PFT Ranks Seahawks No. 1 in Week 1 2026 NFL Top 32
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Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 8
PFT Ranks Seahawks No. 1 in Week 1 2026 NFL Top 32
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports · Sep 8
Summary
Seattle opened atop PFT’s Week 1 power rankings, ahead of the Rams, Texans, Broncos and Bills as all 32 teams begin the 2026 season at 0-0.
The top tier reflects preseason expectations and roster questions, with Seattle’s backfield hinging on rookie Jadarian Price and Los Angeles facing Super Bowl-or-bust pressure.
Houston drew praise as a potential contender if its offense improves, while Denver’s addition of Jaylen Waddle and Buffalo’s concerns over grass-field durability shaped the rest of the top five.
Further down, the Bengals climbed to No. 11 from No. 15, the Giants rose to No. 20 from No. 23, and the Cardinals remained last at No. 32.
The rankings frame Week 1 around both upside and instability, from optimism around Lamar Jackson’s new Ravens offense to questions surrounding teams such as the Jets, Raiders and Browns.