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NFL season-long statistical review ahead of Week 18: Team tiers, pass rates and more

  • The Patriots have closed the gap: While the Rams have clearly stood atop the team tiers for much of the latter part of the season, two straight losses have provided New England a window to move up.
  • The 49ers are now converting series at a league-high rate: The Rams and Bills had been at the top for much of the year, but San Francisco's offensive outburst in Sunday Night Football pushes the team into the top spot.
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This is a weekly statistical review of all NFL teams during the 2025 season.

For more statistics, snap counts and PFF grades from the 2025 NFL season, check out PFF Premium Stats.


Team Strengths

The following chart groups teams by expected points added per play. To improve predictive power, high-leverage plays such as turnovers and goal-line plays are down-weighted a bit. Additionally, the team strengths account for opponents faced and recent performances count more toward the estimated team strength than performances earlier in the season.

Note that we highlighted playoff teams (with the Buccaneers and Panthers both highlighted amid their battle to clinch) in this version.

We will also separate the teams by rushing and passing efficiency. The following chart shows rushing efficiency:

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