BLG’S WEEK 9 POWER RANKINGS
1 – Chicago Bears (LW: 5) – The Bears entering into Seattle and controling the ruling Super Bowl champs was truly excellent. This group appears like a force to be considered, particularly after including Jeffery Simmons to their defense. In general strong mix of skill and training.
2 – San Francisco 49ers (LW: 2) – The 49ers had a strong bye with Seattle (NFC West danger) and Minnesota (No. 1 seed risk) losing. They’ll host a spunky Raiders group in Week 9.
3 – Buffalo Bills (Last Week: 3) – The Bills have actually lost one video game this season and it was by 3 indicate a department competitor. As their conference’s just one-loss group, they have an accessible course to the No. 1 seed in the AFC playoff image.
4 – Kansas City Chiefs (LW: 1) – Make that 2 straight losses for the Chiefs. This group requires some aid ahead of the NFL trade due date and they’ll most likely make some relocate to get it.
5 – Detroit Lions (LW: 7) – The Lions are the only NFC North group yet to lose a video game in their very competitive department. They continue to be damaged by injuries however they should not be slept on.
6 – Minnesota Vikings (LW: 4) – The Vikings weren’t going to remain unbeaten with how inefficient their offense has actually been. Their defense is going to make groups actually make wins over them.
7 – Jacksonville Jaguars (LW: 9) – The Jags own the NFL’s finest point differential at +85. The next closest group is the 49ers at +58. Jacksonville likewise ranks 2nd in DVOA. They’re a genuine title competitor.
8 – Seattle Seahawks (LW: 6) – If the season ended today, which it does not, the Seahawks would in fact be on the outdoors searching in with 7 groups ahead of them in the NFC playoff photo. This is still a great group however they’re not an elite group like they were in 2015.
9 – Cincinnati Bengals (LW: 8) – Despite being 12.5-point home favorites, the Bengals required overtime to beat the lowly Titans. Not truly perfect to permit Cam Ward to log the third-best passer score of his profession versus your defense.
10 – New England Patriots (LW: 11) – It has actually not been an excellent vibes season for the Pats however they’re 4-1 in their last 5 video games. Drake Maye has actually tossed 14 goals to 2 interceptions for a 122.2 passer ranking throughout that stretch.
11 – Los Angeles Rams (LW: 12) – The Rams are gaining from a softer part of their schedule. It likewise seems like Myles Garrett might be back quickly. Possibly they’ll make a run.
12 – Denver Broncos (LW: 13) – Unfortunately, Sean Payton is a respectable coach. The Broncos are connected for the NFL’s finest record versus the spread this season, an indication that this group is outshining their expectations.
13 – Las Vegas Raiders (LW: 15) – The Raiders broke their four-game losing streak with an exhilarating win over the Jets. Extremely interested to see how they fare over their next 3 video games: at San Francisco, vs. Seattle, at Denver. That stretch will be a base test for simply how genuine this group is.
14 – Green Bay Packers (LW: 16) – The Packers are doing not have a signature win over an excellent group this season. They’ve beaten lower competitors however have yet to come out on top versus a huge pet dog. (I’m not counting the Bears video game that Tyson Bagent began.)
15 – Pittsburgh Steelers (LW: 20) – Do we need to take the Steelers seriously? They’re presently the leading group in the AFC North, though Cincy’s ceiling seems greater.
16 – Baltimore Ravens (LW: 10) – Oof. The Ravens are taking a huge fall here after losing both Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley to injury. Undrafted novice Joe Fagnano may begin in Week 9 even though he’s banged up. Not looking great.
17 – Dallas Cowboys (LW: 14) – The Dallas defense is a joke and Brian Schottenheimer is doing a bad task. That being stated, Dak Prescott is worthy of more blame than he’s getting. The Cowboys really got a stop in overtime after the Cardinals got the ball. Just requiring to move into Brandon Aubrey’s long basket variety while dipping into home, Prescott supervised a drive that netted -5 lawns in 3 plays and led to a punt. That’s a got ta have it minute for the greatest paid quarterback in the NFL and he turned up very little in a big area. Barely the very first time!
The NFC East is an extremely unique location in 2026.
Sunday saw the Dallas Cowboys definitely humiliate themselves versus the Arizona Cardinals and at this moment all hope is totally lost for them on the season.
Throughout the Sunday night slate, the Washington Commanders returned to the department race with a win versus a Philadelphia Eagles group that looks all set for this entire thing to be over with.
The New York Giants rested and got prepared to keep their location atop the divisional standings.
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18 – New York Giants (LW: 18) – The G-Men are returning from their bye as roadway wagering favorites in Philly for the very first time considering that 2009. New york city is likewise seeking to enhance their lineup with more skill ahead of the NFL trade due date. They simply may win the NFC East.
19 – Cleveland Browns (LW: 17) – The Browns had a possibility to make individuals take them more seriously by beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh. They did not come close to making it occur.
20 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers (LW: 22) – Obligatory reference of the Bucs winning in Week 8 regardless of not finishing a pass. The Bucs are maybe following the 2024 Eagles script of simply running the hell out of the ball. Not a bad method if groups can’t stop it!
21 – Carolina Panthers (LW: 19) – Two of the 3 Panthers’ win this season have actually come versus depth quarterbacks (Cooper Rush and Tanner McKee). They’re not terrifying any person.
22 – Atlanta Falcons (LW: 21) – I continue to keep that the Falcons are the NFL’s the majority of unforeseeable group on a weekly basis. They followed up a remarkable Week 7 over the 49ers by losing to a group that could not even finish a single pass versus them.
23 – Arizona Cardinals (LW: 27) – Minshew Mania is cutting loose on you, sibling! The Cards are one win far from exceeding their 2026 forecasted win overall (3.5 video games) with 9 video games delegated play. Props to Mike LaFleur for assisting his group overachieve expectations.
24 – New Orleans Saints (LW: 23) – The Saints are returning from their bye to host the Sheuder Sanders-led Browns. We’ll see if Kellen Moore can make a run in a weak NFC South.
25 – Houston Texans (LW: 24) – The Texans are returning from their bye to play the Bolts in California. If Houston can’t win this video game, stick a fork in them.
26 – Washington Commanders (LW: 28) – The Commanders didn’t precisely look incredible in a win over the Eagles however, hi, they purchased a long time to keep their season alive in a weak department. We’ll see if they can construct on this triumph with the Rams, Giants (enormous video game in the NFC East), and Bengals up next.
27 – Miami Dolphins (LW 29) – After losing their very first 3 video games by double digits, the Dolphins’ last 4 video games have actually been chosen by one belongings (1-3 because stretch). Development?
28 – New York Jets (LW: 30) – The Jets aren’t excellent however they’ve at least played some amusing video games this season.
29 – Philadelphia Eagles (LW: 25) – The Eagles are pitiful. I have my doubts that Nick Sirianni is going to make it through a failure this huge.
30 – Tennessee Titans (LW: 31) – Taking the Bengals to overtime seems like an ethical success for this group.
31 – Indianapolis Colts (LW: 26) – Tanking does not do the Colts much excellent because they do not their own their first-round choice in the 2027 NFL Draft. They’ll still get greater choices in the other rounds.
32 – Los Angeles Chargers (LW: 32) – Five of the Chargers’ 7 losses have actually come over more than one ownership. They have not even truly been competitive.
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