PFM's 2026 Week 8 rankings are now live. Each verified PFM Team Score change below shows how our view of a team changed and how the league order shifted. The regular-season baseline remains available below for comparison.
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Washington CommandersWSHNFL RankNo. 17 No. 18 Down 1PFM Team Score78.43 78.17Score change -0.26
Tennessee TitansTENNFL RankNo. 32 No. 32 Held rankPFM Team Score70.22 70.13Score change -0.09
Tampa Bay BuccaneersTBNFL RankNo. 25 No. 17 Up 8PFM Team Score74.24 78.49Score change +4.25
San Francisco 49ersSFNFL RankNo. 2 No. 2 Held rankPFM Team Score89.52 89.25Score change -0.27
Seattle SeahawksSEANFL RankNo. 3 No. 3 Held rankPFM Team Score86.71 87.81Score change +1.10
Pittsburgh SteelersPITNFL RankNo. 16 No. 15 Up 1PFM Team Score79.05 79.52Score change +0.47
Philadelphia EaglesPHINFL RankNo. 24 No. 23 Up 1PFM Team Score75.12 74.98Score change -0.14
New York JetsNYJNFL RankNo. 23 No. 22 Up 1PFM Team Score75.59 75.10Score change -0.49
New York GiantsNYGNFL RankNo. 29 No. 27 Up 2PFM Team Score73.23 73.75Score change +0.52
New Orleans SaintsNONFL RankNo. 26 No. 28 Down 2PFM Team Score73.84 73.69Score change -0.15
New England PatriotsNENFL RankNo. 8 No. 12 Down 4PFM Team Score82.67 82.27Score change -0.40
Minnesota VikingsMINNFL RankNo. 14 No. 14 Held rankPFM Team Score80.76 80.06Score change -0.70
Miami DolphinsMIANFL RankNo. 31 No. 25 Up 6PFM Team Score72.48 74.33Score change +1.85
Las Vegas RaidersLVNFL RankNo. 22 No. 24 Down 2PFM Team Score75.62 74.53Score change -1.09
Los Angeles RamsLARNFL RankNo. 7 No. 6 Up 1PFM Team Score83.85 84.39Score change +0.54
Los Angeles ChargersLACNFL RankNo. 18 No. 21 Down 3PFM Team Score76.51 76.32Score change -0.19
Kansas City ChiefsKCNFL RankNo. 1 No. 1 Held rankPFM Team Score92.42 90.84Score change -1.58
Jacksonville JaguarsJAXNFL RankNo. 9 No. 11 Down 2PFM Team Score82.66 82.35Score change -0.31
Indianapolis ColtsINDNFL RankNo. 27 No. 29 Down 2PFM Team Score73.73 73.49Score change -0.24
Houston TexansHOUNFL RankNo. 15 No. 16 Down 1PFM Team Score80.02 79.30Score change -0.72
Green Bay PackersGBNFL RankNo. 10 No. 10 Held rankPFM Team Score82.62 82.35Score change -0.27
Detroit LionsDETNFL RankNo. 6 No. 4 Up 2PFM Team Score84.00 85.96Score change +1.96
Denver BroncosDENNFL RankNo. 12 No. 9 Up 3PFM Team Score82.41 83.21Score change +0.80
Dallas CowboysDALNFL RankNo. 20 No. 19 Up 1PFM Team Score76.13 77.25Score change +1.12
Cleveland BrownsCLENFL RankNo. 30 No. 30 Held rankPFM Team Score73.20 73.33Score change +0.13
Cincinnati BengalsCINNFL RankNo. 13 No. 8 Up 5PFM Team Score81.57 83.48Score change +1.91
Chicago BearsCHINFL RankNo. 4 No. 5 Down 1PFM Team Score85.26 85.67Score change +0.41
Carolina PanthersCARNFL RankNo. 21 No. 26 Down 5PFM Team Score75.71 73.88Score change -1.83
Buffalo BillsBUFNFL RankNo. 5 No. 7 Down 2PFM Team Score84.07 83.48Score change -0.59
Baltimore RavensBALNFL RankNo. 11 No. 13 Down 2PFM Team Score82.46 81.02Score change -1.44
Atlanta FalconsATLNFL RankNo. 19 No. 20 Down 1PFM Team Score76.36 76.65Score change +0.29
Arizona CardinalsARINFL RankNo. 28 No. 31 Down 3PFM Team Score73.27 73.04Score change -0.23Washington lost 0.26 points and moved from No. 17 to No. 18.
See which teams moved, how far they moved and what changed PFM's view.
Washington did not play in Week 7. Small league-relative declines in Recent Performance, Offense Strength, Defense Strength, and Explosiveness lowered the score, while QB Stability and Coaching Direction remained unchanged.
Tennessee moved slightly lower after a 27-24 loss to Cleveland. Recent Performance and Defense Strength declined, while an improved Roster Strength grade offset most of the drop and Coaching Direction remained unchanged.
Tampa Bay surged after a 43-13 win over Carolina as Baker Mayfield returned to the starting lineup. Mayfield's return lifted QB Stability, while Recent Performance, Roster Strength, Defense Strength, and Coaching Direction also improved.
San Francisco moved slightly lower after a 29-20 loss to Atlanta. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, QB Stability, and Coaching Direction declined after the 49ers finished minus-four in turnovers.
Seattle climbed after a 20-3 win over Kansas City. Recent Performance, Offense Strength, Explosiveness, and Coaching Direction improved after the Seahawks held the Chiefs to 213 yards and minus-0.130 EPA per play.
Pittsburgh moved higher after a 16-10 win over New Orleans. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, and Coaching Direction improved after the Steelers finished plus-one in turnovers and allowed 281 yards.
Philadelphia moved slightly lower after a 38-21 loss to Dallas. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, and Coaching Direction declined, while gains in Offense Strength and Roster Strength offset most of the drop.
The Jets moved lower after a 28-25 loss to Miami. The decline in Recent Performance outweighed gains in Offense Strength, QB Stability, and Explosiveness, while Coaching Direction remained unchanged after a competitive offensive showing.
The Giants climbed after a 27-21 win over Houston. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, Offense Strength, Explosiveness, and Coaching Direction improved after New York outgained the Texans 420-239 and committed four penalties.
New Orleans moved slightly lower after a 16-10 loss to Pittsburgh. Offense Strength and Explosiveness declined, while the Saints' competitive defensive showing and five penalties kept Coaching Direction unchanged.
New England moved lower after a 30-24 loss to Chicago. Recent Performance, Defense Strength, and Coaching Direction declined after the Patriots allowed 406 yards and committed 10 penalties.
Minnesota moved lower despite a 16-10 win over Indianapolis. The Vikings' negative offensive efficiency drove a decline in Offense Strength that outweighed gains in Recent Performance, Explosiveness, and Coaching Direction.
Chicago gained 5.19 points across 5 verified changes and moved up 7 spots.
Tampa Bay gained 4.56 points across 5 verified changes and moved up 2 spots.
Detroit gained 3.47 points across 5 verified changes and moved up 3 spots.
Cincinnati gained 3.42 points across 5 verified changes and moved up 7 spots.
Green Bay gained 3.26 points across 5 verified changes and moved up 1 spot.
Philadelphia lost 11.11 points across 6 verified changes and moved down 18 spots.
Los Angeles lost 4.77 points across 5 verified changes and moved down 3 spots.
Los Angeles lost 4.42 points across 5 verified changes and moved down 6 spots.
Tampa Bay lost 3.85 points across 5 verified changes and moved up 2 spots.
Houston lost 3.56 points across 5 verified changes and moved down 3 spots.
Open a date to see every team that changed, its rank movement and the PFM Team Score change.
These offseason and preseason moves show how PFM arrived at its Week 1 rankings.
| Date | Team | Previous Score | Current Score | Score Change | Previous Rank | Current Rank | Rank Change | Change Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2026 | Washington Commanders | 78.85 | 78.64 | -0.21 | No. 19 | No. 19 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Tennessee Titans | 71.20 | 70.96 | -0.24 | No. 31 | No. 31 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | San Francisco 49ers | 86.53 | 86.20 | -0.33 | No. 5 | No. 5 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Seattle Seahawks | 91.32 | 91.23 | -0.09 | No. 1 | No. 1 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Pittsburgh Steelers | 79.12 | 78.88 | -0.24 | No. 17 | No. 17 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | New Orleans Saints | 70.30 | 70.11 | -0.19 | No. 32 | No. 32 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | New England Patriots | 85.99 | 85.59 | -0.40 | No. 7 | No. 7 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Miami Dolphins | 75.18 | 74.95 | -0.23 | No. 24 | No. 24 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Las Vegas Raiders | 72.63 | 72.51 | -0.12 | No. 28 | No. 28 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Los Angeles Chargers | 83.85 | 83.50 | -0.35 | No. 11 | No. 11 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Kansas City Chiefs | 87.16 | 87.05 | -0.11 | No. 3 | No. 3 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Houston Texans | 84.70 | 84.18 | -0.52 | No. 10 | No. 10 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Green Bay Packers | 83.77 | 83.34 | -0.43 | No. 13 | No. 12 | Up 1 | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Detroit Lions | 86.67 | 86.35 | -0.32 | No. 4 | No. 4 | No rank change | Roster and Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Cincinnati Bengals | 79.42 | 79.21 | -0.21 | No. 16 | No. 16 | No rank change | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Chicago Bears | 83.81 | 83.30 | -0.51 | No. 12 | No. 13 | Down 1 | Injury |
| Sep 1, 2026 | Carolina Panthers | 72.25 | 71.99 | -0.26 | No. 29 | No. 29 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Washington Commanders | 78.97 | 78.85 | -0.12 | No. 18 | No. 19 | Down 1 | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Los Angeles Chargers | 84.03 | 83.85 | -0.18 | No. 11 | No. 11 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Houston Texans | 84.83 | 84.70 | -0.13 | No. 10 | No. 10 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 25, 2026 | Baltimore Ravens | 81.05 | 80.87 | -0.18 | No. 15 | No. 15 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Detroit Lions | 86.80 | 86.67 | -0.13 | No. 4 | No. 4 | No rank change | Injury |
| Aug 18, 2026 | Atlanta Falcons | 76.58 | 76.41 | -0.17 | No. 22 | No. 22 | No rank change | Roster and Injury |