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Scored under the published methodology, which sets out what counts as right, what a naive guess would have said, and why an earlier call is worth more than a late one.

Takes logged
354
Graded
148

42% settled

Average accuracy
66.1

out of 100

Pundits
85

have made one

How these calls land

Every graded call of this kind, bucketed by score.

Takes in each band

020406080
0 — dead wrongscore out of 100100 — nailed it
58 scored 80+28 scored under 40

Settled or waiting

148 / 354

graded

206 still pending

Who is good at power rankings

MissedTakes score for this kind of prediction only — accuracy measured against what a naive guess would have scored. Zero means no better than guessing.

provisionalRatings this early are samples, not reputations — the methodology sets out how many articles it takes before we call one settled.

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The same record pooled across everyone writing under one banner.

Every power rankings take

126–150 of 354

  • PendingColin CowherdPower Rankings

    the bills are the largest favorite ... I'll take them to win the division. New England's schedule is much tougher... The Jets in third... Dolphins are rebuilding... I'll pick them easily for fourth.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPower Rankings

    I'm going to go with Baltimore... Cincinnati, I have as a new playoff team... Steelers... I think they'll be viable as a playoff team until about week 16, 17 or 18. Cleveland... They're just too young to win

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingTyler SullivanPower Rankings

    Below, CBS Sports' Jordan Dajani and Tyler Sullivan examined every team's roster and attempted to rank the starting lineups around the league. ... Here are their first rankings, from No. 32 to No. 17.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingJordan DajaniPower Rankings

    Here are their first rankings, from No. 32 to No. 17. 32. Miami Dolphins ... 17. Chicago Bears

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 25, 2026the article →
  • PendingJohn MiddlekauffPower Rankings

    They're a lock top three or four team going into the

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 24, 2026the article →
  • PendingSimon HunterPower Rankings

    So I actually have them still fourth in this division... they're fourth on the script here, but you think they're third in the division.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 20, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPower Rankings

    If I had to list the five best rosters in the NFL, I do not put Kansas City in that space. I would say the Rams, Philadelphi, the Seahawks, the Lions, and the Denver Broncos.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 19, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPower Rankings

    Cowherd predicted a shift in standings, projecting the Green Bay Packers to finish in fourth place in a competitive division... "They finish last."

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingMike FlorioPower Rankings

    Mike Florio runs Michael Holley through PFT’s preseason power rankings, which includes the Houston Texans at No. 3 and the New England Patriots at No. 7.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 14, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick ShookPower Rankings

    The Rams are number one, the Broncos are number two, the Seahawks are number three... the Eagles at four, the Bills at five, and the Ravens at six... The Jags there at seven, the Bengals at eight, and then the Texans at nine. The Bears are round out the top ten... the Bears Cowboys there at ten and eleven... Patriots at twelve... fourteen through sixteen Lions, Chiefs, Niners... the Chargers, Vikings, Colts, and Steelers seventeen eighteen, nineteen twenty... You put Saints twenty one, Bucks twenty two Panthers twenty three... the Titans twenty four and then the Falcons twenty five... Cardinals are at twenty six, Giants are at twenty seven, Browns at twenty eight, Commanders at twenty nine... Last two teams are the Raiders and the Dolphins... a team that's thirty first ranked here and the Jets are thirtieth

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2026the article →
  • PendingNick WrightPower Rankings

    he revealed his team tiers entering Week 1 of the preseason ... There's no decision to be made regarding the Rams and Seahawks for the top spot on his tier list.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 13, 2026the article →
  • PendingRich EisenPower Rankings

    Number 10 ... the Jacksonville Jaguars at number 10 on my list ... The Bears are nine ... Houston Texans are eight ... Number seven on the list. I'm putting the Eagles here ... Number six are your Patriots ... Number five on the list are the LA chargers ... Number four is your Dallas Cowboys ... Number three is the Denver Broncos.

    Los Angeles Chargers

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingBrent SobleskiPower Rankings

    The following 10 teams have the highest concentration of top talent based on their average overall grade among those appearing on the list and how many of those individuals cracked B/R's Top 100.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingNick ShookPower Rankings

    Rank 1 Los Angeles Rams ... Rank 32 Miami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingJacob InfantePower Rankings

    PFN's 2026 NFL power rankings put the Ravens fifth and the Rams first... Seattle at No. 2 gets the continuity case... Buffalo lands third as Infante's top AFC team... San Francisco at No. 4 comes with its own subtext

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingDiante LeePower Rankings

    In creating these power rankings, I’m taking into consideration overall team strength ... but each team is ultimately ranked by how much I’d trust it to win the Super Bowl next season.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingtheScorePower Rankings

    NFL Power Rankings takes stock of all 32 teams throughout the season. 1. Los Angeles Rams ... 32. Miami Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingFrank SchwabPower Rankings

    Other NFL team previews: 32. Dolphins | 31. Jets | 30. Cardinals | 29. Browns | 28. Titans | 27. Raiders | 26. Falcons | 25. Giants | 24. Saints | 23. Panthers | 22. Buccaneers | 21. Colts | 20. Steelers | 19. Vikings | 18. Commanders | 17. Bengals | 16. Jaguars | 15. Packers | 14. Chargers | 13. 49ers | 12. Chiefs | 11. Bears | 10. Texans | 9. Eagles | 8. Cowboys | 7. Ravens | 6. Lions | 5. Patriots | 4. Broncos | 3. Bills | 2. Seahawks | 1. Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingFrank SchwabPower Rankings

    Here are the pre-preseason power rankings. ... 32: Miami Dolphins ... 1: Los Angeles Rams

    Los Angeles Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingFrank SchwabPower Rankings

    No. 32 Dolphins | No. 31 Jets | No. 30 Cardinals | ... No. 2 Seahawks | No. 1 Rams

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026
  • PendingMike FanelliPower Rankings

    I've put together fantasy football rankings for all 32 NFL teams, along with my thoughts on each squad for the 2026 season.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 12, 2026the article →
  • PendingColin CowherdPower Rankings

    "I think this roster is top three in the NFL."

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026the article →
  • PendingBleacher ReportPower Rankings

    Bleacher Report has released their most stacked NFL teams head in the twenty twenty six Houston Texans one Rams, two Eagles, three Detroit four Steelers. Five. Ravens, six Broncos, seven Seahawks, eight Niners, nine Bills ten.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 11, 2026
  • PendingNate DavisPower Rankings

    Davis has the Bears ranked a startling fifth overall. They're ahead of the San Francisco 49ers, Houston Texans and both Detroit (10th) and Green Bay (14th). ... Only the Rams (1), Seattle (2), Denver (3) and Buffalo (4) rate higher than the Bears in his power rankings.

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 10, 2026
  • PendingCarter BahnsPower Rankings

    Best pass-rushing rooms: Rams at the top, Dolphins at the bottom ... 30. Titans ... 31. Panthers ... 32. Dolphins

    Waiting on the season to settle this.said Aug 3, 2026the article →

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NFL — power rankings (160 graded)

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