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 Saturday, August 15.
- Los Angeles Rams
- Buffalo Bills
- Seattle Seahawks
- Denver Broncos
- Houston Texans
- Philadelphia Eagles
- New England Patriots
- Cincinnati Bengals
- Baltimore Ravens
- Green Bay Packers
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Chicago Bears
- Jacksonville Jaguars
- Dallas Cowboys
- Los Angeles Chargers
- San Francisco 49ers
- Detroit Lions
- Pittsburgh Steelers
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Minnesota Vikings
- Washington Commanders
- Indianapolis Colts
- New York Giants
- Atlanta Falcons
- New Orleans Saints
- Las Vegas Raiders
- Arizona Cardinals
- Tennessee Titans
- Carolina Panthers
- New York Jets
- Cleveland Browns
- Miami Dolphins
The Rams have an absolutely stacked roster. They significantly upgraded their defense by bringing in Trent McDuffie and Myles Garrett. Aaron Donald is also likely to come out of retirement. The biggest question is: can anyone stop them?
Don’t count out the Texans, who are going to have an incredible defense. They just need C.J. Stroud to rediscover his rookie year form. Even if he’s just 80% as effective as that, they’d be a dangerous team. The Broncos are also an underrated team. This is a well-rounded roster that just added Jaylen Waddle.
I’m starting to think that the Cardinals won’t be *as bad* as expected. They are stacked at the skills groups, they have a good playcaller, and a pair of building blocks on defense.
