Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season has once again demonstrated how wide open the league is right now. While there’s a relatively clear tier of the best NFL teams right now, the competition behind them for playoff spots will make the second half of the regular season a treat to watch.
Coming out of Week 9, let’s dive into our early Week 10 NFL power rankings. We’ll provide updates after Sunday Night Football (Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Chicago Bears) and Monday Night Football (Buffalo Bills vs Minnesota Vikings).
1. Chicago Bears (1)
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Nov 2, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams (18) under center against the Seattle Seahawks during the fourth quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
The Jeffrey Simmons trade is going to unlock the best version of the Chicago Bears. We already felt this was the best offense in the NFL and Ben Johnson still doesn’t have running back Kyle Monangai healthy yet to pair with D’Andre Swift. As for Chicago’s passing game, Caleb Williams is playing at an MVP-caliber level right now and that elevates an aerial attack that can already beat teams with its offensive weapons and scheme. Now tack onto that a defense that can generate pressure without blitzing? That’s the team to beat in the NFL and we expect another great showing from Chicago on Sunday Night Football.
2. Buffalo Bills (2)
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Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) passes the ball to running back James Cook III (4) during the game against the Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
If the Buffalo Bills even had a league-average defense, this would be the best team in the NFL. Instead, Josh Allen and Co. are saddled with carrying a team whose secondary allows the third-most passing yards per game (254.7) and the seventh-most points per drive (2.41). That’s our lone concern heading into this Monday Night Football matchup, because Carson Wentz is better equipped to give Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison chances to make big plays than Kyler Murray. We do, however, also expect Allen and James Cook to still beat the Vikings defense and head home with a victory.
3. San Francisco 49ers (3)
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Nov 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) scores a rushing touchdown during the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images
If we had to pick one team to challenge Chicago for the title of the best NFL team in 2026, it would be the San Francisco 49ers. This offense is clearly missing Mike Evans, but he’s just a few weeks away from returning, and we just saw on Sunday that this offense can still operate plenty fine without him. On the other side of the ball, with Nick Bosa and DeForest Buckner now on the defensive line, San Francisco’s defense is equally capable of causing the opposition real problems.
4. Denver Broncos (5)
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Nov 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) passes against the Carolina Panthers during the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
The Denver Broncos led 26-14 over Carolina with just over five minutes left in the fourth quarter, and then the wheels nearly fell off. A 12-play, 64-yard touchdown drive made it a five-point game, and then Denver gave Carolina a chance at a game-winning touchdown drive because of a botched second-and-8 play that lost 18 yards. Fortunately, Nik Bonitto saved the day with a strip-sack fumble at the Broncos’ 36-yard line. It’s now a 7-2 record for the Broncos, and while this club is far from flawless, Sean Payton has to be feeling better about what Bo Nix is showing lately. Up next, a well-earned bye for Denver.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (8)
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Nov 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) speaks in the huddle in the third quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images
It’s almost looked too easy for the Jacksonville Jaguars since they returned from the bye. They crushed a Colts team last week that has thrown in the towel on the season, and that was followed up by a Thursday Night Football matchup against a Ravens squad starting a third-string quarterback. That’s how you get a plus-58 point differential during this two-game win streak. It’s impressive, and the good times will keep rolling in Week 10 against Tennessee. Let’s just also keep in mind that the Jaguars (6-2) have lost to Denver and Houston this year and narrowly beat the Eagles because of a game-winning 57-yard field goal.
6. Detroit Lions (4)
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Nov 8, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs (0) celebrates with teammates after his touchdown during the second half against the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
That’s certainly not the caliber of performance we were hoping to see from the Detroit Lions in Miami. Sunday saw the Lions offense look a bit disjointed in critical moments, going 3-for-12 on third down and 1-for-4 in the red zone. That allowed the Dolphins to stay in this game far longer than they should have. We’re not overly worried about Detroit moving forward, especially with a 6-2 record, but this club is entering another challenging stretch in its schedule with contests against the Patriots, Buccaneers, and Bears to close out November.
7. Minnesota Vikings (6)
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Sep 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Vikings quarterback Carson Wentz (11) passes the ball during the first half against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
The Minnesota Vikings offense is going to look better with Carson Wentz as the starting quarterback. Our question heading into this Monday Night Football battle is if regression has come for Brian Flores’ defense. Detroit found some formations to exploit the blitz-heavy Vikings and it stands to reason Buffalo can exploit those same issues. We’d view the Vikings as the underdogs in this one and a second consecutive loss would suddenly raise questions about just low legitimate of a contender this team is.
8. Cincinnati Bengals (10)
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Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase makes a touchdown in the first quarter over the Atlanta Falcons at Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on Nov. 8, 2026.
It’s a four-game win streak for the Cincinnati Bengals, a span in which they’ve averaged 35.8 points per game. After some early-season dominance from Tee Higgins, Ja’Marr Chase is now rightfully showing who this team’s true No. 1 receiver is with consecutive games of 140-plus yards and a touchdown. Cincinnati has now pulled even with the Steelers for first place in the AFC North, just adding to the stakes for an already great Sunday Night Football matchup in Week 10 versus Pittsburgh.
9. Green Bay Packers (14)
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Nov 8, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) drops back to pass against the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
This is what can make the Green Bay Packers so dangerous if they make the playoff aspirations a reality. Jordan Love had just enough time in the pocket, and he hammered away at New England’s secondary with Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. Throw on top of that an opportunistic defense that can generate pressure and multiple takeaways, even without Micah Parsons, and you have a team capable of beating anyone. There is, of course, another side of this team. It’s the one that often can’t run the football, and when you are so dependent on big plays downfield, your offense keeps going three-and-out if they don’t hit. The Packers (6-3) now get to host the Vikings in Week 10. Many will remember the final score (39-22) of their Week 1 meeting, but don’t forget Green Bay led 22-10 at one point, and Love thrives against the blitz.
10. Kansas City Chiefs (7)
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Nov 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) catches a pass for 17 yards during the first quarter against the New York Jets at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The glaring weakness at wide receiver wasn’t a problem on Sunday for this Kansas City Chiefs offense. Kenneth Walker put up over 100 scrimmage yards, and Travis Kelce had his best performance since Week 2, with Andy Reid and Patrick Mahomes taking full advantage of weaknesses in New York’s defense. Unless general manager Brett Veach acquires a viable deep threat or just a receiver who can create separation on his own, though, we’re not all that convinced Kansas City can replicate this level of success vs. better teams.
11. Seattle Seahawks (9)
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Nov 8, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Seahawks running back Zach Charbonnet (26) runs against Arizona Cardinals safety Andrew Wingard (28) during the first quarter at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Our belief in the Seattle Seahawks still being a Super Bowl contender is quickly evaporating. While it is worth recognizing that Quenton Nelson was out in Week 9, it’s not as if this offense could get anything going on the ground consistently before that. Drew Lock did play pretty well on Sunday, and we’ll likely see him out there next week against Las Vegas. However, Sam Darnold will eventually be back under center, and it’s pretty apparent after nine games that Seattle doesn’t have the ability to hide his issues with an effective ground game.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (13)
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Nov 1, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter of an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
The trajectory arrow is certainly pointing upward for the Pittsburgh Steelers coming out of the Week 9 bye. Thanks to running back Jaylen Warren, who should earn All-Pro consideration this year, the Steelers offense has averaged 26.2 points and 354.7 total yards per game with a 5.7 yards-per-play average in the last six games. In the last three games, Pittsburgh’s defense has limited the opposition to 11.7 PPG, 274.7 total YPG, and a 4.3 yards-per-play average. The Steelers already beat Cincinnati once this year, and if they can do it again in Week 10, it’ll be time to put Pittsburgh in conversation with the top-six NFL teams.
13. Los Angeles Rams (12)
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Nov 8, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson (45) reaches out to tackle Los Angeles Rams running back Blake Corum (24) during the fourth quarter at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Rams were tied 13-13 with Washington entering the fourth quarter. While so much of the buzz coming into the season centered on the defense, which is now dealing with some big injuries both at defensive tackle and cornerback, this Rams offense is a problem. Los Angeles went 3-for-14 on third down Sunday and turned the football over twice. To make matters worse, Puka Nacua (knee) could now miss significant time. A three-game win streak is nice, but with how this club has looked for a majority of the season, it’s well within the realm of possibility that the Cardinals complete the sweep of the preseason Super Bowl favorites next week.
14. New England Patriots (11)
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Nov 8, 2026; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) reacts against the Green Bay Packers in the first half at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
The nightmare version of Drake Maye reappeared on Sunday. With Packers defensive coordinator Jonathan Gannon throwing all kinds of chaos at him and lacking a sufficient offensive line or receiving corps to support him, Maye threw three first-half interceptions. If that wasn’t bad enough for New England, its secondary was ripped to shreds by Christian Watson and Matthew Golden. The Patriots (5-4) are now headed to Germany to face a Lions offense that can be just as potent.
15. New York Giants (15)
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Nov 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Giants kicker Dominic Zvada (34) kicks a field goal against the Philadelphia Eagles during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
The New York Giants can thank rookie kicker Dominic Zvada and this defense, led by rookie Arvell Reese’s three sacks, for the win on Sunday in Philadelphia. Rivalry games can often be challenging, but needing five field goals and seven sacks to beat Joe Milton and Makai Lemon 19-11 doesn’t necessarily yield credibility to the Giants’ resume. With that said, a 5-2-1 record gives them breathing room in the NFC East, and adding even more talent to this roster would widen the gap even further. We just hope John Harbaugh isn’t expecting any addition to help New York avoid a first-round exit if it makes the playoff aspirations a reality.
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (16)
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Nov 1, 2026; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) hands the ball to running back Bucky Irving (7) against the Atlanta Falcons during the first quarter at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images
With the Panthers losing in Week 9, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will take the field on Sunday Night Football atop the NFC South. Do we expect that to be the case after the game? No, but it now means the Buccaneers have some margin for error if they do lose. For a franchise that a few weeks ago sat at 1-5, entering the bye in the race to win the division should feel like a win. That’s especially true given the team’s schedule in the second half of the season.
17. Carolina Panthers (21)
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Nov 8, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Carolina Panthers wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan (4) celebrates with quarterback Bryce Young (9) after scoring a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
While the Carolina Panthers lost at home on Sunday to Denver, that’s the best this team has looked in weeks. Bryce Young (276 pass yards, 7.1 ypa, and 3-1 TD-INT) looked good against an elite defense, Chuba Hubbard was extremely effective on the ground (79 yards and 4.9 ypc), and this team nearly pulled off the double-digit comeback in the fourth quarter. If Tampa Bay loses on Sunday night, Carolina is back atop the South.
18. Atlanta Falcons (17)
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Nov 8, 2026; Madrid, ESP; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) scrambles against the Cincinnati Bengals during the second quarter at Bernabeu Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Let’s start with the glass half-full perspective for the Atlanta Falcons. Starting quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (50 rushing yards) showcased a level of athleticism that we didn’t think was possible after a third ACL tear. Additionally, this team plays in a division that doesn’t have a club with a winning record. Those are the positives. What’s troubling is that Atlanta has lost four of its last five games, and things could get even bleaker with the Chiefs, Vikings, and Lions on deck. Given what the NFC North has done to teams outside its division, a five-game losing streak is a viable outcome for Atlanta.
19. Cleveland Browns (18)
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Nov 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Cleveland Browns wide receiver Denzel Boston (12) makes a catch while defended by New Orleans Saints cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) during the third quarter at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Hinton-Imagn Images
The Cleveland Browns have now lost consecutive games and are 2-3 since Week 5, with their victories decided by six points combined against the Ravens and Titans. While that could be the focus here, we continue to be enamored by this rookie receiver duo. Denzel Boston and KC Concepcion combined for 183 receiving yards on just 10 receptions in New Orleans, once again showing how dangerous they’ll be in the years to come. Given Houston’s penchant for giving up big plays, Boston and Concepcion will have some good opportunities to stand out in Week 10.
20. Dallas Cowboys (20)
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Nov 8, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb (88) celebrates with quarterback Dak Prescott (4) after a touchdown catch against the Indianapolis Colts during the second quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images
It’s a victory for the Dallas Cowboys, and improving to 4-5 still puts them within striking distance of the NFC East. With that said, needing a game-winning drive to beat a Colts team that is hosting a fire sale before the NFL trade deadline and whose locker room knows it is another indictment of this franchise. If this is how it’s going to look on a day when CeeDee Lamb and Javonte Williams combine for 319 scrimmage yards, how in the world is Dallas going to beat the 49ers in Week 10?
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21. Las Vegas Raiders (19)
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Nov 8, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) gains yards after catch as San Francisco 49ers safety Marques Sigle (36) tackles during the first half at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
It’s going to get bad again for the Las Vegas Raiders. They already went through a four-game losing streak in October, and November will likely hand out another lengthy one. Sunday’s loss in San Francisco could theoretically spark a conversation in the Raiders front office about a Kirk Cousins trade. However, because Las Vegas faces Seattle and Denver in the next two weeks, we suspect the franchise plays it smart and keeps Cousins so Mendoza can take over after the Week 13 bye.
22. Houston Texans (24)
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Nov 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers during the first quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
C.J. Stroud put on a passing clinic in the first half (230 passing yards, 9.6 ypa, and 3-1 TD-INT) against Los Angeles, and the Houston Texans defense held up its end of the deal. That now puts Houston at 3-1 since its winless start to the season, and that’s before a three-game stretch against the Browns, Colts, and Ravens. Getting back above the .500 line and sneaking into the wild-card mix is no longer outside the realm of possibility.
23. Arizona Cardinals (23)
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Nov 8, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Arizona Cardinals quarterback Gardner Minshew II (15) throws during the first quarter against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Minshew Mania wasn’t meant to last, but the Arizona Cardinals quarterback certainly wasn’t his team’s biggest problem on Sunday in Seattle. Sitting at 3-6, what we’re particularly interested to see is how the Cardinals front office handles the NFL trade deadline, because they did very well with the Marvin Harrison Jr. and Jacoby Brissett trades.
24. Baltimore Ravens (22)
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Nov 5, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball in the second quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: James Lang-Imagn Images
Will things really be that different for the Baltimore Ravens with Jacoby Brissett under center? Including that brutal Week 9 loss, the Ravens have allowed 28 points per game, with quarterbacks torching this secondary to the tune of a 102 passer rating while averaging 8.4 yards per attempt. It also appears that Derrick Henry, who turns 33 in January, is starting to lose the battle to Father Time (3.9 yards per carry on 175 attempts). Based on what we saw from Brissett in Arizona this season, we’re not all that convinced the Ravens win two of their next five games (Chargers, Panthers, Texans, Buccaneers, and Steelers).
25. New Orleans Saints (27)
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Nov 8, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints running back Audric Estime (30) scored a touchdown on a 2-yard run during the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Browns at Caesars Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Making his return this week to the New Orleans Saints, running back Audric Estime (72 yards and one touchdown) led the team to one of its best rushing performances of the season. That, plus Chris Olave, are why New Orleans was able to overcome two lost fumbles and a missed field goal to beat Cleveland in overtime thanks to a failed two-point conversion. It’s a small step forward for the Saints (3-5), and this division is still winnable, but New Orleans is headed into a difficult portion of its schedule with upcoming games against the Panthers (twice), Bears, Bengals, and Packers.
26. Washington Commanders (25)
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Nov 8, 2026; Landover, Maryland, USA; Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) walks off the field after the game against the Los Angeles Rams at Northwest Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
No matter what, the Washington Commanders can come out of the 2026 NFL season with renewed confidence in Jayden Daniels. He looked pretty sharp on Sunday against a defense that could throw Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett at him. Washington (2-5-1) is clearly not a serious threat for a second-half rally to make a run at the NFC East crown, but the organization and fan base should feel much better about the future with Daniels than they did a few weeks ago after his elbow injury.
27. Philadelphia Eagles (26)
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Nov 8, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Joe Milton III (14) runs the ball against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
From Weeks 2-8, the Philadelphia Eagles offense averaged just 14.8 points and 243.8 total yards per game with a 4.1 yards-per-play average. The bar for improvement was pretty low for Joe Milton. In his first start as the Eagles quarterback, the team finished with 220 total yards and 11 points on 13 drives while averaging 3.3 yards per play. Howie Roseman, if you’re reading this, there isn’t a single reason to keep Saquon Barkley, Dallas Goedert, and Dontayvion Wicks past the NFL trade deadline.
28. Miami Dolphins (29)
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Miami Dolphins quarterback Malik Willis (2) looks to makes a pass against Detroit Lions during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026.
It wasn’t a good day at the office for this Miami Dolphins offense (0-for-3 in red zone and 4-for-12 on third down), but head coach Jeff Hafley should feel great about how well his defense held Detroit in check. The Dolphins (1-7) keep piling up losses, but every game also continues to demonstrate why Hafley and the Dolphins front office are building something very promising in Miami.
29. Tennessee Titans (28)
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Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward (1) calls to running back Tony Pollard (20) before a snap in the third quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Tennessee Titans at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026. The Bengals played to a 43-36 overtime win against the Titans.
Tony Pollard, the subject of NFL trade rumors, has produced 368 scrimmage yards in the last three games. In that span, the Tennessee Titans only have a minus-4 point differential, and Cam Ward has looked a lot better. That perfectly explains why Pollard won’t be going anywhere else. It might be another month before we see the Titans win another game, but we at least understand the rationale for keeping Pollard and trading Jeffery Simmons.
30. New York Jets (30)
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Nov 8, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; New York Jets running back Breece Hall (20) carries the ball for 7 yards during the first quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
The New York Jets got running back Breece Hall back on Sunday, and they suffered their worst loss of the season. In the 35-12 defeat at Kansas City, what was particularly apparent is how important wide receiver Garrett Wilson is to this offense even when he isn’t putting up the stats that reflect it. Now sitting at 2-7, we remain convinced that it is in New York’s best interest to trade Hall for a Day 2 pick and let Braelon Allen take over this backfield.
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31. Indianapolis Colts (32)
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) waves to fans as he leaves the field Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, after losing a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Our biggest takeaway from Week 9 for the Indianapolis Colts is that there now seems to be a real possibility a Jonathan Taylor trade doesn’t happen. Reports surfaced over the weekend that the Vikings are now focused on quarterbacks, while the Giants have bowed out due to the Colts’ asking price. It would be an inexplicable decision for a team that is clearly headed into a multi-year rebuild, especially if Daniel Jones gets traded and this team just lets Anthony Richardson have a trial run for the rest of the year.
32. Los Angeles Chargers (31)
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Nov 8, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) is sacked by Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (51) during the first half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Chargers are the worst team in the NFL. After losing their eighth consecutive game, the question now is whether another ugly home loss is the wake-up call the Chargers front office needs. Again, reports suggested this weekend that Los Angeles had no intention of selling at the NFL trade deadline. If that’s still the case with an 0-8 record, ownership needs to clean house this offseason.