Our weekly NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus the biggest defensive issue for each team

ESPN released its NFL Power Rankings heading into Week 6 of the 2026 season, analyzing all 32 teams and identifying each roster's primary defensive weakness. The New England Patriots reentered the top 10 following back-to-back victories led by quarterback Drake Maye, while the Green Bay Packers climbed after Jordan Love passed for 367 yards in a 31-7 rout of the Chicago Bears. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Chargers, Tennessee Titans, and Miami Dolphins sit at the bottom of the rankings with 0-5 records.

The analysis highlights league-wide defensive struggles, noting teams are averaging 23.3 points per game. Evaluators highlighted specific vulnerabilities across the league, including the Kansas City Chiefs recording zero sacks through the opening month, the Buffalo Bills suffering coverage lapses in long-yardage situations, and injuries thinning the secondaries of both the Detroit Lions and New England Patriots.