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Where 49ers sit in NFL Week 9 power rankings after their much-needed bye

And then there were none. Undefeated teams. That one winless team still has not won a game. Week 8 was a wacky one, which resulted in quite a bit of movement near the top of the rankings as one of…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 8:14 PM
Where 49ers sit in NFL Week 9 power rankings after their much-needed bye
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Taylor Wirth ranked the San Francisco 49ers at No. 2 in the NFL Week 9 power rankings.
  • The 49ers retained their second-place position during their bye week with a 6-1 record.
  • The Buffalo Bills claimed the top spot in the power rankings with a 6-1 record.
The Story in 60 Seconds

NBC Sports Bay Area's Taylor Wirth placed the San Francisco 49ers at No. 2 in the NFL Week 9 power rankings following their bye week. Holding a 6-1 record, the 49ers remained in the second spot despite significant shifts across the rest of the league's standings.

The Buffalo Bills claimed the No. 1 spot with a 6-1 record, while the Chicago Bears moved up to No. 3. The previously top-ranked Minnesota Vikings slipped to fifth place following their first defeat of the season.

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