Archive · as published October 19, 2026
NFL Power RankingsWeek 6 2026
The season projection blended with results so far, weighted by games played. Early on the roster projection dominates; by mid-season the record carries most of the weight.
| # | Team | Rating | Proj W |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  San Francisco 49ersSF | +2.03 | 13.6 |
| 2 |  Kansas City ChiefsKC | +1.79 | 12.2 |
| 3 |  Minnesota VikingsMIN | +1.69 | 12.2 |
| 4 |  Buffalo BillsBUF | +1.14 | 11.6 |
| 5 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX | +1.02 | 11.6 |
| 6 |  Baltimore RavensBAL | +0.74 | 10.9 |
| 7 |  New England PatriotsNE | +0.71 | 10.7 |
| 8 |  Chicago BearsCHI | +0.61 | 9.0 |
| 9 |  Detroit LionsDET | +0.55 | 10.3 |
| 10 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN | +0.53 | 10.0 |
| 11 |  Green Bay PackersGB | +0.46 | 9.9 |
| 12 |  Denver BroncosDEN | +0.45 | 10.9 |
| 13 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT | +0.43 | 9.0 |
| 14 |  Carolina PanthersCAR | +0.36 | 8.6 |
| 15 |  Seattle SeahawksSEA | +0.28 | 9.2 |
| 16 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE | +0.23 | 9.1 |
| 17 |  Las Vegas RaidersLV | -0.11 | 7.4 |
| 18 |  New York GiantsNYG | -0.14 | 7.4 |
| 19 |  Los Angeles RamsLAR | -0.29 | 9.0 |
| 20 |  Houston TexansHOU | -0.30 | 8.5 |
| 21 |  Dallas CowboysDAL | -0.53 | 7.0 |
| 22 |  Atlanta FalconsATL | -0.53 | 7.2 |
| 23 |  New York JetsNYJ | -0.66 | 5.8 |
| 24 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND | -0.66 | 6.6 |
| 25 |  New Orleans SaintsNO | -0.71 | 6.6 |
| 26 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI | -0.73 | 6.8 |
| 27 |  Arizona CardinalsARI | -1.01 | 5.8 |
| 28 |  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB | -1.02 | 6.0 |
| 29 |  Washington CommandersWSH | -1.11 | 6.0 |
| 30 |  Tennessee TitansTEN | -1.43 | 4.1 |
| 31 |  Los Angeles ChargersLAC | -1.88 | 4.0 |
| 32 |  Miami DolphinsMIA | -1.97 | 3.9 |
The top five that week
- San Francisco 49ers top the board at +2.03, 5-0 with a +12.2 points per game margin, and a projection of 13.6 wins. The gap to Kansas City Chiefs is 0.24 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Kansas City Chiefs sit second at +1.79, 5-0 with a +11.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.2 wins.
- Minnesota Vikings sit third at +1.69, 5-0 with a +9.0 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.2 wins.
- Buffalo Bills sit fourth at +1.14, 5-1 with a +4.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.6 wins.
- Jacksonville Jaguars sit fifth at +1.02, 4-2 with a +8.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.6 wins.