As the IFL regular season moves into its final stretch, Week 13’s Coaches Poll brings major movement at the top — and signals just how tight the playoff race is becoming.

The Bay Area Panthers claim the No. 1 spot this week, moving up one place after another strong performance. The Quad City Steamwheelers continue their climb as well, now sitting at No. 2 after jumping one spot. The Jacksonville Sharks made the week’s biggest move in the top tier, leaping three spots to No. 3 behind a pivotal win. Meanwhile, the Arizona Rattlers slide to No. 4 after holding the top position for much of the season. 

FULL WEEK 13 RANKINGS:

1. Bay Area Panthers (+1)

2. Quad City Steamwheelers (+1)

3. Jacksonville Sharks (+3)

4. Arizona Rattlers (–3)

5. Green Bay Blizzard (–)

6. Vegas Knight Hawks (+2)

7. San Diego Strike Force (–)

8. Tulsa Oilers (–4)

9. Massachusetts Pirates (–)

10. San Antonio Gunslingers (–)

11. Tucson Sugar Skulls (–)

12. Northern Arizona Wranglers (+1)

13. Fishers Freight (–1)

14. Iowa Barnstormers (–)

As the playoff race tightens and each game carries more weight, expect more movement ahead in the coming weeks. Stay tuned — the stretch run is here.