Kansas City Chiefs Power Ranking 2026

Kansas City Chiefs logo
Tier 2: Playoff TeamsAFC West, 1st
Power rank7of 32, Week 8
Record
5-1
PRT Score
66.1
Elo
1540
Form
+36
Projected
11-6

The Kansas City Chiefs are No. 7 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 5-1 record and a PRT Score of 66.1, which puts them in Tier 2, Playoff Teams. Their Elo rating of 1540 ranks 12th in the league, and they have gained 36 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 10.7 wins, an 11-6 finish, with the 8th toughest remaining schedule.

Chiefs at Broncos: Next Game

Kansas City Chiefs logoChiefsNo. 7, 5-1
atSun, Nov 14:25 PM ETWeek 8
Denver Broncos logoBroncosNo. 8, 5-2

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 66.1PRT Score64.7
  • 1540Elo1621
  • +36Form+27
  • +1.4Net yards per play-0.3
  • +6.7Points per game margin+0.4

Chiefs Remaining Schedule and Projection

11 games left. The model expects about 5.7 more wins, for a projected 11-6 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1516, the 8th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 8atDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8Nov 131%
  2. Wk 9vsNew York Jets logoNew York JetsNo. 23Nov 879%
  3. Wk 10atAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15Nov 1548%
  4. Wk 11vsArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32Nov 2278%
  5. Wk 12atBuffalo Bills logoBuffalo BillsNo. 4Nov 2629%
  6. Wk 13atLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9Dec 337%
  7. Wk 14atCincinnati Bengals logoCincinnati BengalsNo. 11Dec 1341%
  8. Wk 15vsNew England Patriots logoNew England PatriotsNo. 6Dec 2147%
  9. Wk 16vsSan Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ersNo. 2Dec 2744%
  10. Wk 17atLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28Jan 262%
  11. Wk 18vsLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27Jan 1075%

Percent is the model win chance for the Chiefs with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

Chiefs Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Yards per play6.42nd
  • Net yards per play+1.42nd
  • Turnover margin+53rd

Weaknesses

  • Third down rate allowed41.9%20th
  • Red zone scoring56.5%17th
  • Yards allowed per game323.314th

Chiefs Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 6 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play6.42nd
  • Yards per play allowed5.07th
  • Net yards per play+1.42nd
  • Yards per game380.55th
  • Yards allowed per game323.314th
  • Third down conversion39.4%14th
  • Third down rate allowed41.9%20th
  • Red zone scoring56.5%17th
  • Turnover margin+53rd
  • Points per game margin+6.75th

Chiefs Elo Rating by Game

1442148315251566League avg 1500Start: 1454StartWk 1: 1494Wk 1Wk 2: 1504Wk 2Wk 3: 1527Wk 3Wk 4: 1540Wk 4Wk 6: 1554Wk 6Wk 7: 1540Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

Chiefs 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7L3-20atSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1-14.5 Elo
  2. Wk 6W22-6vsLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28+13.8 Elo
  3. Wk 4W30-27atLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27+13.1 Elo
  4. Wk 3W24-10atMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 29+23.6 Elo
  5. Wk 2W33-30vsIndianapolis Colts logoIndianapolis ColtsNo. 24+9.5 Elo
  6. Wk 1W31-10vsDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8+40.7 Elo

Chiefs Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 7 5-1

AFC West Power Rankings

AFC West

  1. 7Kansas City Chiefs logoKansas City Chiefs5-1, next at DEN Sun66.1
  2. 8Denver Broncos logoDenver Broncos5-2, next vs KC Sun64.7
  3. 27Las Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas Raiders3-4, next at NYJ Sun29.7
  4. 28Los Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles Chargers0-6, next at LA Sun28.5

Chiefs Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the Kansas City Chiefs ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The Kansas City Chiefs are No. 7 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 66.1 and an Elo rating of 1540. That places them in Tier 2, Playoff Teams.

What is the Kansas City Chiefs record in 2026?

The Kansas City Chiefs are 5-1. They have scored 143 points and allowed 103, a margin of +6.7 per game.

Who do the Kansas City Chiefs play next?

The Kansas City Chiefs visit the Denver Broncos (No. 8) on Sunday, November 1 at 4:25 PM ET. The Elo model gives the Chiefs a 31% chance to win.

What is the Kansas City Chiefs projected record?

About 10.7 wins, or an 11-6 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 8th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the Kansas City Chiefs on offense and defense?

The Kansas City Chiefs gain 6.4 yards per play, 2nd in the NFL, and allow 5.0, 7th. That is a net of +1.4 yards per play.

How do the Kansas City Chiefs rank in the AFC West?

1st of four by power rating. The AFC West order is Chiefs (No. 7), Broncos (No. 8), Raiders (No. 27), Chargers (No. 28).

Have the Kansas City Chiefs played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1486, the 24th toughest schedule played in the league.

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