NFL Power Rankings: Week 6 Edition

Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season has come to a close, and it's time for the NFL Power Rankings. Here's how the 32 teams are faring:

1. Kansas City Chiefs (1) - The Chiefs return from their bye to face the winless Chargers.

2. San Francisco 49ers (2) - Brock Purdy has moved ahead of Josh Allen in MVP odds as the Niners secure a win over an NFC West rival.

3. Seattle Seahawks (3) - The Seahawks narrowly lose to the 49ers but have a chance to bounce back against Denver.

4. Baltimore Ravens (4) - The Ravens enter the week as road underdogs, but beat Atlanta in overtime.

5. Buffalo Bills (5) - Josh Allen falls short of a new single-game rushing total in an overtime win against the Rams.

6. Minnesota Vikings (6) - The Vikings keep winning despite a mediocre offense, thanks to an easier schedule.

7. Chicago Bears (7) - The Bears lost to Caleb Williams' return, but may see him play in Week 6.

8. Los Angeles Rams (8) - The Rams, despite a 2-3 start, remain favorites to win the Super Bowl.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars (10) - The Jaguars narrowly beat the Eagles in London, sitting at 4-1 in the AFC South.

10. Detroit Lions (12) - The Lions' defense remains suspect, but their offense shines.

11. Cincinnati Bengals (13) - The Bengals secure a free win against the worst team in the NFL.

12. New England Patriots (14) - Burying Drake Maye after the Patriots' loss to the Jaguars was premature; he has seven touchdowns and one interception in two weeks.

13. Las Vegas Raiders (11) - The Raiders have lost two in a row, facing the Bills and Rams next, potentially dropping below .500.

14. Dallas Cowboys (9) - Dallas enters Week 5 as 9.5-point home favorites against a rookie quarterback, losing by eight points.

15. Denver Broncos (16) - The Broncos beat a winless Bolts team.

16. Carolina Panthers (18) - The Panthers return from their bye to face the Eagles, with a rest advantage.

17. New York Giants (17) - Despite Jaxson Dart's season-ending injury, the Giants give fans some excitement.

18. Green Bay Packers (23) - The Packers have bounced back with two wins, including a blowout over the Bears.

19. Philadelphia Eagles (15) - The Eagles benefit from the benefit of the doubt, with an offensive that stinks.

20. Atlanta Falcons (19) - Intriguing to see the Falcons with Michael Penix, but Tua Tagovailoa worries.

21. New Orleans Saints (20) - The Saints have fallen to the bottom of the NFC South, only above Arizona in the playoff picture.

22. Pittsburgh Steelers (24) - The Steelers maintain their non-losing season streak.

23. Indianapolis Colts (21) - No one takes the Colts seriously.

24. Houston Texans (26) - The Texans secure a win against the Titans, finally on the board.