NFL divisions ranked from NFC West to AFC South ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
As the 2026 NFL season approaches, divisions are ranked based on competitiveness and Super Bowl potential. The NFC West, featuring the reigning champion Seattle Seahawks, tops the list, followed by the NFC North, where all teams finished with winning records last season. The AFC West places third, with the Denver Broncos leading after recently dethroning the Kansas City Chiefs. Changes within divisions, including free agent signings and coaching shifts, may influence these rankings further as training camps begin.
- •NFC West includes Seahawks, Rams, 49ers, and Cardinals.
- •NFC North features all teams with winning records last season.
- •AFC West saw Broncos and Chargers emerging as contenders.
- •Teams are making offseason adjustments ahead of training camp.
- •Injuries and player developments could reshape division dynamics.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Ranking all eight NFL divisions from NFC West to NFC South
"Not every NFL division is equally excellent. Here's how all eight of them stack up entering the 2026 season.
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