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NFL power rankings: Nick’s picks for how teams stack up before Week 7

No. 1 — San Francisco 49ers (6-0) | SAME San Francisco remains the NFL’s hottest and most dangerous team. They play complementary football, and Brock Purdy is playing like one of the league’s best quarterbacks right now. No. 2 —Buffalo…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 10:56 AM
NFL power rankings: Nick’s picks for how teams stack up before Week 7
Key Things to Know
  • Nick Falato published his Week 7 NFL power rankings, placing the San Francisco 49ers at number one.
  • The Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs secured the second and third positions in Falato's rankings.
  • The New York Giants dropped two spots to number 20 following a loss to the Saints.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Big Blue View writer Nick Falato has published his NFL power rankings heading into Week 7. Falato places the undefeated San Francisco 49ers at No. 1 following their strong complementary play, while the 5-1 Buffalo Bills and 5-0 Kansas City Chiefs occupy the second and third spots respectively. The winless Miami Dolphins sit at the bottom of the rankings at No. 32.

Falato ranks the New York Giants at No. 20 after a loss to the New Orleans Saints, noting their offensive struggles and questions at quarterback. Among notable movers, the Denver Broncos climbed eight spots to No. 7 following a 17-14 win over Seattle, while the Los Angeles Rams dropped 12 spots to No. 17.

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