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Week 9 NFL Power Rankings: Did the Niners fall after their bye week?

The San Francisco 49ers enjoyed their bye week here in Week 8, and they remain tied for the NFL’s best record with the Buffalo Bills and Minnesota Vikings going into Week 9 at 6-1. San Francisco had their first loss…

By Rohan Chakravarthi · Niners Nation

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 10:01 PM

Key Things to Know

The 49ers maintained or improved their positions across multiple major Week 9 power rankings during their bye week.
The Buffalo Bills claimed the consensus No. 1 ranking across outlets following a 36-10 win over the Baltimore Ravens.
San Francisco sits at 6-1 alongside Buffalo and Minnesota for the NFL's best record heading into Week 9.

The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco 49ers largely held or improved their standing across major Week 9 NFL power rankings despite being on a bye in Week 8. With a 6-1 record, San Francisco sits near the top of the league alongside the Buffalo Bills, who took over the consensus No. 1 spot across multiple outlets following a 36-10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

Media outlets highlighted San Francisco's bye week as a crucial rest period to recover from injuries affecting key players. The 49ers ranked second in ESPN, NFL.com, The Athletic, and CBS Sports, while climbing to third in FOX Sports' rankings.

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