PFT’s Week 1 2026 NFL power rankings - NBC Sports

Seattle enters the 2026 season as PFT's No. 1 team, with rookie Jadarian Price expected to shoulder the running game, followed by the Rams, for whom anything less than a Super Bowl appearance would be a disappointment.
The Texans, Broncos and Bills round out the top five, with Denver hoping newly acquired Jaylen Waddle boosts its passing attack.
The Bengals made the biggest jump into the top group, climbing from No. 15 to No. 11, as Joe Burrow compares the team's feel to his 2019 LSU squad, while the 49ers slid to No. 15 amid a string of distractions.
Coaching storylines feature prominently, including John Harbaugh potentially sparking a quick Giants turnaround at No. 20 and Robert Saleh getting a chance to settle a grudge with the Titans.
Several teams face key uncertainties: the Packers could be hurt by Josh Jacobs on paid leave and Micah Parsons not yet ready, the Cowboys have a suddenly shaky offensive line, and the Colts need Daniel Jones and Jonathan Taylor to stay healthy.
Quarterback futures loom large in the lower rankings, with questions over whether Bryce Young can secure his spot in Carolina and speculation that Tua Tagovailoa could be benched and eventually cut in Atlanta.