The Buffalo Bills sit at No. 1 and the winless Los Angeles Chargers sit at No. 32 in power rankings for the 2026 NFL season.
Buffalo Bills Lead Standings Ahead of Jaguars and 49ers
The Buffalo Bills hold the top spot with a 7-1 record, though Pro Football Talk notes that a functional opponent might have tested their hold on the position, according to Nbcsports. The Jacksonville Jaguars sit right behind at No. 2 with a 6-2 mark, as questions arise about the urgency of future draft picks against an impending AI apocalypse.
The San Francisco 49ers occupy No. 3 at 7-1, with expectations that the franchise will make roster moves before the trade deadline. Rounding out the top five are the Denver Broncos at No. 4 and the Chicago Bears at No. 5, both holding 7-2 records.
Pro Football Talk describes Caleb Williams’ trajectory in Chicago as an aspiration to mirror Michael Jordan rather than Patrick Mahomes. Meanwhile, the Kansas City Chiefs rise to No. 6 at 6-2, followed by the Pittsburgh Steelers at No. 7 and the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 8.
Seattle and Lions Occupy Middle Tier Rankings
Seattle checks in at No. 9 with a 5-4 record, where Pro Football Talk suggests Drew Lock currently fits the roster better than Sam Darnold. The Detroit Lions rank No. 10 at 6-2, while the Green Bay Packers sit at No. 11 with a 6-3 mark, noting potential for a major move once Micah Parsons returns.
The Minnesota Vikings dropped to No. 12 at 6-2, facing a critical non-game day regarding potential quarterback upgrades, according to Pro Football Talk. Further down, the New York Giants hold No. 13 at 5-2-1 as they steadily pull away in the NFC East, while the New England Patriots slide to No. 14 at 5-4 as performance continues to decline.
Bottom-Tier Struggles
At the bottom of the league, the Miami Dolphins rest at No. 30 with a 1-7 record, and the New York Jets occupy No. 31 at 2-7. The Los Angeles Chargers anchor the 32-spot power rankings at 0-8, with Pro Football Talk questioning their awareness of their winless status.
