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NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 7 edition

Week 6 of the 2026 NFL season is in the books, and eight of the NFC's 16 teams already have at least four losses. At the top of the conference, the 49ers are separating from the pack/ At the bottom…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 1:59 PM
NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 7 edition
Key Things to Know
  • Jimmy Kempski ranks the NFC hierarchy after Week 6, placing the 49ers first and Buccaneers on the brink.
  • Kempski views the Rams, Lions, Bears, Seahawks, and 49ers as reasonable NFC Super Bowl contenders.
  • The 6-0 San Francisco 49ers hold a three-game advantage in the NFC West.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jimmy Kempski of PhillyVoice evaluates the NFC hierarchy entering Week 7 of the 2026 NFL season, placing the 6-0 San Francisco 49ers at the top of the conference rankings while leaving the 1-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers on the brink of elimination. Kempski notes that half of the conference's 16 teams already carry at least four losses.

The writer considers the 49ers, Seahawks, Bears, Lions, and Rams as the primary contenders capable of making a Super Bowl run. Meanwhile, Kempski highlights the undefeated Minnesota Vikings at 5-0 and points out that all four NFC North clubs currently occupy playoff positions.

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