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NFL Power Rankings 2026: 32 Teams, 32 Milestones

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With all 32 NFL teams making their final cuts Sunday night, it's the perfect time to size up the league in our Power Rankings just days away from the 2026 season. To form the list, our power panel of more than a dozen NFL analysts evaluates how all 32 teams stack up against one another, ranking them from No. 1 to 32.

In addition to our 1-32 ranking, NFL Nation reporters picked a milestone to watch for each franchise this season. From 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan becoming the longest-tenured coach in 49ers history to Ravens running back Derrick Henry moving up to No. 6 on the career rushing list, there's plenty at stake beyond who wins Super Bowl LXI.

The Los Angeles Rams top the rankings. Quarterback Matthew Stafford could surpass Philip Rivers for the sixth-most touchdown passes in NFL history with three more scores, potentially as early as Week 1 or 2. The Seattle Seahawks, ranked second, watch Jaxon Smith-Njigba aim for 100 receptions in three of his first four seasons.

Buffalo Bills' Josh Allen is 3,782 yards away from eclipsing Patrick Mahomes for most combined passing and rushing yards by a quarterback in his first nine seasons. Denver Broncos coach Sean Payton could move into the top 10 for career coaching wins with at least nine wins, while Philadelphia Eagles' Jalen Hurts needs 12 rushing touchdowns to join Allen and Cam Newton at 75 career rushing TDs.