NFL Power Rankings: Evaluating All 32 Teams After Preseason Action

With the 2026 NFL preseason now over, these power rankings look ahead to Week 1 and sort 32 teams by Super Bowl and playoff potential. The Los Angeles Rams top the list, though there’s uncertainty around whether Aaron Donald exits retirement, plus Puka Nacua facing a possible multi-game suspension and Myles Garrett nursing a knee issue. The Seattle Seahawks follow as reigning champs, despite offseason losses affecting secondary depth and the running back room. Houston Texans are ranked third for defensive dominance and an offense reinforced by deeper line, backfield and tight end talent. Baltimore’s defense-first outlook and Lamar Jackson’s form drive their fifth-to-title logic, with the Philadelphia Eagles next for their Vic Fangio defense and new coordinator Sean Mannion.