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Bills climb in Week 7 NFL Power Rankings, but which AFC contenders are for real?

Buffalo enters its bye week ranked third in the NFL across eight major outlets. With six AFC teams in the national top 10, which contenders are trending in the right direction, and which have reasons for concern? The Buffalo Bills…

By Sara Larson · Buffalo Rumblings

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Buffalo rose to third in eight-outlet consensus Power Rankings entering its Week 7 bye week.
The Bills improved to 5-1 after defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 33-30.
Kansas City leads the AFC consensus rankings at 5-0 following a 22-6 win over the Chargers.

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The Buffalo Bills entered their Week 7 bye ranked third overall across eight major national outlets following a 33-30 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. Buffalo improved to 5-1 on the season and saw its consensus ranking climb from 4.25 to 3.88, trailing only the undefeated Kansas City Chiefs among AFC teams.

Sara Larson writes that while Buffalo and Kansas City lead the AFC pack, each contender carries notable question marks. Larson highlights Buffalo's defensive struggles, Denver's inconsistent offense, Baltimore's issues without Lamar Jackson, and New England's volatility, while viewing the Houston Texans as a potential rising threat.

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