Archive · as published November 9, 2026
NFL Power RankingsWeek 9 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 | +1.57 | 12.6 |
| 2 |  Jacksonville JaguarsJAX | +1.49 | 12.8 |
| 3 |  Buffalo BillsBUF | +1.43 | 13.1 |
| 4 |  Minnesota VikingsMIN | +1.33 | 12.0 |
| 5 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN | +1.15 | 11.6 |
| 6 |  Kansas City ChiefsKC | +1.08 | 11.2 |
| 7 |  Chicago BearsCHI | +1.08 | 11.0 |
| 8 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT | +0.95 | 11.5 |
| 9 |  Detroit LionsDET | +0.89 | 10.8 |
| 10 |  Denver BroncosDEN | +0.87 | 12.0 |
| 11 |  Green Bay PackersGB | +0.62 | 10.5 |
| 12 |  Seattle SeahawksSEA | +0.40 | 9.5 |
| 13 |  Los Angeles RamsLAR | +0.39 | 10.0 |
| 14 |  New York GiantsNYG | +0.38 | 9.2 |
| 15 |  New England PatriotsNE | +0.18 | 9.2 |
| 16 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE | -0.08 | 8.7 |
| 17 |  Dallas CowboysDAL | -0.14 | 7.3 |
| 18 |  Houston TexansHOU | -0.19 | 8.2 |
| 19 |  Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB | -0.28 | 7.7 |
| 20 |  Las Vegas RaidersLV | -0.38 | 7.2 |
| 21 |  Baltimore RavensBAL | -0.45 | 7.8 |
| 22 |  Carolina PanthersCAR | -0.52 | 6.7 |
| 23 |  New Orleans SaintsNO | -0.60 | 6.5 |
| 24 |  Atlanta FalconsATL | -0.69 | 6.5 |
| 25 |  Washington CommandersWSH | -0.92 | 5.7 |
| 26 |  Arizona CardinalsARI | -0.94 | 6.6 |
| 27 |  New York JetsNYJ | -1.07 | 4.8 |
| 28 |  Indianapolis ColtsIND | -1.21 | 4.8 |
| 29 |  Philadelphia EaglesPHI | -1.27 | 4.5 |
| 30 |  Tennessee TitansTEN | -1.46 | 3.9 |
| 31 |  Miami DolphinsMIA | -1.58 | 4.0 |
| 32 |  Los Angeles ChargersLAC | -2.06 | 3.1 |
The top five that week
- San Francisco 49ers top the board at +1.57, 7-1 with a +9.9 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.6 wins. The gap to Jacksonville Jaguars is 0.08 rating points, close to a coin flip between the two.
- Jacksonville Jaguars sit second at +1.49, 6-2 with a +13.5 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.8 wins.
- Buffalo Bills sit third at +1.43, 6-1 with a +7.4 points per game margin, and a projection of 13.1 wins.
- Minnesota Vikings sit fourth at +1.33, 6-1 with a +6.7 points per game margin, and a projection of 12.0 wins.
- Cincinnati Bengals sit fifth at +1.15, 6-2 with a +8.1 points per game margin, and a projection of 11.6 wins.