Archive · as published October 26, 2026
NFL Power RankingsWeek 7 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 |  Minnesota VikingsMIN | +1.86 | 12.0 |
| 2 |  San Francisco 49ersSF | +1.59 | 12.4 |
| 3 |  Kansas City ChiefsKC | +1.44 | 12.2 |
| 4 |  Buffalo BillsBUF | +1.29 | 12.1 |
| 5 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX | +1.15 | 11.8 |
| 6 |  Chicago BearsCHI | +0.94 | 10.2 |
| 7 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN | +0.86 | 9.8 |
| 8 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT | +0.72 | 9.9 |
| 9 |  Detroit LionsDET | +0.71 | 10.3 |
| 10 |  Denver BroncosDEN | +0.66 | 10.7 |
| 11 |  Seattle SeahawksSEA | +0.62 | 9.5 |
| 12 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE | +0.47 | 9.9 |
| 13 |  New England PatriotsNE | +0.41 | 9.9 |
| 14 |  Baltimore RavensBAL | +0.29 | 10.1 |
| 15 |  Green Bay PackersGB | +0.23 | 9.5 |
| 16 |  New York GiantsNYG | +0.17 | 8.2 |
| 17 |  Carolina PanthersCAR | -0.01 | 8.9 |
| 18 |  Los Angeles RamsLAR | -0.03 | 8.9 |
| 19 |  Atlanta FalconsATL | -0.22 | 7.7 |
| 20 |  Las Vegas RaidersLV | -0.37 | 7.0 |
| 21 |  Dallas CowboysDAL | -0.52 | 7.4 |
| 22 |  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB | -0.52 | 6.3 |
| 23 |  Houston TexansHOU | -0.57 | 7.8 |
| 24 |  New York JetsNYJ | -0.78 | 5.6 |
| 25 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI | -0.82 | 6.5 |
| 26 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND | -0.85 | 6.3 |
| 27 |  New Orleans SaintsNO | -0.93 | 5.9 |
| 28 |  Arizona CardinalsARI | -1.23 | 6.1 |
| 29 |  Washington CommandersWSH | -1.33 | 5.6 |
| 30 |  Tennessee TitansTEN | -1.53 | 3.9 |
| 31 |  Miami DolphinsMIA | -1.63 | 4.4 |
| 32 |  Los Angeles ChargersLAC | -2.01 | 4.2 |
The top five that week
- Minnesota Vikings top the board at +1.86, 6-0 with a +8.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.0 wins. The gap to San Francisco 49ers is 0.26 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- San Francisco 49ers sit second at +1.59, 6-1 with a +8.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.4 wins.
- Kansas City Chiefs sit third at +1.44, 5-1 with a +6.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.2 wins.
- Buffalo Bills sit fourth at +1.29, 5-1 with a +4.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.1 wins.
- Jacksonville Jaguars sit fifth at +1.15, 4-2 with a +8.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.8 wins.