Archive · as published November 2, 2026
NFL Power RankingsWeek 8 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 | +1.58 | 12.8 |
| 2 |  Buffalo BillsBUF | +1.49 | 12.1 |
| 3 |  Minnesota VikingsMIN | +1.42 | 11.5 |
| 4 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX | +1.41 | 11.8 |
| 5 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN | +1.03 | 10.6 |
| 6 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT | +0.98 | 10.6 |
| 7 |  Kansas City ChiefsKC | +0.97 | 11.2 |
| 8 |  Chicago BearsCHI | +0.94 | 10.6 |
| 9 |  Denver BroncosDEN | +0.82 | 11.5 |
| 10 |  Detroit LionsDET | +0.81 | 10.4 |
| 11 |  Seattle SeahawksSEA | +0.64 | 10.4 |
| 12 |  New England PatriotsNE | +0.54 | 10.0 |
| 13 |  Green Bay PackersGB | +0.45 | 10.2 |
| 14 |  Los Angeles RamsLAR | +0.22 | 9.1 |
| 15 |  New York GiantsNYG | +0.22 | 9.1 |
| 16 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE | +0.09 | 9.3 |
| 17 |  Las Vegas RaidersLV | -0.14 | 7.3 |
| 18 |  Baltimore RavensBAL | -0.15 | 9.0 |
| 19 |  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB | -0.16 | 7.5 |
| 20 |  Dallas CowboysDAL | -0.35 | 6.9 |
| 21 |  Carolina PanthersCAR | -0.36 | 7.4 |
| 22 |  Atlanta FalconsATL | -0.51 | 7.1 |
| 23 |  Houston TexansHOU | -0.57 | 8.2 |
| 24 |  Washington CommandersWSH | -0.86 | 5.8 |
| 25 |  Arizona CardinalsARI | -0.87 | 6.7 |
| 26 |  New Orleans SaintsNO | -0.90 | 6.4 |
| 27 |  New York JetsNYJ | -0.93 | 5.1 |
| 28 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND | -1.18 | 6.2 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI | -1.29 | 4.8 |
| 30 |  Tennessee TitansTEN | -1.59 | 3.4 |
| 31 |  Miami DolphinsMIA | -1.63 | 4.3 |
| 32 |  Los Angeles ChargersLAC | -2.12 | 3.6 |
The top five that week
- San Francisco 49ers top the board at +1.58, 6-1 with a +8.3 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.8 wins. The gap to Buffalo Bills is 0.09 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Buffalo Bills sit second at +1.49, 6-1 with a +7.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.1 wins.
- Minnesota Vikings sit third at +1.42, 6-1 with a +6.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.5 wins.
- Jacksonville Jaguars sit fourth at +1.41, 5-2 with a +12.1 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.8 wins.
- Cincinnati Bengals sit fifth at +1.03, 5-2 with a +6.9 points per game margin, and a projection of 10.6 wins.