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49ers in Week 7 power rankings: ‘There’s no question they’re the best team’

The 49ers remain No. 1 in NFL power rankings after improving to 6-0. See how national media outlets rank San Francisco ahead of its Week 7 matchup.

By David Bonilla · 49ers Webzone

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:03 PM

Key Things to Know

The 49ers held the No. 1 spot across nearly all major Week 7 national power rankings.
San Francisco improved to 6-0 following a 23-17 Monday night victory over the Washington Commanders.
Multiple analysts voiced concern over mounting injuries, including wide receiver Mike Evans leaving with an Achilles issue.

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The San Francisco 49ers retained top spots across Week 7 NFL power rankings after defeating the Washington Commanders 23-17 to advance to 6-0. Major national outlets, including ESPN, NFL.com, The Athletic, CBS Sports, and FOX Sports, all placed the team at No. 1, with Sporting News ranking them at No. 2.

Despite San Francisco's undefeated record, analysts highlighted severe injury concerns, particularly after wide receiver Mike Evans suffered an Achilles issue. Kyle Shanahan's team now faces a short turnaround to play the Atlanta Falcons on the road before entering their bye week.

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