PFT’s Week 1 2026 NFL power rankings - NBC Sports
The PFT Week 1 2026 NFL power rankings place the Seahawks at the top, followed by the Rams and Texans. The list evaluates team prospects and roster changes heading into the new season.
Why it matters
NFL power rankings serve as a primary metric for fan engagement and media discussion regarding professional football team performance.
1. Seahawks (preseason No. 1; 0-0): Is rookie Jadarian Price ready to carry the load in the running game?
2. Rams (No. 2; 0-0): Anything short of a Super Bowl appearance will be viewed as failure.
3. Texans (No. 3; 0-0): If the offense is just a little bit better, they could be a Super Bowl team.
4. Broncos (No. 4; 0-0): Jaylen Waddle could be just what the passing game needed.
5. Bills (No. 5; 0-0): How many grass fields does it take to finish a football season? (We’re about to find out.)
6. Bears (No. 6; 0-0): Forty-one years after the pinnacle of the 46 defense, can they do enough on that side of the ball?
7. Patriots (No. 7; 0-0): The first four games are a meat grinder, especially in comparison to last year’s cakewalk.
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