With all four NFC West teams facing each other, it was an interesting week. The two favorites did come out victorious, so from that perspective, what we thought would happen did happen. However, the one-sided nature of both games was a little troubling. Let’s take a look at our NFC West Power Rankings following an exciting Week 10 of action.
#4 – Arizona Cardinals
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) embraces quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) after the two connected for a touchdown against the Green Bay Packers at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Oct. 19, 2025.
That’s not how you follow up a solid road victory in Dallas. Two fumble returns for touchdowns against them didn’t exactly help the Arizona Cardinals, but they never really had a chance. Playing in Seattle isn’t easy, and the Cardinals never really got going. The fact that they were trailing from the start didn’t help, but Jacoby Brissett is averaging 5.9 yards per pass isn’t a recipe for success.
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#3 – San Francisco 49ers
Oct 19, 2025; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates after a touchdown during the second quarter against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
Try as the San Francisco 49ers might, they need to get Christian McCaffrey going on the ground. Yes, he’s having a successful year as a receiver, but they also need the run game to get going. McCaffrey struggled on the ground, but the inabilities of their defense to shut down Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams didn’t help either. It was a tough matchup for the 49ers, but they didn’t show much.
#2 – Seattle Seahawks
Nov 9, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) calls a play during the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Ng-Imagn Images
DeMarcus Lawrence and his two-fumble returns for touchdowns took care of things last week. The Seattle Seahawks took advantage of their home field, and Sam Darnold only had to attempt 12 passes. He did complete 10 for 178 yards and a touchdown ,which included a big play to Cooper Kupp. With 198 yards on the ground, the rushing game was locked in for what was a complete victory.
#1 – Los Angeles Rams
Conclusion
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL International Series game at Wembley Stadium. Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
With another game of four passing touchdowns, Matthew Stafford continues to bolster his MVP candidacy. Everything is working across the Rams’ offense, but we can’t ignore their defense either. They shut down the San Francisco run game while getting to the quarterback with ease; five sacks and 10 quarterback hits. That combination should take the Rams far this season.
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