NFL Week 9 power rankings follow wins by the Lions, Broncos, Steelers and Bears

Several outlets published NFL Week 9 power rankings after a weekend in which the Lions, Broncos, Steelers and Bears each won games that, according to the New York Post, gave them winning streaks of at least three games. The Lions beat the previously unbeaten Vikings 19-15, the Broncos beat the Chiefs, the Steelers beat the Browns in the AFC North, and the Bears beat the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks. In another game, the Bills beat the Ravens 36-10 after Lamar Jackson injured his thumb on his first snap. ESPN released an updated 1-32 poll alongside a list of the best trade-deadline acquisitions of all time. The Post also reported that the 49ers, who have been hit by injuries, could get several players back from their bye week, and that a trade for Jauan Jennings fell through after he wanted to stay with the Vikings.

Left-leaning coverage is limited here: the New York Times item is a reader-facing poll from The Athletic that invites readers to build their own ranking of all 32 teams, and its excerpt reports no game results, so the sides cannot be compared on the weekend's facts. The right-leaning New York Post, the only source with game detail, leads with a 'Statement Weekend' framing and features the Bills' 36-10 win, Allen's two touchdown passes, Jackson's thumb injury, the 49ers' injuries and Brock Purdy's touchdown-to-interception numbers. Alternative outlets diverge from both: ESPN emphasizes its 1-32 ranking and an all-time trade-deadline list, while Yahoo Sports covers NHL power rankings, a different league. The sides agree the rankings are ordered lists of teams; they differ in that only the Post reports the weekend's results and narrative.