Queen media sports report Week 0 Power rankings
1. Los Angeles Rams
The Rams are completely all-in and terrifyingly loaded. Adding 2025 AP Defensive Player of the Year Myles Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie to a defense that already features Aaron Donald returning for workouts makes them an absolute juggernaut. With Sean McVay pulling the strings and Matthew Stafford dealing, this roster is built to steamroll the NFC.
2. Denver Broncos
Denver’s offensive line remains one of the premier units in the sport, giving Bo Nix the ultimate safety net. The massive offseason addition of Jaylen Waddle gives Nix an elite vertical threat, providing the firepower necessary to keep pace in a loaded AFC.
3. Buffalo Bills
The Sean McDermott era is over, and Joe Brady is officially at the helm as head coach. Josh Allen remains the ultimate equalizer and the only elite AFC quarterback to actually survive the gauntlet and make the playoffs last year.
4. Seattle Seahawks
The defending Super Bowl champions are fully locked and loaded for a repeat run. They handed Devon Witherspoon a historic four-year, $132 million extension to make him the highest-paid cornerback in league history. With Sam Darnold under center and Jaxon Smith-Njigba operating as a true No. 1 option, Seattle’s depth is staggering.
5. Philadelphia Eagles
Trading away A.J. Brown is a massive shift in offensive philosophy, officially elevating DeVonta Smith to the unquestioned top target for Jalen Hurts. The Eagles brought in Jonathan Greenard to fix a pass rush that desperately needed juice, giving this roster a balanced, menacing profile.
6. New England Patriots
Landing A.J. Brown via trade completely shifts the paradigm in Foxborough. The Patriots finally have an elite, game-breaking alpha on the perimeter to stress opposing secondaries and dictate coverage.
7. Chicago Bears
Coming off an impressive 11-6 division-winning campaign, expectations in the Windy City are sky-high. Caleb Williams enters Year 3 operating alongside Ben Johnson, and this offense has proven it knows how to close out tight games down the stretch.
8. Baltimore Ravens
After a heartbreaking end to 2025 marred by a Lamar Jackson injury and a missed field goal, Baltimore is out for blood. The defense received a monstrous upgrade with the arrival of edge rusher Trey Hendrickson and the defensive intellect of Jesse Minter, setting the stage for a brutal revenge tour.
9. Green Bay Packers
Jordan Love has proven he is the franchise, but the real storyline in Green Bay is the jaw-dropping addition of Micah Parsons. Adding a generational edge rusher completely redefines a Packers defense that should keep them squarely in the NFC playoff hunt.
10. Dallas Cowboys
Dallas keeps doubling down on defense. Signing veteran Von Miller and adding safety Caleb Downs to a unit now coordinated by Christian Parker gives the Cowboys the rotational depth to relentlessly hunt opposing quarterbacks.
11. San Francisco 49ers
The offensive weaponry in the Bay Area remains absurd. Brock Purdy still has Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle, but the 49ers also responded to Ricky Pearsall's season-ending surgery by re-signing Deebo Samuel Sr. and adding Mike Evans to the mix. If they stay healthy, they are incredibly dangerous.
12. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs find themselves in unfamiliar territory. Patrick Mahomes is recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season, and they lost massive secondary pieces Trent McDuffie and Jaylen Watson to the Rams. Steve Spagnuolo will need to work miracles on defense early in the year.
13. Cincinnati Bengals
Cincinnati remains a perennial threat, quietly reloading their offensive infrastructure while waiting to strike in the AFC North. When they get hot, few teams can match their scoring pace.
14. Detroit Lions
Jahmyr Gibbs secured his contract extension, allowing Detroit's devastating rushing attack to operate without distraction. Jared Goff and Amon-Ra St. Brown remain one of the most reliable connections in football, keeping the Lions firmly in the contender conversation.
15. Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers continue to lurk in the middle of the pack. They have the baseline talent to make a run, but navigating the AFC West will require their defense to step up and close out one-score games.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jacksonville's defense looks like an absolute cheat code on paper. Featuring a frontline and secondary consisting of DeForest Buckner, Laiatu Latu, Sauce Gardner, and Cam Bynum, the Jaguars are built to ruin opposing game scripts.
17. Houston Texans
C.J. Stroud enters a massive prove-it year where the excuses have officially run out. The front office helped him out by trading for reliable running back David Montgomery and fortifying the offensive line, putting the ball entirely in Stroud's court.
18. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Baker Mayfield returns to helm a wide-open NFC South. With key roster continuity and enough perimeter weapons to spread the field, Tampa Bay is a gritty, high-floor squad.
19. Indianapolis Colts
The Colts are banking on offensive progression and defensive consistency. In a fluid division, their physical style of play gives them a puncher's chance every week.
20. Washington Commanders
Washington's success hinges entirely on Jayden Daniels staying healthy after missing significant time last year. The offense suffered a brutal blow losing elite left tackle Laremy Tunsil to a torn triceps, making pass protection a glaring concern.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers
Pittsburgh will do what Pittsburgh always does: drag opponents into the mud. They will lean on their defense while desperately searching for offensive rhythm.
22. Minnesota Vikings
For the first time in a while, Justin Jefferson actually has a settled, reliable passer. If the offensive line holds up, Jefferson is primed for a monster statistical season.
23. Carolina Panthers
After a stunningly successful 2025 campaign that culminated in an NFC South title, the pressure is on Bryce Young to take the next step. Carolina was aggressive in free agency to build on that momentum.
24. New York Giants
It’s a brand-new era in the Meadowlands with John Harbaugh taking over as head coach. The offense is leaning into a youth movement, aiming to get Jaxson Dart and explosive receiver Malik Nabers on the field together.
25. New Orleans Saints
Trapped in a transitional phase, the Saints are trying to balance their aging veteran core with the need for an offensive spark in the NFC South.
26. Atlanta Falcons
Following a chaotic 2025 season, Atlanta hit the reset button by hiring Kevin Stefanski as head coach. They brought in Tua Tagovailoa to ignite a quarterback competition, though early preseason returns have been sluggish.
27. Las Vegas Raiders
Kirk Cousins is currently holding down the starting job, but the clock is ticking loudly. The Raiders drafted Fernando Mendoza No. 1 overall, and it is only a matter of time before the rookie takes the reins.
28. Tennessee Titans
Despite adding Carnell Tate and Wan'Dale Robinson to upgrade the receiver room, Tennessee is very clearly a franchise building for the future rather than attempting to force a playoff push in 2026.
29. Cleveland Browns
First-year head coach Todd Monken faces a massive reconstruction project as the franchise finally begins moving on from the Deshaun Watson era. Dead money will restrict them, making talent evaluation the top priority.
30. Miami Dolphins
It’s an evaluation year in South Beach under new head coach Jeff Hafley. The front office needs to figure out if Malik Willis can be the long-term solution under center or if they need to look toward the 2027 draft.
31. Arizona Cardinals
Mike LaFleur takes over a total rebuild after the Cardinals finally parted ways with Kyler Murray. With Jacoby Brissett serving as a bridge starter, Arizona is stacking cap space and eyeing the top of the 2027 draft board.
32. New York Jets
Aaron Glenn is tasked with managing a deeply flawed roster. With Geno Smith acting as a stopgap quarterback, the Jets are firmly looking ahead to finding their next franchise passer next spring.
Cody Queen is the lead columnist for the Queen Media Sports Report, bringing you the hard hitting facts, the deep dives, and the unapologetic truth about the teams you love. Queen Media Sports Report is brought to you by Backwater Royalty.
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