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Power Rankings - 2026 Week 7

# Team Location Outlook
149ers (SF)San FranciscoConsensus average: 1.00. Receiving depth now deserves more attention than the unbeaten label. San Francisco can still control a game through varied formations and a reliable running structure, but every unavailable wideout narrows the combinations defenses must respect. Against Atlanta, we want to see sustained possessions rather than assume the record removes matchup risk. Mike Evans' Monday Achilles exit adds another receiving concern. CBS lists Alfred Collins (Knee, Injured reserve); Andrew Farmer (Back, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence; NFL current league news, captured October20. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

2Chiefs (KC)Kansas CityConsensus average: 2.00. The running game gives Kansas City an unusually sturdy foundation while its passing combinations develop. Kenneth Walker can keep the offense ahead of the chains without requiring Patrick Mahomes to manufacture every explosive play. Seattle makes ball security and defensive discipline more important than chasing a spectacular statistical afternoon. CBS lists Cooper McDonald (Knee, Injured reserve); Ethan Downs (Knee - ACL, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

3Bills (BUF)BuffaloConsensus average: 3.50. Buffalo enters its bye with enough offensive firepower to survive imperfect games, which should not obscure the defensive work still required. A week without another shootout offers a chance to repair communication and tackling. Our ranking rewards the wins while retaining caution about how comfortably this team can protect a lead. CBS lists DJ Moore (Shoulder - AC Joint, Questionable); Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles (Undisclosed, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

4Vikings (MIN)MinnesotaConsensus average: 4.00. Minnesota returns from a bye with a strong record and room to make its offense more efficient. Indianapolis should test whether the Vikings can finish drives without depending on a narrow distribution of touches. Treat possible backfield returns as developing availability news, rather than promising an immediate change in workload. CBS lists Bryson Nesbit (Undisclosed, Questionable); Charles Demmings (Hamstring, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

5Broncos (DEN)DenverConsensus average: 5.50. Denver has earned credit for winning while its offense remains a work in progress. The Arizona trip asks the Broncos to turn defensive stops into more reliable field position and easier passing situations. Bo Nix does not need a heroic workload, but stalled possessions could keep an improving opponent within one late score. CBS lists Caleb Lohner (Lower Body, Injured reserve); Frank Crum (Undisclosed, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

6Jaguars (JAX)JacksonvilleConsensus average: 6.00. Jacksonville reaches its bye with offensive answers and a defensive pass-rush question that deserves equal billing. The loss to Houston makes it harder to hide stretches without pressure behind an attractive record. Use this pause to evaluate whether existing personnel can disrupt quarterbacks before treating another acquisition as the only solution. CBS lists Anton Harrison (Knee, Injured reserve); Antonio Johnson (Ankle, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

7Seahawks (SEA)SeattleConsensus average: 7.00. Seattle faces a difficult balance between protecting the football and preserving the explosive passing plays that make its offense dangerous. Kansas City can punish short fields, so the Seahawks cannot simply trade mistakes and hope to outscore them. Any backfield return must be judged by activation and actual workload, not a return-window headline. CBS lists Anthony Bradford (Knee, Injured reserve); Bud Clark (Ankle, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

8Patriots (NE)New EnglandConsensus average: 8.50. Drake Maye has given New England a more convincing offensive identity, but the short trip to Chicago is a different test from celebrating recent production. The Patriots must maintain timing if receiver availability changes. We like the direction of the passing game while allowing for a tighter contest against another improving quarterback. CBS lists A.J. Brown (Ankle, Questionable); Alijah Vera-Tucker (Hamstring, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

9Bengals (CIN)CincinnatiConsensus average: 10.00. Cincinnati comes out of its bye with a divisional opportunity that can change the tone of its season. Baltimore demands disciplined protection and patience when explosive throws are unavailable. The Bengals need their offensive talent to produce complete possessions; relying on reputation alone would underestimate how consequential this rivalry game already is. CBS lists Andrei Iosivas (Thumb, Injured reserve); Brian Parker II (Undisclosed, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

10Packers (GB)Green BayConsensus average: 10.50. Green Bay brings encouraging work on both sides of the ball into a divisional road game. Detroit will test whether the defensive improvement can travel while the Packers continue to generate passing-game explosives. Running-back availability affects balance, but a return does not automatically guarantee an unrestricted workload or erase protection concerns. CBS lists Aaron Banks (Toe, Questionable); Benjamin St-Juste (Hamstring, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

11Ravens (BAL)BaltimoreConsensus average: 11.00. Baltimore needs to separate a quarterback availability question from the rest of its offensive responsibilities. Cincinnati will force whichever passer starts to work through pressure and contested situations. The Ravens still have enough structure to compete, but current injury information should set expectations more carefully than the familiarity of the matchup. CBS lists Adam Randall (Undisclosed, Injured reserve); Andrew Vorhees (Foot, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

12Bears (CHI)ChicagoConsensus average: 11.50. Chicago regained momentum in Atlanta and now has a chance to show that its offense can sustain that response. New England puts another developing quarterback on the other sideline, raising the value of protecting possessions. Caleb Williams can drive the ceiling, but the Bears still need manageable downs and dependable supporting roles. CBS lists Anthony Johnson (Undisclosed, Injured reserve); Braxton Jones (Knee, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

13Browns (CLE)ClevelandConsensus average: 13.50. Cleveland has earned a more serious place in the division discussion through defensive resistance rather than overwhelming scoring. Tennessee is another game in which field position and avoiding an empty short-field opportunity could decide the outcome. The Browns should not confuse a favorable-looking opponent with permission to overlook backfield availability and offensive execution. CBS lists Alex Wright (Achilles, Injured reserve); Damarri Mathis (Undisclosed, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

14Lions (DET)DetroitConsensus average: 14.50. Detroit comes off a needed bye into a stretch that can reshape the division. Green Bay makes pass protection and defensive communication immediate priorities, rather than abstract areas for improvement. The Lions have enough offensive weapons to stay aggressive, but they need that aggression to produce points without leaving the defense repeated short fields. CBS lists Avonte Maddox (Foot, Injured reserve); Ben Bartch (Foot, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

15Panthers (CAR)CarolinaConsensus average: 14.50. Carolina has a chance to turn recent quarterback progress into a more durable division advantage. Tampa Bay will challenge the Panthers to handle expectations rather than merely play the underdog. Bryce Young benefits when early-down efficiency opens the full playbook; protecting that rhythm matters more than forcing a statement throw on every series. CBS lists AJ Dillon (Ankle, Questionable); Bam Martin-Scott (Hamstring, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

16Steelers (PIT)PittsburghConsensus average: 15.00. Pittsburgh has won enough to demand respect without completely resolving questions about its offensive ceiling. New Orleans is an opportunity to keep building receiver chemistry and avoid turning a close game into a weekly habit. A concentrated target tree can help immediate fantasy decisions while also giving opposing defenses an obvious place to focus. CBS lists Ben Skowronek (Calf, Questionable); Brandin Echols (Hamstring, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

17Texans (HOU)HoustonConsensus average: 17.00. Houston heads home from London with renewed offensive momentum and a chance to make its recent progress matter in the standings. The Giants matchup tests whether the Texans can sustain drives when explosive receivers attract extra attention. The defense must support that improvement; another productive passing day alone will not guarantee control of the game. CBS lists Ali Gaye (Knee, Injured reserve); British Brooks (Hamstring, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

18Rams (LA)Los AngelesConsensus average: 17.50. The Rams need to treat the next possession as a repair job rather than lean on their preseason reputation. A visit to Las Vegas begins a stretch in which lost opportunities can become difficult to recover. Availability losses narrow the margin, making protection, red-zone decisions and avoiding self-inflicted setbacks more valuable than decorative yardage. Missing matched injury reports do not establish health.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

19Raiders (LV)Las VegasConsensus average: 19.00. Las Vegas has a chance to interrupt a difficult run against another team looking for stability. The Rams matchup rewards a coherent offensive plan rather than assuming the opponent troubles will solve themselves. Sustained possessions can protect the Raiders defense, but that requires the supporting targets to turn opportunity into reliable first downs. CBS lists Brennan Jackson (Undisclosed, Injured reserve); Carter Runyon (Lower Body, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

20Giants (NYG)New YorkConsensus average: 20.50. The Giants need a clear quarterback plan and an offense that can keep pace without becoming reckless. Houston makes protection and early-down choices especially important because falling behind would simplify the Texans defensive approach. Changing the passer may alter the ceiling, but it does not remove the need for stable receiving and rushing roles. CBS lists Braxton Berrios (Foot, Injured reserve); Brian Burns (Knee - ACL, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

21Cowboys (DAL)DallasConsensus average: 21.00. Dallas still has room to repair its division position, but that should not excuse an offense operating below its capability. Philadelphia is a direct opportunity to turn urgency into cleaner execution. The Cowboys need protection and receiving timing to work together; concentrating only on the rival injury situation would miss problems within their own control. CBS lists DJ Rogers (Knee, Injured reserve); DeMarvion Overshown (Hamstring, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

22Eagles (PHI)PhiladelphiaConsensus average: 23.00. Philadelphia faces a quarterback disruption that changes both the passing outlook and the pressure on its remaining offensive pieces. Dallas will test whether a simplified plan can sustain possessions without exposing the replacement passer to repeated difficult downs. Fantasy opportunity may become more concentrated, but opportunity and efficiency should remain separate parts of the evaluation. Jalen Hurts remains an important availability concern in the current league reporting. CBS lists A.J. Epenesa (Back, Questionable); Andre' Sam (Foot, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence; NFL current league news, captured October20. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

23Saints (NO)New OrleansConsensus average: 23.00. New Orleans should carry confidence from its road win without assuming its offensive roles have become predictable. Pittsburgh can make every stalled possession expensive, especially if the Saints cannot maintain balance. The backfield workload deserves another close look, because last week touches are useful evidence of opportunity rather than a promise about the next game. CBS lists Anfernee Jennings (Knee, Questionable); Bryan Bresee (Knee - ACL, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

24Falcons (ATL)AtlantaConsensus average: 23.50. Atlanta showed enough late resistance to avoid writing off its offense, but that cannot become an excuse for another slow start. San Francisco asks the Falcons to execute before the scoreboard forces obvious passing situations. A coherent opening plan and credible protection are necessary if their best skill players are going to influence the game. CBS lists A.J. Terrell (Groin, Injured reserve); Anterio Thompson (Undisclosed, NFI). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

25Cardinals (ARI)ArizonaConsensus average: 24.50. Arizona can use the road win over the Rams as evidence that disciplined football still produces opportunities. Denver brings a different challenge, with defensive resistance capable of exposing an offense that falls behind schedule. The Cardinals need to keep their available targets involved without demanding that one explosive play carry every drive. CBS lists Andrew Wingard (Knee, Questionable); Chase Bisontis (Knee - MCL, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

26Colts (IND)IndianapolisConsensus average: 25.50. Indianapolis needs a response that goes beyond pointing to isolated productive plays. Minnesota will test whether the Colts can protect the passer and distribute work efficiently when a preferred option is unavailable. The receiving volume is relevant for fantasy managers, but a narrow passing tree also gives the defense a clearer plan to contest it. CBS lists Alec Pierce (Heel, Injured reserve); Anthony Gould (Concussion, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

27Jets (NYJ)New YorkConsensus average: 26.50. The Jets have an opportunity to build around young contributors against a division opponent coming off a bye. Miami still requires preparation, even if its record encourages easy conclusions. New York should prioritize repeatable passing situations and reliable target usage rather than treat one breakout performance as proof every offensive issue has been solved. CBS lists Adonai Mitchell (Finger, Doubtful); Anez Cooper (Shoulder, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

28Titans (TEN)TennesseeConsensus average: 28.00. Tennessee finally has a result to build on, and the next test is whether that energy produces repeatable offensive choices. Cleveland can turn an impatient attack into a difficult afternoon. The Titans need to preserve field position and avoid asking their defense to recreate an exceptional splash-play performance every week. CBS lists Dorian Mausi (Undisclosed, Injured reserve); Fernando Carmona (Ankle, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

29Commanders (WAS)WashingtonConsensus average: 29.00. Washington enters its bye with another difficult availability question among its receivers. Competitive stretches against San Francisco do not remove the underlying need for more dependable possessions and a sustainable defensive response. Evaluate newly available targets by their actual routes and opportunities, while keeping any injury-driven role projection explicitly conditional. Terry McLaurin's knee exit makes the bye useful for reassessing receiving roles. CBS lists Charles Omenihu (Groin, Inactive); Fabian Moreau (Coach's Decision, Inactive). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence; NFL current league news, captured October20. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

30Buccaneers (TB)Tampa BayConsensus average: 29.00. Tampa Bay needs to turn the signs of life in its offense into a complete divisional performance. Carolina can punish another afternoon of missed opportunities, so quarterback decisions and red-zone efficiency cannot remain secondary details. The Buccaneers should resist expecting one individual change to repair every protection and defensive problem around it. CBS lists Antoine Winfield Jr. (Ribs, Doubtful); Baker Mayfield (Thumb, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

31Chargers (LAC)Los AngelesConsensus average: 31.50. The Chargers reach their bye needing a reset that is broader than one attractive matchup or one returning player. Offensive availability, protection and defensive support all deserve evaluation before the next game. Their record makes patience difficult, but fantasy and football expectations should still be anchored to confirmed roles rather than an automatic rebound narrative. CBS lists Alec Ingold (Shoulder, Injured reserve); Bud Dupree (Neck, Questionable). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

32Dolphins (MIA)MiamiConsensus average: 31.50. Miami returns from a bye with a divisional game that can offer a clearer measure of its adjustments. The Jets will challenge the Dolphins to sustain drives instead of depending on isolated skill-position production. Managers should look for evidence of stable offensive roles while separating a favorable individual touch count from a complete team turnaround. CBS lists Caleb Douglas (Ankle, Questionable); Cole Turner (Undisclosed, Injured reserve). These dated labels are not final Week 7 rulings.

Reviewed 2026-10-20. Sources: CBS current injury listing, captured October 20; Current Week 7 team assessment; independent ranking evidence. Injury availability can change before kickoff.

MFT Offense and Defense Rankings

Entering Week 7: season totals through Week 6. 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
ARI232220232022
ATL1242418428
BAL8319121113
BUF6511311331
CAR2171252719
CHI51157814
CIN14288202318
CLE29242513178
DAL13316303223
DEN312628223110
DET4133321532
GB1832510186
HOU1025415327
IND221622242121
JAX11141321130
KC1298615
LAC26112717259
LAR31523262
LV15307282824
MIA28931161616
MIN271229253
NE76106911
NO202117293025
NYG16191414295
NYJ25232311234
PHI302925271926
PIT2120189147
SEA1718161101
SF97125712
TB248304220
TEN322732192117
WAS191021261129

MFT unit calculations from retained nflverse game statistics and final scores. Source as of 2026-10-20.

Week 7 Power Ranking methodology: Equal-weight average of two complete lists published and retrieved October 20, 2026: Pete Prisco, CBS Sports and Mike Florio, NBC Sports. Unrounded means determine order; ties use median, previous MFT rank, then abbreviation. The current NFL.com list was unavailable and excluded. Outlooks are original MFT analysis using completed scores, dated injury reports and current team news. Recheck availability before kickoff. Six statistical unit rankings use season totals through Week 6 and remain separate from editorial consensus.

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Week 8 Power Ranking methodology: Equal-weight average of three complete lists retrieved October 27, 2026: CBS Sports, NFL.com, and NBC Sports. Unrounded means determine order; ties use median, previous MFT rank, then abbreviation. Original MFT outlooks use completed games and dated injury context. Six statistical unit categories use totals through Week 7.

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2026 Power Rankings