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2026 NFL Power Rankings

The PFM Score answers two questions: How strong is this team, and how much should we trust it going forward? Quarterback stability carries the most weight, but the roster, coaching staff, recent play, offense, defense and franchise direction all matter.

This is not a copy of the standings. A good record can hide real problems, while a dangerous roster can be better than its win-loss mark. The goal is to show which teams have staying power.

80.1 League Average 2026 Season · Training camp

No. 1 TeamSeattle Seahawks91.3 PFM Score

Teams Graded 88+2The teams PFM trusts most

What 88+ MeansBuilt to WinA roster with real January upside

League Leaders

Top 3 PFM Teams

The strongest teams in the current PFM model.

No. 1

Seattle SeahawksSam Darnold

91.3 Super Bowl Favorite No. 2

Los Angeles RamsMatthew Stafford

90.7 Super Bowl Favorite No. 3

Kansas City ChiefsPatrick Mahomes

87.2 Super Bowl Contender

Read Beyond the Rank

How to Use the PFM Rankings

Start with the overall score, then use the component grades to see why each team lands where it does. The sortable table makes it easy to compare the same quarterback, roster, coaching, offense, defense and franchise factors across all 32 teams.

No. 1 Overall Seattle Seahawks PFM Score: 91.3

Best Offense Buffalo Bills Offense Grade: 90.5

Best Defense Seattle Seahawks Defense Grade: 89.6

Best QB Situation Cincinnati Bengals QB Stability: 88.1

All 32 Teams

Full PFM Rankings

Tap or click any column heading to sort the rankings.

2026 NFL Power Rankings sortable table
1	Seattle SeahawksSEA	0-0	91.3	84.5	85.6	87.8	91.8	86.5	89.6	83.0	Super Bowl Favorite
2	Los Angeles RamsLAR	0-0	90.7	86.0	85.0	87.6	90.7	88.0	86.2	77.5	Super Bowl Favorite
3	Kansas City ChiefsKC	0-0	87.2	86.2	84.6	92.3	75.6	83.2	83.8	80.1	Super Bowl Contender
4	Detroit LionsDET	0-0	86.8	85.4	85.0	85.7	80.1	88.5	80.5	80.5	Super Bowl Contender
5	San Francisco 49ersSF	0-0	86.7	85.2	84.6	84.7	84.7	85.1	81.9	75.5	Super Bowl Contender
6	Philadelphia EaglesPHI	0-0	86.2	85.4	84.2	82.4	82.5	84.0	84.4	80.7	Super Bowl Contender
7	New England PatriotsNE	0-0	86.0	84.0	80.4	85.0	87.7	83.8	83.8	78.1	Playoff Contender
8	Buffalo BillsBUF	0-0	85.6	88.0	82.3	72.5	86.3	90.5	81.3	78.0	Playoff Contender
9	Houston TexansHOU	0-0	84.8	83.3	80.6	81.0	89.1	79.1	85.8	80.2	Playoff Contender
10	Denver BroncosDEN	0-0	84.7	82.3	80.8	85.0	85.9	81.2	84.6	78.4	Playoff Contender
11	Los Angeles ChargersLAC	0-0	84.0	86.1	79.5	85.6	79.5	82.4	82.3	76.3	Playoff Contender
12	Chicago BearsCHI	0-0	84.0	84.0	81.9	82.9	78.7	85.8	81.4	80.8	Playoff Contender
13	Green Bay PackersGB	0-0	83.8	85.1	81.2	83.2	78.8	86.0	78.5	80.2	Playoff Contender
14	Jacksonville JaguarsJAX	0-0	83.3	82.0	80.4	80.0	88.5	80.8	82.0	76.6	Playoff Contender
15	Baltimore RavensBAL	0-0	81.1	85.7	81.7	71.3	77.3	85.4	80.5	79.0	Playoff Contender
16	Cincinnati BengalsCIN	0-0	79.4	88.1	81.1	73.8	70.8	84.2	73.0	74.7	In the Playoff Mix
17	Washington CommandersWSH	0-0	79.1	84.8	80.5	79.3	68.3	82.4	75.7	77.6	In the Playoff Mix
18	Pittsburgh SteelersPIT	0-0	79.1	75.8	79.8	83.2	79.3	77.6	83.4	74.9	In the Playoff Mix
19	Minnesota VikingsMIN	0-0	78.9	76.4	79.8	82.2	79.9	76.6	80.2	77.0	In the Playoff Mix
20	Tampa Bay BuccaneersTB	0-0	78.4	80.2	79.0	76.6	76.7	80.8	78.1	74.8	In the Playoff Mix
21	Dallas CowboysDAL	0-0	77.4	81.6	78.7	73.7	70.7	86.0	73.9	74.1	In the Playoff Mix
22	Atlanta FalconsATL	0-0	76.6	77.2	77.8	74.5	76.0	78.2	77.5	75.4	In the Playoff Mix
23	Indianapolis ColtsIND	0-0	76.1	77.0	75.0	73.4	80.7	78.3	74.9	72.8	In the Playoff Mix
24	Miami DolphinsMIA	0-0	75.2	78.9	79.4	72.5	68.7	78.0	72.5	72.9	Needs More Help
25	New York JetsNYJ	0-0	73.5	74.0	79.3	72.8	65.5	72.7	77.9	75.1	Needs More Help
26	New York GiantsNYG	0-0	73.0	70.3	72.4	81.2	71.1	74.7	76.2	69.8	Needs More Help
27	Arizona CardinalsARI	0-0	73.0	77.9	73.6	71.9	68.3	73.6	72.2	72.8	Needs More Help
28	Las Vegas RaidersLV	0-0	72.6	74.0	75.7	73.6	66.7	72.3	75.1	73.6	Needs More Help
29	Carolina PanthersCAR	0-0	72.3	74.9	70.1	70.8	74.0	73.0	74.3	71.8	Needs More Help	-0.31Carolina Panthers' score dipped after Nic Scourton tore his ACL and Taylor Moton was ruled out for the start of the season, which lowered the Panthers' injury, roster, and defensive grades.Jul 24, 2026
30	Cleveland BrownsCLE	0-0	71.4	67.0	76.6	73.0	67.4	69.4	84.2	69.3	Rebuilding or Major Concerns
31	Tennessee TitansTEN	0-0	71.2	73.9	71.4	74.8	67.5	68.8	72.3	71.4	Rebuilding or Major Concerns
32	New Orleans SaintsNO	0-0	70.5	69.2	72.0	72.0	71.5	69.0	77.6	66.0	Rebuilding or Major Concerns

PFM Score Guide

What Each PFM Score Range Means

A few points can be the difference between a team we trust in January and one that still has something to prove.

88+ Super Bowl Favorite

One of the NFL’s strongest, most complete teams and positioned to contend for the championship.

86–87.9 Super Bowl Contender

A legitimate championship threat with enough high-end strength to survive a deep January run.

80–85.9 Playoff Contender

A credible playoff team. The best teams in this range can make noise in January, but they are not yet in PFM’s championship tier.

76–79.9 In the Playoff Mix

Capable of competing for a playoff spot, although meaningful weaknesses remain.

72–75.9 Needs More Help

Has some competitive pieces, but too many questions remain to project as a reliable playoff team.

Below 72 Rebuilding or Major Concerns

Significant roster, quarterback, coaching or franchise-direction concerns limit the current outlook.

How the PFM Team Score Is Built

The formula starts with the quarterback because that position changes everything. From there, PFM grades the roster, coaching staff, recent results and the strength of both sides of the ball. Every team is judged on the same scale.

25%QB Stability

20%Roster Strength

15%Coaching Direction

15%Recent Performance

10%Offense

10%Defense

5%Franchise Direction

Why Isn’t This Just the Standings?

Standings show what already happened. PFM ratings look at the team behind the record and whether its success is built to last.

What Moves a Team?

Quarterback changes matter most, but roster moves, coaching, injuries reflected in the data and recent performance can all move a rating.

When Are Ratings Updated?

Updates continue through the offseason, training camp and the regular season whenever the NFL picture changes.

PFM ratings updated July 24, 2026

How PFM grades NFL teams