San Francisco 49ers Power Ranking 2026

San Francisco 49ers logo
Tier 1: Title ContendersNFC West, 2nd
Power rank2of 32, Week 8
Record
6-1
PRT Score
74.7
Elo
1638
Form
+5
Projected
13-4

The San Francisco 49ers are No. 2 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a 6-1 record and a PRT Score of 74.7, which puts them in Tier 1, Title Contenders. Their Elo rating of 1638 ranks 3rd in the league, and they have gained 5 rating points over their last 4 games. The model projects about 12.9 wins, a 13-4 finish, with the 19th toughest remaining schedule.

49ers vs Raiders: Next Game

The 49ers are on a bye in Week 8.

San Francisco 49ers logo49ersNo. 2, 6-1
vsSun, Nov 84:25 PM ETWeek 9
Las Vegas Raiders logoRaidersNo. 27, 3-4

Model win chance from Elo ratings and home field.

  • 74.7PRT Score29.7
  • 1638Elo1401
  • +5Form-54
  • +1.6Net yards per play-0.6
  • +8.3Points per game margin-2.0

49ers Remaining Schedule and Projection

10 games left. The model expects about 6.9 more wins, for a projected 13-4 record. Their remaining opponents average an Elo of 1494, the 19th toughest schedule left in the NFL.

  1. Wk 9vsLas Vegas Raiders logoLas Vegas RaidersNo. 27Nov 884%
  2. Wk 10atDallas Cowboys logoDallas CowboysNo. 21Nov 1567%
  3. Wk 11vsMinnesota Vikings logoMinnesota VikingsNo. 3Nov 2261%
  4. Wk 12vsSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1Nov 2951%
  5. Wk 13atNew York Giants logoNew York GiantsNo. 19Dec 666%
  6. Wk 14vsLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9Dec 1366%
  7. Wk 15atLos Angeles Chargers logoLos Angeles ChargersNo. 28Dec 1774%
  8. Wk 16atKansas City Chiefs logoKansas City ChiefsNo. 7Dec 2756%
  9. Wk 17vsPhiladelphia Eagles logoPhiladelphia EaglesNo. 30Jan 383%
  10. Wk 18atArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32Jan 1077%

Percent is the model win chance for the 49ers with today's ratings. It updates after every game.

49ers Strengths and Weaknesses

Strengths

  • Net yards per play+1.61st
  • Red zone scoring86.4%1st
  • Third down conversion50.0%2nd

Weaknesses

  • Turnover margin-321st
  • Third down rate allowed37.9%11th
  • Yards per game371.47th

49ers Offense and Defense Efficiency

From the box scores of 7 regular season games. Longer bars mean a better NFL rank.

  • Yards per play6.43rd
  • Yards per play allowed4.74th
  • Net yards per play+1.61st
  • Yards per game371.47th
  • Yards allowed per game299.34th
  • Third down conversion50.0%2nd
  • Third down rate allowed37.9%11th
  • Red zone scoring86.4%1st
  • Turnover margin-321st
  • Points per game margin+8.32nd

49ers Elo Rating by Game

1563160416441685Start: 1575StartWk 1: 1616Wk 1Wk 2: 1626Wk 2Wk 3: 1633Wk 3Wk 4: 1650Wk 4Wk 5: 1669Wk 5Wk 6: 1673Wk 6Wk 7: 1638Wk 7
Elo rating after each regular season game. Higher is stronger.

49ers 2026 Game Log

  1. Wk 7L20-29atAtlanta Falcons logoAtlanta FalconsNo. 15-35.3 Elo
  2. Wk 6W23-17vsWashington Commanders logoWashington CommandersNo. 25+4.4 Elo
  3. Wk 5W32-29atSeattle Seahawks logoSeattle SeahawksNo. 1+19.1 Elo
  4. Wk 4W24-14vsDenver Broncos logoDenver BroncosNo. 8+17.0 Elo
  5. Wk 3W36-30vsArizona Cardinals logoArizona CardinalsNo. 32+6.3 Elo
  6. Wk 2W35-13vsMiami Dolphins logoMiami DolphinsNo. 29+10.8 Elo
  7. Wk 1W27-7atLos Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles RamsNo. 9+40.3 Elo

49ers Power Ranking History

Week 8 No. 2 6-1

NFC West Power Rankings

NFC West

  1. 1Seattle Seahawks logoSeattle Seahawks4-3, next vs CHI Mon76.4
  2. 2San Francisco 49ers logoSan Francisco 49ers6-1, next vs LV Sun74.7
  3. 9Los Angeles Rams logoLos Angeles Rams3-4, next vs LAC Sun63.3
  4. 32Arizona Cardinals logoArizona Cardinals2-5, next at DAL Sun23.3

49ers Power Ranking FAQ

Where are the San Francisco 49ers ranked in the NFL power rankings?

The San Francisco 49ers are No. 2 of 32 in the Week 8 NFL power rankings for 2026, with a PRT Score of 74.7 and an Elo rating of 1638. That places them in Tier 1, Title Contenders.

What is the San Francisco 49ers record in 2026?

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-1. They have scored 197 points and allowed 139, a margin of +8.3 per game.

Who do the San Francisco 49ers play next?

The San Francisco 49ers host the Las Vegas Raiders (No. 27) on Sunday, November 8 at 4:25 PM ET. The Elo model gives the 49ers a 84% chance to win.

What is the San Francisco 49ers projected record?

About 12.9 wins, or a 13-4 finish, based on each remaining game's model win chance. Their remaining schedule is the 19th toughest in the NFL by average opponent Elo.

How efficient are the San Francisco 49ers on offense and defense?

The San Francisco 49ers gain 6.4 yards per play, 3rd in the NFL, and allow 4.7, 4th. That is a net of +1.6 yards per play.

How do the San Francisco 49ers rank in the NFC West?

2nd of four by power rating. The NFC West order is Seahawks (No. 1), 49ers (No. 2), Rams (No. 9), Cardinals (No. 32).

Have the San Francisco 49ers played a hard schedule?

Their opponents so far average an Elo rating of 1503, the 16th toughest schedule played in the league.

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