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Power Rankings - 2026 Week 3

# Team Location Outlook
1Seahawks (SEA)SeattleConsensus average: 1.25. Seattle paired 381 yards of offense with just 151 allowed in Arizona. That two-sided performance supports its leading position; sustaining defensive control gives the offense room to operate.
2Bills (BUF)BuffaloConsensus average: 2.75. Buffalo combined 203 rushing yards with 243 net passing yards against Detroit. The attack offers several routes to points, while allowing 31 keeps defensive improvement on the agenda.
3Chiefs (KC)Kansas CityConsensus average: 4.25. Kansas City generated 523 yards but needed overtime to beat Indianapolis. Its offensive ceiling is clear; turning that production into a more comfortable margin is the next challenge.
4Bengals (CIN)CincinnatiConsensus average: 4.75. Cincinnati won by 14 despite being outgained by Houston. Allowing only six points mattered most, but more sustained offensive production would make the winning formula less dependent on scoring prevention.
5Rams (LA)Los AngelesConsensus average: 5.00. The Rams gained 481 yards while holding New York to 182. That substantial gap provides a strong response to the opener; repeating it will matter more than one dominant night.
649ers (SF)San FranciscoConsensus average: 5.50. San Francisco produced 287 net passing yards in a 35-13 win. The passing game drove another positive result, while stronger opponents will offer a clearer measure of defensive progress.
7Broncos (DEN)DenverConsensus average: 7.25. Denver held Jacksonville to 268 yards while generating 392 of its own. Converting that yardage advantage into more points would strengthen a rebound built on contributions from both units.
8Jaguars (JAX)JacksonvilleConsensus average: 9.50. Jacksonville managed 13 points and 268 yards in Denver. Recovering offensive consistency is the immediate priority after a game in which neither the passing nor rushing attack carried enough weight.
9Eagles (PHI)PhiladelphiaConsensus average: 10.50. Philadelphia gained 341 yards in a four-point win at Tennessee. The unbeaten record is valuable, but closer games leave limited room for stalled possessions or defensive lapses.
10Vikings (MIN)MinnesotaConsensus average: 10.50. Minnesota won despite producing only 246 yards, holding Chicago to three points. The defense supplied the decisive edge; greater offensive output would make future wins less dependent on that extreme.
11Ravens (BAL)BaltimoreConsensus average: 10.50. Baltimore held a modest yardage advantage over New Orleans but lost by seven. Translating productive possessions into points remains essential, especially when the defense cannot keep opponents out of the end zone.
12Patriots (NE)New EnglandConsensus average: 13.00. New England limited Pittsburgh to 235 yards and three points. That gives the Patriots a solid defensive result to build on while an offense with 327 yards seeks further growth.
13Lions (DET)DetroitConsensus average: 13.50. Detroit scored 31 but surrendered 446 yards, including 203 on the ground. Offensive scoring gives it a chance; reducing the volume and balance of opposing production is the pressing concern.
14Saints (NO)New OrleansConsensus average: 13.50. New Orleans won with 298 yards against Baltimore, making its scoring opportunities count. Sustaining that efficiency while creating more consistent rushing production would reduce the pressure on the passing game.
15Cowboys (DAL)DallasConsensus average: 13.75. Dallas scored 37 despite being outgained by Washington. The result is encouraging, but allowing 182 rushing yards identifies a clear defensive weakness to address before the next test.
16Bears (CHI)ChicagoConsensus average: 13.75. Chicago held Minnesota to 246 yards but scored only three points. Defensive resistance kept the game close; the offense must turn its own possessions into a credible scoring threat.
17Texans (HOU)HoustonConsensus average: 15.25. Houston gained 374 yards yet finished with six points against Cincinnati. Moving the ball is only part of the job; translating yardage into scoring is the central challenge after this loss.
18Giants (NYG)New YorkConsensus average: 18.50. New York gained only 182 yards while allowing 481 against the Rams. Improving offensive staying power and limiting opposing production are both necessary after such a large gap on the field.
19Panthers (CAR)CarolinaConsensus average: 18.75. Carolina followed its opener with a 34-3 win and 272 net passing yards. The passing production offers encouragement, while repeating the defensive scoring result would establish a firmer foundation.
20Packers (GB)Green BayConsensus average: 19.75. Green Bay won in overtime despite gaining just 199 yards. The result buys breathing room, but producing only 63 rushing yards and 136 net passing yards leaves substantial offensive work.
21Raiders (LV)Las VegasConsensus average: 21.00. Las Vegas converted 305 yards into 26 points against the Chargers. The passing game provided most of the production; more help from the ground attack would broaden its options.
22Colts (IND)IndianapolisConsensus average: 21.75. Indianapolis scored 30 and still lost after allowing Kansas City 523 yards. The offense made this competitive, but the defense must reduce the burden of keeping pace in high-scoring games.
23Browns (CLE)ClevelandConsensus average: 24.00. Cleveland earned a four-point win with 267 yards of offense. Holding Tampa Bay to 19 helped overcome limited rushing production; improving that balance would give the attack a steadier base.
24Steelers (PIT)PittsburghConsensus average: 24.25. Pittsburgh finished with three points and 235 yards against New England. The immediate task is creating sustained scoring drives so the defense is not asked to keep every game within a field goal.
25Buccaneers (TB)Tampa BayConsensus average: 24.50. Tampa Bay outgained Cleveland but lost 23-19. Turning possession-level production into points is the priority; a yardage advantage alone provides little protection when the final margin is this narrow.
26Jets (NYJ)New YorkConsensus average: 25.50. The Jets held Green Bay to 199 yards but lost in overtime. That defensive performance is worth building on, while stronger offensive finishing could turn similarly close games in their favor.
27Cardinals (ARI)ArizonaConsensus average: 27.25. Arizona managed 151 yards against Seattle, including only 81 net passing yards. Establishing a functional passing attack is the most immediate need after a game with little offensive margin.
28Chargers (LAC)Los AngelesConsensus average: 27.75. The Chargers narrowly outgained Las Vegas but scored only 14 points. They need more reward from their possessions, especially when a respectable rushing total does not translate into enough scoring.
29Commanders (WAS)WashingtonConsensus average: 28.50. Washington produced 389 yards, including 182 rushing, but conceded 37 points. Keeping the ground game productive helps; combining it with better scoring prevention is necessary to make that advantage count.
30Titans (TEN)TennesseeConsensus average: 29.75. Tennessee stayed within four points of Philadelphia after a difficult opener. Its 122 rushing yards provided support, but more consistent passing production is needed to push beyond competitive losses.
31Falcons (ATL)AtlantaConsensus average: 30.25. Atlanta gained 157 rushing yards but scored only three points against Carolina. The ground production needs a complementary passing threat and better finishing before it can support a dependable offense.
32Dolphins (MIA)MiamiConsensus average: 32.00. Miami allowed 382 yards and 35 points at San Francisco. Finding more defensive resistance and improving an offense that scored 13 are both required before the outlook meaningfully improves.

MFT Offense and Defense Rankings

Entering Week 3: season totals through Week 1. Ranks use yards per game. No. 1 is best: most yards gained on offense, fewest allowed on defense. Passing yards are net of sacks. Ties share a rank.

Consider sample size, player usage, injuries and matchup context when using these ranks for Start/Sit decisions.

All 32 teams: six unit rankings
TeamOverall offenseRushing offensePassing offenseOverall defenseRushing defensePassing defense
ARI81669715
ATL3015318120
BAL2356135
BUF6254232025
CAR3122323226
CHI117302130
CIN15199121017
CLE232419192223
DAL282822262722
DEN323132243110
DET12515291132
GB53024154
HOU1013827829
IND272028313028
JAX14111010913
KC9223121
LAC242618251727
LAR181424222919
LV1810277613
MIA26271914236
MIN29182928330
NE221724131216
NO4221212718
NYG75115511
NYJ13712243
PHI1682116247
PIT2532133182
SEA20211711168
SF1141414198
TB212316181424
TEN312930202621
WAS17926172512

MFT unit calculations from retained nflverse game statistics and final scores, September 15, 2026.

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