JACKSONVILLE – Senior writer John Oehser's Pre-Week 5 2026 NFL power rankings. And we all know how important these are …
Rank. Team (2026 record) | Prev. | Comment
(4-0)
1
1
San Francisco 49ers
So good, so consistent – and now, No. 1
(4-0)
2
1
Kansas City Chiefs
They’re as back as back can be
(3-1)
3
2
Seattle Seahawks
Not to be overlooked
(2-2)
4
Denver Broncos
Offense more and more worrisome
(3-1)
5
1
Jacksonville Jaguars
Gritty, gutty, grimy … and really good
(3-1)
6
5
Buffalo Bills
This one could hurt for a while
(4-0)
7
Minnesota Vikings
Finding a way
(3-1)
8
Chicago Bears
Total domination
(3-1)
9
2
Baltimore Ravens
Your (tied for) first-place Ravens
(2-2)
10
3
Los Angeles Rams
When they’re good, they’re very good
(2-2)
11
2
Philadelphia Eagles
Up next: Duuuuval in London
(2-2)
12
2
New England Patriots
Bouncing back in a big, big way
(3-1)
13
4
New York Giants
Your first-place New York Giants
(3-1)
14
5
Cleveland Browns
Lone loss: Week 1 at Duuval
(3-1)
15
3
Las Vegas Raiders
Even in a loss, they look for real
(2-2)
16
7
Carolina Panthers
Big prime-time moment for improving team
(2-2)
17
7
Detroit Lions
Defense more and more worrisome
(2-2)
18
Dallas Cowboys
Because he’s CeeDee Lamb
(2-2)
19
4
Pittsburgh Steelers
A little shaky lately
(2-2)
20
5
Atlanta Falcons
Looking better and better
(2-2)
21
5
Cincinnati Bengals
Couldn’t come back on Duuuval
(2-2)
22
1
Indianapolis Colts
Clawing back to contention
(2-2)
23
3
Green Bay Packers
Big win in stay-in-it game
(1-3)
24
4
New Orleans Saints
Oof
(1-3)
25
3
Washington Commanders
More QB woes in the capital
(0-4)
26
2
Houston Texans
Reaching a critical point
(1-3)
27
Arizona Cardinals
Tough division to try to get better
(1-3)
28
New York Jets
Fighting, improving, close
(0-4)
29
Los Angeles Chargers
Tough schedule gets no easier
(0-4)
30
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
More trouble in Tampa
(0-4)
31
Tennessee Titans
Closer and closer
(0-4)
32
Miami Dolphins
Haven’t led yet this season
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