2026 NFL Power Rankings Week 6: 49ers on Top, Steelers Rise

The 2026 NFL Power Rankings for Week 6 highlighted the San Francisco 49ers as the team with the most to brag about, while the Pittsburgh Steelers made a significant leap upwards. The rankings were updated on Oct. 13, 2026, at 12:52 a.m. ET by NFL writer Ralph Vacchiano, who noted a peculiar start to the NFL season. Notably, the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants had unexpectedly emerged with impressive records, and the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers were languishing near the bottom.

These rankings indicated some emerging truths with the 2026 season: the NFC West remains strong. Here are the key rankings:

32. Tennessee Titans
- Record: 0-5
- Previous ranking: 32
- Super Bowl odds: +100000 (tied for 31st-best)
The Titans struggled this season, having dropped to the bottom of the rankings after failing to beat the struggling Eagles and Giants. They now face a tough road ahead.

31. Miami Dolphins
- Record: 0-5
- Previous ranking: 31
- Super Bowl odds: +100000 (tied for 31st-best)
The Dolphins entered their bye week with the weakest offense and a quarterback, Malik Willis, who has underperformed. With two games against the Jets on the horizon, they might find their only chances for wins this season.

30. Arizona Cardinals
- Record: 1-4
- Previous ranking: 27
- Super Bowl odds: +50000 (30th-best)
Despite expectations of a winless start, the Cardinals managed one victory. A lack of a reliable quarterback remains an issue.

29. Los Angeles Chargers
- Record: 0-5
- Previous ranking: 28
- Super Bowl odds: +20000 (27th-best)
The Chargers faced a brutal start, yet they lost close matches against solid teams. Their struggles continued with eight consecutive losses, a current league worst.

28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Record: 1-4
- Previous ranking: 30
- Super Bowl odds: +12500 (24th-best)
The Buccaneers secured a win against the Cowboys but remain inconsistent under head coach Todd Bowles, who faces increasing pressure.

27. New Orleans Saints
- Record: 1-4
- Previous ranking: 23
- Super Bowl odds: +15000 (26th-best)
The Saints were noted as the biggest disappointment, unable to perform up to expectations.

26. New York Jets
- Record: 2-3
- Previous ranking: 29
- Super Bowl odds: +30000 (29th-best)
The Jets showed competitiveness but need to overcome stronger opponents to improve their record.

25. Washington Commanders
- Record: 1-3-1
- Previous ranking: 24
- Super Bowl odds: +10000 (23rd-best)
Their recent tie against the Giants highlighted both promising moments and disarray, particularly in the second half.