ravens
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score80.9Verified score movement-0.18No rank change
Baltimore lost 0.18 points but remained No. 15.
Los Angeles Chargers
1 verified changeCurrent PFM Team Score83.9Verified score movement-0.18No rank change
Los Angeles lost 0.18 points but remained No. 11.
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.
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Recent Ranking Movement
| Date | Team | Previous Score | Current Score | Score Change | Previous Rank | Current Rank | Rank Change | Change Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Washington Commanders | 78.97 | 78.85 | -0.12 | No. 18 | No. 19 | Down 1 | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Los Angeles Chargers | 84.03 | 83.85 | -0.18 | No. 11 | No. 11 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Houston Texans | 84.83 | 84.70 | -0.13 | No. 10 | No. 10 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Baltimore Ravens | 81.05 | 80.87 | -0.18 | No. 15 | No. 15 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Detroit Lions | 86.80 | 86.67 | -0.13 | No. 4 | No. 4 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 76.58 | 76.41 | -0.17 | No. 22 | No. 22 | No rank change | Roster and Injury |
| 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 |