JACKSONVILLE – Senior writer John Oehser's Pre-Week 2 2026 NFL power rankings. And we all know how important these are …
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(1-0)
1
Seattle Seahawks
Just win, ‘Hawks
(1-0)
2
1
Buffalo Bills
Because he’s Josh Allen
(1-0)
3
8
San Francisco 49ers
So consistent, so good for so long
(1-0)
4
Jacksonville Jaguars
“A true team win…”
(1-0)
5
7
Kansas City Chiefs
He’s back – and they’re back
(1-0)
6
2
Philadelphia Eagles
Solid start for perennial contenders
(1-0)
7
3
Chicago Bears
Fifty-nine? Fifty-nine?
(0-1)
8
3
Denver Broncos
Up next: Home against Duuuuuval
(0-1)
9
7
Los Angeles Rams
Hmmmmm…
(0-1)
10
4
New England Patriots
Winners of 16 of 17 against teams not Seattle
(0-1)
11
4
Houston Texans
Tough opener for elite defense
(1-0)
12
3
Baltimore Ravens
The Minter Era begins
(1-0)
13
1
Detroit Lions
Gutsy – and much-needed – Week 1 “dub”
(1-0)
14
8
Minnesota Vikings
Because he’s Carson Wentz?
(1-0)
15
4
Cincinnati Bengals
Turnover time
(1-0)
16
Pittsburgh Steelers
Because he’s still T.J. Watt
(1-0)
17
11
New York Giants
Eye-catching start for Big Blue
(0-1)
18
1
Dallas Cowboys
Disturbing start for the Boys
(1-0)
19
12
Arizona Cardinals
The Shadrick Effect
(0-1)
20
11
Green Bay Packers
Six consecutive losses
(0-1)
21
8
Los Angeles Chargers
Tough start for a good team
(0-1)
22
4
Indianapolis Colts
Oof
(0-1)
23
3
Carolina Panthers
Oof
(0-1)
24
1
New Orleans Saints
Serious signs of life
(0-1)
25
4
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Turnovers a Week 1 killer
(0-1)
26
2
Atlanta Falcons
Injuries already an issue
(0-1)
27
1
Washington Commanders
Good fight against good opponent
(1-0)
28
2
New York Jets
Your (1-0) J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets
(1-0)
29
3
Las Vegas Raiders
Another Cousins Era begins
(0-1)
30
5
Cleveland Browns
Couldn’t keep pace in Duuuuval
(0-1)
31
2
Tennessee Titans
Tough start to Saleh Era
(0-1)
32
5
Miami Dolphins
Tough Week 1 for young, rebuilding team
