Chiefs, Vikings, Raiders rise in NFL power rankings; Patriots, Packers drop
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 11:48 AM
Last updated Sep 28, 2026
In the latest NFL power rankings, the Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings, and Las Vegas Raiders are highlighted as the top teams at 3-0. The Buffalo Bills remain in first place, demonstrating strong performances despite some turnovers. The Chiefs have improved significantly on offense, while the Vikings' defense continues to shine amid injury concerns. In contrast, the New England Patriots and Green Bay Packers have fallen in the rankings after disappointing outings in recent games. The rankings reflect the annual unpredictability of the NFL as teams vie for position in the season.
- •Chiefs move to 3-0 with strong offense and defense.
- •Vikings maintain perfect record amid injury concerns.
- •Raiders climb after three consecutive wins.
- •Bills remain ranked first despite turnovers.
- •Patriots and Packers fall in rankings after poor performance.
- 11:48 AMYahoo Sports — NFL power rankings: Chiefs, Vikings, Raiders keep climbing at 3-0; Patriots, Packers plummet for Week 4
"How do all 32 teams in the NFL stack up after Week 3? Here are The Sporting News' updated NFL power rankings.
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