PFT’s Week 6 2026 NFL power rankings - NBC Sports
The latest NFL power rankings for Week 6 of the 2026 season show the 49ers maintaining the top spot, followed by the Chiefs and Jaguars. The list reflects recent game outcomes and team performance shifts across the league.
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1. 49ers (last week No. 1; 5-0): Plenty of other teams wish they’d made a run at signing Mike Evans.
2. Chiefs (No. 2; 4-0): They’ve got a chance to deliver the death blow to the Chargers’ season.
3. Jaguars (No. 3; 4-1): On a Sunday that featured plenty of lessons, Jacksonville’s contribution was to highlight the importance of having a backup long snapper.
4. Bills (No. 4; 3-1): Joe Brady wasn’t going to eff around and find out by trying to get the game-winning field goal closer.
5. Seahawks (No. 5; 3-2): They’re trying too hard to be something other than they were in 2025.
6. Vikings (No. 8; 5-0): As the offense improves, the Vikings go from “contender” to “threat.”
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