Arkansas climbed the ESPN Power Rankings after wins against Louisville and Fresno State, signaling improved consistency. Veteran Trevon Brazile and freshmen Darius Acuff Jr. and Meleek Thomas provided the right mix of steadiness and growth.

How high do the Bears and Patriots fly in the latest edition of the NFL Power Rankings? How low do the Chiefs and Lions go? After another shocking week in a season full of surprises, Eric Edholm updates his league pecking order,

While Arizona may still be deserving of that spot just beneath the Wolverines where it was last week, Iowa State's run of late merits the promotion up to No. 2 for me. ISU is one of only two teams with top-10 efficiency metrics on both offense and defense this season and is now 8-0 with wins over St.

Houston is 2-1 this week (so far), and the rise of another Western Conference team has resulted in a slight drop in the power rankings.

First, the Dallas Cowboys are on the list. Dallas has won three straight, including last week on Thanksgiving against the defending champs. Second, the Philadelphia Eagles are out of Brady's top 10 for the first time this season. Philly was trounced by the Bears on Black Friday and is trending downward late in the season.

How we rank: A panel of ESPN hockey commentators, analysts, reporters and editors sends in a 1-32 poll based on the games through Wednesday. Note: Previous ranking for each team refers to the previous edition, published Nov. 28. Points percentages are through Thursday's games.

The Broncos ascended to No. 1 in the final version of the Hotline’s power rankings for a conference that doesn’t exist, yet.

As we wait to see how MLB rosters take shape over the coming weeks and months, here’s where all 30 teams stand right now.