Heading into Week 8 of the 2026 NFL season, after the Week 7 games, the Seattle Seahawks rank No. 1 with a PRT Score of 76.4 and an Elo rating of 1686 at 4-3. The Arizona Cardinals sit 32nd at 2-5. Rankings are rebuilt after every game and were last updated on October 30, 2026 at 11:15 AM ET.
These NFL power rankings for 2026 rate all 32 teams by how strong they are today, not just by their win-loss record. Every team is scored by our own Elo model, which weighs who won, by how much, where the game was played and how good the opponent was, then adds recent form and box score efficiency. The table refreshes after every game, and each Tuesday morning the order is locked in as that week’s official edition.
NFL Power Rankings: Key Takeaways
- The Seattle Seahawks are No. 1 at 4-3 with a PRT Score of 76.4, ahead of the San Francisco 49ers (74.6).
- Hottest team: the Green Bay Packers, +56 Elo over the last 4 games.
- Best offense: the Buffalo Bills at 6.5 yards per play. Best defense: the Seattle Seahawks, allowing 4.0.
- Still unbeaten: Minnesota Vikings (6-0).
- Still winless: Los Angeles Chargers (0-6).
- 5 teams are in Tier 1, Title Contenders, with a PRT Score of 70 or higher.
NFL Power Rankings Today
Filter by conference or division, sort any column, and read the one line note under each team for why it sits where it does. On a phone, tap a team to see its key numbers.
| Rank | Team | Record | PRT | Elo | Form | Pts Diff | Net YPP | Next | Details |
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| Tier 1: Title ContendersPRT 70 and up | |||||||||
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Seattle Seahawks
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4-3 | 76.4 | 1686 | -16 | +6.1 | +1.4 | vs CHI Mon | |
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WBeat the Chiefs 20-3Wk 71stDefense allows only 4.0 yards per playBetter than the record
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| 2 |
San Francisco 49ers
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6-1 | 74.6 | 1638 | +5 | +8.3 | +1.6 | vs LV Sun | |
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LLost to the Falcons 20-29Road, Wk 71stOutgains opponents by 1.6 yards per play
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| 3 |
Minnesota Vikings
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6-0 | 73.3 | 1618 | +43 | +8.5 | +0.2 | at DET Sun | |
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WBeat the Colts 16-10Wk 71stTurnover margin of +7
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| 4 |
Buffalo Bills
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5-1 | 71.2 | 1639 | +13 | +4.3 | +0.9 | vs BAL Sun | |
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WBeat the Raiders 33-30Road, Wk 61stOffense gains 6.5 yards per play
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| 5 |
Jacksonville Jaguars
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4-2 | 71.1 | 1619 | +31 | +8.3 | 0.0 | vs IND Sun | |
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LLost to the Texans 31-34Wk 63rdTurnover margin of +5
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| Tier 2: Playoff TeamsPRT 60 to 69.9 | |||||||||
| 6 |
New England Patriots
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4-3 | 66.7 | 1614 | +14 | +2.4 | +0.6 | at MIA Sun | |
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LLost to the Bears 24-30Road, Wk 74thOffense gains 6.0 yards per playBetter than the record
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| 7 |
Kansas City Chiefs
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5-1 | 66.1 | 1540 | +36 | +6.7 | +1.4 | at DEN Sun | |
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LLost to the Seahawks 3-20Road, Wk 72ndOffense gains 6.4 yards per play
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| 8 |
Denver Broncos
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5-2 | 64.7 | 1621 | +27 | +0.4 | -0.3 | vs KC Sun | |
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WBeat the Cardinals 30-16Road, Wk 75thTurnover margin of +4
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| 9 |
Los Angeles Rams
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3-4 | 63.5 | 1577 | +1 | +1.6 | +0.9 | vs LAC Sun | |
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WBeat the Raiders 35-21Road, Wk 74thOutgains opponents by 0.9 yards per playBetter than the record
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| 10 |
Pittsburgh Steelers
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5-2 | 62.5 | 1552 | +42 | +2.1 | +0.1 | vs CLE Sun | |
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WBeat the Saints 16-10Road, Wk 75thTurnover margin of +4
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| 11 |
Cincinnati Bengals
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4-2 | 62.1 | 1548 | +31 | +6.8 | +0.1 | vs TEN Sun | |
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WBeat the Ravens 35-13Road, Wk 71stConverts 51% of third downs
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| 12 |
Green Bay Packers
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5-3 | 61.4 | 1518 | +56 | +0.9 | +0.6 | at NE Sun | |
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WBeat the Panthers 27-19Wk 83rdDefense allows only 4.7 yards per play
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| Tier 3: In the HuntPRT 50 to 59.9 | |||||||||
| 13 |
Detroit Lions
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4-2 | 59.4 | 1538 | +28 | +3.2 | +0.4 | vs MIN Sun | |
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WBeat the Packers 20-17Wk 74thOffense gains 6.0 yards per play
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| 14 |
Chicago Bears
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4-2 | 57.4 | 1561 | +20 | +2.8 | -1.0 | at SEA Mon | |
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WBeat the Patriots 30-24Wk 732ndDefense allows 6.4 yards per playRecord flatters them
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| 15 |
Atlanta Falcons
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3-4 | 53.0 | 1494 | +25 | -0.3 | +0.4 | at TB Sun | |
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WBeat the 49ers 29-20Wk 710thOutgains opponents by 0.4 yards per play
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| 16 |
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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2-5 | 52.3 | 1464 | +50 | +1.6 | -0.2 | vs ATL Sun | |
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WBeat the Panthers 43-13Road, Wk 77thDefense allows only 5.0 yards per playBetter than the record
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| 17 |
Houston Texans
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2-5 | 50.6 | 1519 | -14 | -0.7 | +0.1 | at LAC Sun | |
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LLost to the Giants 21-27Wk 711thTurnover margin of +3Better than the record
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| Tier 4: Need a RunPRT 40 to 49.9 | |||||||||
| 18 |
Baltimore Ravens
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4-3 | 49.2 | 1500 | -28 | +0.3 | +0.7 | at BUF Sun | |
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LLost to the Bengals 13-35Wk 76thOffense gains 5.9 yards per play
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| 19 |
New York Giants
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4-2-1 | 48.6 | 1467 | +20 | +0.3 | -0.1 | at PHI Sun | |
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WBeat the Texans 27-21Road, Wk 720thTurnover margin of -2Record flatters them
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| 20 |
Cleveland Browns
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5-2 | 48.3 | 1476 | +20 | -1.9 | -0.1 | at PIT Sun | |
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WBeat the Titans 27-24Road, Wk 730thConverts only 33% of third downsRecord flatters them
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| 21 |
Dallas Cowboys
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3-4 | 46.3 | 1460 | +17 | +1.3 | -0.3 | vs ARI Sun | |
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WBeat the Eagles 38-21Road, Wk 73rdConverts 49% of third downs
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| 22 |
Carolina Panthers
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3-4 | 40.9 | 1443 | -16 | -2.1 | +0.1 | vs DEN Sun | |
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LLost to the Packers 19-27Road, Wk 827thOpponents convert 46% on third down
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| Tier 5: Long ShotsPRT under 40 | |||||||||
| 23 |
New York Jets
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2-5 | 34.3 | 1361 | -11 | -1.9 | +0.3 | vs LV Sun | |
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LLost to the Dolphins 25-28Wk 75thDefense allows only 4.9 yards per play
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| 24 |
Indianapolis Colts
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2-5 | 32.3 | 1423 | -29 | -3.7 | -1.3 | at JAX Sun | |
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LLost to the Vikings 10-16Road, Wk 74thOpponents convert just 30% on third down
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Washington Commanders
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1-4-1 | 31.6 | 1389 | -15 | -6.7 | -0.5 | vs PHI Sun | |
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LLost to the 49ers 17-23Road, Wk 62ndTurnover margin of +6
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| 26 |
New Orleans Saints
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2-5 | 30.4 | 1419 | -38 | -4.6 | -1.0 | vs CLE Sun | |
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LLost to the Steelers 10-16Wk 729thOpponents convert 48% on third down
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| 27 |
Las Vegas Raiders
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3-4 | 29.7 | 1402 | -54 | -2.0 | -0.6 | at NYJ Sun | |
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LLost to the Rams 21-35Wk 730thDefense allows 6.0 yards per playRecord flatters them
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| 28 |
Los Angeles Chargers
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0-6 | 28.5 | 1403 | -41 | -10.2 | -0.8 | at LA Sun | |
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LLost to the Chiefs 6-22Road, Wk 66thOpponents convert just 31% on third down
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| 29 |
Philadelphia Eagles
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2-4 | 27.2 | 1436 | -94 | -4.7 | -1.1 | at WAS Sun | |
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LLost to the Cowboys 21-38Wk 732ndOffense gains just 4.4 yards per playRecord flatters them
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| 30 |
Miami Dolphins
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1-5 | 26.9 | 1380 | -29 | -9.8 | -0.5 | vs NE Sun | |
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WBeat the Jets 28-25Road, Wk 731stOpponents convert 52% on third down
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| 31 |
Tennessee Titans
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1-6 | 24.0 | 1324 | -2 | -6.9 | -0.9 | at CIN Sun | |
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LLost to the Browns 24-27Wk 730thOffense gains just 4.6 yards per play
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| 32 |
Arizona Cardinals
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2-5 | 23.3 | 1374 | -39 | -9.4 | -1.5 | at DAL Sun | |
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LLost to the Broncos 16-30Wk 732ndOutgained by 1.5 yards per playRecord flatters them
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PRT is the 0 to 100 power score: Elo rating 55%, form over the last 4 games 20%, efficiency 25%. Form is the Elo change over those games. Net YPP is yards per play gained minus allowed.
NFL Power Rankings at a Glance
The hottest and coldest teams, the best offense and defense by yards per play, and the teams whose record hides how well or how poorly they are really playing.
Green Bay Packers+56 Elo over the last 4 gamesColdest teamPhiladelphia Eagles-94 Elo over the last 4 gamesBest offenseBuffalo Bills6.5 yards per playBest defenseSeattle Seahawks4.0 yards per play allowedBetter than its recordSeattle SeahawksNo. 1 here at 4-3Worse than its recordCleveland BrownsNo. 20 here at 5-2NFL Power Rankings by Team
Every team has its own page with its next game and win chance, remaining schedule, projected record, strengths and weaknesses, and full game log.
Team pages
How Our 2026 NFL Power Rankings Work
Each team carries an Elo rating, a number that goes up after a win and down after a loss. Beating a strong team on the road moves the number a lot. Beating a weak team at home barely moves it. Winning by 30 counts for more than winning by 3, but not ten times more, so one blowout cannot hijack the order.
The final ranking uses a 0 to 100 PRT Score built from three parts:
| Part | Weight | What it measures |
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| Elo rating | 55% | Overall strength, built from every result |
| Recent form | 20% | Rating change over the last four games |
| Efficiency | 25% | Yards per play gained and allowed, scoring margin, third downs and turnovers |
Home field is worth 55 Elo points, roughly two points on the scoreboard. Every team started the 2026 season from its final 2025 rating, pulled a quarter of the way back toward league average. Strong teams keep some credit, but nobody coasts on last year for long.
Efficiency comes from the box score of every game. Net yards per play carries the most weight because it predicts future results better than the scoreboard does. Turnovers carry the least, since they swing a lot from week to week. That is how a 6-0 team that wins close games on defense can rank behind a 4-3 team that moves the ball far better than its opponents. Every formula, weight and limit is in the full methodology.
What the Tiers Mean
| Tier | PRT Score | What it says about a team |
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| 1. Title Contenders | 70 and up | Playing at a Super Bowl level right now |
| 2. Playoff Teams | 60 to 69.9 | Good enough to make the playoffs and win a game there |
| 3. In the Hunt | 50 to 59.9 | Around league average, the wild card bubble |
| 4. Need a Run | 40 to 49.9 | Below average, need a hot streak to stay alive |
| 5. Long Shots | Under 40 | Out of the race on current form |
Power Rankings vs. NFL Standings
Standings only count wins, losses and tiebreakers. Power rankings ask a different question: if two teams played tomorrow on a neutral field, who should win? That is why a 5-1 team can sit behind a 4-3 team that has faced a much harder schedule and lost close games.
NFL Power Rankings FAQ
What are NFL power rankings?
NFL power rankings order all 32 teams from strongest to weakest at a given point in the season. Unlike the standings, they account for strength of schedule, margin of victory and recent form.
How often are these rankings updated?
The table updates automatically after every game. Each Tuesday morning, after Monday Night Football, the order is saved as that week’s official edition.
What is the PRT Score?
The PRT Score is a 0 to 100 rating that blends a team’s Elo rating, its form over the last four games and its efficiency, led by net yards per play. Higher is better.
What do the tiers mean?
Tiers group teams by PRT Score. Title Contenders score 70 and up, Playoff Teams 60 to 69.9, In the Hunt 50 to 59.9, Need a Run 40 to 49.9 and Long Shots under 40.
What is an Elo rating?
Elo is a rating system first built for chess. In the NFL, every team starts near 1500. Wins raise the number and losses lower it, with bigger swings for upsets and lopsided scores.
Why is a team with a better record ranked lower?
Usually because its wins came against weak opponents or by narrow margins, or because it gains fewer yards per play than it allows. The note under each team in the table explains its spot.
Do power rankings predict the Super Bowl winner?
Not directly. They measure how strong each team is today. Injuries, remaining schedule and playoff seeding still decide who lifts the trophy in February.
Where does the game data come from?
Scores, schedules and box scores come from a licensed live sports data feed. The ratings themselves are calculated by Power Rankings Today and are not copied from any other site.
Check back after every game. These NFL power rankings refresh on their own, and each weekly edition is saved, so you can follow how every team’s rating moves through the 2026 season.