Los Angeles Rams lead power rankings before the 2026 NFL season opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 5:37 PM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The 2026 NFL season begins Wednesday with a Super Bowl rematch between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots. Heading into the opening week, the Los Angeles Rams hold the top position in the latest power rankings following an active offseason. The Rams bolstered their roster by acquiring Myles Garrett and securing the return of Aaron Donald from retirement. While the Seattle Seahawks enter the season as the defending Super Bowl champions, they are ranked second. Other top-tier teams include the Denver Broncos at third and the Buffalo Bills at fourth. The Chicago Bears also look to build on their previous season, which featured an NFC North title and a postseason appearance.
- •The 2026 NFL season kicks off with the Seattle Seahawks facing the New England Patriots.
- •The Los Angeles Rams acquired Myles Garrett and Aaron Donald during the offseason.
- •Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, and Mike Evans have appeared on the 49ers injury report.
- •The Denver Broncos and Buffalo Bills are among the top-ranked teams heading into Week 1.
- 5:37 PMYahoo Sports — ClutchPoints' NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Rams lead the way
"The 2026 NFL season is finally here, and with it comes new expectations. Regardless of how your team performed last year, this season offers a new opportunity to exceed (or fall short of) expectations. These Week 1 NFL Power Rankings will hopefully get you back into the football spirit (if you aren’t already), as the first game of this year starts […] The post ClutchPoints' NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Rams lead the way appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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