Pro Football Talk (PFT)’s Week 17 NFL Power Rankings for the 2025 season, published on December 23, 2025, place the Seattle Seahawks at No. 1. The headline “Seahawks reign supreme” reflects their dramatic comeback win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 16 (38-37 in overtime), propelling them from No. 3 to the top spot with a 12-3 record.

Key highlights from the article:
No. 1: Seattle Seahawks (up from No. 3; 12-3 record) — Comment: “Sam Darnold delivered. He may have to do it again in Week 18 for the division title and the No. 1 seed. (Just like last year.)” This nods to Darnold’s clutch performance in the thriller against the Rams, including a game-winning two-point conversion in OT.

No. 2: Jacksonville Jaguars (up from No. 6; 11-4 record) — Comment: ““Smaller markets” have big dreams, too.” The Jaguars surged into the top two with strong recent play.

The rankings emphasize a shake-up at the top, with Seattle and Jacksonville as the new leaders heading into the final weeks. Many other outlets (like NFL.com, ESPN, CBS Sports, and The Athletic) also ranked the Seahawks No. 1 this week, crediting their resilience despite defensive struggles in the Rams game. PFT highlights the high-stakes path ahead for Seattle in pursuing the NFC West title and top playoff seed.