Rams Top NFL Preseason Rankings as Seahawks Sit 3rd and Patriots Fall Outside Top 10
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Updated · NFL.com · Aug 11
Rams Top NFL Preseason Rankings as Seahawks Sit 3rd and Patriots Fall Outside Top 10
3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Aug 11
Summary
Los Angeles opened at No. 1 in NFL Daily’s first 2026 preseason power rankings, with the Rams backed by Matthew Stafford’s MVP form, Myles Garrett’s arrival and the possibility of Aaron Donald returning.
Denver landed at No. 2 and Seattle at No. 3, reflecting confidence in the Broncos’ 14-3 core and the Seahawks’ continuity despite backfield losses and a few key injuries.
New England’s biggest surprise was at No. 12, outside the top 10 despite its AFC title run, after offseason departures stripped away several contributors from last season’s Super Bowl team.
The top 10 also featured Philadelphia, Buffalo, Baltimore, Jacksonville, Cincinnati, Houston and Chicago, while Dallas at No. 11 was highlighted as an under-the-radar contender.
The rankings reset the league for 2026 rather than carrying over last season’s order, emphasizing camp health, roster moves and coaching changes as preseason expectations take shape.