Fueled by Sam Darnold's near perfection in Week 9, the Seahawks climbed from No. 11 to No. 6 in The Athletic's new NFL power rankings.

Seattle's blowout of the Washington Commanders on Sunday night was a clinic by Darnold and also featured a swarming, attacking defense that ranks fifth in the league in scoring (18.8 points allowed per game) and is tied for third in sacks (27).

The Indianapolis Colts are tied for the NFL's best record, but they have plenty of company: Power rankings, playoff picture