NFL Power Rankings Week 6: 49ers Take Control, Jets Climb to No. 23

Early in the 2026 season, roster depth is emerging as a defining advantage. Injuries and uneven quarterback play are testing contenders, while the teams best equipped to adapt are separating themselves in an increasingly unpredictable league. Here are the current NFL Power Rankings.

NFL Power Rankings Week 6: Top 10

1. San Francisco 49ers 5-0 (Week Five: 1)

   The 49ers made a huge statement on Sunday, winning on the road in Seattle. San Francisco is the undisputed number one in Week 6 with wins over three of the four conference championship teams from 2025.

2. Kansas City Chiefs 4-0 (Week Five: 3)

   The Chiefs rise a spot while resting at home. The winless and desperate Chargers come to KC this week. Then Kansas City gets tested with road trips to Seattle and Denver.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars 4-1 (Week Five: 4)

   The Jaguars struggled to a win over the Eagles. Jacksonville is in the middle of the pack in total defense, yet the Jags allow only 14 points per game, good for second best in the league.

4. Minnesota Vikings 5-0 (Week Five: 5)

   The Vikings held the Saints to 13 points Sunday. That was the fourth straight game the Minnesota defense held an opponent under 16 points.

5. Baltimore Ravens 4-1 (Week Five: 7)

   The Ravens won a game on the road without their starting quarterback. Staying on top in the AFC North will depend on a healthy Lamar Jackson. Baltimore can take a step forward over the next two weeks with division opponents Cleveland and Cincinnati on deck.

6. Buffalo Bills 4-1 (Week Five: 8)

   The Bills won a wild game against a solid opponent on the road Monday night. The team needs more from a defense currently ranked third from the bottom of the league.

7. Seattle Seahawks 3-2 (Week Five: 2)

   The Seahawks are missing something from their championship campaign. The team is first in total defense, but Seattle has allowed over 29 points per game in its last three contests.

8. Los Angeles Rams 2-3 (Week Five: 6)

   Los Angeles needs to be better in each phase as a brutal opening few weeks comes to a close. The Rams should be able to string a few victories together as their schedule lightens up over the next five weeks.

9. New England Patriots 3-2 (Week Five: Unranked)

   The Patriots have won two straight games, spurred on by better play from the quarterback. Drake Maye has been solid in the team’s last two games after a very uneven start to the season.

10. Denver Broncos 3-2 (Week Five: Unranked)

    Denver won Sunday without its starting cornerback tandem. The Broncos host the defending champions this week. Sean Payton needs to get more from both sides of the ball than the team has shown thus far.

The Jets won a sloppy, rainy affair Sunday to break a three-game losing streak. The Jets held the Browns to just 198 total yards and 102 yards passing. New York got its ground game moving, making the difference in an even matchup to take the team to 2-3 for the year.

Reaching 3-3 will be difficult. The Jets travel to New England this week to face a Patriots team gaining momentum after a rocky start. Drake Maye has been sharp in the team’s last two games following his early-season struggles. New England’s defense ranks fourth overall, just behind the Jets, with the Patriots facing a more challenging schedule thus far.

The Jets’ chances will hinge on finding a way to move the chains on offense and sustain drives. The return of Breece Hall and Adonai Mitchell would be very welcome given how difficult it is to move the ball on the Patriots. It is unclear if either player will be available this week.

The Jets also need much better play from their interior offensive line, which has not been good this season. If the Jets cannot sustain a run game and allow pressure up the middle when they are passing, this one could get ugly early and stay that way.

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