We’re still in the offseason, so it’s time to update our 2026 NFL Power Rankings.
It’s a good idea to check in on the hierarchy of NFL teams as the playoff picture gets finalized.
With that in mind, let’s get right into my NFL Power Rankings.
2026 NFL Power Rankings
Please note that all 2026 NFL odds are courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Wednesday, October 14.
- San Francisco 49ers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Buffalo Bills
- Baltimore Ravens
- Los Angeles Rams
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Seattle Seahawks
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Minnesota Vikings
- New England Patriots
- Green Bay Packers
- Chicago Bears
- Detroit Lions
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Houston Texans
- Carolina Panthers
- Denver Broncos
- Atlanta Falcons
- Philadelphia Eagles
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Giants
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Indianapolis Colts
- New Orleans Saints
- Washington Commanders
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- New York Jets
- Cleveland Browns
- Arizona Cardinals
- Los Angeles Chargers
- Tennessee Titans
- Miami Dolphins
Riser: San Francisco 49ers (5-0)
The 49ers continue to look like legitimate Super Bowl contenders after improving to 5-0 with a thrilling 32-29 road victory over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks.
San Francisco’s defense was the difference, forcing four turnovers and recording five sacks against Sam Darnold. Rookie Gracen Halton returned a fumble for a touchdown, while Renardo Green intercepted two passes. The performance was particularly impressive considering Nick Bosa was unavailable.
Brock Purdy wasn’t at his best, but San Francisco made enough plays late to escape with the victory. Winning a divisional road game against one of the NFC’s strongest teams only strengthens the 49ers’ case as the team to beat in the conference.
Faller: Philadelphia Eagles (2-3)
The Eagles are quickly becoming one of the NFL’s biggest disappointments after suffering their third consecutive loss, falling 19-17 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.
Philadelphia appeared to have the game won after Jake Elliott drilled a go-ahead field goal with eight seconds remaining. However, poor kickoff execution allowed Jacksonville to return the ball 53 yards, setting up Cam Little’s game-winning 57-yard field goal as time expired.
Nick Sirianni took responsibility for the costly decision, but Philadelphia’s problems go well beyond one special teams mistake. The offense generated just 92 yards in the second half, while Jalen Hurts continues to struggle with consistency. At 2-3, the Eagles look nothing like the contender many expected entering the season, and the pressure on Sirianni is only growing.
