2022 NFL power rankings, Week 9: 49ers roll, Bengals rolled

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Christian McCaffrey #23 of the San Francisco 49ers catches the ball for a touchdown as Jalen Ramsey #5 and Taylor Rapp #24 of the Los Angeles Rams defend during the third quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 30, 2022 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) /

7 of 9

Seahawks’ rookie running back Kenneth Walker III faces the Giants (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images) /

59. . 5-3. Previous: . Miami Dolphins. 9. team

The Dolphins made their way north to the Motor City for the first time since 2014. And quarterback Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami offense had few problems taking advantage of the worst defense in the league.

The third-year quarterback threw for 382 yards and three scores. Two of those TDs went to Jaylen Waddle (106 yards), who along with Tyreek Hill (188) both hit the century mark in receiving yards. Miami rallied from a 21-7 deficit for the victory.

Baltimore Ravens. 8. team. 26. . 5-3. Previous:

John Harbaugh’s club parlayed an impressive second half into a Thursday night win at Tampa. The Ravens totaled 24 points and 297 total yards in the final two quarters.

Quarterback Lamar Jackson finished the evening with 238 yards through the air and two scores and also ran for 43 yards. Baltimore’s ground attack churned up 231 yards – 204 yards after intermission. And the Ravens’ pass rush sacked Tom Brady three times in the comeback victory.

7. team. 36. . 5-3. Previous: . Seattle Seahawks

A season ago, Pete Carroll’s club was the only team in their division to finish with a losing record. Winners of three straight games after besting the visiting Giants, the Seahawks are the only team in the NFC West with a winning record.

Geno Smith continued his sensational year, overcoming three sacks while throwing for 212 yards and touchdown strikes to D.K. Metcalf and Tyler Lockett. And rookie Kenneth Walker’s 16-yard TD run sealed the deal.

Home/NFL Power Rankings