NFL Preseason Power Rankings 2026: All 32 Teams Ranked Before Week 1

The 2026 NFL preseason power rankings are set — and the model has some strong opinions. The Los Angeles Rams edge out Detroit for the top spot, the Chargers make the biggest single-year jump, and the Panthers close the field at #32.

Full weekly-updating rankings live on our NFL power rankings tracker. Here's the preseason snapshot with every team's key storyline.

The Top 10

1. Los Angeles Rams — 12.5 projected wins. NFC's most complete roster.
2. Detroit Lions — 12.0 projected wins. Still elite on both sides of the ball.
3. Baltimore Ravens — 11.5 projected wins. Deepest AFC roster.
4. Buffalo Bills — 11.5 projected wins. Reigning MVP Allen.
5. Philadelphia Eagles — 11.0 projected wins. Deepest NFC East roster.
6. Los Angeles Chargers — 10.5 projected wins. Harbaugh year 2.
7. Kansas City Chiefs — 10.5 projected wins. Mahomes health-dependent.
8. San Francisco 49ers — 10.0 projected wins. Full-health reload.
9. Cincinnati Bengals — 10.0 projected wins. Highest-ceiling offense.
10. Green Bay Packers — 10.0 projected wins. Jordan Love year 3.

The Middle Tier (11-22)

Washington, Houston, Denver, Minnesota, Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Arizona, Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, and Indianapolis form the crowded middle — teams that could each realistically finish 9-8 or better with the right breaks.

The Bottom (23-32)

The Jaguars, Cowboys, Giants, Raiders, Titans, Saints, Patriots, Browns, Jets, and Panthers close out the board. Only two of these teams (Jaguars, Cowboys) project above 7 wins — a reminder that the NFL's competitive gap has widened in 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is #1 in NFL preseason power rankings 2026?

The Los Angeles Rams are #1, projected for 12.5 wins.

Which team is the biggest riser?

The Los Angeles Chargers jump from #18 to #6.

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