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NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 6 edition

Week 5 of the 2026 NFL season was bizarre, as there were a whole lot of weird coaching decisions league-wide. There are a lot of bad teams in the NFC, but we have no new obituaries this week because the…

Published: Tuesday, 13 October 2026 at 12:09 PM
NFC Hierarchy/Obituary: Week 6 edition
Key Things to Know
  • Jimmy Kempski ranks the NFC hierarchy through Week 5, listing the undefeated San Francisco 49ers at number one.
  • No NFC teams received an obituary because weak divisions like the NFC East and South keep struggling clubs alive.
  • Kempski suggests the Seattle Seahawks should explore trading for Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jimmy Kempski ranks the top teams in the NFC entering Week 6, naming the 5-0 San Francisco 49ers as the conference's premier team. Kempski explains that no teams received an official "obituary" this week because struggling teams in weak divisions like the NFC East and NFC South remain mathematically in contention despite mediocre records.

The rankings place the Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, and Chicago Bears near the top alongside the 49ers. Kempski criticizes poor performances across the conference, pointing out late-game blunders by the New York Giants and Washington Commanders, as well as the Dallas Cowboys' home loss to Tampa Bay.

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