Official 2026 NFL Power Rankings
NFL 2026 Power Rankings
Here’s how I rank each team. I grade them vs an average team and what I believe the odds would be for that team if they played an average team on a neutral field.
For example, Rams +6 means I think the Rams are 6 points better than an average team on a neutral. Meaning that’s what I think the spread should be. I use this to find out what the spread should be compared to what the odds makers list. So if the Rams are +6 and facing a team at home that is +2 on a neutral, the net would be +4 plus homefield advantage. So I would have the Rams as a -5.5 to -6 favorite in this scenario at home (giving home field +1.5 to +2). If the books have the line at Rams -3.5 that would be a play for me due to my rankings have it at -5.5 to -6.
These rankings will adjust throughout the season as we get more data. I do not like to start a team higher than +6 or lower than -6 even if it might be deserved because there is so much unknown and variance in each game. If I were to ranking higher than this window to start the season I think it would hurt my handicapping and lead to more losses. Just personally how I like to do things.
0 = average team
NFC West
Rams +6
Seahawks +4
49ers +2
Cardinals -6
NFC North
Lions +3
Bears +3
Packers +2
Vikings -2
NFC East
Eagles +2
Cowboys +2
Giants -2
Commanders -4
NFC South
Bucs +1
Saints 0
Falcons 0
Panther -1
AFC West
Chiefs +2
Broncos +2
Chargers +2
Raiders -4
AFC North
Ravens +3
Bengals +2
Steelers 0
Browns -4
AFC East
Bills +4
Pats +2
Jets -3
Dolphins -6
AFC South
Jags +3
Texans +2
Colts 0
Titans -3