Walt· Sep 9, 2026
WalterFootball's 2026 preseason NFL power rankings place Denver 15th and Kansas City 17th entering Week 1, with open skepticism about the Chiefs' roster.
“The Chiefs have a dreadful roster.”
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- Power RankingsSep 9, 2026
“WalterFootball's current NFL Power Rankings provide an amusing wrinkle. Denver enters Week 1 ranked 15th. Kansas City is 17th.”
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